Hyundai has brought an amazing electric vehicle from the Creta SUV segment, the most popular car in the Indian Automobile Market. Creta has created a brand name for many years due to its exterior design, engine reliability, features, and comfort. Now this EV has come with a fresh look design and outstanding features that are easy to operate. At the Bharat Mobility Global Expo, the Creta EV from Hyundai was launched on 17th January 2025. This electric vehicle is available in two battery options 51.4 kWh and 42 kWh with the best drivable range. The ex-showroom price of this vehicle starts from 17.99 lakhs (base model) and 23.50 lakhs (top model).
Hyundai Creta is one of the top-selling SUVs in the Automobile Industry every month due to its engine reliability, performance, and comfort. This car is the complete package where you can feel satisfied with everything and feel worthy of every rupee. That is the kind of trust, Hyundai has created in every customer. Hyundai vehicles are known for their reliable engines in every segment of their vehicles starting from hatchback, sedan, compact SUV, and SUVs. In every segment of their vehicles, you can enjoy the driving, features, and comfort. The engine is so smooth to drive when compared to other vehicles and gives that confidence due to its stability and reliability. Now, coming to the EV segment which launched recently can expect the same driving pleasure, performance, and comfort.
Specifications: Hyundai Creta EV
| Battery Options | 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh |
| Battery Type | Liquid Cooled Lithium Ion Battery Pack |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Power Output | 133 bhp and 169 bhp |
| Torque | 200 Nm |
| Safety Features | 6 Airbags, ABS, EBD, ESC, TPMS, Hill Assist, and 360 Degree Camera |
| Claimed Range | 390 km and 473 km |
| Charging Time (AC)(10 -100%) | 4 hrs for 11 kW fast charger |
| Charging Time (DC)(10 -80%) | 58 minutes for a 50 kW fast charger |
| Ground Clearance | 200 mm |
| Ex-showroom Price | 17.99 lakhs to 23.50 lakhs |
Exterior Design
- Length, height, and ground clearance are higher than Normal Creta.
- Best Stunning design in the front.
- Panoramic Sunroof, 17-inch wheels, Parking Sensors, LED DRLS, and Radar.
The Hyundai Creta EV’s front exterior design is completely different from the Normal Creta vehicle. Also, the ground clearance of this vehicle is 200 mm which is 10 mm more than the normal Creta vehicle. The front look of the vehicle is stunning and also in the rear. The features that are provided in the exterior are Parking Sensors Front and Rear, Radar, Active Air Flaps, LED DRLs, Panoramic Sunroof, and 17-inch alloy Wheels. From the exterior point of view, the car length and height are a bit higher compared to Normal Creta. Hyundai are known for their innovative design and they come up with unique design looks in every generation launch of vehicles. Also, just by the looks of the vehicle, people get attracted to purchase the Hyundai cars. The charging option is present in the front section of the Creta EV where the Hyundai Logo is present.
Interior and Comfort
- Best interior premium cabin
- The comfortable 5-seater vehicle is provided with ventilated seats in the front.
- 10.25-inch touchscreen, sunroof, adjustable seats, and a unique steering wheel.
Just like the normal Creta vehicle, this EV also has the best interior and premium cabin with a unique steering wheel. The steering wheel doesn’t have the Hyundai logo rather it has four dots which indicate the ‘H’ letter in Morse code which is kind of unique. Some of the features available in the interior cabin are ventilated seats, a 10.25-inch touchscreen and a digital cluster, electrically adjustable seats, a sunroof, and 433-litre boot space. Hyundai has covered all the necessary things in a vehicle: tech, features, comfort, and performance. This is a comfortable 5-seater vehicle where you can relax and enjoy the driving experience. Also, below the armrest, there is a storage box with a cooling function which is a great option. The touchscreen is user-friendly and easy to operate.
Performance and Driving Experience
- 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh battery pack options are available.
- 11 kW AC fast charger and 50 kW DC fast charger.
- Best performance electric vehicle.
This is an electric vehicle from Hyundai Creta which comes in two battery pack options 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh. The first battery pack produces the power of 133 bhp and torque of 200 Nm where as the second produces power of 169 bhp of power and 200 Nm of torque. Both battery options produce the same amount of torque, where you can experience instant pull and acceleration. There is a difference observed only in the range of 390 km and 473 km. Liquid-cooled lithium Ion is used in the battery that prevent overheating, maintain optimal temperature, and ensure battery safety. There are two charging options available 11 kW AC fast charger charges up to 10-100% in 4 hours and a 50 kW DC fast charger charges up to 10-80% in 54 minutes. The Creta EV is available only in Automatic Transmission and it is provided with paddle shifters.
