Hyundai unveils CRETA electric SUV for the Indian market • EVreporter

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has launched the Hyundai CRETA Electric, marking its entry into the localized electric SUV segment. The CRETA Electric combines an SUV design with an electric powertrain. It is offered in two battery pack options: a 51.4 kWh long-range variant and a 42 kWh variant. The vehicle supports both DC fast charging and AC home charging.

Speaking about the Hyundai CRETA Electric, Mr. Tarun Garg, Whole-Time Director and Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor India Limited, said, “The Hyundai CRETA Electric marks a significant milestone for HMIL as our first localized electric SUV. Hyundai Motor Company has established itself as a pioneer in EV innovation with revolutionary and award winning EVs like IONIQ, and the Hyundai CRETA Electric is no different. Continuing the strong legacy of the CRETA brand, the Hyundai CRETA Electric combines design, technology, and exceptional safety to inspire confidence in electric vehicles among Indian customers. With the addition of this electric powertrain, we now have a CRETA for everyone. We are confident that the Hyundai CRETA Electric will set a new standard in quality for electric SUVs in India and will redefine the success of EVs in the country.”

The Hyundai CRETA Electric is equipped with several features to enhance the driving experience:

– Inspired by Hyundai’s global Pixel design language for EVs.

– Features a pixelated graphic front grille with an integrated charging port.

– Pixelated graphic lower bumper and rear bumper.

– LED tail lamps.

Acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 7.9 seconds (Long Range version).

– 51.4 kWh battery pack with a range of 473 km on a single charge.

– 42 kWh battery pack with a range of 390 km on a single charge.

– Rapid DC charging: 10% to 80% in 58 minutes.

– AC home charging (11kW Smart Connected Wall Box charger): 10% to 100% in about 4 hours.

• Aerodynamics and Efficiency:

– Active Air Flaps (AAF) to manage airflow and aid in cooling vehicle components.

– R17 (D=436.6mm) Aero Alloy Wheels with Low Rolling Resistance (LRR) tyres to improve aerodynamic efficiency and range performance.

– Vehicle to Load (V2L): Allows users to power external devices both inside and outside the vehicle.

– i-Pedal technology: Enables one-pedal driving (acceleration, deceleration, and stopping with the accelerator pedal).

– Shift-by-wire System: Provides intuitive gear control.

– Digital Key: Allows locking, unlocking, and starting the vehicle via smartphone or smartwatch.

• Variants and Color Options:

– Available in four variants: Executive, Smart, Premium, and Excellence.

– It offers 8 monotone and 2 dual-tone color options, including 3 matte color finishes.

Hyundai aims to enhance EV adoption in India by expanding its public charging network to nearly 600 fast chargers over the next seven years. Additionally, HMIL’s myHyundai app includes the ‘EV Charge’ feature, which provides users access to more than 10,000 EV charging points across the country.

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