Maruti Suzuki e Vitara vs MG ZS EV vs Tata Curvv EV (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (August 2026):
- Pick the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere.
- Pick the MG ZS EV if you want the lowest starting price (₹17.00 Lakh), the most power (174 bhp).
- Pick the Tata Curvv EV if you want the longest claimed range (585 km), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (500 L).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
| Spec | Maruti Suzuki e Vitara | MG ZS EV | Tata Curvv EV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹17.49 Lakh – ₹21.00 Lakh | ₹17.00 Lakh – ₹20.50 Lakh | ₹17.49 Lakh – ₹22.24 Lakh |
| Engine / Motor | Electric motor with 49 kWh / 61 kWh LFP battery | 50.3 kWh battery, front-mounted motor | PMS motor, 45/55 kWh battery |
| Max power | 172 bhp | 174 bhp | 165 bhp |
| Fuel options | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Transmissions | Single-speed Automatic | Single-speed Automatic | Single-speed Automatic |
| Claimed range | 543 km | 461 km | 585 km |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Safety rating | Not tested | Not tested | 5 stars |
| Airbags (max) | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Boot space | 306 L | 448 L | 500 L |
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara in short
The e Vitara is Maruti Suzuki's first electric vehicle, a born-EV midsize SUV built on the Heartect-e platform in Gujarat for both India and export markets. Offered with 49 kWh and 61 kWh LFP battery packs, the larger unit claims over 500 km of MIDC range. It squares up against the Hyundai Creta Electric, Tata Curvv EV, Mahindra BE 6 and MG ZS EV.
Full e Vitara prices & variants →MG ZS EV in short
The MG ZS EV is one of India's longest-running electric SUVs, updated in 2022 with a bigger 50.3 kWh battery and a claimed 461 km range. It offers genuinely brisk performance with 174 bhp on tap and a conventional SUV shape that eases the switch from petrol power. Rivals include the Tata Curvv EV, Mahindra BE 6 and Hyundai Creta Electric.
Full ZS EV prices & variants →Tata Curvv EV in short
The Curvv EV is Tata's midsize electric coupe SUV on the Acti.ev platform, launched ahead of its ICE twin as the brand's flagship-adjacent EV below the Harrier EV. With 45 kWh and 55 kWh packs, up to 585 km claimed MIDC range and 165 bhp, it squares up against the MG ZS EV, Hyundai Creta Electric and Mahindra BE 6. It pairs a 500-litre boot with a frunk and supports fast DC charging.
Full Curvv EV prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
e Vitara vs ZS EV vs Curvv EV — which should I buy?
Pick the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere. Pick the MG ZS EV if you want the lowest starting price (₹17.00 Lakh), the most power (174 bhp). Pick the Tata Curvv EV if you want the longest claimed range (585 km), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (500 L). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among e Vitara, ZS EV, Curvv EV?
The MG ZS EV starts lowest at ₹17.00 Lakh, against ₹17.49 Lakh for the e Vitara and ₹17.49 Lakh for the Curvv EV (ex-showroom, August 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara: not yet NCAP-tested; MG ZS EV: not yet NCAP-tested; Tata Curvv EV: 5 stars.