Kia Carens Clavis EV vs Windsor vs Creta Electric vs Harrier EV vs BE 6: Compared
advertisementBattery and rangeWhen it comes to battery capacity and driving range, Mahindra BE 6 leads the pack with two battery options: a 59kWh and a 79kWh, offering 535km and a segment-leading 682km (ARAI-certified), respectively. Tata Harrier.ev is close behind, providing a 75kWh battery with a 627km ARAI-certified range and a real-world range of 480–505km.The Kia Carens Clavis EV comes with 42kWh and 51.4kWh battery options, delivering 404km and 490km (MIDC) of claimed range, respectively. Hyundai's Creta Electric offers similar battery options, with ranges of 390km and 473km, while the MG Windsor Pro features a 52.9kWh battery delivering 449km, an upgrade from the earlier 38kWh unit.Performance
Hyundai Creta Electric
In terms of acceleration and motor output, the Tata Harrier.ev and Mahindra BE 6 are performance standouts. The Harrier.ev's dual-motor AWD setup produces a combined torque of 504Nm and achieves 0–100 km/h in just 6.3 seconds. The BE 6's top-spec 79kWh variant churns out 281hp and 380Nm, reaching 0–100 km/h in 6.7 seconds, aided by a performance-boosting "Boost" mode.The Kia Carens Clavis EV, powered by either a 99kW or 126kW motor depending on the variant, accelerates from 0–100 km/h in 8.4 seconds. The Creta Electric's top-end variant mirrors this performance with a 126kW motor achieving 0–100 km/h in 7.9 seconds. MG Windsor Pro, with 134bhp and 200Nm of torque, offers a city-friendly ride rather than high-speed thrills.Features
Mahindra BE 6
Feature-loaded cabins are a highlight across all models, but some go the extra mile. Kia's Clavis EV features a massive 26.62-inch panoramic display, ventilated front seats, a Bose 8-speaker audio system, dual-pane panoramic sunroof, air purifier with AQI display, wireless charging, and Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) functionality.MG Windsor Pro impresses with a 15.6-inch touchscreen, 9-speaker Infinity audio, dual-tone interiors with faux wood trim, panoramic roof, and V2V/V2L charging options. Hyundai Creta Electric offers a premium cabin with dual 10.25-inch screens, an eco-friendly interior using recycled materials, 8-way powered ventilated seats, shift-by-wire, cooled glove box, and Jio Saavn integration.
Tata Harrier.ev
Tata Harrier.ev sets a new tech benchmark with a 14.53-inch Harman Neo QLED screen, JBL Dolby Atmos sound system, over 25 apps through Arcade.ev, panoramic voice-controlled sunroof, DrivePay (in-car UPI), and a rear-view e-IRVM with DVR recording. The Mahindra BE 6 offers an equally futuristic experience with dual 12.3-inch floating screens, a Snapdragon 8295 processor, AR head-up display, and an aircraft-style control panel and drive selector.Price
MG Windsor Pro
All five EVs span a wide range of price points. The Kia Carens Clavis EV starts at Rs 17.99 lakh and goes up to Rs 24.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Hyundai Creta Electric shares the same entry price at Rs 17.99 lakh and tops out at Rs 23.49 lakh. MG Windsor Pro's range start from 17.25 lakh (ex-showroom) and goes up to Rs 18.10 lakh (ex-showroom), while the Windsor with smaller battery pack starts from Rs 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom).advertisementTata Harrier.ev starts at Rs 21.49 lakh and the top-end QWD variant costs Rs 28.99 lakh (ex-showroom), while Mahindra BE 6 ranges from Rs 18.90 lakh (ex-showroom) to Rs 26.90 lakh (ex-showroom), depending on battery size and configuration.Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine- Ends
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