Short answer: the Mahindra BE 6 has by far the most power and the longest claimed range, the Tata Curvv EV is the cheapest and has the biggest boot, and the Hyundai Creta Electric offers an assured buyback scheme. The Curvv EV starts at ₹17.19 lakh*, the Creta Electric at ₹18.03 lakh* and the BE 6 at ₹19.45 lakh* ex-showroom. With Mahindra's battery-as-a-service (BaaS) option, the BE 6 starts at ₹11.45 lakh* plus ₹3.75* per km.
Key facts.
Mahindra BE 6: ₹19.45 lakh* to ₹26.95 lakh*. 59kWh (231hp, 548km), 70kWh (245hp, 651km) or 79kWh (286hp, 683km) batteries, rear-wheel drive. The 2026 BE 6 Sporteq range was launched on 15 August 2026.
Tata Curvv EV: ₹17.19 lakh* to ₹19.69 lakh*. A 55kWh battery with a claimed 502km. Autocar India recorded 365km in its real-world test. A 500-litre boot and an 11.6-litre frunk.
Hyundai Creta Electric: ₹18.03 lakh* to ₹23.82 lakh*. 42kWh (135hp, 420km) or 51.4kWh (171hp, 510km), front-wheel drive. Since August 2026 Hyundai offers 60 percent assured buyback for up to three years or 45,000km.
Price and specifications compared.
Mahindra BE 6 | Tata Curvv EV | Hyundai Creta Electric | |
|---|---|---|---|
Price* | ₹19.45 lakh to ₹26.95 lakh | ₹17.19 lakh to ₹19.69 lakh | ₹18.03 lakh to ₹23.82 lakh |
Battery | 59kWh, 70kWh or 79kWh | 55kWh | 42kWh or 51.4kWh |
Power | 231hp to 286hp | Single front motor | 135hp or 171hp |
Claimed range | 548km to 683km | 502km | 420km to 510km |
Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
Battery rental option | Yes, BaaS from ₹11.45 lakh* + ₹3.75*/km | No | No |
Round by round.
Round | Winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
Price | Curvv EV | It starts ₹84,000 below the Creta Electric and ₹2.26 lakh* below the BE 6. |
Power | BE 6 | Up to 286hp, against 171hp for the Creta Electric. |
Claimed range | BE 6 | Up to 683km with the 79kWh battery. |
Boot space | Curvv EV | 500 litres plus an 11.6-litre frunk. |
Resale assurance | Creta Electric | Hyundai's assured buyback promises 60 percent of the value for up to three years or 45,000km. |
Road tax in Delhi and Ghaziabad.
Under Delhi's EV policy, electric cars with an ex-showroom price of up to ₹30 lakh get a full road-tax and registration-fee waiver from 1 July 2026 to 31 March 2030. Read how the Delhi EV policy affects Mahindra EVs and EV road tax in Ghaziabad and Noida. Every variant of these three EVs is priced below ₹30 lakh* ex-showroom.
Who each one suits.
Choose the BE 6 if you want the most performance and range, or a lower upfront price through BaaS.
Choose the Curvv EV if you want the lowest price and the biggest boot.
Choose the Creta Electric if you want a familiar SUV shape and guaranteed resale value.
Test drive the BE 6 in Ghaziabad.
Shiva Group's Mahindra showrooms at C-22 Lohia Nagar, Ghaziabad, and Site-IV, Sahibabad, can arrange a BE 6 test drive and explain the BaaS option. See our Mahindra showroom page for Ghaziabad. Need seven seats? Read Mahindra XEV 9S vs Kia Carens Clavis EV vs BYD eMax 7.
Frequently asked questions.
Which is cheapest: BE 6, Curvv EV or Creta Electric?
The Tata Curvv EV, from ₹17.19 lakh* ex-showroom. With BaaS, the BE 6 starts at ₹11.45 lakh* but you pay ₹3.75* per km for the battery.
What is the range of the Mahindra BE 6?
The claimed range is 548km (59kWh), 651km (70kWh) or 683km (79kWh).
What is BaaS on the Mahindra BE 6?
Battery-as-a-service. You buy the car without the battery for a lower price and pay a fee for every kilometre you drive.
Do these EVs qualify for the Delhi road-tax waiver?
Yes. Delhi waives road tax and registration fees for EVs up to ₹30 lakh ex-showroom, and every variant of these three is below that.
Related comparisons.
Terms and conditions.
*Prices are ex-showroom prices in India, checked in November 2026. They can change without notice.
*Ex-showroom prices exclude registration, road tax, insurance, accessories, extended warranty and other charges. On-road prices depend on the state of registration, the variant and whether the vehicle is registered to a person or a company.
*Specifications are the manufacturers' published figures as reported by the sources below. Performance, range and fuel-economy figures are claimed, not measured by us.
*Round winners are our editorial judgement based on published prices and specifications. They are not the result of a road test.
*Offers, availability, colours, seating layouts and delivery times vary by variant and over time. Confirm the current price and an on-road quote with Shiva Group's Mahindra showrooms in Ghaziabad before you book.
Sources.
Autocar India: Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq launched, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Tata Curvv EV, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Hyundai Creta Electric, checked November 2026
Disclosure: Shiva Group publishes this newsroom and is an authorised Mahindra dealer in Ghaziabad (C-22 Lohia Nagar, and Site-IV, Sahibabad).
About Shiva Group
Shiva Group is a family-owned automotive retail group with a legacy since 1928 and in automotive retail since 1972. Headquartered in Delhi NCR, the Group is an authorised sales and service partner for nine brands across two-wheelers, cars and SUVs, and commercial vehicles — Bajaj, Chetak, KTM, Triumph, Mahindra, Land Rover, MG Select, Bajaj Three-Wheelers and Mahindra Commercial — with a network across Delhi NCR and North India.
