Hyundai continues to drip-feed more details about the Creta Electric, which is set for a January 17 launch and will rival the Tata Curvv EV, Mahindra BE 6 and MG ZS EV. The Korean automaker has confirmed several features and revealed what the upcoming car’s interior will look like, the power figures for both battery pack options, and a few more details.
- Hyundai Creta Electric shares most interior bits with standard SUV
- Also shares most features with the Creta other than EV-specific kit
- 51.4kWh battery powers 171hp motor; 42kWh battery powers 135hp
Hyundai Creta Electric interior
From the images released by Hyundai, we can see that the Creta Electric shares its dashboard, twin 10.25-inch screens (for infotainment and instrumentation) and most of its features – from the dual-zone climate control and Level 2 ADAS suite to the auto-dimming IRVM and 8-speaker Bose audio system – with its petrol and diesel counterparts.
Differences come in the form of a new steering wheel unit and new centre console. As the Creta Electric features a sift-by-wire system accessible via a control stalk on the right side of the steering column, the centre console now features only features cup holders, the buttons for the electronic parking brake and auto-hold function, and drive modes.
Other feature highlights of the Creta Electric, at least in top-spec Excellence variant, include in-car payment for charging the EV, a digital key that allows the owner to use their smartphone to unlock/lock the car, single-pedal driving, vehicle to load (V2L) charging capabilities (with a dedicated plug below the rear bench), voice commands for the infotainment system and Hyundai’s Bluelink in-car connectivity tech.
Hyundai Creta safety kit
Along with the Level 2 ADAS suite – includes lane keep assist, forward collision warning and blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control and more – the Creta Electric will sport rear disc brakes, six airbags, hill-start and descent assist, ESC, tyre pressure monitoring, and ISOFIX anchors. As we’ve reported earlier, a 360-degree camera is on offer, along with rain sensing wipers and front parking sensors.
Hyundai Creta Electric power figures
While Hyundai had revealed the two battery pack options – 42kWh (390km of MIDC range) and 51.4kWh (473km range) – the Creta Electric will be available with, the Korean brand has now announced that the smaller battery will power a front axle-mounted 135hp motor, while the larger battery will power a 171hp motor. The brand claims a 0-100kph time of 7.9 seconds for the Long Range version, which comes with the 51.4kWh battery and 171hp motor.
As had been revealed earlier, an 11kW AC charger can top up the larger battery from 10-100 percent in just 4 hours, while a DC fast charger can charge the pack from 10-80 percent in a claimed 58 minutes. Hyundai claims the myHyundai app can be used to access various remote charging functions such as charging start/stop and schedule charging. The Creta Electric also features “Active Air Flaps”, which are said to help cool specific bits of the car, while improving aerodynamic efficiency.
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