Comparing the range of Hyundai Creta Electric with its rivals.
With Hyundai India unveiling the battery specs, powertrain details, and ARAI-rated range of the Creta Electric, it’s time to compare how this EV stacks up against its midsize SUV rivals. Competitors in this segment currently include the temporarily renamed Mahindra BE 6, Tata Curvv EV, and MG ZS EV.
The Creta Electric offers two battery options: a 42kWh unit and a 51.4kWh one. However, in terms of battery capacity, it lags behind its competitors. The Mahindra BE 6 leads with the largest battery options at 79kWh and 59kWh, while the Tata Curvv EV comes second in size.
The MG ZS EV comes with a 50.3kWh battery, which surpasses the lower-spec versions of both the Curvv EV and Creta Electric.
In terms of the ARAI-rated range, the BE 6 offers the longest range due to its larger batteries. The Curvv EV with the 55kWh battery surpasses the Creta Electric with the larger 51.4kWh pack by 30km. Meanwhile, the ZS EV’s range exceeds the smaller versions of the Tata and Hyundai models by 31 km and 71 km, respectively.
The Mahindra BE 6 lags behind its competitors when it comes to charging time on an AC charger, as its larger batteries take longer to charge.
The BE 6 stands out as the only model with an 11.2kW AC charging option, whereas both the Tata and Hyundai feature 7.2kW chargers.
MG provides 3.3kW and 7.4kW AC charging options but hasn’t disclosed times for the former. The Creta Electric, with its 51.4kWh battery, appears to charge the fastest to 100 percent on an AC charger compared to its rivals.
Although Hyundai hasn’t disclosed the full powertrain details of the Creta Electric, it claims the 51.4kWh version can accelerate from 0-100kph in 7.9 seconds. This makes it faster than the Tata Curvv EV and MG ZS EV by 0.7 seconds and 0.6 seconds, respectively, though the Mahindra BE 6 still outpaces it by 1.2 seconds. All acceleration figures are for the larger battery versions.
| Feature | Hyundai Creta Electric | Mahindra BE 6 | Tata Curvv EV | MG ZS EV | ||
| Battery Options | 42kWh, 51.4kWh | 79kWh, 59kWh | 55kWh | 50.3kWh | ||
| Battery Capacity | 42kWh, 51.4kWh | 79kWh, 59kWh | 55kWh | 50.3kWh | ||
| ARAI-rated Range | Lower than rivals | Longest range due to larger batteries | 30km more than Creta Electric |
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| AC Charging Option | 7.2kW | 11.2kW | 7.2kW | 3.3kW, 7.4kW | ||
| Charging Time to 100% | Fastest on AC charger | Longer due to larger batteries | – |
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| Range Comparison | Shorter than BE 6, Curvv EV (for larger battery versions) | Longest range due to largest batteries | 30km more than Creta Electric (55kWh version) | 31km and 71km more than lower-spec versions of Creta Electric and Curvv EV |
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On paper, the Hyundai Creta Electric falls behind its competitors in terms of battery specifications and range. However, it’s yet to be seen if this gap is offset by other factors, such as its feature set and pricing. More details will be unveiled at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, which begins on January 17.
