Hyundai Creta Electric vs MG ZS EV
Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 30 Oct 2026.
Hyundai Creta ElectricExecutive 42 kWh · ₹18.03 Lakh
MG ZS EVExecutive · ₹17.99 LakhWhat's different
On the versions picked above
Price
Creta Electric: ₹18.03 Lakh
ZS EV: ₹17.99 Lakh (ahead)
ZS EV ₹3,800 cheaper
Airbags
Creta Electric: 6 airbags
ZS EV: 6 airbags
No crash ratings yet
Range
Creta Electric: 420 km
ZS EV: 461 km (ahead)
Claimed
Power
Creta Electric: 135 PS
ZS EV: 173 bhp (ahead)
Torque 255 vs 280 Nm
Boot
Creta Electric: 433 litres
ZS EV: 448 litres (ahead)
Length 4,330 vs 4,323 mm
Versions
Creta Electric: 13 (ahead)
ZS EV: 4
Pick the Creta Electric for more versions.
Pick the ZS EV for the lower price, more range, more power and the bigger boot.
Spec by spec
Price
Ex-showroom
₹18.03 Lakh
₹17.99 Lakh
On-road in
₹18.98 Lakh
₹18.94 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹31,892 a month
₹31,826 a month
Headline figures
Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
135 PS
173 bhp
Torque
255 Nm
280 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
420 km
461 km
Vehicle Details
Body Type
All-Electric Mid-Size SUV
Electric Mid-Size SUV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seats
Motor, Battery & Performance
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) Front-Axle Mounted
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) Front-Axle Mounted (Lightweight & High Efficiency)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Multi-Drive Modes (Eco, Normal, Sport)
Battery Capacity
42 kWh or 51.4 kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion pack
50.3 kWh Liquid-Cooled Advanced Prismatic Cell Lithium-Ion Battery Pack with ASIL-D Safety Rating
Battery Chemistry
LFP / NMC Lithium-Ion (400V Architecture, IP67 Enclosure, High Structural Battery Integration)
NMC / LFP High-Density Chemistry (IP69K Waterproof & Dustproof Ingress Protection - Highest Ingress Rating)
Top Speed
165 km/h
175 km/h (Electronically Limited)
0-100 km/h
8.9 sec (0-100 km/h)
8.5 sec (0-100 km/h in Sport Mode)
Range & Charging
AC Charging
7.2 kW AC Home Wallbox: 0-100% in 6.5 hours
7.4 kW AC Fast Home Wallbox Charger: 0-100% in 8.5 hours (15A Home Socket in 18 hours)
DC Fast Charging
50 kW DC Fast Charging: 10-80% in 55 mins (CCS2)
50 kW DC Fast Charging: 10-80% in 50 mins (CCS2 Fast Charger; 100 km range added in 15 mins)
V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) Support
Yes (V2L Vehicle-to-Load Support up to 3.3 kW power outlet)
Yes (V2L Vehicle-to-Load Support inside cabin 230V socket + outside charging port adapter up to 3.3 kW power output)
Regenerative Braking
Multi-Level Smart Regenerative Braking with Steering Wheel Paddles & One-Pedal Drive Mode
3-Stage KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) Multi-Level Regenerative Braking with Center Console Toggle (Light, Moderate, Heavy)
Brakes, Wheels & Suspension
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc (Front)
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 300 mm)
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc (Rear) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard
Solid Disc Brakes (Rear 290 mm) - All 4 Disc Brakes Standard
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring & Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Torsion Beam with Coil Springs & Gas-Charged Dampers
Wheels
17-inch Aerodynamic Closed-Grille Alloy Wheels
17-inch 'Tomahawk' Aerodynamic Diamond-Cut Alloy Wheels with Low Drag Aero Inserts
Tyre Size
215/60 R17 Low-Rolling-Resistance Tubeless Radial
215/55 R17 Low-Rolling-Resistance Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Full Size Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare Wheel under luggage floor
Dimensions & Capacities
Length
4,330 mm
4,323 mm
Width
1,790 mm
1,809 mm
Height
1,635 mm
1,649 mm (with roof rails)
Wheelbase
2,610 mm
2,585 mm
Ground Clearance
190 mm
177 mm (Unladen SUV ground clearance; Water Wading: 500 mm)
Kerb Weight
1,550 kg - 1,620 kg
1,547 kg
Boot Space
433 Litres
448 Litres (Large practical SUV luggage boot, expandable to 1,166 L with 60:40 split flat-folding rear seats)
Front Storage
25 Litres (Front Trunk / Frunk)
0 Litres (No Frunk)
Safety & ADAS
NCAP Rating
Not tested in this form. The pre-facelift petrol Creta with 2 airbags scored 3 stars for adults and 3 for children from Global NCAP (2022). No crash-test programme has tested the Creta Electric itself.
