Hyundai Motor India has revealed the electric version of its popular mid-size SUV Creta in India. The South Korean car maker will launch the electric SUV at the upcoming Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. Hyundai Creta EV will be offered with two battery pack options – 51.4kWh, 42kWh. The electric SUV will be available in four variants. These include Executive, Smart, Premium and Excellence variants. The company claims that the car will run up to 473km on a full charge and it can achieve a speed of 0 to 100kmph in just 7.9 seconds.
Hyundai Creta EV: Design
Hyundai has kept the design of the Creta EV similar to the regular Creta SUV. Its front has connected LED daytime running lights (DRL’s), vertical dual-pod LED headlights like the regular Creta. In between them is a pixelated grille with small cubes, with a charging port in the centre below the Hyundai logo. There are 4 retractable air vents on the lower grille, which will keep the electric motor and battery components cool. The EV does not have front fog lamps and silver skid plates.
On the side of the car, 17-inch alloy wheels with aerodynamic design have been provided, which are similar to Tata Nexon EV. The silver window applique found in the Creta regular model has been replaced with a black finish in it. It also has a silver skid plate on the side. Connected LED taillights have been provided at the rear, Which is similar to the regular Creta. Here, black trim has been provided below the boot gate, new design bumper with pixel element and silver skid plate.
Hyundai Creta EV: Range
Hyundai Creta EV has a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor for performance, with which three driving modes are available – Eco, Normal and Sport. The company claims that the car can accelerate from 0 to 100kmph in just 7.9 seconds.
To power the electric motor, the EV will be offered with two battery pack options – 42kWh and 51.4kWh. The company claims that the car will run 473 km on a full charge with a 51.4kWh battery pack and 390 km with a 42kWh battery pack. The electric motor specifications of the Creta EV are yet to be revealed.
The Creta EV will take 58 minutes to charge from 10 to 80% using a DC fast charger, while using an 11kW AC wall box charger, the battery can be charged from 10 to 100% in four hours.
Hyundai Creta EV: interior
The Hyundai Creta EV has a dual-tone cabin, which will be similar to the standard Creta. It has a 3-spoke steering wheel with drive selector lever like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 car. Its lower center console will also be different. The front will have a dual digital display on the dashboard like the ICE Creta. The EV will also get features like dual camera dashcam, 10.25-inch digital driver display, dual-zone AC, vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging and drive modes.
Apart from this, the car has features like front ventilated seats, panoramic sunroof, 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system and tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), three-point seat belt on the rear seat, adjustable rear headrest, 60:40 split rear bench and 2-step recliner seat.
Hyundai Creta EV: Features
The car can be provided with 6 airbags (standard) and Level-2 Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) features along with 360 degree camera, which can include safety features like adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist. Apart from this, features like Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Parking Sensor and ISOFIX Child Anchor Seat will also be available.
Hyundai Creta EV: Price
Hyundai Creta EV sales are going to start on January 17, 2025. Its price can start from Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom). It will compete with the Mahindra BE6, MG ZS EV, Tata Curve EV, and the upcoming Maruti E Vitara.
