KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- The Hyundai Creta EV comes at an introductory price of Rs 17.99 lakh (ex-showroom)
- It features a 10.25-inch infotainment and instrument cluster
- It gets two battery pack options: 42kWh and 51.4kWh
Hyundai Motors India Limited finally launched the much-anticipated Creta EV at the Auto Expo 2025. There are multiple variants and battery packs on offer, and choosing the right one can be a tough call. In this detailed explanation, we'll decode Creta EV variants, highlighting what sets them apart and which makes the most value for your money.
The Hyundai Creta Electric is available in five variants: Executive, Smart, Smart(O), Premium and Excellence, and two battery packs: 42kWh and 51.4kWh units. The 42kWh battery pack option is available with all four variants except the Excellence variant, while the 51kWh battery pack is only available in Smart (O) and Excellence variants.
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Hyundai Creta Electric: Executive (Rs 17.99 lakh ex-showroom)
The Executive variant is the first variant of the Creta EV lineup. It comes with a 42kWh battery pack and is priced at Rs 17.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The Hyundai Creta electric gets a lot of features from the base variant, such as 10.25-inch infotainment, 6-speaker sound system, dual zone climate control and 6-airbags standard. However, the detailed feature list is as follows:-
- Auto LED Headlamps
- 17-inch aerodynamically designed alloys
- Halogen taillights
- Active Airflaps
- Grey and navy blue dual-tone interiors
- Fabric seat upholstery
- Manually adjustable driver seat
- 60:40 split
- 3-spoke steering wheel
- Front armrest with cooled storage
- LED boot lamp
- sunglass holder
- 10.25-inch infotainment and instrument cluster
- Day/Night IRVM
- Dual Zone Climate control
- Cruise Control
- Type C for front and rear passengers
- Tilt and Telescopic adjustment for steering wheel
- 6-speaker sound system
- In car payment
- 6-Airbags
- Electronic parking brake with Auto hold
- Electronic Stability Control
- Hill start assist and descent control
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
- Rear parking camera
- ISOFIX
- Rear parking sensors
- Virtual engine sounds
Hyundai Creta Electric: Smart Variant (Rs 19 lakh ex-showroom)
The Smart is the second variant in the Creta Electric lineup, which also comes with a 42kWh battery pack. The Smart variant gets all the features of the Executive variant, however some of the additional features over executive variant include:-
- LED taillights
- Roof rails
- Frunk with lighting
- Rear Window Sunshade
- 6-way electrically adjustable driver seat
- Ambient lighting on the centre console
Hyundai Creta Electric: Smart (O) (Rs 19.50- 21.50 lakh ex-showroom)
The Smart (O) is the fourth variant in the Creta Electric lineup. This variant gets an option of both battery packs: 42kWh and 51.4kWh, and gets all the features of the Smart variant. The additional features in the Smart(O) variant over the Smart variant include:-
- Black roof rails, ORVM and Spoilers
- Panoramic Sunroof
Hyundai Creta Electric: Premium Variant (Rs 20 lakh ex-showroom)
The Premium variant happens to be the fifth variant in the Creta EV lineup. Similarly, it boasts all the features of the Smart (O) trim. However, some of the additional features include:-
- ADAS linked regenerative braking
- Vehicle to load (V2L)
- 8-Speaker Bose Sound System
- Level 2 ADAS features
Hyundai Creta Electric: Excellence Variant (Rs 23.50 lakh ex-showroom)
The Excellence variant is the top trim of this lineup, which only comes equipped with a 51.4kWh battery pack. This is a fully feature-loaded variant over the previous trims. However, the additional features over the previous trims include:-
- Leatherette seat upholstery
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Auto-dimming IRVM
- 8-way electrically adjustable driver seat
- 8-way electrically adjustable co-driver seat
- Front parking sensors
- 360-degree camera with blind spot monitor
Variant Recommendation
The Hyundai Creta EV Smart (O) variant emerges as the best value for money option in the lineup, offering the perfect blend of features, battery packs, and pricing. This variant also provides the flexibility of choosing between two battery packs: 42kWh and 51.4 kWh. The Smart (O) variant provides the most essential features and tech at a relatively lower price, making it the sweet spot in the Creta EV lineup. However, if you are on a tighter budget, the Smart variant (Rs 19 lakh) offers a solid set of features.
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Verdict
The Hyundai Creta EV offers a compelling package to the electric SUV segment, with multiple variants catering to different needs and budgets. However, for most buyers, the Smart (O) variant emerges as the best value-for-money option, offering the choice between two battery packs and premium features at a competitive price.
