Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara vs Hyundai Creta Electric

Maruti Suzuki has finally launched the e-Vitara after a whole year, now starting at a price of ₹15.99 lakh and goes up to ₹20.01 lakh without BaaS, making it a strong competitor to Hyundai Creta Electric, which ranges from ₹18.02 lakh to ₹24.40 lakh. Let’s see how they compare across various specs.

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Price and Variants

Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara:

  • Price: ₹15.99 Lakh to ₹20.01 Lakh
  • BaaS: ₹10.99 Lakh + ₹3.99/km
  • 3 Variants: Delta, Zeta, Alpha

Hyundai Creta Electric:

  • Price: ₹18.02 L to ₹24.40 L
  • Variants: Executive, Smart, Premium, Excellence

Verdict: The prices of the Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara makes it highly affordable, compared to the Hyundai Creta EV.

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Battery and Range

Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara:

  • Battery Pack: 49 & 61 kWh
  • Max Motor Power: 172 PS
  • Peak Torque: 192.5 Nm
  • Range: Up to 543 km
  • DC fast charging 10-80% in 50 minutes.

Hyundai Creta Electric:

  • Two battery variants: 42 kWh & 51.4 kWh
  • Motor Power: 171 PS
  • Torque: 200 Nm
  • Range: 510 km
  • DC fast charging adds 0-80% in 58 minutes.

Verdict: There isn’t much difference between the two EVs, with similar charging times, performance and range.

Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara Dashboard
Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara Dashboard

Design, Interior and Technology

Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara:

  • The e-Vitara boasts the signature Nexa “Crafted Futurism” design philosophy, with a bold stance, aerodynamic sculpting, matrix LED DRLs, LED projector headlights, and 18-inch alloy wheels. The front fascia and smooth rear profile highlights a futuristic yet practical design approach.
  • The cabin features a dual-screen digital setup, combining a 10.1-inch infotainment system with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster on a twin-deck floating console.
  • Comfort-focused features include ventilated front seats, a 10-way power-adjustable driver seat, and multiple connectivity options. It also features ambient lighting, sunroof with fixed glass, and wireless charger.
  • The SUV includes seven airbags, all-disc brakes, an electronic parking brake, and a tire pressure monitoring system. The Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) suite adds adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and collision mitigation features.

Hyundai Creta Electric:

  • A SUV design featuring an electric, "pixelated" grille with an integrated charging port, aerodynamic active air flaps, and new 17-inch aero alloy wheels with low-rolling resistance tires.
  • Dual 10.25-inch displays, Level 2 ADAS with adaptive cruise control and regenerative braking
  • Six airbags, eco-friendly materials, and innovative connected car features like in-car payments and a digital key

Verdict: Both EVs are similar, though the price range makes Maruti Suzuki a better choice. We would recommend visiting the showrooms and comparing properly.

creta display
creta display

Drive Modes

Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara:

  • Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow

Hyundai Creta Electric:

  • Multi-drive modes with Eco, Normal, Sport.

Final Verdict

Maruti Suzuki has been exporting the e-Vitara globally and have had an okay response. It is not a bad car, it just lacks all the things that make the Grand Vitara such a good option for the Indian market. The BaaS option makes this significantly cheaper than Hyundai.e

Hyundai Creta Electric is undoubtedly a good choice, with decent space and interior comfort. It is an electric version of the best-seller Creta ICE, and is backed with Hyundai’s reliable EV technology. This is the same company that makes electric sports cars like the Ioniq and N-line cars, and Creta EV is a good addition to it.

Ultimately, the choice is yours.