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Hyundai Creta Electric lineup refreshed with new variants

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has added 3 new variants to the all-electric Creta. The top-spec Excellence variant of the Hyundai Creta Electric is now available with a 42kWh battery pack. The new variants include new trim levels – Executive Tech and Executive (O). The driving range of the EV has received a significant boost as well. As a result, prices of the existing trims have been hiked.

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Hyundai Creta Electric: New variants, features, driving range, and more

Here is the updated price list of the Creta Electric.

Variant	42kWh	51.4kWh
Executive	Rs 18.02 lakh	–
Executive Tech	Rs 19 lakh	–
Executive (O)	–	Rs 20 lakh
Premium	Rs 20 lakh	–
Smart (O)	–	Rs 21.53 lakh
Excellence	Rs 21.30 lakh	Rs 23.66 lakh

The home charger demands a premium of Rs 73,000.

All variants of the Creta Electric are now available with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The Excellence trim has been updated with a dashcam and a rear wireless charger. New features on the Premium trim include an 8-way powered driver’s seat, ventilated front seats, and vegan upholstery. The new Executive Tech variant offers features like a voice-enabled smart panoramic sunroof, vegan leather seats, front row ventilated seats, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, and a rear window sunshade. The electric SUV is available in 2 new paint shades: Matte Black and Shadow Grey.

The driving range of the 42kWh battery pack has been improved from 390km to 420km. Meanwhile, the 51.4kWh pack gets a 37km boost, as it now offers a 510km range on a full charge. The motor output specs remain unchanged. The single electric motor generates 135hp on the 42kWh variants and 171hp on the 51.4kWh variants.

Mr Tarun Garg, Whole-Time Director and Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor India Limited, said, “We are thrilled to elevate our commitment to innovation by advancing our electric offering, the Creta Electric. The launch of new variants and high driving range in the CRETA Electric marks a bold step forward, capturing the spirit of today’s aspirational and new-age customers. Each variant has been meticulously designed to meet the evolving needs of modern customers. Further, the high driving range across both battery packs underscores our dedication to delivering an exceptional electric driving experience, seamlessly blending cutting-edge technology with convenience. As the festive season gains momentum, these new offerings empower families to embark on journeys that are not only meaningful and memorable, but also sustainable.”

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Hyundai has also launched a Knight Edition for the Creta Electric. This all-black special edition model is available on the top-spec Excellence variants. Its prices start at Rs 21.45 lakh and go up to Rs 24.54 lakh.

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