Hyundai Creta Electric – In India, the Hyundai Creta Electric has turned out to be one of the most talked-about EVs. It takes the trusted Creta practicality and adds an electric motor that makes it an SUV that is smooth, efficient, and comfortable for daily family use. We have driven the 51.4 kWh Long Range variant for over 6,000 km in city and highway conditions, and here comes the simple real-world report.
Powertrain
The Creta Electric has definitely not got a conventional petrol or diesel engine. Rather, it operates through an electric motor riding on a 51.4 kWh battery pack. The range in everyday conditions is quite strong and predictable. It can provide up to 400 km in extremely heavy city traffic and that too due to very efficient regen and i-Pedal mode. Mixed city and highway trips are about 385 km, while high-speed highway driving offers around 335–360 km. Instant torque makes city driving hassle-free and smooth.
Design
The Creta Electric is an electric car but its external appearance is that of a conventional car. The design team at Hyundai has not changed anything in the exterior of the car and rather made it all conventional. It is still a Creta in all respects as many people quickly label it just before they even comprehend that it is electric. Some users think the design could be more luxurious for the price, but a robust road presence and sleek outline still bestow a premium look. The total design is still practical and family-friendly.
Interior and Features
The Electric version of the Creta is a smart layout and safe space for the overall regular Creta, the same character of the Creta new of the regular Creta electric model, which is very well-known for its cubbyhole and comfort. The two 10.25-inch displays are very dynamic, also the interface is corresponding to that dynamic, being easy to use. A long drive becomes very relaxing thanks to the ventilated seats, the Bose sound system, and the ADAS support. The interior is large and the trunk with the capacity of 433 liters is exactly the same as that of ICE Creta. There is also a small compartment of 22 liters for storing the charging cables. The only downside is that the light upholstery gets dirty easily and very often needs cleaning. The quality of the materials used for the car is decent, but some people expect more luxury feeling at this cost.
Price
The Electric Creta cost starts at about ₹20 lakh and rounding for the top variant costs about ₹27 lakh on-road. The car is not very futuristic and looking like some kids playing at its price point, but it still wins quite a few points in well-performing areas like usability, comfort, efficiency, and reliability. It offers a no-frills electric car ownership experience that a lot of families prefer to the complex or flashy designs.
Final Verdict
Stunning eye-catchers of the market are not part of the Hyundai Creta Electric’s strategy. It up-scaled gradually and illuminating the Indian buyers’ ranging from the least to the best attributes the most important being Trust which came to mean so much to the Indian customers. It coasts nicely handles the daily commute with zero stress and provides us with ample efficiency. For families switching from petrol or diesel to EVs for the first time, the Creta Electric is one of the safest and most dependable upgrades on sale today.
