Hyundai has introduced an assured buyback programme for Creta Electric, offering 60% assured buyback value for up to 3 years/45,000km. With this, the Korean carmaker aims to address uncertainty around resale value, which is a key hesitation for EV buyers. This scheme will also make it easier to upgrade to a new vehicle and give buyers greater confidence in switching to an electric vehicle (EV).
Currently, Hyundai retails the Creta Electric SUV from Rs 18.03 lakh to Rs 24.70 lakh (ex-showroom). However, buyers who do not want to spend this much can also opt for the battery-as-a-service (BaaS) scheme, under which the Creta Electric starts from Rs 10.99 lakh + Rs 3.9 per km usage fee for the 42 kWh battery pack.
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Hyundai Creta Electric – An Overview
As is clear from its name, the Creta Electric is a battery-powered version of the standard Creta, which comes with two battery pack options: 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh, both paired with a front-axle-mounted motor. Here’s a look at their specifications: –
| Battery Pack | 42 kWh | 51.4 kWh |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel-drive | Front-wheel-drive |
| No. of Electric Motor | 1 | 1 |
| Max Power | 135PS | 171PS |
| Peak Torque | 200Nm | 200Nm |
| Claimed Range (Updated) | 420km | 510km |
In terms of design, the Creta Electric looks almost identical to its ICE-powered version, albeit with a few distinctive elements like a blanked-off grille, redesigned bumpers with a silver skid plate, and 17-inch alloy wheels with aerodynamic covers.
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When it comes to features, the EV is well-loaded for your comfort, safety and convenience, with key highlights including: –
- Automatic LED headlamps
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Leather upholstery
- Panoramic sunroof
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 8-speaker BOSE sound system
- Connected car technology with remote control functionality
- 8-way powered and ventilated front seats
- Memory function for the driver’s seat
- Dual-zone climate control
- Rear AC vents
- Wireless smartphone charger
- Rear retractable tray
- Paddle shifters for regen braking
- Multiple driving modes
- Electronic parking brake with auto-hold
- 6 airbags
- Front and rear parking sensors
- 360-degree camera with blind-spot monitoring
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
- Hill hold assist (HHA)
- All-wheel disc brakes
- Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems)
Hyundai Creta Electric Rivals
In the mid-size SUV segment, the Hyundai Creta Electric locks horns with models like the Maruti e Vitara (Rs 15.99 lakh-19.99 lakh), Toyota Ebella (Rs 23.60 lakh), Tata Sierra EV (Rs 18.79 lakh-26.48 lakh), Vinfast VF6 (Rs 18.19 lakh-20.09 lakh), Mahindra BE 6 (Rs 18.90 lakh-26.90 lakh), and MG ZS EV (Rs 17.99 lakh-20.75 lakh).
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