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The electric vehicle market in India is growing with many new products, especially in the passenger vehicle segment. Among all body types, it is SUVs that have become the most popular EVs in the country. Talking about popular SUVs, the most popular SUV in India is Hyundai Creta. Interestingly, in 2025, the company will launch the electric version of its most popular SUV Hyundai Creta EV in India.
Hyundai Motor India recently announced that it is aiming to expand its EV portfolio significantly. Creta has been one of the most popular products in Hyundai India’s portfolio and has a huge following. The carmaker plans to use the brand value of Creta to gain the desired traction which they could not pull off with the Kona Electric.
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Hyundai Creta EV: Design
The Hyundai Creta EV will be based on the internal combustion engine version of the compact SUV. To be built on an updated version of the K2 platform, the EV will also share many design elements with the ICE model, although it will get some EV specific design elements.
While recent spy shots indicate that the headlights and DRLs will remain the same, the EV will get a closed front face instead of a radiator grille. Additionally, the Creta EV is also expected to get a new set of alloy wheels with better aerodynamics for better range.
Hyundai Creta EV: Specifications
Although specification details are scarce, the Hyundai Creta EV is expected to be offered with two battery pack options. The Tata Curve EV, which is one of the key competitors of the upcoming Creta EV, gets two battery pack options – a 45 kWh and a 55 kWh battery pack, which offer a claimed range of 430 km and 502 km respectively. Hyundai is expected to offer a similar configuration, aiming to deliver a range of up to 500 km on a single charge.
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Hyundai Creta EV: Cabin
The Hyundai Creta EV will be offered as a premium offering compared to the ICE model. It is expected to have a premium cabin compared to the Creta with the use of high quality soft touch materials. The cabin of the Creta EV is expected to feature exclusive upholstery with the use of eco-friendly materials, just like the Hyundai Ioniq 5. The Creta EV will also get a richer technology suite than the Creta.
Hyundai is expected to update the center console layout of the Creta EV with a modernized gear selector and other updates. Talking about the features, Creta EV will have dual screen setup like the ICE model. The EV will also retain Level 2 ADAS functionalities along with a 360-degree surround-view camera setup.
Hyundai Creta EV price expected to be more than 20 lakh, ex-showroom. When launched, Hyundai’s electric vehicle will take on the Tata Curve EV, MG ZS EV as well as the upcoming Mahindra BE 6e and Honda Elevate EV.
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