The launch of the Hyundai Creta EV is right around the corner. It will be Hyundai's first mass-market electric vehicle in India and its third EV for our country after the Ioniq 5 and the Kona EV. Senior management from the brand has confirmed that the electric iteration of the Creta will debut in the coming months, likely in January next year at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Expo.
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Hyundai Creta EV To Rival The Maruti Suzuki eVX
Being an electric vehicle, the Creta EV will sit above the standard Creta. As a result, it will have a higher price tag. The Creta ICE has a base MRP of Rs 10.99 lakh, while its top trim costs Rs 20.29 lakh (ex-showroom). Upon launch, the Creta EV will face competition from the Tata Curvv EV and, later on, from the Maruti Suzuki eVX.
Distinct Exterior Styling For the Hyundai Creta EV
To keep costs low, Hyundai will manufacture the electric version of the Creta in the same plant as the Creta ICE. The two SUVs will share many components. Spy shots have revealed that the Creta EV will look almost identical to the ICE version. However, there will be small differences.
For instance, the Creta EV will have a closed front grille, restyled front and rear bumpers, and a charging port at the front. It will also have a unique aero design for the alloy wheels and EV badging to differentiate it from the non-EV version.
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Hyundai Creta EV To Borrow Powertrain From Kona EV
Hyundai hasn't said which powertrain the Creta EV will have. However, it will likely share its electric underpinnings with the new-gen Kona EV sold overseas. The Kona EV uses a single-motor, front-wheel-drive setup. Its electric motor produces 138 hp and derives power from a 45 kWh battery pack.
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