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2019). Adult occupant 34.5/38, child occupant 41.7/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2026.
Airbags
6 Airbags Standard across all variants
6 Airbags Standard across all variants (Dual front, side thorax, full-length curtain airbags)
Stability Control
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC, Vehicle Stability Management VSM, Hill Start Assist HAC, All 4 Disc Brakes, EPB with Auto Hold)
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP, Hill Hold Control, Hill Descent Control HDC, All 4 Disc Brakes with Electronic Parking Brake EPB with Auto Hold, Roll-Over Mitigation)
ADAS
Level 2 ADAS (Hyundai SmartSense: Forward Collision-Avoidance, Lane Keeping Assist, Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System with 17 Autonomous Safety Features: Adaptive Cruise Control ACC with Stop & Go, Autonomous Emergency Braking AEB, Forward Collision Warning FCW, Lane Keep Assist LKA, Lane Departure Warning LDW, Blind Spot Detection BSD, Rear Cross Traffic Alert RCTA, Traffic Jam Assist TJA, High Beam Assist, Speed Assist System)
Camera
360-Degree Surround View Monitor with Blind Spot View Monitor (BVM in digital cluster)
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera with 3D Approach View & Rear Parking Sensors
TPMS
Yes (Highline TPMS with individual tyre pressure display)
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS with individual live pressure readout)
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats)
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)
Interior & Infotainment
Touchscreen
Dual 10.25-inch Curved Panoramic Screen Setup: 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation with EV BlueLink
10.1-inch High-Definition Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System with i-SMART 2.0 & EV Telemetry
Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch Full Digital Color Driver Cluster Display with EV Driving Range & Energy Flow Meters
7.0-inch Full Digital Color Driver Instrument Display Cluster with Navigation & Energy Flow Projection
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Car Tech
Hyundai BlueLink with 60+ Connected EV Features, Remote AC Pre-cooling, Charging Management, OTA Updates
MG i-SMART EV Connected Suite with 75+ Connected Features, 100+ Voice Commands in English & Hinglish, Remote AC Pre-cooling, Digital Key with Bluetooth Sharing, Over-The-Air (OTA) Updates
Audio System
Bose 8-Speaker Premium Sound System with Dynamic Subwoofer
6-Speaker Audio System with 3D Sound Effect Tuning
Sunroof
Voice-Enabled Panoramic Sunroof with One-Touch Operation
Dual-Pane Panoramic 'Skyroof' covering 90% of roof area with Power Roller Blind
Seat Features
8-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat with Front Row Ventilated Seats in Eco-Friendly Leatherette
6-Way Power-Adjustable Driver Seat in Premium Dark Grey / Black Perforated Leatherette with Rear Center Armrest
Climate Control
Dual-Zone Fully Automatic Climate Control with Heat Pump Standard & Driver-Only Energy Saving Mode
Automatic Climate Control with Touch-Based Control Panel & PM2.5 Air Filter with Live AQI Display
Wireless Charger
Yes (Wireless Smartphone Charger with Active Cooling)
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger in Front Center Console)
Lighting & Exterior
Headlights
Quad-Beam LED Headlamps with Horizon LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Full LED Hawkeye Headlamps with Integrated Racing-Eye Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Tail Lights
Full-Width Connected LED Tail Lamps with Pixel Design Accents
Full LED Phantom Tail Lamps with Smoked Light Guides
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Front LED Fog Lamps & Aerodynamic Closed-Off Front Grille with Hidden Charging Flap
Front Bumper LED Fog Lamps, Aerodynamic Closed-Off Front Grille with Hidden Spring-Loaded Charging Port, Aluminium Roof Rails & Chrome Door Handles
Warranty & Charger
Charging Port
Type 2 AC & CCS-2 DC Fast Charging (Front Grille / Fascia Flap)
Type 2 AC & Combined Charging System CCS-2 DC Fast Charging (Front Grille Center Flap, 400V Architecture)
Standard Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited km (Extendable up to 5 Years / 1,40,000 km)
3 Years / Unlimited km Comprehensive Vehicle Warranty
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 1,60,000 km
8 Years / 1,60,000 km on High-Voltage Battery Pack (guaranteeing minimum 70% state of health)
Service Interval
12 Months / 10,000 km (1st Free Service at 2 Months / 1,500 km)
12 Months / 10,000 km
Choice
Versions
13 versions
4 versions
Price range
₹18.03 Lakh – ₹25.07 Lakh
₹17.99 Lakh – ₹20.75 Lakh
Colours
8 colours
4 colours
Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.
