Hyundai Motor India today announced the launch of Hyundai Creta under the BaaS (Battery-As-A-Service) programme. This brings down the starting price of the EV SUV to Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Under the battery-as-a-service model, rental costs start at Rs 3.9 per kilometer, helping to reduce the initial cost of acquisition. For buyers who prefer full ownership, the Creta Electric is available at a starting price of Rs 18.03 lakh (ex-showroom).Along with the announcement of the BaaS structure, Hyundai has also added an integrated side step on selected trims, aimed at improving ease of access. The EV also comes with a 7.4 kW AC wall charger. Previously, buyers of higher variants were offered an AC 11 kW wall charger. Regardless of the variant chosen, every Creta Electric continues to be equipped with an on-board charging system as standard.
The Creta Electric is offered in seven variants and with two battery options – 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh. The 42kWh battery pack has a claimed range of 420km, and the larger 51.4kWh unit delivers 510km. The battery pack comes with a single electric motor, which produces 135 PS with the smaller 51.4 kWh battery pack and 171 PS with the larger 51.4 kWh battery pack. Using a DC fast charger, the EV can go from 10% to 80% charge in 58 minutes. The long-range variant can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds. There are also three modes – Eco, Normal and Sport. In terms of features, the Creta EV gets two 10.25-inch screens – one for the infotainment and one for the instrument cluster, and it also gets a new steering wheel as seen on the Kona sold overseas. Other features include a panoramic roof, ventilated and powered seats, automatic climate control, vehicle-to-charge (V2L) technology, a 360-degree camera, a digital key and ADAS suite. The Creta EV also comes with Level 2 ADAS, which offers features such as Lane Keeping Assist, Forward Collision Warning, Blind Spot Collision Warning, and Smart Cruise Control with stop-and-go functionality.
