The midsize SUV segment is not only one of the most contested among combustion-powered cars but also among electric vehicles, with 12 different EVs on sale. This form factor allows carmakers to offer large enough batteries for a usable range while also equipping them with the latest in-car tech at a competitive price. Here we have ranked all the midsize electric SUVs currently available in India as per their ARAI-claimed range. Let’s find out which model can go the farthest on a single charge.
Mahindra XEV 9e
from₹ 21.90 - 30.50 Lakhs
Mahindra XEV 9S
from₹ 20.65 - 29.95 Lakhs
Mahindra BE 6
from₹ 18.90 - 26.90 Lakhs
MG ZS EV
from₹ 17.99 - 20.50 Lakhs
Vinfast VF6
from₹ 17.29 - 19.19 Lakhs
Vinfast VF7
from₹ 21.89 - 26.79 Lakhs
Hyundai Creta Electric
from₹ 18.03 - 23.82 Lakhs
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara
from₹ 15.99 - 19.99 Lakhs
12. MG ZS EV
Up to 461km claimed range
MG ZS EV battery specifications and ARAI range | |
Specifications | MG ZS EV |
Battery pack (kWh) | 50.3 |
ARAI-claimed range (km) | 461 |
Price (Rs lakh) | 17.99-20.75 |
The ZS EV is the electric equivalent of the MG Astor, adapted from an ICE platform. While it is the oldest midsize electric SUV currently on sale in India, its 50kWh battery pack is on par with even the newer offerings. However, a claimed range of 461km is just fine and places it last on this list. The battery powers a front-axle-mounted (FWD) electric motor that produces 177hp and 280Nm.
11. Vinfast VF6
Up to 468km claimed range
Vinfast VF6 battery specifications and ARAI range | |
Specifications | Vinfast VF6 |
Battery pack (kWh) | 59.6 |
ARAI-claimed range (km) | 463-468 |
Price (Rs lakh) | 17.29-19.19 |
Vinfast’s most affordable EV in India, the VF6, comes with a fairly large battery pack compared to the older ZS EV, but it does not help much in the claimed range department. While the lower trims offer an ARAI-rated range of 463km, the higher ones claim a slightly better 468km. This is likely due to different tuning of the drivetrain, as the lower trims get a 177hp, 250Nm motor, while the higher-spec trims are offered with a 204hp, 310Nm unit.
10. Tata Curvv EV
Up to 502km claimed range
Tata Curvv EV battery specifications and ARAI range | |
Specifications | Tata Curvv EV |
Battery pack (kWh) | 55 |
ARAI-claimed range (km) | 502 |
Price (Rs lakh) | 16.99-19.19 |
In this segment, the Tata Curvv EV sets itself apart with a coupe-SUV body style. It is based on the Nexon EV platform that has been heavily modified for an electric powertrain. Although its 55kWh smaller than the VF6’s, it has a higher claimed range at 502km. The front-mounted motor makes 167hp and 215Nm. The Curvv is also offered in a combustion-powered avatar, with petrol and diesel powertrain options.
9. Hyundai Creta Electric
Up to 510km claimed range
Hyundai Creta Electric battery specifications and ARAI range | |
Specifications | Hyundai Creta Electric |
Battery pack (kWh) | 42 | 51.4 |
ARAI-claimed range (km) | 420 | 510 |
Price (Rs lakh) | 18.02-23.67 |
The Creta is a bestseller in its segment by a big margin, and a fraction of its total sales are from the all-electric iteration, the Hyundai Creta Electric. It gets two battery options, 42kWh and 51.4kWh, and the smaller battery’s 420km claimed range is the lowest in the segment. The larger pack’s range improves to a respectable 510km. While power figures are 135hp and 171hp for the 42kWh and 51.4kWh batteries, respectively, the torque is 255Nm for both.
8. BYD Atto 3
Up to 521km claimed range
BYD Atto 3 battery specifications and ARAI range | |
Specifications | BYD Atto 3 |
Battery pack (kWh) | 49.92 | 60.48 |
ARAI-claimed range (km) | 468 | 521 |
Price (Rs lakh) | 24.99-33.99 |
The BYD Atto 3 is the only model here that is not locally made in India. It is brought to India via the CKD (completely knocked down kits) route, which explains its expensive price tag. At the higher end of its price range, it offers the larger battery pack with a claimed range of 521km, which is less than the Tata-Mahindra rivals that offer over 600km of range at a similar price. The Atto 3 is a born EV and therefore does not have an ICE equivalent. At 4.45 metres long, it is also a tad larger than other SUVs on this list. Like the Creta Electric, it gets two battery pack options, both mated to a 204hp, 310Nm front-axle-mounted electric motor.
7. Vinfast VF7
Up to 532km claimed range
Vinfast VF7 battery specifications and ARAI range | |
Specifications | Vinfast VF7 |
Battery pack (kWh) | 59.6 | 70.8 |
ARAI-claimed range (km) | 438 | 510-532 |
Price (Rs lakh) | 21.89-26.79 |
The Vinfast VF7, launched alongside the VF6, is offered with two battery packs. The smaller battery comes paired with a 177hp, 250Nm front-axle-mounted electric motor, while the larger 70.8kWh unit is available in both FWD and AWD setups. The FWD version produces 204hp and 310Nm, while the AWD iteration puts out 353hp and 500Nm. Interestingly, not only is the VF7 the most affordable EV in India with an AWD setup, but it is also one of the fastest mass-market offerings with a claimed 0-100kph time of 5.8 seconds. Both its battery packs offer a claimed range on par with most other SUVs in this segment.
