You’re likely aware that the electric SUV segment is rapidly heating up in India. In the mid-size EV space, both the Mahindra BE 6 and Hyundai Creta Electric are strong contenders, even in their top-spec variants. However, the question remains as to how their ARAI range claims match real-world performance. However, we conducted a real-world test of these two electric SUVs to understand which one is ahead in which areas.
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Battery
The Mahindra BE 6 Pack Three is powered by a 79kWh battery, while the Hyundai Creta Electric Long Range Excellence has a 51.4kWh battery. This means the BE 6 stores 27.6kWh more power.
In terms of power and torque, the BE 6 produces 286hp and 380Nm of torque, while the Creta Electric has 171hp and 255Nm of torque. This means the BE 6’s motor is more powerful and provides more confidence on the highway or during long drives.
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Design
While the BE 6 is a born-EV, meaning it’s designed as an electric vehicle from the ground up, the Hyundai Creta Electric is an ICE-to-EV conversion, so it comes with a front-wheel-drive format.
This means the BE 6’s driving dynamics are more suited to an EV, while the Creta Electric suffers from some of the limitations of an ICE design. However, the Creta Electric’s smaller battery and lighter weight make it more maneuverable in city traffic and city driving.
Range
Also, as per ARAI range, BE 6 claims a range of up to 683km, while Creta Electric Long Range offers a range of 473km. This means BE 6 has an advantage of 210km in ARAI range.
Talking about charging speed, BE 6’s 11.2kW AC fast charging takes 8 hours, while Creta Electric’s 51.4kWh battery gets fully charged in just 4 hours and 50 minutes. However, in DC fast charging, BE 6 gets charged in just 20 minutes at a speed of 180kW, while Creta Electric takes around 58 minutes as its max charging speed is 50kW.
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Price
Now, let me tell you that the BE 6 Pack Three is priced at ₹27.65 lakh (includes 11.2kW AC charger and installation). The Creta Electric Long Range Excellence is priced at ₹24.40-24.70 lakh. This means that even the range-topping Creta Electric is about ₹2.95 lakh cheaper than the BE 6.
The Creta Electric is also available in Knight Edition, Dual Tone, and Dual Tone Knight Edition variants with an 11.2kW AC home charger. This gives Indian customers more options, especially if they are on a budget.