Hyundai Creta Electric is yet to be launched in Feburary 2025 as unveiled by Hyundai Motors.
Regular Creta is one of the most selling compact SUV since it’s launch in 2015. Indian customers have accepted the Creta with great love followed by it’s sister KIA Seltos. However the EV market is emerging in the Indian market lately and most of the leading Car Manufacturers in India are launching their EV or Hybrid products in Indian Market. Fortunately Indian customers are accepting the EV products very gracefully due the rising price of Petrol and Diesel. However Hyundai has their high end EV cars available in the Indian market which are Ioniq 5 and Kona Electric which are their flagship products. But they are now ready for their first India based budget EV car, with the all new Creta Electric which company has revealed to be launching in Februrary 2025.
KEY NOTABLES
1. Fast Home charging
The Hyundai CRETA Electric can be charged from 10% to 80% in only 58 minutes approx. using DC fast charging, while the 11kW Wall Box Home fast AC charger can accomplish the same charge range in an impressive 4 hours approx. However this claim has to be verified after it’s launch and with real life tests. The On-paper data seems to be segment best considering the rivals real world outputs.
2. Driving range
Hyundai is claiming with a driving range of up to 473 km on a single full charge with the 51.4 kWh battery pack while 390 km with the 42 kWh pack, for the CRETA Electric customers delivering an uninterrupted journeys. Daily users with an average driving range of 100 kms daily should not have any issues with this range and can enjoy their daily drive without any fear. The Hyundai Creta Electric comes with a 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh battery pack which we expect to provide a decent punch to the car along with an adequate range as claimed.
3. Pixelated Graphic design
The Hyundai CRETA Electric comes with a complete design with a pixelated graphic front-grille with integrated charging port and a pixelated graphic lower bumper. Complementing the front design, the pixelated graphic rear bumper, and the connected LED tail lamps offer an innovative and electrifying appearance complete the fresh look.
4. Design
Hyundai CRETA Electric features a bold, sporty design with a unique Pixelated graphic front and rear design elements , 17-Inch Aero Alloy Wheels with Low Rolling resistance tyres for enhanced range and aerodynamics.
These are the few color options available as follows-
- 5 Metallic colors : Abyss Black, Atlas White, Fiery Red, Starry Night, Ocean Blue.
- 3 Matte colors : Ocean Blue Matte, Titan Grey Matte, Robust Emerald Matte.
- 2 Dual Tone: Ocean Blue with Abyss Black roof and Atlas White with Abyss Black roof.
5. After sale services
Hyundai is claiming to provide 8 years/160000 kms of warranty in the Creta Electric which secures the customers with the hassles that they could face during their ownership period. Most EV buyers reject EV cars due to the fear of high cost of battery pack and motor but that is not the case with Hyundai Creta Electric.
Also Hyundai has mapped 10,000 charging point in their exclusively designed infotainment app which will provide necessary information about the charging stations available nearby in case of any requirement.
How is it better than the Rivals ?
Hyundai Creta has always been a great choice for the customers and it is one of the most sold car in it’s segment. The blend of features and design combined with the price of the car makes it almost an ideal car for the customers. Now daily runners who drives more than 50kms in a day average should drastically see a difference in running cost of the electric car from an ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) car. However their are many competitors in this segment but Creta being the most popular car should standout with it’s electric variant after it’s launch.
