Electric compact SUVs are gaining serious momentum in India, and two models grabbing attention are the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara and the Mahindra BE 6. Both are fully electric, both look modern, and both aim to offer safer, cleaner mobility. But safety is where many buyers draw the final line.

With the latest Bharat NCAP crash test results now available, we finally have solid data to compare how safe these two electric SUVs really are.

Both SUVs Score 5 Stars in Bharat NCAP

The biggest takeaway is straightforward. Both the Maruti e Vitara and the Mahindra BE 6 have secured a full 5-star rating in Bharat NCAP crash tests. This places them among the safest electric SUVs currently available in India.

Bharat NCAP ratings are based on controlled crash tests that measure how well a vehicle protects adult occupants and children during frontal and side impacts. A 5-star rating means the vehicle performs at a very high level in these tests.

Adult Occupant Protection: BE 6 Edges Ahead

Looking at the detailed numbers for adult occupant protection:

• Maruti e Vitara scored 31.49 out of 32
• Mahindra BE 6 scored 31.97 out of 32

Both scores are excellent and leave little room for improvement. However, the Mahindra BE 6 does manage a slightly higher score, giving it a marginal advantage when it comes to protecting adults in a crash.

Child Occupant Protection: BE 6 Leads Again

Child safety is another critical factor for family buyers. Here too, both vehicles performed strongly, but the BE 6 once again scored higher.

• Maruti e Vitara child safety score: 43 out of 49
• Mahindra BE 6 child safety score: 45 out of 49

The difference comes from how the vehicles handle child seat installation, impact protection around seating areas, and restraint system effectiveness.

What Makes These Scores Possible

High crash test scores are supported by strong safety hardware in both SUVs. These include multiple airbags, electronic stability control, ISOFIX child seat mounts, and reinforced body structures. Higher variants also offer advanced driver assistance features, further improving overall safety.

The slightly higher scores of the BE 6 suggest marginally better structural or restraint performance, but the difference is not dramatic.

What This Means for Buyers

If safety is your main priority, here is the simple takeaway:

Both the Maruti e Vitara and Mahindra BE 6 are among the safest electric SUVs in India today. The Mahindra BE 6 holds a small numerical advantage in both adult and child occupant protection, but the Maruti e Vitara is also extremely safe and represents one of the strongest safety efforts from Maruti Suzuki so far.

In real-world terms, both vehicles offer excellent protection, and the difference in scores alone should not be the only deciding factor.

Safety Standards Are Rising in Indian EVs

One encouraging trend is how safety standards in Indian electric vehicles are clearly improving. These results show that manufacturers are taking Bharat NCAP seriously and building vehicles that meet higher safety expectations.

For buyers, this means more confidence when choosing an electric SUV, knowing that safety is no longer a compromise.

Final Verdict

The Mahindra BE 6 technically comes out on top with slightly higher Bharat NCAP scores. The Maruti e Vitara, however, is very close behind and still delivers top-tier safety performance.

Both EVs prove that modern electric SUVs in India can offer strong crash protection along with efficiency and technology. Choosing between them will likely come down to design preference, pricing, features, and brand trust rather than safety alone.