Same engine and gearbox, closest price
Pick a pair to compare those two versions
Electric
Executive 42 kWh₹18.03 Lakh Executive₹17.99 Lakh ZS EV ₹3,800 less Executive Tech 42 kWh₹18.99 Lakh Excite Pro₹18.75 Lakh ZS EV ₹25,300 less Executive (O) LR 51.4 kWh₹19.99 Lakh Exclusive Plus₹19.99 Lakh ZS EV ₹300 less Premium 42 kWh₹19.99 Lakh Exclusive Plus₹19.99 Lakh ZS EV ₹300 less Premium HC 42 kWh₹20.74 Lakh Essence₹20.75 Lakh ZS EV ₹1,100 more Excellence 42 kWh₹21.31 Lakh Essence₹20.75 Lakh ZS EV ₹55,900 less Smart (O) LR 51.4 kWh₹21.54 Lakh Essence₹20.75 Lakh ZS EV ₹79,100 less Excellence HC 42 kWh₹22.04 Lakh Essence₹20.75 Lakh ZS EV ₹1.29 lakh less Smart (O) LR HC 51.4 kWh₹22.27 Lakh Essence₹20.75 Lakh ZS EV ₹1.52 lakh less Excellence LR 51.4 kWh₹23.67 Lakh Essence₹20.75 Lakh ZS EV ₹2.93 lakh less Excellence LR Lounge 51.4 kWh₹24.34 Lakh Essence₹20.75 Lakh ZS EV ₹3.60 lakh less Excellence LR HC 51.4 kWh₹24.4 Lakh Essence₹20.75 Lakh ZS EV ₹3.66 lakh less Excellence LR HC Lounge 51.4 kWh₹25.07 Lakh Essence₹20.75 Lakh ZS EV ₹4.33 lakh lessOn-road price by city
Creta Electric Executive 42 kWh against ZS EV Executive
| City | Creta Electric | ZS EV | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹18.98 Lakh | ₹18.94 Lakh | ZS EV ₹3,947 less |
| Pune | ₹18.98 Lakh | ₹18.94 Lakh | ZS EV ₹3,947 less |
| New Delhi | ₹18.98 Lakh | ₹18.94 Lakh | ZS EV ₹3,947 less |
| Bengaluru | ₹20.44 Lakh | ₹20.39 Lakh | ZS EV ₹4,251 less |
| Chennai | ₹19.01 Lakh | ₹18.97 Lakh | ZS EV ₹3,947 less |
| Hyderabad | ₹19.03 Lakh | ₹18.99 Lakh | ZS EV ₹3,947 less |
| Ahmedabad | ₹20.06 Lakh | ₹20.02 Lakh | ZS EV ₹4,175 less |
| Amritsar | ₹18.97 Lakh | ₹18.93 Lakh | ZS EV ₹3,942 less |
| Bhopal | ₹19.68 Lakh | ₹19.64 Lakh | ZS EV ₹4,094 less |
| Bhubaneswar | ₹18.96 Lakh | ₹18.92 Lakh | ZS EV ₹3,942 less |
| Chandigarh | ₹18.96 Lakh | ₹18.92 Lakh | ZS EV ₹3,942 less |
| Coimbatore | ₹18.98 Lakh | ₹18.95 Lakh | ZS EV ₹3,942 less |
| Dehradun | ₹18.96 Lakh | ₹18.92 Lakh | ZS EV ₹3,942 less |
| Faridabad | ₹18.96 Lakh | ₹18.92 Lakh | ZS EV ₹3,942 less |
| Gurugram | ₹18.96 Lakh | ₹18.92 Lakh | ZS EV ₹3,942 less |
| Guwahati | ₹20.77 Lakh | ₹20.72 Lakh | ZS EV ₹4,322 less |
| Indore | ₹19.68 Lakh | ₹19.64 Lakh | ZS EV ₹4,094 less |
| Jaipur | ₹18.96 Lakh | ₹18.92 Lakh | ZS EV ₹3,942 less |
| Jammu | ₹18.96 Lakh | ₹18.92 Lakh | ZS EV ₹3,942 less |
