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Tested: Hyundai Creta Electric, MG Windsor Pro, Tata Curvv EV 55 & Mahindra BE 6 to find India’s best highway-ready EV under Rs 30 lakh. Compare real-world range, charging, comfort, tech, and value. Which EV rules the highway game? Read on to find out.
Till a couple of years ago, most electric cars – with their small batteries and limited range – were suitable only for driving within cities. But the battery technology has advanced significantly, and we have electric cars that can go the distance, have faster charging times, and coupled with the widespread highway charging infrastructure, they are as good as petrol/diesel cars for intercity and interstate travel. These are also relatively affordable (in the Rs 20 lakh range). We tested four such cars (Hyundai Creta Electric, MG Windsor Pro, Tata Curvv EV 55, and Mahindra BE 6), to see which goes the maximum distance – in terms of kilometres, comfort, space, and value.
Hyundai Creta Electric: Fast, solid brand value, but way too expensive
The Hyundai Creta Electric is the fastest Creta ever produced, and in our rough range test (mostly on highways), the 51.4-kWh variant covered almost 375 km on full charge. It looks cool with its pixelated-pattern front grille, unique alloy wheel design, and dual-screen set-up. Rear-seat comfort is good, and there is a 3-pin socket to charge a laptop if you want to work. On highways, if you can find a DC fast charger, you can charge it from 10-80% in 58 minutes (claimed), and 10-100% AC charging at home in just 4 hours (11 kW charger). But priced Rs 21.5-24.38 lakh, ex-showroom, it’s the costliest in the segment (price per kWh). Talk about price stealing the thunder. There is a 42-kWh variant as well, priced Rs 17.99-20.88 lakh, but it isn’t for highways, with less than 300 km real range, and it is also expensive.
MG Windsor Pro: Right combo of space, power, range, value
The MG Windsor Pro (with 52.9-kWh battery pack) is the most spacious EV in the segment – rear seats are a big sofa whose backrest can be reclined 135-degree. In our test, it promised a highway range of about 375 km – and accelerated from 0-100 km/h in about 9 seconds. The suspension feels a bit stiff, and on broken roads the ride feels a bit harsh, but on smooth roads, the cabin turns really quiet. But it is too tech-loaded – for instance, even for adjusting mirrors or controlling lights, you need to rely on the screen. However, at Rs 17.49 lakh, it’s the best value in this segment. You can also buy it under the Battery as a Service, or BaaS, scheme for Rs 12.49 lakh, plus Rs 4.5 per km of driving.
Tata Curvv EV 55: Shaped to stun, but cabin a lot like Nexon
The Tata Curvv EV 55 looks sexy, futuristic, its fit & finish is amazing, and has a unique SUV coupé design – a sloping roof that combines the road presence of an SUV, and the elegance of a sedan. But the cabin is almost exactly similar to that of the cheaper Nexon, and doesn’t feel rich. Our test car, on full charge, showed a real-world range of 400 km, and its fast-charging capability ensures a top-up of 150 km range in just 15 minutes. It’s priced well (Rs 19.25-21.99 lakh), has the biggest road presence in the segment, but somehow doesn’t feel aspirational. There is also a 45-kWh variant, whose real-world highway range might be close to 300 km.
Mahindra BE 6 Pack Three: Looks like a spacecraft on wheels
The Mahindra BE 6 is the coolest and sexiest design on Indian roads, by far – it looks like a concept car for display at auto shows – huge 19-inch tyres, scooped bonnet, and edgy. It looks sporty, and the drive is sportier – with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of just 6.7 seconds (fastest in segment). It’s a rear-wheel drive SUV, and therefore is exceptionally fun on the corners. The suspension is stiff – like that of sports cars – and that makes driving on broken roads a bit uncomfortable. But hit a smooth highway or a race track, and it will just blow your mind away. On full charge, the 79-kWh battery variant (Pack Three) showed a real-world range of 500 km real-world range on the highway. At Rs 27.65 lakh, it is expensive, but looks far richer. It is also available with a 59-kWh battery variant – 557-km claimed range – and priced Rs 19.65-25.25 lakh.
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