Long range electric cars: same design, longer range! Which of these two electric cars is the best?
The coming days will see the invasion of EVs in the Indian automobile market. This is because many companies are preparing their own electric vehicles. Some models have already come forward and have generated a lot of interest. Among these, Hyundai Creta EV and Mahindra BE6 electric SUVs are very popular among the people. And which one of these two is the best? What is value of money? Know here..
Hyundai Creta Electric vs Mahindra BE6: Battery, range..
Hyundai Creta Electric is available with two battery pack options. With a 42 kWh battery pack, the Creta Electric has a single charge range of 390 km. The 51.4 kW variant offers a range of 473 km on a single charge.
Mahindra BE6 comes with the largest battery pack in the segment with 59kW and 79kW options. With a larger battery, the Mahindra electric SUV offers a longer range than its rivals. The small battery offers a range of 556 kilometers. The large battery provides a range of 682 kilometers on a single charge.
Hyundai Creta Electric vs Mahindra BE6: Specifications
Hyundai Creta Electric produces 169 bhp power with 51 kWh battery pack variant. It is more powerful than Hyundai Creta N Line. But the variants with smaller battery pack produce power of 133 bhp. The company claims that Hyundai Creta Electric will accelerate to 100 kmph in 7.9 seconds.
The Mahindra electric SUV has a rare all-wheel drive system. The BE6 electric SUV generates power of 228 bhp-277 bhp and peak torque of 390 Nm. It accelerates from 0-100 kmph in just seven seconds!
Hyundai Creta Electric vs Mahindra BE6: Price..
The starting price of Hyundai Creta electric car is Rs 18 lakh (introductory ex-showroom price). Creta Electric, offered with two battery pack options, is priced at Rs 23.49 lakh.
Mahindra has priced its BE6 electric SUV aggressively. Its starting price of Rs 18.90 lakh (ex-showroom) is almost the same as that of Creta Electric. At the top end, the Mahindra BE6 is priced at Rs 26.90 lakh, which is Rs 3 lakh more expensive than its Hyundai rival!