Hyundai Creta EV Spotted Testing, May Launch This Year; Check Expected Range, Powertrain And More

Hyundai Creta EV Spotted Testing: Hyundai India recently launched the 2024 Creta facelift for the Indian market. Hyundai Creta has been a popular SUV model ever since its inception in 2015. The South Korean automaker is now working on an electric counterpart of the Creta SUV to expand its EV lineup in the country. The Hyundai Creta EV has already been spotted testing on the Indian roads, revealing styling elements of the upcoming EV model. 

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Hyundai Creta EV - Design & Interiors

The spotted images of the Hyundai Creta EV have revealed that the electric SUV will incorporate headlights and tail-lights from the recently launched Creta facelift. It will also showcase a noticeable similarity in overall silhouette. However, distinctive features on the Creta EV include a closed-off 'grille' with a potential nose-mounted charging port, resembling the Kona Electric. Additionally, the spy shots also confirm the presence of new aerodynamically efficient alloy wheels, possibly 17-inch units. While the interior is anticipated to share similarities with the facelift, certain elements might be inspired by the Ioniq 5.

Hyundai Creta EV - Powertrain 

In terms of powertrain, the upcoming Hyundai Creta EV is expected to be equipped with a 45kWh battery pack. Despite being equipped with a slightly smaller battery pack compared to rivals such as the MG ZS EV, the Creta EV is expected to offer a real-world range of around 250 km on a single charge. The electric motor will be borrowed from the latest-gen Kona Electric model. This motor will be a single, front-axle-mounted unit that is capable of generating a power output of 138 bhp and 255 Nm of torque. Post the launch of the Hyundai Creta EV, it will be Hyundai India’s third electric model in the country after the Ioniq 5 and the Kona Electric. 

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Hyundai Creta EV - Price and Launch 

There has been no confirmation on when the Creta EV will be launched in the Indian market, however, it is anticipated that Hyundai India will be launching this new EV model by the end of 2024. Talking about the price, it is expected that the Hyundai Creta EV will be priced between Rs 25 lakh and Rs 30 lakh (ex-showroom).