The electric iteration of Creta aims to leverage the popularity of the ICE model to attain high sales
The Hyundai Creta Electric has become more accessible to a wider range of potential customers courtesy of the introduction of 3 new feature-laden variants. We know that EV sales are rising rapidly in India. Carmakers have been launching new models to cater to the new-age buyers. The charging infrastructure is also being developed by the government and private players alike. Hence, it seems almost guaranteed that the future of mobility is electric. Therefore, it is understandable that the Korean auto giant launched the mighty famed Creta in EV guise.
Hyundai Creta Electric Gains 3 New Variants
The 3 new trims are – Excellence and Executive Tech with 42 kWh Battery Pack, and Executive (O) with 51.4 kWh Battery Pack. Let us dive into the specifics of the Hyundai Creta Electric Excellence (42 kWh) first:
- Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 ADAS with 20 features
- Dashcam
- Surround view monitor (SVM) and Blind-spot view monitor (BVM)
- Front parking sensor
- Electrochromic Mirror (ECM) with Telematics switches
- Rear wireless charger
- Electric 8-way driver seat adjust with memory seat and welcome retract function
- Electric 8-way powered passenger seat adjust with walk-in device feature
- Eco-friendly leather seats 4
- Front row ventilated seats
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Foldable seatback table with IT Device holder and retractable cupholder
- Rain-sensing wipers
Similarly, the main attractions of the Hyundai Creta Electric Executive Tech (42 kWh) version are:
- Voice-enabled Smart Panoramic Sunroof
- Eco-friendly leather seats
- Front row ventilated seats
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Rear window sunshade
Finally, the Hyundai Creta Electric Executive (O) (51.4 kWh) avatar incorporates:
- Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
- Daschcam
- Rear Wireless Charger
Apart from this, the Premium trim now boasts Eco-friendly Leather Seats, Front Ventilated Seats and 8-way Electric Driver’s Seat Adjustment. There are also two new colours on offer with the Creta EV – Matte Black and Shadow Grey. The variant-wise prices of the Hyundai Creta Electric lineup look like this:
Hyundai Creta Electric (42 kWh) | Price (ex-sh.) | Hyundai Creta Electric (51.4 kWh) | Price (ex-sh.) |
Executive | Rs 18.02 lakh | Executive (O) | Rs 20 lakh |
Executive Tech | Rs 19 lakh | Smart (O) | Rs 21.53 lakh |
Premium | Rs 20 lakh | Smart (O) (HC) | Rs 22.26 lakh |
Premium (HC) | Rs 20.73 lakh | Excellence | Rs 23.67 lakh |
Excellence | Rs 21.30 lakh | Excellence (HC) | Rs 24.40 lakh |
Excellence (HC) | Rs 22.03 lakh | – | – |
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