Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has unveiled the much-anticipated Hyundai CRETA Electric at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, marking a significant milestone in India’s electric vehicle (EV) landscape. This all-electric SUV seamlessly blends cutting-edge technology, comprehensive safety features, and exhilarating performance, setting new standards in the EV segment.
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Innovative Technology and Features
The Hyundai CRETA Electric is equipped with a suite of advanced technological features designed to enhance convenience and connectivity:
- In-car Payment System: A pioneering feature that allows users to pay for EV charging directly from the vehicle’s infotainment screen, providing access to over 1,150 EV charging points across India.
- Digital Key: Enables users to lock, unlock, and start the vehicle using their smartphone or smartwatch, reflecting Hyundai’s commitment to smart mobility solutions.
- ADAS Linked Regenerative Braking System: Automatically adjusts the regenerative braking level based on the distance from the vehicle ahead, enhancing safety and energy efficiency.
- Shift-by-Wire (SBW): Features a column-type design for intuitive gear control, offering a futuristic driving experience.
- Single Pedal Drive (i-Pedal): Allows drivers to accelerate, decelerate, and come to a complete stop using only the accelerator pedal, simplifying urban driving conditions.
- Vehicle-to-Load (V2L): Provides the capability to power external devices and appliances, both inside and outside the vehicle, making it ideal for outdoor activities and emergency situations.
- Dual Curvilinear Screens: The 26.03 cm (10.25”) dual screens for infotainment and digital cluster offer a futuristic cockpit experience, displaying essential EV-specific information at a glance.
- Premium In-car Experience: Equipped with a Bose premium 8-speaker system and complimentary in-car music streaming via Jio Saavan subscription, ensuring an immersive audio experience.
- Advanced Climate Control: Features touch-type Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) with driver-only mode and ventilated front seats, maximizing comfort for all occupants.
- Intelligent Voice Commands: Supports 268 embedded voice commands, including a voice-enabled smart panoramic sunroof, providing seamless control over various functions.
- Hyundai Bluelink Connectivity: Offers more than 70 connected features, keeping drivers connected to their vehicle at all times.
Comprehensive Safety Features
Safety is paramount in the Hyundai CRETA Electric, which boasts over 75 advanced safety features, with 52 standard across all variants:
- Strong Body Structure: Constructed with Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS) and High Strength Steel (HSS), including extensive hot stamping, ensuring a robust and protective frame.
- Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 ADAS: Incorporates 19 tech-enabled safety functions, such as Lane Keeping Assist, Forward Collision Warning, and Blind Spot Collision Warning, providing a comprehensive safety suite.
- Standard Safety Features: Includes six airbags, all-wheel disc brakes, Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold, Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC), Hill Descent Control (HDC), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Child Seat Anchor (ISOFIX), and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
Electrifying Performance
The Hyundai CRETA Electric delivers a dynamic and efficient driving experience:
- Acceleration: Achieves 0-100 km/h in just 7.9 seconds, offering a thrilling performance for an SUV in its class.
- Battery Options: Available in two variants: a 51.4 kWh battery pack (long-range) providing 473 km on a full charge, and a 42 kWh battery pack offering 390 km of range, catering to diverse driving needs.
- Power Output: The 51.4 kWh variant generates 126 kW (171 PS) of power, while the 42 kWh variant offers 99 kW (135 PS), ensuring robust performance across both models.
- Charging Efficiency: Supports fast charging, achieving 10% to 80% charge in just 58 minutes using a DC charger, and 10% to 100% charge in 4 hours with an 11 kW home AC charger.
- Battery Heater: Ensures optimized charging performance and range in cold weather conditions.
- Energy Efficiency: Equipped with Active Air Flaps (AAF) for optimized cooling and aerodynamics.
Pricing and Availability
The Hyundai CRETA Electric is competitively priced to make EV ownership more accessible:
- Ex-showroom Prices:
- 42 kWh Variant: ₹17.99 lakh
- 51.4 kWh Variant: ₹19.99 lakh
Color Options
The Hyundai CRETA Electric is available in a diverse palette of vibrant and elegant colors, ensuring there’s a shade for every personality and taste:
- Ocean Blue
- Atlas White
- Fiery Red
- Abyss Black
- Starry Night
- Titan Grey
- Ocean Blue Matte
- Robust Emerald Matte
- Atlas White with Abyss Black (Dual-tone)
- Ocean Blue with Abyss Black (Dual-tone)
Whether you prefer bold hues like Fiery Red or the premium allure of Robust Emerald Matte, the CRETA Electric’s color palette caters to every aesthetic preference.
Final Takeaway
The Hyundai CRETA Electric sets the stage for a groundbreaking shift in the Indian EV market. By combining state-of-the-art features, comprehensive safety, and exhilarating performance at competitive pricing, Hyundai positions itself as a leader in shaping the future of electric mobility. If you’re looking for an electric SUV that’s innovative, powerful, and safe, the CRETA Electric might just be your next drive into the future.
