Hyundai has launched the Creta EV to compete with Chinese brands. Hyundai’s Creta EV has been launched at a time when Chinese brands are gaining market share.
The Creta EV has been launched in the market after 10 years of being launched in the petroleum engine market. The Creta was unveiled at the Auto Expo in India that began on Friday. Although Hyundai is a Korean brand, the Creta EV has been designed and launched by Hyundai Motors India.
Hyundai has two battery options. The 42 kWh battery gives a range of 390 km, while the 51.4 kWh battery gives a range of 473 km. The vehicle has 99 kW and 126 kW motors. The vehicle has a ground clearance of 200 mm. This makes it easy to drive on Nepali roads.
Full charge takes 4 hours with an 11 kW smart charger. A DC fast charger can charge 80 percent in 1 hour.
Hyundai Motors India Managing Director Ansu Kim said that the production of the Creta EV has started in Chennai, India.
The company’s COO Tarun Garg said that the electric vehicle will be the Hyundai Creta. It can reach a speed of 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds. The Creta EV can run down to minus 35 degrees.
The starting price of the Creta EV is aroujd 18 Lakhs Indian rupees.
He said that the vehicle’s battery has a warranty of 8 years or 160,000 miles.
The vehicle has an 8-speaker sound system. It has a panoramic sunroof with Wi-Fi command features. It has 70 connected features. It has 19 features including Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 ADAS. The vehicle has a wheelbase of 2610 mm and a ground clearance of 175 mm.
Hyundai Motor India Limited has announced that the upcoming Creta EV will be available in 4 variants and 10 color options. The 4 variants will include Executive, Smart, Premium, and Excellence.
The vehicle is expected to come in February in Nepal.
These are the features of the Creta EV.
The Creta EV has been introduced with 6 airbags. It has ABS with EBD, Hill Descent Control, Lane Change Indicator with Phase Adjustment, EPB with Auto Hold, Level 2 ADAS features. It has FR camera, FR radar, and RR radar.
The exterior features LED indicators, active airflaps, halogen, projection headlamps, LED indicators, DRLs, and tail lamps, while interior features include a unique color theme, fabric seats, ambient light, reading lamps, unique steering wheel, Bluetooth connectivity, Bosch premium sound, and an 8-speaker system.
For comfort and convenience, there are features such as regenerative braking system, power adjustment driver’s seat, wireless charger, smart panoramic sunroof, etc. The features vary according to the variant. It will be available in half a dozen colors in Nepal.