Hyundai Creta Electric — Price, Mileage, Variants & Expert Review

Squeeze is the word for this powertrain: Hyundai claims 510 km of range from a 42 kWh battery — the smallest pack in this comparison set delivering the second-longest claim. Rivals need far more cell to compete: the VinFast VF6 carries 59.6 kWh for a 468 km claim, the MG ZS EV 50.3 kWh for 461 km. A smaller battery also means faster home charges and less weight, though the 135 PS/255 Nm motor is the mildest output here, and buyers stepping over from the turbo-petrol Creta N Line's 160 PS should recalibrate expectations — brisk, not quick.

This is also the widest-choice electric SUV in the band by a distance: 25 variants from ₹18.03 lakh to ₹24.7 lakh (ranked 56th on entry price among 144 segment SUVs) and nine colours including matte finishes. The familiar Creta package carries over — 4,340 mm long, 190 mm clearance, 433-litre boot — with ADAS, a panoramic sunroof, active air flaps and a 10.25-inch cluster on the sheet. At 9.5 PS per lakh it is midfield on power-value; the pitch is efficiency, choice and the badge's service-network comfort.

Creta Electric Variants & Ex-Showroom Prices

Ex-showroom prices. See the city-wise on-road price for your city.

Engine, Performance & Mileage

Electric

135 PS · 255 Nm · Single Speed AT · ARAI 510 kmpl · ZEV

Creta Electric Dimensions

Length: 4340 mm · Width: 1790 mm · Height: 1655 mm · Wheelbase: 2610 mm · Ground clearance: 190 mm · Boot space: 433 litres

Creta Electric Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Central Locking, Child Safety Locks, Anti-Theft Alarm, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Traction Control, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Engine Immobilizer, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Rear Camera: With Guidedlines.

Creta Electric Colours

Available in 9 colours: Fiery Red, Ocean Blue, Starry Night, Atlas White, Tital Grey Matte, Robust Emerald Matte, Atlas White With Black Roof, Ocean Blue Matte, Titanium Black.

Ownership & Running Costs

Annual inspection-led EV servicing; Hyundai's wide network is a practical advantage in smaller cities (indicative)

Minimal consumables — roughly ₹2,000-4,000 a year scheduled upkeep plus tyres (indicative)

First-year comprehensive roughly ₹58,000-85,000 across the ₹18.03-24.7 lakh spread (indicative)

A full home charge of 42 kWh costs about ₹340 at ₹8/unit — under ₹1/km against the 510 km claim, the cheapest per-km figure in this set (indicative)

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Creta Electric vs Rivals

Creta Electric vs MG ZS EV: From ₹17.99 lakh with 177 PS/280 Nm but a 461 km claim — the punchier drive, the shorter legs. See the MG ZS EV.

Creta Electric vs VinFast VF6: From ₹18.19 lakh, needing 59.6 kWh to claim 468 km — a case study in why the Creta's efficiency matters. See the VinFast VF6.

Creta Electric vs Tata Sierra EV: From ₹18.79 lakh with a 665 km claim and 622-litre boot — the range-and-cargo alternative. See the Tata Sierra EV.

Creta Electric vs Mahindra BE 6: From ₹18.9 lakh claiming 683 km and 231 PS — the performance-and-range leader if the badge matters less to you. See the Mahindra BE 6.

GaadiInfo Verdict

The Creta Electric is the low-risk route into mid-size EVs: proven body, huge variant choice, and a drivetrain tuned for sipping rather than sprinting. Its honest weakness is output — 135 PS is enough for daily life but the BE 6 and Harrier EV make it feel modest for similar-or-slightly-more money. My pick is the lower-middle of the range: the entry trims near ₹18-20 lakh capture the efficiency story at the price where it is most persuasive, while the ₹24.7 lakh top end walks into territory where 231 PS Mahindras live. Configure carefully and refuse variant creep.

• Write down your three must-have features before opening the 25-variant price list, or the catalogue will upsell you two trims past your budget
• The 42 kWh pack fully recovers overnight on a basic 7 kW wallbox — do not pay extra for higher-capacity home charging you cannot use
• At PDI, confirm the exact variant code on the invoice against the VIN plate (with 25 trims, delivery mix-ups are a live risk) and test the active air flaps and ADAS camera calibration on the drive home

Frequently asked questions

What is the Hyundai Creta Electric's price in 2026?

₹18.03 lakh to ₹24.7 lakh (ex-showroom) across 25 variants — the widest EV variant range in this price band.

How does the Creta Electric claim 510 km from only 42 kWh?

Efficiency tuning — including active air flaps listed on the sheet — and a modest 135 PS output. It extracts more claimed km per kWh than any rival in this comparison.

Is the Creta Electric slower than other EVs at this price?

It has the lowest peak output in the set at 135 PS/255 Nm. EV torque delivery keeps city driving lively, but the 231 PS Mahindra BE 6 is in a different performance league.

How long does the Creta Electric take to charge at home?

The 42 kWh pack is the smallest here, so a standard 7 kW home wallbox restores it overnight comfortably — one practical upside of the compact battery.

Which Creta Electric variant offers the best value?

The lower-middle trims around ₹18-20 lakh — they carry the core efficiency story and key equipment without pushing into ₹24.7 lakh territory where stronger rivals compete.

What colours does the Creta Electric come in?

Nine options on the sheet, including Fiery Red, Ocean Blue, Atlas White, Titanium Black and matte finishes like Robust Emerald and Titan Grey.