Mahindra BE 6 Pack One vs Hyundai Creta Electric Smart: Which EV Should You Buy For Rs 19 Lakh?

Modified On Feb 13, 2025 03:46 PM By Dipan for Mahindra BE 6

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The BE 6 Pack One and Creta Electric Smart come at a similar pricing and feature suite. We find out which is the better EV among the two

The Mahindra BE 6 and Hyundai Creta Electric are two EV rivals that were launched recently with similar pricing and a loaded feature suite. That said, the base-spec Pack One variant of the BE 6 and the one-above-base Smart trim of the Creta Electric come with similar pricing and amenities. But which one should you choose? Let us find out.

Price

Mahindra BE 6 Pack One	Hyundai Creta Electric Smart
Rs 18.90 lakh	Rs 18.99 lakh (introductory)

*All prices are ex-showroom, pan-India

The base-spec Mahindra BE 6 Pack One is just Rs 9,000 more affordable than the Hyundai Creta Electric’s one-over-base Smart trim. However, the above prices do not include the charger or its installation cost, which must be paid separately for both EVs.

Dimensions

Mahindra BE 6

Dimensions	Mahindra BE 6	Hyundai Creta Electric	Difference
Length	4371 mm	4340 mm	+ 31 mm
Width	1907 mm	1790 mm	+ 180 mm
Height	1627 mm	1655 mm	(- 28 mm)
Wheelbase	2775 mm	2610 mm	+ 165 mm
Ground clearance	207 mm	200 mm	+ 7 mm
Frunk (Storage space under bonnet)	45 litres	22 litres	+ 23 litres
Boot space	455 litres	433 litres	+ 22 litres

Hyundai Creta Electric

The Mahindra BE 6 is larger than the Hyundai Creta Electric in almost every aspect, while also featuring better ground clearance, a bigger boot as well as frunk space.

On the other hand, the Creta Electric has a better height than the BE 6. This could ensure that the Hyundai EV can seat taller passengers more comfortably than the Mahindra rival.

Electric Powertrain Specifications

Mahindra BE 6

Both EVs, in their respective variants, come with their smaller battery pack option, the detailed specifications of which are as follows:

	Mahindra BE 6 Pack One	Hyundai Creta Electric Smart
Battery Pack	59 kWh	42 kWh
No. of electric motor	1	1
Power	231 PS	135 PS
Torque	380 Nm	200 Nm
Claimed Range	557 km	390 km
Drivetrain	RWD^	FWD*

*FWD = Front-wheel-drive

^RWD = Rear-wheel-drive

The BE 6 comes with the larger battery pack in this comparison and hence has a better-claimed range of 167 km. Its electric motor also generates 96 PS and 180 Nm more than the Creta Electric’s Smart variant.

Also Read: Here’s What The Mid-spec Pack Two Variant Of The Mahindra BE 6 Has To Offer

Features

Hyundai Creta Electric AC Controls

Criteria	Mahindra BE 6 Pack One	Hyundai Creta Electric Smart
Exterior	Dual-pod Auto LED headlights LED tail lights 18-inch aerodynamically designed wheels Black body cladding Frunk (front storage space)	Auto LED headlights with escort function 17-inch aerodynamically designed alloy wheels LED tail lights LED turn indicators on outside rearview mirrors (ORVMs) Active Air Flaps Roof rails Front storage (Frunk) with lighting
Interior	Fabric seat upholstery Manually adjustable driver’s seat height 2-step reclining rear seat	Fabric seat upholstery Height-adjustable headrests for all seats Manually adjustable driver seat height 60:40 foldable rear seat with 2-step recline function Front armrest with cooled storage space Rear centre armrest with cupholders Rear window sunshades
Comfort & Convenience	12.3-inch digital driver’s display Push button start/stop Auto AC with rear vents and Pet Mode and Camp Mode Tilt and telescopic adjustable steering wheel Cooled centre console storage space 65-watt Type-C phone charging ports for front and rear seat passengers Cruise control Day/night IRVM	10.25-inch driver’s display Day/night inside rearview mirror (IRVM) Dual-zone auto AC with rear vents Cruise control Push button start/stop Electrically adjustable ORVMs with auto fold function Type-C USB charger for front and rear passengers 12V power outlet for front passengers Tilt and telescopic adjustable steering wheel
Infotainment	12.3-inch touchscreen Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Connected car tech 6 speakers (including two tweeters)	10.25-inch touchscreen 6-speaker sound system Connected car tech In-car payment
Safety	6 airbags Electronic stability control (ESC) All-wheel disc brakes Electronic parking brake (EPB) with auto hold Driver drowsiness detection Rear parking camera with sensors Rain sensing wipers Virtual engine sounds Low tyre pressure indicator	6 airbags EPB with auto hold ESC Vehicle stability management (VSM) Hill-start assist and hill descent control Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) All four disc brakes 3-point seatbelts for all seats with seatbelt reminders ISOFIX child seat anchorages Burglar alarm Rear defogger Rear parking camera Rear parking sensors Rear wiper and washer Virtual engine sounds

Both EVs in their respective variants, come with auto LED headlights, LED tail lights, a frunk, fabric seat upholstery and 2-step reclining rear seats. Common amenities include 6 speakers, push-button start/stop, 6 airbags, EPB rear parking camera, and all-wheel disc brakes.
The Creta Electric Smart has active air flaps, a cooled storage space in the centre console, dual-zone auto AC, and in-car payments, which are not available with the Mahindra BE 6 Pack One.
The Mahindra BE 6 Pack One variant, on the other hand, gets bigger 18-inch alloys, a bigger 12.3-inch touchscreen and driver’s display and driver drowsiness detection, which is not on offer on the Creta Electric Smart.

Verdict

Mahindra BE 6 rear

Both the Mahindra BE 6 Pack One and Hyundai Creta Electric Smart have similar features, but the Mahindra offering has larger dimensions and a design that will turn more heads. It also has a bigger boot space and frunk capacity, which allows for storing more luggage during weekend getaways. Moreover, it gets a larger battery pack than the Hyundai rival, coupled with a more potent electric motor, thus making it the better choice.

However, as detailed in our first-drive review, the rear-seat space of the BE 6 is cramped up and will be uncomfortable for taller than average individuals. The Creta Electric shines in this regard as Cretas have always been known for their rear-seat comfort. Moreover, as it has a traditional SUV design, it has a better headroom that can seat taller passengers with ease. So, if you want a car that will be chauffeur-driven most of the time, you can go with the Hyundai Creta Electric Smart.

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