- 03 Jan 2025
- ICICISEC
HYUNDAI UNVEILS NEW CRETA EV
News: In a Press release, Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has unveiled the highly anticipated Hyundai CRETA Electric, set to launch on January 17, 2025, at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo. This electric SUV combines bold design with cutting-edge technology, featuring a unique pixelated front grille, active air flaps for improved aerodynamics, and R17 Aero Alloy Wheels with low rolling resistance tyres. The CRETA Electric will be available with two battery options: a 51.4 kWh pack offering a range of 473 km and a 42-kWh pack providing 390 km per charge. It boasts impressive performance, achieving 0-100 km/h in just 7.9 seconds and supporting rapid charging capabilities—10% to 80% in 58 minutes via DC fast charging and full charge in 4 hours with an AC charger. The vehicle also features advanced technologies such as Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) for powering external devices, i-Pedal technology for one-pedal driving, and a digital key for seamless access.
Views: Creta leads the sales in an intensely competitive Mid-SUV segment. Creta has solidified its status as an iconic brand in India, making a strong bond with the Indian customers with over 1.1 million owners. In CY 2024, Hyundai CRETA continued to strengthen HMIL’s position as an SUV leader with a domestic SUV contribution of 67.6% at 1,86,919 units. Now, with the launch of Creta Electric, Hyundai is well positioned to compete with other OEMs who have already introduced their EV offerings.
Impact: Positive