Hyundai Creta Electric: Finding The Most Value-for-money Variant

Hyundai India announced the prices for the Creta Electric at the 2025 Auto Expo. The electrified Creta ranges between Rs 17.99 lakh and R2 23.50 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom), making it Hyundai’s most affordable electric offering in the country. The brand offers it in five variants: Executive, Smart, Smart (O), Premium, and Excellence. If you’re planning to bring home this new EV, and are confused about which variant to buy, fret not! We are here to help you find the most value-for-money variant of the Hyundai Creta Electric. But first, let’s explore what each of its variants has to offer

1. Hyundai Creta Electric Executive

Key Features: –

• Exterior: Auto LED headlights with escort function, 17-inch aerodynamically designed alloy wheels, LED turn indicators on side mirrors, body-coloured door handles and side mirrors, active air flaps, coloured surrounds on car charging flap.
• Interior: dual-tone interior, fabric seats, metal finish on door handles, rear parcel tray, 3-spoke steering, LED boot lamp, sunglass holder.
• Comfort & Convenience: Height-adjustable headrests for all seats, height-adjustable driver seat, 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, 60:40 foldable rear seat with 2-step recline function, Front armrest with cooled storage space, Rear centre armrest with cupholders, dual-zone AC, rear AC vents, paddle shifters for regen braking, cruise control, push-button start/stop, powered side mirrors with auto-hold function, tilt & telescopic adjustment, power windows, type-C charging ports for both front & rear rows, 12V front socket
• Infotainment:- 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple Carplay and Android Auto, connected car tech with in-car payment support, and 6-speakers.
• Safety: 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, traction control, hill hold assist, tyre pressure monitoring system, vehicle stability management, electronic parking brake with auto hold, all four disc brakes, 3-point seatbelts for all seats with reminders, ISOFIX anchors, rear defogger, rear wiper & washer, day/night IRVM, and rear parking camera with sensors.

Verdict: The entry-level Executive variant is very well-equipped for its price and ideal for those looking for a budget-friendly EV with essential features.

2. Hyundai Creta Electric Smart

Key Features (over Executive variant): –

• Exterior: 22L front storage (frunk) roof rails, and LED tail lamps.
• Interior: Rear window sunshade and ambient lighting on the centre console.
• Comfort & Safety Features: 6-way powered driver’s seat.

Verdict: The Rs 1 lakh premium over the Executive variant dosen’t add much value to the Smart variant.

3. Hyundai Creta Electric Smart (O)

Key Features (over Smart variant): –

• Exterior: Black finish for the roof rails, side mirrors and spoiler

• Interior: Panoramic sunroof

Verdict: At Rs 50,000 more than the Smart variant, this variant offers a panoramic sunroof and a more premium look, adding a touch of style and luxury. Moreover, it is the only variant in the lineup which gets the option of both battery packs. This variant may appeal to those with range anxiety.

4. Hyundai Creta Electric Premium

Key Features (over Smart Optional variant): –

• Comfort & Convenience: Vehicle to load (V2L) function and ADAS-liked regen braking.
• Infotainment: 8-speaker BOSE sound system.
• Safety: Level-2 ADAS

Verdict: For Rs 50,000 more than the Smart (O) 42kWh variant, the Creta Electric Premium variant offers added safety features and convenience, making it a compelling upgrade.

5. Hyundai Creta Electric Excellence

Key Features (over Smart (O) variant): –

• Interior: Leatherette upholstery and leather-wrapped steering wheel.
• Comfort & Convenience: 8-way powered front seats, memory function for the driver seat, powered passenger seat walk-in device (BOSS mode), foldable seatback table in 2nd row with IT device holder & retractable cup holders.digital key support, and virtual engine sound system (VESS).
• Safety: 360-degree camera, blind-view monitoring system, and front parking sensors.

Verdict: The Rs 50,000 jump from the Premium variant truly justifies the added cost for those seeking top-tier luxury.

Hyundai Creta Electric: Most Value-for-money Variant

In our opinion, the Hyundai Creta Electric Premium variant is the most well-rounded option in the lineup, offering the best balance between price and features, especially if you prioritise advanced safety features. However, it would have been better if Hyundai had offered it with the larger battery pack option too. For budget-conscious buyers, the base-spec Executive variant is a close second.

All prices are introductory, ex-showroom

Competition Check

The Hyundai Creta EV is positioned against the MG ZS EV, Tata Curvv EV, Mahindra BE 6 and the upcoming Maruti Suzuki eVitara.

All prices are introductory, ex-showroom

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