6. Maruti Suzuki e Vitara
Up to 543km claimed range
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara battery specifications and ARAI range | |
Specifications | Maruti Suzuki e Vitara |
Battery pack (kWh) | 49 | 61 |
ARAI-claimed range (km) | 440 | 543 |
Price (Rs lakh) | 15.99-19.79 |
Maruti Suzuki’s first EV in India, the e Vitara, is the most affordable midsize electric SUV in India. Moreover, it is offered with a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) scheme, like the ZS EV, which lowers the upfront price. It is available with two battery pack options but only with a front-axle-mounted electric motor, unlike the international-spec EV that gets an AWD option too. While the 49kWh version produces 144hp, the 61kWh makes 174hp; the 193Nm torque is common for both. At a top-end price of Rs 19.79 lakh, the e Vitara’s claimed range of 543km is comparatively higher than similarly priced rivals, which mostly quote sub-500km figures.
5. Tata Harrier EV
Up to 627km claimed range
Tata Harrier EV battery specifications and ARAI range | |
Specifications | Tata Harrier EV |
Battery pack (kWh) | 65 | 75 |
ARAI-claimed range (km) | 538 | 622-627 |
Price (Rs lakh) | 21.49-29.48 |
The Tata Harrier EV sits at the top of Tata's EV lineup. It gets an AWD layout, but this drivetrain is offered with the higher-spec trims with the 75kWh battery pack. Lower trims feature an RWD setup that produces 175hp and 315Nm. The AWD version gets the same rear-axle motor along with a 116hp front-axle-mounted unit for a total of 504Nm. With a claimed 0-100kph sprint time of 6.3 seconds, the Harrier EV AWD is slightly slower than the Vinfast VF7 and also costs more. While the 65kWh battery pack offers a claimed range of 538km, the number goes up to 627km in 75kWh guise.
4. Mahindra XEV 9e
Up to 656km claimed range
Mahindra XEV 9e battery specifications and ARAI range | |
Specifications | Mahindra XEV 9e |
Battery pack (kWh) | 59 | 79 |
ARAI-claimed range (km) | 522 | 656 |
Price (Rs lakh) | 21.90-30.50 |
The XEV 9e is a born-electric SUV, which, incidentally, uses BYD’s proprietary Blade cell technology in its battery pack. This rear-wheel-drive model’s motor produces 231hp with the 59kWh battery and 286hp with the 79kWh unit; torque is 380Nm for both. The claimed range is over 650km for the 79kWh version. Although the XEV 9e leans towards the expensive side, its specifications help it offer great value for the price.
3. Mahindra XEV 9S
Up to 679km claimed range
Mahindra XEV 9S battery specifications and ARAI range | |
Specifications | Mahindra XEV 9S |
Battery pack (kWh) | 59 | 70 | 79 |
ARAI-claimed range (km) | 521 | 600 | 679 |
Price (Rs lakh) | 19.95-29.45 |
The Mahindra XEV 9S is the first mass-market 3-row electric SUV in India, and it is the only model on this list to get three battery pack options. All come paired with a rear-wheel-drive motor that produces 380Nm but have different power outputs – 231hp in the 59kWh version, 245hp in the 70kWh version and 286hp in the 79kWh version. Notably, even though the XEV 9S gets bigger battery packs and an additional row compared to the XEV 9e, it has a lower price tag, making it offer more value for less money. While the XEV 9S' 59kWh version delivers 1km less claimed range in comparison to the XEV 9e's 59kWh variant, in contrast, the former gets a higher claimed range when you bring the 79kWh battery pack in question (678km >> 656km).
2. Tata Sierra EV
Up to 665km claimed range
The Sierra EV is Tata’s latest addition to its EV range, slotting between the Curvv EV and Harrier EV. It is powered by either a 63kWh or a 75kWh battery pack, with the latter option borrowed from the Harrier EV. The 75kWh option also offers an AWD layout, while an RWD layout is standard. With the 63kWh battery pack, the motor produces 238hp, while it delivers 208hp in the 75kWh guise, with torque at 315Nm in both versions. Meanwhile, AWD versions add a front-mounted motor developing 140hp, while torque is bumped to 504Nm. Tata claims a 0-100kph time of 5.8 seconds for the AWD version, equaling that of the VF7’s. Despite being slightly smaller than the Harrier's 65kWh battery pack, the Sierra EV's 63kWh versions provide higher claimed-range of 566km. Similarly, the 75kWh Sierra EV gets a claimed range of up to 665km, which is more than that of the Harrier EV's 75kWh variants.
Tata Sierra EV battery specifications and ARAI range | |
Specifications | Tata Sierra EV |
Battery pack (kWh) | 63 | 75 |
ARAI-claimed range (km) | 566 | 665, 624 (AWD) |
Price (Rs lakh) | 18.49-25.90 |
1. Mahindra BE 6
Up to 683km claimed range
Mahindra BE 6 battery specifications and ARAI range | |
Specifications | Mahindra BE 6 |
Battery pack (kWh) | 59 | 79 |
ARAI-claimed range (km) | 548 | 683 |
Price (Rs lakh) | 18.90-26.90 |
The BE 6 is identical to the XEV 9e under its skin, so it carries over the same rear-wheel-drive layout and battery pack options, arguably in a more stylish package. It is also slightly smaller and lighter than the XEV 9e, which is what gives it the edge in terms of range. With 683km on a single charge with the larger 79kWh battery pack, it has the highest claimed range among all mainstream electric SUVs in India.
Prices are ex-showroom, India.