Hyundai Creta electric: Design, features, range, specifications explained in images

Hyundai Motor India recently revealed the much anticipated Hyundai Creta EV SUV in the Indian market. The new electric SUV from Hyundai will be showcased to the public at the upcoming 2025 Bharat Mobility Expo. When launched, the Creta EV will directly compete with the MG ZS EV, Mahindra XUV 400, Tata Curvv EV, and the recently launched Mahindra Be6e. It will also go up against the upcoming Harrier EV and the Honda Elevate EV.

In terms of design, the Hyundai Creta Electric closely resembles the ICE Hyundai Creta in its overall design, with some distinct updates for the electric variant. The front sports a closed grille with a centrally located charging port, while the rear features a refreshed bumper and the same tail light design. The side profile remains unchanged, though the EV is equipped with new 17-inch aerodynamic alloy wheels.

The majority of the body panels remain unchanged, with updates limited to new soft plastic components. These include redesigned front and rear bumpers featuring pixel-inspired detailing and a sealed-off appearance for the front grille. The front bumper’s sharper, more angular design gives the Creta Electric a resemblance to the N Line variant.

At rear, the changes are very minimal. It continues to get centre mounted number plate holder with connected LED taillights. Other highlights include shark fin antenna, integrated spoiler, silver finished scuff plate and more. The official dimensions are not revealed yet, its expected to remain same as the ICE Creta with some minor adjustments

The electric SUV also features first-in-segment active air flaps, which improve aerodynamic efficiency while also optimizing airflow to aid in battery cooling.

The Creta electric feature newly designed 17-inch alloy wheels which are aerodynamically designed.

The EV can be charged from 10% to 80% in just 58 minutes using a DC fast charger. Meanwhile, the 11kW AC wall box charger takes 4 hours to charge the battery from 10% to 100%.

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 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.

Let’s talk about the battery pack and range, the Creta EV 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. It will get a single PMSM electric motor with an FWD setup. The top-spec Excellence variant is not offered with the smaller 42 kWh battery and the larger 51.4 kWh battery is exclusively offered with the mid-level and top-tier trims.

In terms of features, 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.

Hyundai claims the Creta Electric with a bigger battery pack can sprint from 0 to 100kph in 7.9 seconds. It will have three drive modes – Eco, Normal and Sport – and it will also get a steering column-mounted drive mode selector, as seen in the Ioniq 5. The EV can be charged from 10% to 80% in just 58 minutes using a DC fast charger. Meanwhile, the 11kW AC wall box charger takes 4 hours to charge the battery from 10% to 100%.