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Electric mid-size SUVs are emerging as a preferred choice for Indian buyers moving to EVs, offering a balance of space, practicality and driving range. The segment has expanded in recent years, with multiple models now available across price points, combining features, performance and range. Range remains a key factor in purchase decisions, given varying driving conditions and the current state of charging infrastructure. The size of mid-size SUVs allows manufacturers to equip larger battery packs, resulting in higher claimed range figures. With several sale options, comparing the range can be challenging. Here is a ranking of electric mid-size SUVs in India based on their ARAI-claimed range to identify which model offers the highest figure on paper.

Mahindra BE 6

The first electric SUV on the list is the Mahindra BE 6 which has an ARAI claimed range of up to 673 km in one full charge. The BE 6e is available in two battery pack options - a 59kWh battery generates 231hp, while those with the 79kWh battery produce 286hp. Both configurations offer 380Nm of torque and are rear-wheel drive. The larger battery pack has an ARAI-certified range of 682km, while the smaller one provides a range of 556km. The electric SUV is priced from Rs 18.90 lakh and goes up to Rs 26.90 lakh (both prices ex-showroom).

Mahindra XEV 9S

Next comes the Mahindra XEV 9S which has a claimed ARAI range of up to 679 km in one full charge with a larger battery pack. The new Mahindra XEV 9S is offered with three battery pack options - a 59 kWh, 70 kWh and 79 kWh. All three variants share the same 380Nm torque output, but their power ratings differ based on the battery size. The 59kWh model develops 231hp, the new 70kWh option steps up to 245hp, and the range-topping 79kWh version delivers 286hp, making it the most potent of the lot. The motor sits at the back and drives only the rear wheels.

Mahindra XEV 9e

Another Mahindra on the list is the Mahindra XEV 9e which has a claimed range of up to 656 km on a full charge with a larger battery pack. It’s offered with two battery pack options - 59kWh and 79kWh. The rear-wheel-drive model produces 231hp with the 59kWh battery and 286hp with the 79kWh unit, with torque rated at 380Nm in both configurations. The 79kWh version has a claimed range of over 650km and the smaller battery pack has 522 km.

Tata Harrier EV

Next comes the Tata Harrier EV with an ARAI range of up to 627 km in one full charge with a larger battery pack. The Harrier EV is offered with both RWD and AWD variants. The Harrier EV RWD variants feature a single electric motor mounted on the rear axle, producing 238 hp of power. These are paired with either the 65 kWh or 75 kWh LFP battery packs. The all-wheel-drive (AWD) variant, on the other hand, uses the 75 kWh battery along with dual electric motors - one on each axle - delivering a combined output of 313 hp and 504 Nm of torque. When Boost mode is activated, the AWD version can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.3 seconds (Claimed).

Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara

Next up is the Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara with a claimed ARAI range of up to 543 km in one full charge. The e-Vitara is offered in two battery pack options - 49kWh and 61kWh. The batteries use LFP (Lithium Iron-phosphate) ‘blade’ cells sourced by BYD. The 49kWh battery will come paired with a single motor placed on the front axle, which puts out 144hp. The bigger 61kWh battery also gets single-motor, but here it puts out 174hp. Both motors produce identical 189Nm of torque. Talking about range, the EV has a claimed range of 440 km with the 49 kWh battery pack, while the larger 61 kWh version is rated at 543 km on a single charge.

Vinfast VF7

Next up is the Vinfast VF7 with a claimed range of up to 532 km in one full charge. It’s offered with two battery pack options - a 59.6 kWh and a 70.8 kWh. The smaller battery is paired with a front-mounted electric motor producing 177hp and 250Nm. The larger 70.8kWh battery is offered with both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations, with outputs of 204hp and 310Nm in FWD form, and 353hp and 500Nm in AWD guise.

BYD Atto 3

BYD Atto 3 is the only model in this group not manufactured locally. It is assembled in India from completely knocked down (CKD) kits, which contributes to its higher price. It gets a 60.5 kWh battery pack paired with a front-axle-mounted electric motor which puts out 201hp of power and 310Nm of torque. It has a claimed range of 521 km. There’s also smaller 49.92 kWh battery pack which has claimed range of 468 km.