Description:°° Considering the Hyundai Creta EV? Read our in-depth review covering battery range, performance, features, pricing, and whether it’s worth buying.
Introduction
The °°Hyundai Creta EV°° has finally arrived, marking Hyundai’s entry into India’s booming electric SUV segment. Based on the best-selling °°Creta°°, this electric version promises °°long range, premium features, and Hyundai’s trusted reliability°°. But does it live up to the hype? Let’s dive into a detailed review.
••Key Highlights:••
✅ °°390–473 km ARAI-claimed range°°
✅ °°134 BHP / 170 BHP motor options°°
✅ °°V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) charging°°
✅ °°ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems)°°
✅ °°Panoramic sunroof, Bose audio, dual-zone climate control°°
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••Hyundai Creta EV: Exterior Design••
The Creta EV retains the bold styling of its ICE counterpart but with subtle EV-specific tweaks:
-°°Closed front grille°°(aerodynamic efficiency).
- °°LED DRLs & projector headlamps°° (top variant).
- °°17-inch aero alloy wheels°°(for better efficiency).
- °°Two-tone paint options°° (including black roof).
- °°Front charging port°°(with °°V2L support°°).
••Missing?••
❌ No fog lamps
❌ No spare alloy wheel (steel wheel provided)
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••Interior & Features••
The cabin is nearly identical to the regular Creta but with EV-specific upgrades:
••Tech & Comfort:•• 
- °°Dual 10.25-inch screens°° (infotainment + digital cluster).
- °°Touch-sensitive AC controls°° (instead of physical buttons).
- °°Panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, wireless charging°°.
- °°Bose premium audio system°°.
••Safety:•• 
- °°6 airbags, ABS, ESC, hill-hold assist°°.
- °°ADAS feature°°:
- °°Adaptive Cruise Control°°
- °°Lane Keep Assist°°
- °°Forward Collision Warning°°
- °°Blind Spot Monitoring°°
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••Battery, Range & Performance••
The Creta EV comes in °°two battery options°°:
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| Variant|Battery|Power| Range (ARAI)|
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|Medium Range. | 42 kWh|134 BHP| 390 km | |
|Long Range. | 51 kWh| 170 BHP| 473 km |
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••Real-World Range?••
- °°~380–400 km°° (city + highway mix).
- °°7.9 sec 0-100 km/h°° (Sport Mode).
••Regenerative Braking?••
- °°5 adjustable levels°°(including one-pedal driving).
- Helps °°recover energy°° and °°extend range°°.
••Driving Experience••
- °°Smoother & quicker°° than petrol/diesel Creta.
- °°Low center of gravity°°(better handling).
- °°Light steering°°(easy city driving).
- °°Stiffer suspension°°(but still comfortable).
••Pricing & Competitors••
°°Expected Price:°° °°₹16–25 lakh°°(on-road).
••Main Rivals:••
- °°Tata Nexon EV (₹14.74–19.94 lakh)°°
- °°MG ZS EV (₹18.98–25.08 lakh)°°
- °°BYD Atto 3 (₹33.99 lakh)°°
••Why Creta EV?••
✔ °°Trusted Hyundai brand°° (better resale value).
✔ °°Longer range than Nexon EV°°.
✔ °°More premium than MG ZS EV°°.
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••Verdict: Should You Buy It?••
••Pros:••
✅ °°Reliable Hyundai service network°°.
✅ °°V2L charging (useful for camping/emergencies)°°.
✅ °°ADAS & premium features°°.
✅ °°Good real-world range°°.
••Cons:••
❌ °°Design too similar to ICE Creta°°.
❌ °°No brake-by-wire (regenerative braking could be smoother)°°.
❌ °°Pricier than Tata Nexon EV°°.
••Final Rating: 4.3/5••
°°Best for:°° Those who want a °°trusted, feature-rich electric SUV°°with °°Hyundai’s after-sales support°°.
••Final Thoughts••
The °°Hyundai Creta EV°° is a °°safe, practical choice°° for EV buyers who prioritize °°brand trust, features, and range°°. While it’s not the most revolutionary EV, it’s a °°solid, well-rounded package°°.
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