When coming to the driving experience just also fuel engine vehicles from Hyundai, this EV gives the best performance. Because of its instant torque and acceleration, this car’s driving experience is excellent. Combination of comfort, power, and torque you can have the best driving experience in the EV segment. This car achieves 7.9 sec at 0-100 kmph speed which is a great record for the Hyundai Automobiles.
Safety Features
- Built on the ‘Modified Version of the K2 Platform.’
- Some of the safety features 6 Airbags, ABS, EBD, Level 2 ADAS, and TPMS.
This EV is loaded with many safety features such as 6 Airbags, ABS, EBD, Level 2 ADAS, ESC, TPMS, 360-degree camera, Hill Assist, Lane Assist, and Adaptive Cruise Control. The Creta EV is built on the ‘Modified Version of the K2 Platform.’ These many features are provided so that we can feel confident and safe for the best driving experience. There are real-time safety features available that are quite usable in everyday life and a great thing for Hyundai. From this, we can observe that Hyundai not only prioritize performance, and comfort but also safety which is the most essential.
Technology and Features
- Advanced tech Bluelink and Level 2 ADAS.
- Features such as wireless phone charging, ventilated seats, paddle shifters, and Bose premium.
We all know that Hyundai is known for its innovative technology and features that keep improving every year. The tech used in Hyundai vehicles is another level that no other car in the segment has. Some of the technology used in the car are Bluelink, Level 2 ADAS, Voice Enabled Panoramic Sunroof and Bluetooth Connectivity. Also, the features available are a 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless phone charging, ventilated seats, cruise control, paddle shifters, and electronic boot opening. Coming to music, we can experience the best premium music quality from the Bose 8 speakers sound system. There are two more unique features which ‘In Car payment’ feature which you can pay for charging and the other ‘Shift by Wire’ has various driving modes such as Drive, Reverse, Neutral and Parking for automatic transmission. There isn’t any gear lever for the automatic transmission.
Variants, Pricing, and Colour Options
There are five variants available in the Hyundai Creta EV. They are
Variants
- Executive
- Smart
- Smart(O)
- Premium
- Excellence
Again this variant is subdivided into 18 variants.
Price
| Variants | On-Road Price |
| Executive | 18.92 lakhs |
| Smart | 19.98 lakhs |
| Smart(O) | 20.50 lakhs |
| Premium | 21.02 lakhs |
| Excellence | 24.68 lakhs |
Colour Options
Ten colour options are available in Creta EV. They are
- Fiery Red
- Ocean Blue
- Ocean Blue with Abyss Black Roof
- Robust Emerald Matte
- Ocean Blue Matte
- Altas White with Abyss Black Roof
- Titan Grey
- Starry Night
- Altas White
- Abyss Black
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Wide network of Hyundai Automobiles in India
- Best tech and features used like ventilated seats, bluelink, wireless charging, bose premium, panoramic sunroof, and more.
- 200 mm of ground clearance compared to a normal Creta vehicle.
- Best torque and acceleration and can reach 0-100 kmph in 7.9 sec.
- Best in segment safety features ABS, EBD, Level 2 ADAS, 360-Degree Camera, Lane Keep Assist, and more.
- Premium interior and best exterior looks.
Cons
- I feel like the placement of the charging port in the front is a drawback. If there is any collision in the front it may cause great damage to the charging port.
- To avail of all the features, the price of the top model is expensive.
- The Creta EV range may fall back due to its competitors Tata Curvv and Mahindra BE 6.
Is the Hyundai Creta EV worth buying?
- Best tech and features in the EV segment.
- Best battery pack options with a good range.
- One of the best safety features included.
- Performance-oriented, premium interior, and Bose premium.
It depends upon the individual choice because right now there are many EVs in the automobile market. Depending upon the budget, range, tech, features, comfort, and safety customers choose according to their requirements. So when coming to EVs, range, charging station availability, performance, and comfort play a major role. So, the vehicles that have a major scope and cover all these essential things might be in the top place. Now coming to Creta EV, Hyundai has been a trusted automobile company for many years due to its reliability, performance, comfort, and driving experience. Also, Creta has been a brand for many years and EV from this variant has lots of hope and expectations. The range, power, torque, features, tech, and comfort which are offered by the Hyundai Creta EV has been one of the best.
But before choosing any EV, do deep research and make a list of the essential things that you want in an EV and compare it with other vehicles.
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