The Mahindra BE 6 and Hyundai Creta Electric are all-electric sport utility vehicles, but the BE 6 is a coupe-like SUV, and the Creta Electric is a mid-size SUV. The Mahindra model is available in 21 variants and the Hyundai in 32, with ex-showroom prices ranging from ₹18.90 lakh to ₹27.79 lakh and ₹18.02 lakh to ₹25.18 lakh, respectively.
Here, we have come up with the comparison between the BE 6 by Mahindra and the Creta Electric by Hyundai in terms of powertrain and performance, dimensions and space, exterior and design, and interior and features. It helps you understand which one meets your needs, with whom you should go.
Powertrain & Performance
Both the BE 6 and the Creta Electric come with a single, but for Mahindra’s model, it is mounted in the rear, while in front for Hyundai. The B6 has a rear-wheel-drive drivetrain, and the Creta Electric comes with a front-wheel-drive configuration, but the transmission for both is single-speed automatic.
The BE 6 and the Creta Electric both come with two battery packs; Mahindra models are available with battery options of 59 kWh and 79 kWh, and Hyundai are available with 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh. Their range, power output, torque, acceleration timing and top speed are below.
| Terms | Mahindra BE 6 | Hyundai Creta Electric |
| Battery Pack | 59 kWh / 79 kWh | 42 kWh / 51.4 kWh |
| Range (ARAI) | 557 km / 683 km | 420 km / 510 km |
| Power Output | 228 hp / 286 hp | 133 hp / 171 hp |
| Torque | 380 Nm / 380 Nm | 255 Nm / 255 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | ~7.0 seconds / ~6.7 seconds | ~8.5 seconds / ~7.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | ~170 km/h / ~180 km/h | ~150 km/h / ~160 km/h |
The BE 6 supports up to a 140 kW charger for a 59 kWh battery and a maximum of 175 kWh for a 79 kWh battery, but the Creta Electric supports only up to 50 kWh for both battery packs, 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh. The Mahindra’s model takes 18 minutes with a maximum DC charger to charge from 10 to 80%, but the Hyundai models take a time of 50 minutes.
Dimensions & Space
The BE 6 is a slightly bigger SUV than the Creta Electric in terms of length, width, height, wheelbase, and even in ground clearance and boot space, as you can see below
| Terms | Mahindra BE 6 | Hyundai Creta Electric |
| Length | 4371 mm | 4340 mm |
| Width | 1907 mm | 1790 mm |
| Height | 1627 mm | 1655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2775 mm | 2610 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 207 mm | 190 mm |
| Boot Space | 455 L | 433 L |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Both get a 5-person seating layout, but the Mahindra’s model has a spacious cabin and gives better legroom and headroom thanks to its longer wheelbase and wider width.
Exterior & Design
The BE 6 features radical and concept-like styling that makes it very futuristic and unlike typical SUVs, and it has an aggressive front fascia with sharp LED DRLs and modern design. Its coupe-style silhouette features sharp lines that give it a sharp look, and flash-type hidden door handles highlight its modern EV styling with large alloy wheels.
And on the other hand, the Creta Electric gets clean and simple SUV proportions that give practical appeal, and its conventional door handles and upright stance ensure easy usability. It features a balanced design with not-too-flashy and aggressive instances, and it does get modern light that makes it a little eye-catching during the daytime.
Interior & Features
The BE 6 gets two digital screens, each measuring 12.3 inches; one is for infotainment, and the second is cast as a drive display. It gets a premium 16-speaker Harman Kardon sound system and features a modern and futuristic cockpit with very few buttons, as all the controls are touch-based. The cabin feels premium with a panoramic glass roof and ambient lighting.
And the Creta Electric also has two digital screens, one acting as an instrument cluster and the other as an infotainment system. It does get a panoramic sunroof as a premium feature, and ventilated front seats and dual-zone climate control make the journey comfortable even in hot weather. The Bose 8-speaker premium sound system and wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay is equipped in all the variants of the model.
If you want to have an EV with a longer range, stronger performance, faster charging, and a premium and futuristic design, go for the BE 6; and if you’re looking for a budget-friendly option with practical SUV design and comfort features for city driving, opt for Creta Electric.
