Hyundai Creta EV to have 4 rivals at launch

    Creta EV will rival Tata, Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki and MG Motor India's electric midsize SUVs when it arrives by March 2025.

    Published On Mar 18, 2024 03:30:00 PM

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    Hyundai India will enter the mass-market EV space with the Creta. The all-electric midsize SUV has been spied testing again in South Korea, not too long after the SUV was caught testing in India. The electric version is based on the Creta facelift that launched in India in January; the interiors are also likely to be similar to the current Creta on sale, with some interior bits borrowed from the Ioniq 5. When it arrives by March 2025, the Creta EV will compete with Tata, Mahindra, Maruti and MG Motor.

    By the time Hyundai launches the Creta EV, Tata’s Curvv EV would've been on sale for about 7-8 months, Mahindra XUV400 will have been available for a little over 2 years, MG’s ZS EV for a bit more than 5 years, and Maruti Suzuki will have just launched its born-EV, the eVX.

    1. To rival Curvv.ev, eVX, XUV400 and ZS EV
    2. Hyundai EV likely to be longest in class with the least width
    3. Creta EV range expected to be at par with rivals

    Hyundai Creta EV vs rivals: dimensions

    Hyundai Creta EV vs rivals: size
    Creta EVCurvv EV*eVXZS EVXUV400
    Length4330mm4308mm4300mm4323mm4200mm
    Width1790mm1810mm1800mm1809mm1821mm
    Height1635mm1630mm1600mm1649mm1634mm
    Wheelbase2610mm2560mm2700mm2585mm2600mm
    Tyres17-inch18-inch-17-inch16-inch
    Boot433 litres422 litres-359 litres378 litres

    *Dimensions shown are of the Curvv diesel

    A disclaimer first: Hyundai has yet to reveal the Creta EV’s official dimensions, but considering it’s based on the current Creta, we expect the electric version to be similar in size. This means that the Creta EV is expected to be the longest EV, though its width is the least amongst the models here, which may indicate that it’ll have comparatively less shoulder room. The Hyundai’s wheelbase length is higher than the class median, but it is the Maruti with the longest wheelbase; that’s likely due to the eVX’s born-EV nature. All the other SUVs here will also come, or already come, with a petrol or diesel version, with the Curvv also reportedly getting a CNG option. It should also be noted that the Creta EV’s boot space is highly likely to drop below the standard Creta’s 433-litre figure.

    Hyundai Creta EV vs rivals: range, battery

    Hyundai Creta EV vs rivals: powertrain
    Creta EVCurvv EVeVXZS EVXUV400
    Battery size45kWh-48-60kWh50.3kWh39.4kWh
    Range (ARAI)450km (est)400-500km (est)400-550km (est)461km456km
    Power138hp--177hp150hp
    Torque255Nm--280Nm310Nm

    As we’ve reported before, the Creta EV will be powered by an LG Chem-sourced 45kWh battery pack, with a real-world range of around 250km. Other than the Mahindra, the Hyundai is likely to have the smallest battery pack when compared to its rivals, though the ARAI-rated range is expected to be at par with its rivals. While the electric motors that will power the Curvv EV and eVX are still unknown, for now, it seems like the Creta EV will be the least powerful in the segment.

    Hyundai Creta EV vs rivals: features

    Hyundai Creta EV vs rivals: features & safety kit
    Creta EVCurvv EVeVXZS EVXUV400
    ADASYesYesYesYesNo
    360 degree cameraYesYesYesYesNo
    Airbags66666
    Panoramic sunroofYesNoYesYesNo
    Digital instrument cluster10.25-inch10.25-inchYes7.0-inch10.25-inch
    Infotainment10.25-inch12.3-inchYes10.1-inch10.25-inch
    Ventilated seatsYesYesYesNoNo
    Climate control1-zone1-zone1-zone1-zone2-zone

    The Creta EV will likely share its features list with the standard midsize SUV, so in range-topping form, it’ll have all the same premium features. This will help it stand against its competition that will also be quite well-equipped. However, it does seem like the Mahindra XUV400 and MG ZS EV lag behind the Tata, Maruti and Hyundai.

    Hyundai Creta EV vs rivals: price

    While the Maruti’s born-EV status does mean it’ll likely be the most spacious inside, it also means that the eVX is likely to be the priciest of the lot, likely in the Rs 23 lakh-25 lakh bracket. Meanwhile, the Creta EV and Curvv EV's prices are expected to start lower, from Rs 20 lakh. The XUV400 will continue to be the most affordable midsize EV, priced between Rs 15.49 lakh-17.49 lakh, while the MG ZS EV is currently priced from Rs 18.98 lakh to Rs 24.98 lakh.

    By 2026, Toyota’s version of the eVX, based on the Urban SUV concept, will also rival the Creta EV. Mahindra will also have a more direct EV rival to these midsize SUVs in the form of the BE.05 born EV.

    All prices, ex-showroom, India

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