| Jodhpur | ₹18.96 Lakh | ₹18.92 Lakh | ZS EV ₹3,942 less |
| Kanpur | ₹18.96 Lakh | ₹18.92 Lakh | ZS EV ₹3,942 less |
| Kochi | ₹19.87 Lakh | ₹19.82 Lakh | ZS EV ₹4,132 less |
| Kolkata | ₹18.98 Lakh | ₹18.94 Lakh | ZS EV ₹3,947 less |
| Lucknow | ₹18.96 Lakh | ₹18.92 Lakh | ZS EV ₹3,942 less |
| Ludhiana | ₹18.97 Lakh | ₹18.93 Lakh | ZS EV ₹3,942 less |
| Mysuru | ₹20.41 Lakh | ₹20.37 Lakh | ZS EV ₹4,246 less |
| Nagpur | ₹18.96 Lakh | ₹18.92 Lakh | ZS EV ₹3,942 less |
| Nashik | ₹18.96 Lakh | ₹18.92 Lakh | ZS EV ₹3,942 less |
| Noida | ₹18.96 Lakh | ₹18.92 Lakh | ZS EV ₹3,942 less |
| Panaji | ₹18.96 Lakh | ₹18.92 Lakh | ZS EV ₹3,942 less |
| Patna | ₹21.13 Lakh | ₹21.08 Lakh | ZS EV ₹4,398 less |
| Puducherry | ₹18.96 Lakh | ₹18.92 Lakh | ZS EV ₹3,942 less |
| Raipur | ₹20.18 Lakh | ₹20.14 Lakh | ZS EV ₹4,198 less |
| Ranchi | ₹20.18 Lakh | ₹20.14 Lakh | ZS EV ₹4,198 less |
| Srinagar | ₹18.96 Lakh | ₹18.92 Lakh | ZS EV ₹3,942 less |
| Surat | ₹20.04 Lakh | ₹20 Lakh | ZS EV ₹4,170 less |
| Thiruvananthapuram | ₹19.87 Lakh | ₹19.82 Lakh | ZS EV ₹4,132 less |
| Vijayawada | ₹18.96 Lakh | ₹18.92 Lakh | ZS EV ₹3,942 less |
| Visakhapatnam | ₹18.96 Lakh | ₹18.92 Lakh | ZS EV ₹3,942 less |
Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, the Creta Electric or the ZS EV?
The ZS EV, by ₹3,800 on the versions compared here: Creta Electric Executive 42 kWh at ₹18.03 Lakh against ZS EV Executive at ₹17.99 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹18.98 Lakh against ₹18.94 Lakh.
Which has more range?
The ZS EV claims 461 km against 420 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.
Which is safer?
The Creta Electric: not tested in this form; the pre-facelift petrol Creta with 2 airbags scored 3 stars (Global NCAP 2022). The ZS EV: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2019 (rating now expired). The Creta Electric has 6 airbags and the ZS EV 6 airbags.
Which is more powerful?
The Creta Electric Executive 42 kWh makes 135 PS and 255 Nm and the ZS EV Executive makes 173 bhp and 280 Nm.
Which is bigger?
The Creta Electric is 7 mm longer. Boot space is 433 litres in the Creta Electric and 448 litres in the ZS EV.
What is the EMI on each?
About ₹31,892 a month for the Creta Electric and ₹31,826 for the ZS EV, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 5 years at 9.5%.
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