Tata Harrier EV vs Hyundai Creta Electric

1. Exterior

The Tata Harrier EV retains the imposing, muscular silhouette of its ICE counterpart but adds EV-specific design elements such as a closed-off grille, 19-inch aero-optimized alloys, and discrete “EV” badging that set it apart as an electric flagship. 

Dimensionally, it is notably larger than the Creta Electric, affording more road presence and interior space.

 By comparison, the Hyundai Creta Electric closely follows the ICE Creta’s proportions but incorporates a pixelated graphic grille, active air flaps, and 17-inch aero alloys to enhance airflow and efficiency. 

Although the Creta Electric is more compact, its design still emphasizes aerodynamic efficiency through LRR tyres and a sealed front fascia.

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2. Interior

Inside, the Harrier EV emphasizes a premium, dual-tone cabin with high-quality materials, contrast stitching, and a spacious layout made possible by its wider body.

 A new four-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated Tata logo and a fully digital driver display anchor the driver’s side, while the centre console hosts a rotary drive selector, touch-based HVAC controls, and an electronic parking brake. Boot capacity is 502 litres

In contrast, the Creta Electric adopts a dual-tone grey/navy theme with exclusive EV-centric touches a Morse code-inspired three-spoke steering wheel, dual 10.25-inch screens (instrument cluster + infotainment), and an elevated rear seating layout.

Its boot offers 433 litres of storage plus a 22-litre front trunk (frunk). Both cabins prioritize comfort, but the Harrier EV’s larger footprint translates to slightly more interior volume.

3. Infotainment & Features

The Harrier EV debuts a 14.53-inch Samsung Neo QLED infotainment panel the first QLED display in any production car paired with a fully digital driver display. 

A 10-speaker JBL system with Dolby Atmos 5.1 delivers immersive audio. EV-specific tech includes Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) and Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) charging, a 540-degree surround-view camera (which can warn if a wheel approaches the kerb), and Tata’s “DrivePay” in-car payment system for FASTag and charger bills.

 The Creta Electric, meanwhile, features dual 10.25-inch screens (infotainment + digital cluster), an 8-speaker Bose sound system on higher variants, and a shift-by-wire interface. It also offers V2L, active air flaps, ADAS Level 2 with i-Pilot features, and Hyundai Bluelink connected-car services with over 268 voice commands. Both SUVs provide OTA updates, panoramic sunroofs (in mid/high Creta EV trims), and wireless phone charging.

4. Powertrain & Battery

Underpinning the Harrier EV is Tata’s enhanced Acti.ev platform, offering two battery options: a 65 kWh pack powering a single rear-mounted motor (238 hp) for the base RWD model, and a 75 kWh LFP pack with dual motors (one per axle) producing 396 hp and 504 Nm in AWD form. 

The 75 kWh AWD unit retails a claimed MIDC range of 627 km and a real-world C75 range of roughly 480–505 km. Charging times for the Harrier EV are 10.7 hours (10–100 percent) via a 7.2 kW AC wall box, or 25 minutes (20–80 percent) on a 120 kW DC fast charger.

By comparison, the Creta Electric offers two battery-motor combinations: a 42 kWh pack driving a 99 kW (135 hp) motor for 390 km ARAI range, and a 51.4 kWh pack driving a 126 kW (171 hp) motor for 473 km ARAI range. 

Charging is competitive both batteries charge from 10–80 percent in 58 minutes on a 50 kW DC fast charger, while the 11 kW AC home charger replenishes the 42 kWh pack in 4 hours (10–100 percent) and the 51.4 kWh pack in 4 hours 50 minutes.

The Hyundai Creta Electric is priced from ₹17.99 lakh to ₹23.50 lakh (ex-showroom) depending on the battery pack and trim. In contrast, the Tata Harrier EV’s only announced figure is the base rear-wheel-drive, 65 kWh variant at ₹21.49 lakh. 

This means the Harrier EV undercuts the Creta Electric’s long‐range Excellence trim (₹23.50 lakh) but sits slightly above the mid‐range Creta variants.