Hyundai Creta electric SUV deliveries begin: Price, battery, range, features and more

Hyundai Motor India recently launched the Hyundai Creta electric SUV in the Indian market. And now, the deliveries of the much anticipated electric SUV have begun. The price for the Hyundai Creta electric starts from Rs 17.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The new Creta Electric will directly compete with the MG ZS EV, Mahindra XUV 400, Tata Curvv EV and also the recently launched Mahindra BE 6. It will also go up against the upcoming Harrier EV, Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara and the Honda Elevate EV.

The Creta EV will be offered in four variants- Executive, Smart, Premium, and Excellence. Colour options include 8 monotone and 2 dual-tone colour options including 3 matte colours. The entry-level Executive and Smart trims are limited to just two colour choices and do not include the dual-tone roof options. Only the mid-range Smart (O) variant, along with the higher-end Premium and Excellence trims, provide the full range of exterior paint options.

In terms of design, the new Creta EV looks very similar to that of the ICE model. The profile gets few changes to optimise aerodynamics but it will retain the signature features and design elements of the ICE-powered Creta. It features a blanked-off grille with re-designed front and rear bumpers, a repositioned Hyundai logo and a front-fender-mounted charging port. It also features first-in-segment active air flaps in the lower bumper, which improve aerodynamic efficiency while also optimizing airflow to aid in battery cooling.

Features wise, the Creta EV gets dual 10.25-inch screens - one for the infotainment and one for the instrument cluster and it will also get a new steering wheel as seen on Kona sold overseas. Other features include a panoramic sunroof, ventilated and powered seats, automatic climate control, vehicle-to-load (V2L) technology, 360-degree camera, digital key and ADAS suite. The Creta EV also comes with Level 2 ADAS, offering features such as Lane Keeping Assist, Forward Collision Warning, Blind Spot Collision Warning, and Smart Cruise Control with stop-and-go functionality.

The Creta EV also features V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) which allows the vehicle’s battery to supply power to external devices or appliances. It essentially turns the EV into a mobile power source, enabling users to charge or operate various electrical devices, such as laptops, camping equipment, or even home appliances, using the stored energy in the car’s battery. The Hyundai Creta Electric will be offered with two battery options - 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh packs with an ARAI-rated range of 390 km and 473 km, respectively.

The battery pack comes paired with a single electric motor which puts out 135 PS with the smaller battery pack and 171 PS with the larger 51.4 kWh battery pack. Using a DC fast charger, the EV can go from 10% to 80% charge in 58 minutes. An 11 kW AC home charger requires 4 hours to fully recharge the battery from 10% to 100%. The long-range variant can sprint from 0 to 100 kph in 7.9 seconds. It also gets three modes - Eco, Normal and Sport, as seen on the Ioniq 5 the Creta EV also features a steering column-mounted drive mode selector and also features single pedal driving which Hyundai calls i-Pedal technology.
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