Hyundai Creta Electric

What is the latest update on the Hyundai Creta EV?

The Hyundai Creta Electric or Creta EV (as it’s commonly known) has been revealed ahead of launch on January 17 at auto expo 2025.

How much is the Creta EV’s price?

Prices of the Creta Electric are likely to start around Rs 17 lakh (ex-showroom).

How many variants are there in the Hyundai Creta EV?

The Hyundai Creta EV will be available in broad four variants- Executive, Smart, Premium and Excellence. 

What features does the Creta EV get? 

The Hyundai Creta electric car will share most of its features with the standard Creta. Expect features like LED headlamps with LED DRLs, connected LED tail lamps, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a digital instrument cluster, connected car tech, one-pedal drive mode, a digital car key, vehicle-to-load (V2L), three drive modes, and dual-zone climate control. The car should also get an 8-speaker Bose sound system, wireless phone charging, ventilated front seats, along with a panoramic sunroof.

What electric powertrain does the Hyundai Creta EV offer? 

The Creta EV will be offered with two battery pack choices: a 42 kWh pack with an ARAI-rated range of 390 km and a larger 51.4 kWh pack with a claimed range of 473 km. However, Hyundai has not disclosed any details about the electric motor. The automaker has also claimed that the Creta EV can be charged from 0-80 percent in 58 minutes using a DC fast charger, while an 11 kW AC charger can charge the battery from 10 percent to full in 4 hours.

How safe is the Hyundai Creta EV?

The Creta EV is expected to include 6 airbags (as standard), Hill Start Assist, a 360-degree camera, Vehicle Stability Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), and all wheel disc brakes. The higher-spec variants should also offer Level 2 ADAS safety suite, which could include features like adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist.

How many colour options are available with the Hyundai Creta EV?

The Creta Electric will be available in 8 monotone and 2 dual-tone colour options including 3 matte colours: Abyss Black Pearl, Atlas White, Fiery Red Pearl, Starry Night, Ocean Blue Metallic, Ocean Blue Matte, Titan Grey Matte, Robust Emerald Matte, Atlas White with black roof, and Ocean Blue Metallic with black roof.

We especially like:

Ocean Blue Metallic with black roof on the Creta electric car.

Should I wait for the Hyundai Creta EV?

If you are looking to buy a compact electric SUV for your family, the Hyundai Creta EV could be worth waiting for. Most of what it will offer will be similar to the standard Hyundai Creta and if you’d like those same features with the benefit of driving an electric vehicle, the Creta Electric is something to look forward to.

What are my alternatives?

If you want an electric SUV in the same size as the Hyundai Creta Electric, you can consider the MG ZS EV. Do note that around the time Hyundai introduces the electric Creta, Kia is expected to launch the Seltos EV while Maruti Suzuki will launch the e Vitara which will be Maruti Suzuki’s first-ever electric car.