MG ZS EV vs Hyundai Creta Electric — Which One Should You Buy?
Last updated 24 July 2026
Quick Verdict
Hyundai Creta Electric wins on both range and value — the clear pick.
MG ZS EV
MG
ZS EV
₹18.98 L
Range: 340 km
Battery: 50.3 kWh
Top: 175 km/h
Charge: 60 min
Hyundai Creta Electric
Hyundai
Creta Electric
₹17.99 L
Range: 360 km
Battery: 51.4 kWh
Top: 165 km/h
Charge: 58 min
Detailed Specifications
| Spec | MG ZS EV | Hyundai Creta Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | ₹18.98 L | ₹17.99 L |
| Battery | 50.3 kWh | 51.4 kWh |
| Real-world range | 340 km | 360 km |
| ARAI/MIDC range | 461 km | 473 km |
| Top speed | 175 km/h | 165 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.5s | 7.9s |
| Motor power | 130 kW | 126 kW |
| Motor torque | 280 Nm | 255 Nm |
| DC fast charge (10-80%) | 60 min | 58 min |
| AC charging | 8 hr | 4 hr |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Boot space | 448 L | 433 L |
| Ground clearance | 177 mm | 190 mm |
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| NCAP rating | 5★ | 5★ |
Cells highlighted in green indicate the best value in that row.
Variants Available
MG ZS EV
- • Excite
- • Exclusive
- • Essence
Hyundai Creta Electric
- • Executive
- • Smart
- • Premium
- • Excellence
Key Features
MG ZS EV
- ✓ Panoramic sunroof
- ✓ ADAS Level 2
- ✓ i-SMART connected
- ✓ PM2.5 filter
Hyundai Creta Electric
- ✓ V2L+V2V
- ✓ ADAS Level 2
- ✓ Bose audio
- ✓ Panoramic sunroof
Which is better for…?
Daily city commute
Hyundai Creta Electric
Hyundai Creta Electric squeezes ~7.0 km per kWh — the most efficient here, ideal for stop-go traffic.
Highway long-distance
MG ZS EV
MG ZS EV balances 340 km of range with 175 km/h top speed — best highway combo.
Family use
MG ZS EV
MG ZS EV combines 5-seat capacity, 448L boot, and 5★ safety.
Tight budget
Hyundai Creta Electric
Hyundai Creta Electric at ₹17.99 L is the most wallet-friendly choice.
Long-term ownership
MG ZS EV
MG ZS EV ships with a 8-year battery warranty.
Pros & Cons
MG ZS EV
Pros
- + Premium feel
- + ADAS Level 2
- + Long warranty
Cons
- − Pricier
- − Lower ground clearance
Hyundai Creta Electric
Pros
- + Best-in-class range
- + Premium ADAS
- + V2L power
Cons
- − Premium pricing
- − Lower ground clearance than Nexon
Final Verdict
Hyundai Creta Electric wins on both range and value — the clear pick.
- Better real-world range: Hyundai Creta Electric — Hyundai Creta Electric delivers ~360 km vs 340 km.
- Better value (₹/km of range): Hyundai Creta Electric — Hyundai Creta Electric costs ~₹4,997 per km of range — the lowest of the lot.
- Better DC fast charging: Hyundai Creta Electric — Hyundai Creta Electric hits 10→80% in 58 min.
- Better safety: Tie — All score 5★.
- Better performance: Hyundai Creta Electric — Hyundai Creta Electric hits 100 km/h in 7.9s.
- Most affordable: Hyundai Creta Electric — Starts at ₹17.99 L — ₹99,000 cheaper than the priciest here.