Hyundai Creta Electric vs Maruti Suzuki e Vitara — Detailed 2026 Comparison

Stuck between the Hyundai Creta Electric and Maruti Suzuki e Vitara? You’re not alone — both target Indian suv buyers, but the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara fast-charges quicker (70 kW vs 50 kW). Here’s the honest verdict — specs, real-world range, charging, 5-year cost and features, side by side.

Hyundai Creta Electric vs Maruti Suzuki e Vitara

Hyundai Creta Electric - electric car

Hyundai Creta Electric

SUV

Starting price₹17.99 L
Real-world range290 km (real)
Battery42 kWh
Power133 hp
Top speed160 km/h
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara - electric car

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara

SUV

Starting price₹17.50 L
Real-world range370 km (real)
Battery49 kWh
Power142 hp
Top speed150 km/h
Verdict: Pick Maruti Suzuki e Vitara if value matters most; choose Hyundai Creta Electric if performance is your thing.

Detailed spec comparison

SpecHyundai Creta ElectricMaruti Suzuki e Vitara
Ex-showroom (Delhi)₹1,798,999₹1,750,000
Battery (kWh)4249
Range ARAI (km)390500
Range real-world (km)290370
Motor power (hp)133142
Torque (Nm)200193
Top speed (km/h)160150
0–100 km/h (sec)8.58.7
Fast charging (kW)5070
Fast charge 10→80 (min)5845
AC full charge (hrs)46.5
Boot space (L)433378
Ground clearance (mm)190180

Green cell = better value for that spec. Based on base/top variant.

All variants & prices

Hyundai Creta Electric

Executive 42₹17.99 L
Excellence 51.4₹23.50 L

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara

Delta 49₹17.50 L
Alpha+ 61 AWD₹25.00 L

Last updated: Jun 9, 2026

The verdict in 30 seconds

Pick the Hyundai Creta Electric if you want balanced overall package. Pick the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara if you value longer real-world range and lower entry price and faster DC charging.

What buyers ask

Which has the better real-world range?

ARAI rates the Creta Electric at 473 km and the e Vitara at 500 km. Our real-world estimate (~75% of ARAI) puts them at 354 km vs 375 km respectively — the e Vitara edges out by 21 km in mixed city + highway driving.

Which is cheaper to own over 5 years?

Both EVs run at roughly ₹1.0–1.5/km, so the 5-year ownership gap is driven by sticker price and depreciation. The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara is ~₹0.49L cheaper to start, which typically translates to ₹1.2–1.5L lower 5-year TCO. Use the TCO calculator for your exact variant.

Which is faster to charge?

Peak DC rate is 50 kW for the Creta Electric vs 70 kW for the e Vitara. 10–80% takes 58 min vs 45 min — the e Vitara is faster on a long highway stop.

Related comparisons

Last updated: June 2026 · Specs sourced from official manufacturer pages and CarDekho. Real-world range estimates use a 75% ARAI multiplier based on typical Indian conditions.