The Indian automobile industry has been expanding at quite a fast rate, and the demand for electric vehicles has been increasing. So much so that every car manufacturer in India is working to bring in the best electric vehicles. And now, there is a wide variety of EVs in every segment. So, we were wondering which electric mid-size SUV would go the farthest on a single charge? Here’s a comparison!Attention Readers! Join us on the WhatsApp Community for daily auto news updates
Electric SUVs Range Compared
Tata recently launched the fastest Indian SUV, the Sierra EV, with a massive battery pack and unmatched performance. However, the most impressive part of the Sierra EV is its claimed range – 665km on a single charge. While that is a number that you just cannot overlook, there are a slew of other SUVs that offer similar or more range – so, which are these SUVs? Here’s all of them!
SUVs Battery pack optionsClaimed rangePrice range (on-road, Mumbai)Tata Sierra EV 63kWh & 75kWh535km & 665kmRs 19.90 lakh to Rs 28.14 lakhMahindra BE 659kWh & 79kWh557km & 682km20.02 lakh to Rs 30.24 lakhHyundai Creta Electric42kWh & 51.4kWh390km & 473km Rs 19.10 lakh to Rs 26.08 lakhVinfast VF659.6kWh (2 configurations)483km & 486kmRs 18.22 lakh to Rs 20.32 lakhMaruti e Vitara49kWh & 61kWh440km & 543kmRs 16.97 lakh to Rs 21.39 lakhToyota EBella61kWh543kmRs 24.93 lakh
So, we can conclude that the Mahindra BE 6 is still the electric SUV with the most driving range, while the newly launched Sierra EV is behind by a sliver. However, it is worth noting that the Sierra EV is the only electric SUV here that offers AWD, and is also the most powerful SUV of the lot, and is still slightly more affordable than the BE 6. The Maruti e Vitara and Toyota EBella rank third, but are still behind the first two by quite some margin. However, Maruti’s aggressive pricing does mean the e Vitara offers extremely impressive figures. Now, the other key thing to look forward to in an EV is the performance. So, here’s how these EVs perform!
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Performance Comparison
While range is one of the most crucial aspects when choosing an EV, we believe the very second question is how powerful these SUVs are. Here’s a comparo:
SUVs Battery pack optionsPerformance0-100kmphTata Sierra EV 75kWh313bhp & 504Nm5.8 secondsMahindra BE 679kWh282bhp & 380Nm6.7 secondsHyundai Creta Electric51.4kWh169bhp & 255Nm7.9 secondsVinfast VF659.6kWh201bhp & 320Nm8.9 secondsMaruti e Vitara61kWh172bhp & 189Nm 8.7 secondsToyota EBella61kWh172bhp & 189Nm 8.7 seconds
Tata has gone above and beyond with the performance of the Sierra EV – clearly why it is the most powerful Indian SUV, with a 0-100 kmph time under 6 seconds! The AWD seems to be quite impressive as it climbed one of the world’s biggest Sand Dunes, with a 50-degree incline and temperatures over 40-degree celsius. The BE 6 is also one of the most fun-to-drive EVs in India.
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Electric SUVs Range Compared – Verdict
If you are looking for the perfect balance of performance, features, tech and driving range, the BE 6 and the Sierra EV are the best options. Within those, if you want a car that stands out on the road with its design and offers the best range out of all of these cars, the BE 6 is a great choice. On the other hand, if you want unmatched performance and blistering acceleration along with off-road capabilities, the Sierra EV is the perfect match for you. And if you want a simple electric SUV that offers impressive range figures at a very affordable price point, ensuring great value for money, the Maruti e Vitara is the way to go.
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