The Mahindra BE 6 and Tata Curvv EV compete in the growing midsize e-SUV segment, and are the only two that have a coupe-SUV body style. Here, we put the two all-electric midsize coupe-SUVs together, in their respective entry-level forms, to see which EV offers better value for money, on paper. The Mahindra BE 6 Pack One is priced at Rs 18.90 lakh, which is Rs 1.41 lakh more than the Tata Curvv EV Creative 45's Rs 17.49 lakh price.
Mahindra BE 6 Pack One vs Tata Curvv EV Creative 45: battery, range and specs
| Mahindra BE 6 Pack One vs Tata Curvv EV Creative 45: specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| BE 6 Pack One | Curvv EV Creative 45 | |
| Battery capacity | 59kWh | 45kWh |
| Motor setup | Single, rear axle | Single, front axle |
| Power/Torque | 231hp/380Nm | 150hp/215Nm |
| Transmission | 1-speed auto | 1-speed auto |
| Range (ARAI) | 557km | 430km |
| Charging time (7.2kW) | 8.7 hours* | 7.9 hours^ |
*From 0-100 percent state of charge (SOC)
^ From 10-100 percent state of charge (SOC)
The BE 6 Pack One variant is only available with a 59kWh battery, giving it a sizeable advantage over the 45kWh Curvv EV Creative in terms of ARAI range; the Mahindra will go 127km further than the Tata on a single charge. The entry-level BE 6 is also far more powerful than the base Curvv EV – by 81hp and 165Nm to be precise. Charging times on a 7.2kW AC charger are comparable. It should also be noted that the Curvv EV 45 gets a 7.2kW AC wallbox charger as standard, while the same costs Rs 50,000 extra on the BE 6.
Mahindra BE 6 Pack One vs Tata Curvv EV Creative 45: exterior features
| Mahindra BE 6 Pack One vs Tata Curvv EV Creative 45: exterior features | ||
|---|---|---|
| BE 6 Pack One | Curvv EV Creative 45 | |
| Headlights | LED projector | LED |
| LED DRLs | Yes | Yes |
| Tail-lights | LED | LED |
| Wheels | 18-inch steel with covers | 17-inch steel with covers |
| Illuminated logo | Yes | No |
| Sequential turn indicators | No | No |
| Auto headlights/wipers | Yes/Yes | No/No |
| Rear spoiler | Yes | No |
| Powered tailgate | No | Yes |
| Powered/auto fold ORVMs | Yes/No | Yes/No |
| Flush door handles | Yes | Yes |
| Colours | 8 options | 3 options |
| Frunk | 45 litres | 11.6 litres |
| Boot | 430 litres | 500 litres |
BE 6 gets more colour options and more features.
Curvv EV gets a larger boot and a gesture-controlled tailgate.
On the outside, the Mahindra e-SUV seems to be better equipped than Tata’s. The BE 6 Pack One gets features like projector LED headlights, larger steel wheels, illuminated logos at the front and rear, and auto headlights and wipers over the Curvv EV Creative 45. However, the entry-level Tata e-SUV gets a powered tail gate for its 500-litre boot, something only seen on higher variants of the BE 6's 455-litre boot. Both models get a frunk, though the Tata’s is just 11.6 litres while the Mahindra's is 45 litres. Further, the BE 6 Pack One is available in eight colour options, while the Curvv EV Creative 45 comes in just three out of five exterior finishes that Tata offers.
Mahindra BE 6 Pack One vs Tata Curvv EV Creative 45: interior features
| Mahindra BE 6 Pack One vs Tata Curvv EV Creative 45: interior features | ||
|---|---|---|
| BE 6 Pack One | Curvv EV Creative 45 | |
| Infotainment touchscreen | 12.3-inch | 7-inch |
| Digital instrument cluster | 12.3-inch | 7-inch |
| Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wired |
| On-board navigation | Yes | No |
| Wireless charger | No | No |
| Type C charging ports | Front x2, rear x1 | No |
| Auto AC | Yes | Yes |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | Yes |
| Audio system | 6 speakers | 6 speakers |
| Driver's seat height adjust | Manual | Manual |
| 60:40 split folding rear seats | Yes | No |
| Rear seat recline | Yes | No |
| Front arm rest | Yes | No |
| Rear arm rest | Yes | No |
| Cooled glove box | Yes | No |
| Electronic parking brake | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt/telescopic steering | Yes/Yes | Yes/No |
| Connected car tech | Yes | Yes |
| OTA updates | Yes | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | No | No |
BE 6 gets larger screens, reclining and folding rear seats, armrests over the Curvv EV.
Even on the inside, the Mahindra e-SUV retains its advantage in terms of features. It gets larger screens, on-board navigation, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Type C fast chargers, 60:40 split-folding rear seats with a 2-step recline function, front and rear seat armrests, a cooled glove box, and telescopic adjust for the steering wheel. While higher variants of the Curvv EV do get most of the aforementioned features, a significant omission across the Tata SUV’s variant line-up is telescopic steering adjust.
Mahindra BE 6 Pack One vs Tata Curvv EV Creative 45: driving features
| Mahindra BE 6 Pack One vs Tata Curvv EV Creative 45: driving features | ||
|---|---|---|
| BE 6 Pack One | Curvv EV Creative 45 | |
| Drive modes | Default, Range, Everyday, Race | Eco, City, Sport |
| Terrain modes | Snow mode | No |
| Boost mode | Yes | No |
| Brake regeneration | 4 levels with paddle shifters | 4 levels with paddle shifters |
| Single pedal driving | Yes | No |
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes |
| V2L/V2V charging | No/No | Yes/Yes |
Curvv EV gets V2L and V2V charging capability.
BE 6 boasts of single pedal driving.
The Curvv EV Creative 45 offers vehicle-to-load (V2L) and vehicle-to-vehicles (V2V) charging capabilities while the entire BE 6 range does not. On the other hand, the entry-level Mahindra comes with four drive modes (one more than the Tata), a terrain mode and a single-pedal driving function.
Mahindra BE 6 Pack One vs Tata Curvv EV Creative 45: safety features
| Mahindra BE 6 Pack One vs Tata Curvv EV Creative 45: safety features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Camera | Rear | Rear |
| ADAS suite | No | No |
| Tyre pressure monitor | Yes | Yes |
| ESP | Yes | Yes |
| Driver drowsiness detection | Yes | Yes |
| All wheel disc brakes | Yes | Yes |
| Traction control | Yes | Yes |
| Rear defogger | Yes | Yes |
| Air purifier | No | Yes |
Safety kit is ample on both EVs.
In terms of safety kit, the entry-level variants of the Curvv EV and BE 6 are evenly matched. The only bit where Tata’s e-SUV pulls ahead is with an air purifier, which the BE 6 gets on the higher-spec Pack Three Select variant.
Mahindra BE 6 Pack One vs Tata Curvv EV Creative 45: verdict
Overall, the Mahindra BE 6 Pack One is better equipped, and offers more range and power than the Tata Curvv EV Creative 45. However, one needs to account for the significant price difference between the two. As mentioned above, a 7.2kW AC fast charger (and its installation) will add Rs 50,000 to the BE 6 Pack One’s price tag, which means it’ll cost Rs 19.4 lakh. That’s a massive Rs 1.91 lakh more than the entry-level Curvv EV, which makes deciding the more value-for-money model far more difficult, on paper. A more detailed on-road comparison will be necessary to decide if the BE 6 Pack One or the Curvv EV Creative 45 offers more bang for your buck.
All prices, ex-showroom, India
