Hyundai India recently launched the Creta Electric, with prices starting from Rs 17.99 lakh, ex-showroom, and going up to Rs 23.50 lakh. The Creta EV is offered in six variants- Executive, Smart, Smart (O), Premium, Smart (O) Long Range and Excellence Long Range. Keep on reading to discover the Creta Electric SUV’s powertrains and variant-wise equipment.
Hyundai Creta Electric batteries, range, charging
The new Hyundai Creta EV is on sale with two battery pack options - 42kWh and 51.4kWh. The 42kWh unit is offered with the Executive, Smart, Smart (O) and Premium variants and has an ARAI-certified range of 390km. Its larger 55kWh battery, available with the Smart (O) Long Range and Excellence Long Range variants, has an ARAI range of 473km. Moreover, the bigger battery variants are paired to a 171hp motor, while the 42kWh trims get a 135hp motor.
In terms of charging, the 55kWh unit takes 58 minutes to charge from 10 to 80 percent with a DC fast charger and 4.5 hours to juice it from 10 to 100 percent using an AC home charger. Even the smaller 42kWh battery can be fast charged in 58 minutes and with a home charging unit, it takes 4 hours. In the the top three variants – Smart (O), Premium and Excellence – the 11kW AC wall box charger comes at an additional charge of Rs 73,000.
| Hyundai Creta Electric Prices (in Rs, lakh) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Variant | 42kWh | 51.4kWh |
| Executive | 17.99 | - |
| Smart | 18.99 | - |
| Smart (O) | 19.49 | - |
| Premium | 19.99 | - |
| Smart (O) LR | - | 21.49 |
| Excellence LR | - | 23.49 |
Hyundai Creta Electric colors
Up to 8 monotone and 2 dual-tone paint options, including 3 matte colours are offered. An Ocean Blue matallic paint with Black Roof is new, while others include Fiery Red, Starry Night and Atlas White with Black Roof.
Hyundai Creta Electric variant-wise features list
Hyundai Creta Electric Executive
Price: Rs 17.99 lakh; battery: 42kWh
- 6 airbags
- ABS with EBD
- Hill-start assist
- TPMS
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Quad-beam LED headlights
- Active air flaps
- Fabric upholstery
- Manual seat height adjust
- 2-step reclining rear seats
- Paddle-shifters
- Cruise control
- Push-button start/stop
- Auto-folding ORVMs
- Front armrest with cooling function
- Rear centre armrest with cupholders
- 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Dual-zone automatic climate control with rear vents
- 60:40 split rear seat
- In-car payment
- Electric tailgate release
- Rear wiper and washer
Hyundai Creta Electric Smart
Price: Rs 18.99 lakh; battery: 42kWh
- Frunk
- 6-way power adjustable driver seat
- Rear window sunshade
- Wireless phone charger
- Ambient light
- Roof rails
- Indicators on ORVMs
- LED taillights
Hyundai Creta Electric Smart (O)
Price: Rs 19.49 lakh; battery: 42kWh
- Panoramic sunroof
- Rear LED reading lamp
Hyundai Creta Electric Premium
Price: Rs 19.99 lakh; battery: 42kWh
- ADAS
- Vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging
- 8-speaker Bose sound system
Hyundai Creta Electric Smart (O) LR
Price: Rs 21.49 lakh; battery: 51.4kWh
- Battery heater
Hyundai Creta Electric Excellence LR
Price: Rs 23.49 lakh; battery: 51.4kWh
- Digital key
- Electrochromic IRVM with telematic switches
- Front parking sensors
- Ventilated front seats
- Cooled glovebox
- Foldable seatback table
- Blind spot monitor
- Leather upholstery
- 8-way power-adjustable front seats
- Rain sensing wiper
Hyundai Creta Electric rivals
The midsize SUV ICE segment is pretty crowded but carmakers are continuosly populating the EV space with new cars. the Creta Electric rivals the likes of the Tata Curvv EV, Mahindra BE 6 and MG ZS EV electric SUVs. On paper, Hyundai's new electric vehicle falls short of its rivals in terms of battery specifications and range. Howvever, it remains to be seen if Hyundai is able to replicate the success it has had with the 'Creta' nameplate in the green mobiliy segment.
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