Hyundai officially launched its newest electric vehicle, the Creta Electric, in India. It starts at just over $20,000 and has a range of nearly 300 miles. The Creta EV is Hyundaiโs first electric SUV made in the country. Hereโs a look at the new model.
Hyundai reveals Creta EV prices start at $20,000
Since it hit the market in 2015, the Hyundai Creta has been a massive success for the company in India. The SUV led Hyundai India to another record sales year, with 186,919 models sold in 2024.
Hyundai sold a record 605,433 vehicles in India last year, up from 602,111 in 2023. Including exports, Hyundai India sold 764,119 vehicles in 2024.
โAchieving highest ever domestic sales three years in a row, reflects customersโ preference for brand Hyundai as their trusted smart mobility solutions provider,โ Hyundai Indiaโs COO, Mr Tarun Garg, said earlier this month.
The Creta was the companyโs main growth driver, accounting for over 30% of sales. With its highest yearly sales since launching, โCRETA continued to strengthen HMILโs position as an SUV leader, helping HMIL accomplish its highest-ever domestic SUV contribution of 67.6% in CY 2024,โ he added.
Now, Hyundaiโs top-selling SUV in India is going electric. Earlier this month, Hyundai unveiled the electric SUV for the first time. On Friday, at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo, Hyundai launched the Creta EV, which starts at just Rs 17.99 Lakh, or just over $20,000.
Itโs available in four trims: Executive, Smart, Premium, and Excellence. The most expensive Excellence trim starts at Rs 23.50 lakh, or about $27,200. In comparison, the gas-powered SUV starts at around $12,800 (Rs 10.99 LAkh).
Buyers can choose from two battery packs, 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh, offering a driving range of 390 km (242 miles) and 473 km (294 miles) in India.
Hyundai is confident that the Creta EV โwill further expand the appeal of this Undisputed, Ultimate SUV,โ Mr Tarun Garg said.
Hyundai plans to launch five new EVs in India by 2030, including the new Creta. To meet the growing demand in the region, itโs also planning to launch three-wheel electric cars.
Although Hyundai is not launching the Creta EV in the US, the company is introducing a series of new and upgraded electric models this year. The 2025 IONIQ 5 now features more driving range and comes with an NACS port for charging at Tesla Superchargers. Meanwhile, Hyundaiโs first three-row electric SUV, the EV9, will arrive shortly.
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