Hyundai Creta EV Launch Timeline Confirmed

In April 2024, Hyundai confirmed that the upcoming Creta EV will enter production by the end of the year. Now, it's confirmed that the all-electric Hyundai Creta will be launched in the last quarter of fiscal year 2024-25, which translates to sometime between January and March 2025. It's one of the four new EVs that Hyundai is preparing for our market. Here’s everything we know so far:

Design Differences Over The Regular Creta

The Hyundai electric SUV has already been spied on multiple times overseas and in India, revealing details of its newer design. Major exterior changes include a closed-off grille, tweaked bumper, and aerodynamically designed alloy wheels. It retains the double L-shaped LED DRLs seen on the facelifted version of the internal combustion engine (ICE) Creta. Expect it to have a similar connected LED tail light setup and a redesigned rear bumper.

Expected Changes Inside The Cabin

Based on previous spy shots, it's almost certain that the Creta EV will have the same cabin layout as its ICE counterpart, including the same dual-tone cabin theme and dual-integrated digital displays. The spy shots also revealed a new 3-spoke steering wheel for the all-electric Creta.

Features And Safety Tech On Board

Expect Hyundai to equip the Creta EV with a 10.25-inch touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, dual-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, and ventilated front seats. Its safety features will likely include six airbags (across all variants), a 360-degree camera, electronic stability control (ESC), and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) like auto emergency braking, lane assist, and adaptive cruise control.

Creta EV Electric Powertrain

While details about the battery pack and electric motor of the Creta EV are still scarce, it’s expected to have a claimed range of more than 400 km. Hyundai could offer multiple battery pack options, similar to many other EVs in its global lineup and some of its EV rivals in India. However, it will likely be offered with a single-motor setup only, which would be beneficial for lower prices and increased range.

Expected Price And Competition

The Hyundai Creta EV is expected to have a starting price of Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom). It will compete with the MG ZS EV, the upcoming Tata Curvv EV, and Maruti eVX. The Creta EV will also serve as a premium alternative to the Tata Nexon EV and Mahindra XUV400.

Stay tuned for more updates on the Hyundai Creta EV as its launch date approaches!