The highly anticipated Hyundai Creta Electric recently underwent a rigorous real-world range test, revealing its practical capabilities on diverse road conditions.
Hyundai Creta Electric Makes Its Mark
Hyundai India officially launched the Creta Electric earlier this year, positioning it as a strong contender in the electric vehicle segment. With prices starting at Rs. 17.99 lakh (ex-showroom), it aims to compete directly with models like the Mahindra BE 6 and Tata Curvv EV.
The Creta Electric offers buyers a choice of two battery pack options and is available in five variants, alongside an array of ten exterior colours.
Under the Hood: Power and Performance
The variant chosen for the real-world range assessment was the top-spec Excellence trim. This particular model is equipped with a robust 51.4kWh battery pack, which powers a single front-wheel-drive electric motor.
This setup delivers a healthy power output of 169bhp and 255Nm of torque. Hyundai officially claims a range of 473km on a full charge for this configuration, based on the MIDC P1 + P2 cycle. Lower variants of the Creta Electric come with a slightly smaller 42kWh battery unit.
The Real-World Test Protocol
To ensure a consistent and realistic evaluation, the Creta Electric was subjected to CarWale’s standard test regime. The cabin’s air conditioning was set to a comfortable temperature between 21 and 23 degrees Celsius, and the driver seat ventilation was activated at Level 1.
The vehicle’s drive mode was set to ‘normal’ throughout the test, with the fan speed fluctuating between levels 1 and 2. The majority of the test journey took place within city limits, simulating typical urban driving conditions, followed by a segment on the highway to assess its performance at higher speeds.
The Verdict: How Far Did It Go?
After navigating a combination of city roads and highway stretches, the Hyundai Creta Electric delivered an impressive real-world range. Before its battery was fully depleted, the vehicle managed to cover 407km.
This translates to approximately 86 per cent of its officially claimed range. This figure provides valuable insight for prospective buyers, indicating the achievable distance under practical driving scenarios.
- The Hyundai Creta Electric achieved a real-world range of 407km.
- This is 86% of its claimed 473km range (MIDC P1 + P2 cycle).
- The tested variant featured a 51.4kWh battery and a 169bhp FWD motor.
- Testing involved mixed city and highway driving with consistent AC settings.
The results from this real-world test offer a clear picture of the Creta Electric’s efficiency and reliability for daily commutes and longer journeys alike.
