Hyundai Motor India Ltd has announced that it will begin series production of its most affordable electric SUV for India, the Hyundai Creta EV, by the end of 2024. Hyundai is currently in the midst of extensively testing the Creta EV. Prototypes have been spied on test a couple of times in the past few months. The company is likely to unveil the Creta EV in 2025.
The production of the upcoming Hyundai Creta EV will begin in December 2024. The made-in-India electric SUV will be produced at the Chennai plant. Hyundai plans to further produce five EV models in India by 2030.
The powertrain details of the Creta EV are not yet known, but it could have a claimed range of over 400 km. The Creta EV is expected to be priced between INR 15 lakh and 30 lakh upon launch.
In terms of features, the Hyundai Creta EV is expected to offer a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, dual-zone climate control, panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, and a Bose sound system. Safety features are likely to include six airbags, ABS with EBD, front and rear parking sensors, electronic stability control, and ADAS.
The Hyundai Creta EV is expected to go on sale in India before one of its biggest rivals arrives in the market, the Maruti Suzuki eVX. This move is seen as a strategic step by Hyundai to establish a strong foothold in the growing electric vehicle market in India.
Hyundai has ambitious plans for the Indian market, especially regarding EVs. The top brass of the Hyundai Motor Group from Korea recently visited their India offices and revealed details about the brand’s future plans in the country.
Hyundai was the first mass-market brand to offer a somewhat affordable electric SUV in India with the launch of the Kona Electric in 2019. Following the success of the Tata Nexon EV, Hyundai revealed plans for a heavily localised EV in India back in 2021 with six EVs in the lineup by 2028.
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