Hyundai Creta Electric: design updates over regular Creta

The soon-to-be-launched Creta EV will be Hyundai India's debut offering in 2025.

Published On Jan 03, 2025 11:26:00 AM

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Hyundai Creta Electric: design updates over regular Creta

Hyundai India begun the new year by officially revealing its Creta Electric. While nearly all details of the electric vehicle are out, ranging from battery specifications and features to exterior design, we will specifically focus on the lattermost.

Creta EV borrows the Active Air Flap (AAF) technology from Ioniq 5
The upcoming EV is based on the standard Creta
This is Hyundai India's first mass-market compact e-SUV

Hyundai Creta Electric vs Creta ICE design

The Hyundai Creta EV's silhouette is identical to the standard Creta, on which it is based, with only minor design tweaks. The electric Creta SUV gets a pixel theme, representing the visual identity of all Hyundai EVs. Look at the face closely and you will spot aerodynamic elements like a sealed-off grille and air dam on the vehicle. Further, the air flaps open and close for cooling and airflow, a segment-first feature. Notably, the Creta EV borrows the Active Air Flap technology from the Hyundai Ioniq 5. Unlike the Creta ICE, the front camera is placed above the ‘H’ logo here, which also houses the charging port underneath. The silver faux skid plate has also become slimmer and gets sharper arches.

Not much differs along the side apart from EV-specific alloy wheels and blacked-out C-pillar element (silver in the standard Creta). However, the darkened applique is exclusive to dual-tone variants. The skid plate looks refreshed as well, just like at the front. Subtle changes at the rear are integrated into the bumper, including a slimmer reflector pair, an angular skid plate and an additional reversing light, as against a single unit in its ICE sibling. Also, the right side of the boot gate will house the ‘electric’ badge instead of the variant name.

Hyundai Creta Electric vs Creta ICE colours

A total of 10 colours will be on offer, consisting of eight monotone and two dual-tone shades. These will include three matte paints, as earlier reported by us. For reference, the Creta on sale has seven colour options. With the EV, Hyundai has introduced a new Ocean Blue metallic paint with Black Roof. Others include Starry Night, Fiery Red and Atlas White with Black Roof.

Hyundai Creta launch date and rivals

Hyundai will debut the Creta Electric at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo (BMGE) on January 17. Direct rivals upon launch include the Tata Curvv EV and MG ZS EV, while upcoming competition includes the likes of Maruti e Vitara (or Vitara electric), Mahindra BE 6 (earlier BE 6e) and Toyota Urban Cruiser.

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