Hyundai Creta Electric Executive (O) LR (51.4 kWh) vs Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Three (79 kWh)

Reviewed by the EVz Editorial Team · July 2026 · how we verify

On verified real-world range, the Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Three (79 kWh) leads (456 km vs 432 km). On running cost, the Hyundai Creta Electric Executive (O) LR (51.4 kWh) saves more versus petrol (about ₹88,303/year). On-road price is a Delhi estimate; pick your city on each model's page. Full side-by-side below.

Our verdict

Pick the Hyundai Creta Electric Executive (O) LR (51.4 kWh) for a lower price and bigger running-cost savings; choose the Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Three (79 kWh) for more real-world range and more power. Leads 4-3 of 9 tracked specs.

Head-to-head 9 specs compared Hyundai Creta Electric Executive (O) LR (51.4 kWh) Hyundai Creta Electric Executive (O) LR (51.4 kWh) ₹20,00,000 Wins 4 of 9 Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Three (79 kWh) Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Three (79 kWh) ₹30,50,000 Wins 3 of 9
Price (ex-showroom) ₹20,00,000Best ₹30,50,000
On-road (Delhi, est.) ₹20,70,000Best ₹31,56,750
Range 432 km real 456 km realBest
Battery 51.4 kWh 79 kWhBest
Charging 10-100% in about 4.5 hr on 11kW AC; 10-80% DC fast charge in roughly 58 min on a 50kW DC charger 20-80% in ~20 min on 180kW DC; AC ~8h on 11.2kW / ~11.7h on 7.2kW onboard charger
Motor 126 kW 210 kWBest
Top speed - -
Est. annual saving vs petrol ₹88,303Best ₹81,965
Est. insurance (year 1) ₹70,000Best ₹1,06,750

"real" = independently tested real-world range; "ARAI" = manufacturer's certified claim. Bars scale each row to the leader; "Best" marks the stronger value. On-road and insurance are Delhi estimates, not quotes.

Full details: Hyundai Creta Electric Executive (O) LR (51.4 kWh) · Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Three (79 kWh)

FAQ

Which is better, the Hyundai Creta Electric Executive (O) LR (51.4 kWh) or the Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Three (79 kWh)?

Pick the Hyundai Creta Electric Executive (O) LR (51.4 kWh) for a lower price and bigger running-cost savings; choose the Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Three (79 kWh) for more real-world range and more power.

Is the Hyundai Creta Electric Executive (O) LR (51.4 kWh) or the Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Three (79 kWh) cheaper?

The Hyundai Creta Electric Executive (O) LR (51.4 kWh) is cheaper ex-showroom: ₹20,00,000 versus ₹30,50,000. On-road in Delhi, the Hyundai Creta Electric Executive (O) LR (51.4 kWh) is cheaper (₹20,70,000).

Which has more real-world range, the Hyundai Creta Electric Executive (O) LR (51.4 kWh) or the Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Three (79 kWh)?

On verified real-world range, the Mahindra XEV 9e Pack Three (79 kWh) leads (456 km vs 432 km).