Hyundai Motor India Limited has taken the wraps off the all-electric Creta. The new Hyundai Creta Electric will be showcased at the Bharat Mobility Show later this month. Hyundai’s panel will also showcase the Ioniq 9 EV. The all-electric Creta will be officially launched on January 17. The electric SUV retains the design of its ICE siblings. There are 2 battery pack options on offer. The larger battery pack offers a driving range of 473km.
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Hyundai Creta Electric: First visuals
Hyundai Creta Electric looks identical to its ICE sibling. There are a few EV-exclusive tweaks on the SUV – like the shut-off grille and charging port. Hyundai has added new pixelated graphics on the shut-off grille and lower front bumper, rear bumper, and LED tail lamps. The R17 alloy wheels have Low Rolling Resistance (LRR) and offer an enhanced aerodynamic performance. The unique Active Air Flaps (AAF) help manage the airflow to cool the vehicle and improve its aerodynamic performance.
Inside, the Hyundai Creta Electric gets dual 12.5-inch screens for the touchscreen infotainment system and digital instrument cluster. Its steering wheel design is borrowed from the Hyundai Kona EV. The centre console of the electric SUV is also different from its ICE sibling. Other features include a 360-degree camera, Vehicle-to-load tech, i-Pedal tech, a Shift-by-wire system, a digital key, and more.
Hyundai Creta Electric is available in 2 battery pack options – 42kWh and 51.4kWh. The former offers a driving range of 390km while the latter can power the EV for 473km on a full charge. Using the DC charger, the electric SUV can be charged from 10-80% in just 58 minutes. An 11kW home charger can charge the SUV from 10-100% in 4 hours. While Hyundai has not revealed the engine specs for the SUV yet, it claims that the vehicle can go from 0-100kmph in 7.9 seconds.
Speaking about the Hyundai CRETA Electric, Mr Tarun Garg, Whole-Time Director and Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor India Limited, said, “The Hyundai CRETA Electric marks a significant milestone for HMIL as our first localized electric SUV. Hyundai Motor Company has established itself as a pioneer in EV innovation with revolutionary and award winning EVs like IONIQ, and the Hyundai CRETA Electric is no different. Continuing the strong legacy of the CRETA brand, the Hyundai CRETA Electric combines design, technology, and exceptional safety to inspire confidence in electric vehicles among Indian customers. With the addition of this electric powertrain, we now have a CRETA for everyone. We are confident that the Hyundai CRETA Electric will set a new standard in quality for electric SUVs in India and will redefine the success of EVs in the country.”
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Conclusion
Hyundai Creta Electric will be made available in 4 variants – Executive, Smart, Premium and Excellence. There will be 8 monotone and 2 dual-tone colour options on offer. This includes 3 matte colours. Hyundai will reveal the prices for the SUV upon its launch. We expect the prices for the Creta Electric to start at Rs 18 lakh. Upon launch, it will rival Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, Mahindra BE 6, Tata Curvv EV, Tata Nexon EV, and MG Windsor EV.
