MG ZS EV vs Hyundai Creta Electric — Detailed 2026 Comparison

Stuck between the MG ZS EV and Hyundai Creta Electric? You’re not alone — both target Indian suv buyers, but the MG ZS EV fast-charges quicker (76 kW vs 50 kW). Here’s the honest verdict — specs, real-world range, charging, 5-year cost and features, side by side.

MG ZS EV vs Hyundai Creta Electric

MG ZS EV - electric car

MG ZS EV

SUV

Starting price₹18.98 L
Real-world range340 km (real)
Battery50.3 kWh
Power174 hp
Top speed175 km/h
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
Verdict: Pick Hyundai Creta Electric if value matters most; go with MG ZS EV for longest real-world range.

Detailed spec comparison

SpecMG ZS EVHyundai Creta Electric
Ex-showroom (Delhi)₹1,898,000₹1,798,999
Battery (kWh)50.342
Range ARAI (km)461390
Range real-world (km)340290
Motor power (hp)174133
Torque (Nm)280200
Top speed (km/h)175160
0–100 km/h (sec)8.58.5
Fast charging (kW)7650
Fast charge 10→80 (min)6058
AC full charge (hrs)8.54
Boot space (L)448433
Ground clearance (mm)177190

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

All variants & prices

MG ZS EV

Excite Pro₹18.98 L
Essence Pro₹24.18 L

Hyundai Creta Electric

Executive 42₹17.99 L
Excellence 51.4₹23.50 L

Last updated: Jun 9, 2026

The verdict in 30 seconds

Pick the MG ZS EV if you want faster DC charging. Pick the Hyundai Creta Electric if you value longer real-world range and lower entry price.

What buyers ask

Which has the better real-world range?

ARAI rates the ZS EV at 461 km and the Creta Electric at 473 km. Our real-world estimate (~75% of ARAI) puts them at 345 km vs 354 km respectively — the Creta Electric edges out by 9 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 Hyundai Creta Electric is ~₹0.99L 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 76 kW for the ZS EV vs 50 kW for the Creta Electric. 10–80% takes 60 min vs 58 min — the Creta Electric is faster on a long highway stop.

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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.