Hyundai Motor India today announced the launch of the Hyundai Creta under the BaaS (Battery as a Service) initiative. This brings the starting price of the electric SUV down to Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Under the battery-as-a-service model, leasing costs start from Rs 3.9 per km, helping to reduce the initial acquisition cost. For buyers who prefer outright ownership, the Creta Electric starts at Rs 18.03 lakh (ex-showroom).In addition to announcing the BaaS structure, Hyundai has also added integrated side steps on select trims, designed to improve ease of access. The electric vehicle is also equipped with a 7.4 kW AC wall charger. Earlier, buyers of higher-spec models got an 11 kW AC wall charger. Regardless of the model chosen, every Creta Electric continues to come with an on-board charging system as standard.
The Creta Electric is available in seven models and comes in two battery options – 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh. The 42kWh battery pack has a claimed range of 420 kilometers, and the larger 51.4kWh battery pack has a range of 510 kilometers. The pack is paired with an electric motor, with the smaller 51.4 kWh pack producing 135 PS and the larger 51.4 kWh pack producing 171 PS. Using a DC fast charger, an electric vehicle can be charged from 10% to 80% in 58 minutes. The long-range version can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds. It also has three modes – Eco, Normal and Sport. In terms of features, the Creta EV comes with dual 10.25-inch screens – one for the infotainment system and one for the instrument cluster, and it will also come with a new steering wheel, just like the Kona sold overseas. Other features include a panoramic sunroof, ventilated and power seats, automatic climate control, vehicle-to-light (V2L) technology, 360-degree camera, digital key and ADAS suite. The Creta EV also comes with Level 2 ADAS that offers features like lane keep assist, forward collision warning, blind spot collision warning and smart cruise control with stop-and-go functionality.