It is anticipated that both electric SUVs will have ADAS, six airbags, and a dual-screen layout. However, because of its dual-zone AC and V2L features, the Creta EV is probably going to have an advantage.
The Hyundai Creta Electric and the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara are the two new models that will enter the Indian market for small electric SUVs in 2025. The Bharat Mobility Global Expo, which takes place from January 17 to 22, 2025, will feature both of these electric SUVs. Although a large list of features is anticipated for both, let’s examine which electric SUV is most likely to be superior. We anticipate that the features of the India-spec model will be comparable to those of the Suzuki e Vitara, which has already been unveiled globally. Additionally, the Creta Electric is probably going to include the same high-end features as the base model.
All of the main characteristics that the Hyundai Creta Electric and Maruti e Vitara are anticipated to offer are listed below.
Hyundai Creta Electric
Exterior
- Connected LED tail lights
- Shark-fin antenna
- Auto-LED projector headlights
- Connected LED DRLs
- 17-inch aero-styled alloy wheels
- Active air flaps
Interior
- Ambient lighting
- Dual-tone white and black dashboard
- Leathertte seat upholstery
Comfort And Convenience
- Panoramic sunroof
- Wireless phone charger
- Electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs
- 10.25-inch digital driver’s display
- Dual-zone AC with rear vents
- Ventilated front seats
- Auto-dimming IRVM
- Multi-drive modes
- Vehicle-to-load (V2L)
Infotainment
- 8-speaker Bose sound system
- 10.25-inch touchscreen
- Connected car tech
Safety
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- All-wheel disc brakes
- 6 airbags (as standard)
- ABS with EBD
- 360-degree camera
- Level 2 ADAS
Maruti e Vitara
Exterior
- 3-piece element connected LED tail lights (without centre lit)
- LED fog lights
- Auto-LED projector headlights
- Y-shaped LED DRLs
- Up to 19-inch (global-spec AWD)
Interior
- Dual-tone brown and black dashboard
- Leathertte seat upholstery
Comfort And Convenience
- Auto-dimming IRVM
- Multi-drive modes
- Panoramic sunroof
- Wireless phone charger
- Electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs1
- 0.25-inch digital driver’s display
- Auto AC with rear vents
- Ventilated front seats
Infotainment
- Premium sound system
- Connected car tech
- 10.25-inch touchscreen
Safety
- All-wheel disc brakes
- 360-degree camera
- Level 2 ADAS
- 6 airbags (as standard)
- ABS with EBD
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
Both electric SUVs will have complete LED lighting, as seen in the above chart, but the Creta’s integrated front and back LEDs will give it a more upscale appearance.
Due to features like dual-zone air conditioning and vehicle-to-load (V2L), Creta Electric will still have an advantage over e Vitara, even though both will probably get dual screen setups (probably a 10.25-inch device each for the driver’s display and touchscreen).
However, Maruti’s all-electric SUV is anticipated to have high-end features like a wireless phone charger, auto air conditioning, and a panoramic sunroof—all of which the Creta Electric is probably going to have as well.
It is anticipated that the safety characteristics of the two electric SUVs would be extremely similar. Both are anticipated to have level 2 advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS), a 360-degree camera, and six airbags (as standard). Keep in mind that this safety technology will be included in the e Vitara, the first Maruti product in India.
Battery Pack And Range
Below is a breakdown of the battery pack parameters for both electric SUVs:
| Model | Hyundai Creta Electric | Maruti e Vitara | |||
| Battery Pack | 42 kWh (Medium Range) | 51.4 kWh (Long Range) | 49 kWh | 61 kWh | 61 kWh |
| Claimed Range | 390 km (ARAI-claimed) | 473 km (ARAI-claimed) | T.B.A | T.B.A | T.B.A |
| Drive type | FWD (Front-wheel-drive) | FWD (Front-wheel-drive) | FWD (Front-wheel-drive) | FWD (Front-wheel-drive) | AWD (All-wheel-drive) |
| Power | T.B.A | T.B.A | 144 PS | 174 PS | 184 PS |
| Torque | T.B.A | T.B.A | 189 Nm | 189 Nm | 300 Nm |
Expected Prices
| Hyundai Creta Electric | Maruti e Vitara |
| Rs 17 lakh onwards | Rs 22 lakh onwards |
It is anticipated that the Creta Electric will cost up to Rs 5 lakh less than the Maruti EV. Stay tuned to AutoZoneDrive for additional updates on these two EVs, as we will shortly be discussing the projected costs of each variation.
Rivals
The Tata Curvv EV, Mahindra BE 6, and MG ZS EV will also be challenged by Hyundai Creta Electric and Maruti e Vitara.