In a recent new trailer Hyundai Unveils the new interior as well as the other new features of the Creta Electric. We get to see the specialty seats that the vehicle gets along with other features specific to the Creta Electric. The car has been the subject matter of headlines ever since its unveiling. Interested customers would be able to see and witness the vehicle at the upcoming Bharat Mobility Expo soon.
Hyundai has revealed a lot about the car through their official website. Since booking has commenced Hyundai has revealed about the variants, color options and other information’s to help the users in making a informed choice while booking the vehicle.
The Floating Centre Console
In a recent video Hyundai Creta Electric is shown to have a completely new center console that has a floating design. The console has a small storage compartment in the middle along with a free space beneath the above storage compartments. A few of these would have wire less charging as well that would help the users charge their vehicles while on the go. Beyond that the car would also have new seats with upgraded upholstery and ventilated capabilities as well. The new upholstery could be specific to the Hyundai Creta Electric.
Variants Of The Hyundai Creta Electric?
Hyundai has brought the Creta Electric in five trim levels namely – Executive, Smart, Smart(o), Premium and Excellence. It would be beneficial for the interested customer to know that the car would be offered with two battery packs. A 42 KWH battery pack as well as a 51.4 KWH battery pack. The middle of the order (smart) trim would be available with both the battery packs, making it convenient for the buyers choosing the vehicle. The car is expected to be launched on January 17th , 2025 and prices would be revealed at that point only as well.
Fast Charging Still An Issue
While consumers have been shifting to EV’s in the Indian market, the overall change would take considerable time. Charging time of a vehicle has been one of the biggest issues that EV owners have been challenged with. While manufacturers have been trying to find a resolute solution for the same- But Long charging durations have remained be a bane of existence for the EV’s in the Indian market.
In The Case of Hyundai Creta Electric –
Hyundai has reported that the vehicle could charge to about 80% in 58 minutes but only with a DC fast charger. Which cannot be installed at homes and further you would have to visit a charging station to charge the vehicle with a DC fast charger which can be expensive in the long run.
Hyundai has also released specs of a 11kw AC charger that can be installed at home. But as of yet most Indian houses have a electrical house supply of a 7KW at max( can be increased at your will, with higher unit charges). So a 11kW Ac charger could only be installed if you increase your household electricity connection to get the charger installed, but then the per unit charge of electricity might increase as well making the per-charge price more expensive. Hence compatibility issues and extensive charging times still persist to challenge the EV buyer in India.
Vehicle To Load Capabilities
The Hyundai Creta has vehicle to load capabilities that allow a user to charge and power external appliances through the battery of the car. Hyundai has built a failsafe limit to the use of such capabilities and they can only use about 80% of the vehicles power after that the use would stop. Most Vehicle To Load functionalities only allow a limit of about 16 amps only.
Performance Of Hyundai Creta Electric
The Hyundai Creta Electric would be made available with two battery packs a 42 KWH as as well as a 51.4 KWH battery pack. The 51.4 KWH battery pack would give a claimed range of around 473 km on a single full charge. The car would be able to reach a speed of around 100 kph only in 7.9 seconds.
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