Hyundai Creta Electric vs Maruti Suzuki eVitara – Full Specs Comparison

The Indian 4W Industry has witnessed a significant shift towards EVs this year with many new launches.

The Hyundai Creta Electric and Maruti E-Vitara are two new electric SUVs, designed to cater to the country’s fast-developing EV market.

While the Hyundai Creta Electric was launched at the Bharat Mobility Global Auto 2025, an official launch date for the Maruti e-Vitara has not been revealed yet, but it is expected to be launched in March 2025.

Both these EVs are a great blend of advanced technology, modern design, and performance, offering buyers environmentally friendly alternatives in the SUV segment.

Let’s take a closer look at their specs and features to determine which one of them offers better value and performance.

Price Difference

The Hyundai Creta EV is available at an introductory price of 17.99 lakh which goes up to Rs 23.50 lakh (ex-showroom) depending upon the variant.

The Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara is anticipated to have a starting price of approx ₹17 lakh which goes up to ₹25 lakh (ex-showroom) depending upon the variant.

Design Comparision

 

The Hyundai Creta EV is a mix of the design of the ICE Creta with modern EV technology. It retains a similar silhouette style, rear design, dimensions and most of the design elements of the ICE model.

On the other hand, it incorporates new and unique design elements for the EV model. The Creta EV features an enclosed instead of a traditional grille, providing a sleek front fascia with a pixelated look.

It is equipped with a front-mounted charging port and air flaps located near the lower bumper. Meanwhile, the redesigned front and back bumpers and 17-inch alloy wheels offer a sleek and distinctive look from the ICE model.

The Maruti e-Vitara mixes bold and aerodynamic exterior and sophisticated interior design. Maruti Suzuki claims its design to be a great blend of “Bold & Masculine SUV styling” with modern EV technology.

The bold exterior of the e-Vitara features polyhedral styling, 18-inch aerodynamic alloy wheels, roof-end spoilers and next-gen LED DRLs with LED projector headlamps, enhancing its look further.

The sophisticated interior design of the e-Vitara features a digital cockpit with a twin-deck floating console, na ew bespoke steering wheel, a fixed glass sunroof and dual-tone materials with multi-colour ambient lighting, creating a premium ambiance.

Platform Comparison

 

The Maruti E-Vitara is built on the all-new Heartect-e platform, their dedicated electric vehicle skateboard architecture.

Unlike the Maruti E-Vitara built on their dedicated Heartect-e platform, the Creta EV is built on a modified version of the ICE platform.

Dimensions

The Hyundai Creta EV has a length of 4340 mm, a width of 1790 mm, a height of 1655 mm and a wheelbase of 2610 mm.

The Maruti E-Vitara has a length of 4275 mm, a width of 1800 mm, a height of 1640 mm and a wheelbase of 2700 mm.

Although both of them are almost the same size in terms of dimensions, the Creta EV is longer by 65 mm and taller by 15 mm whereas the Maruti E-Vitara is wider by 10 mm and has a greater wheelbase by 90 mm.

Creta Electric Vs eVitara Specficaon Comparison

 

The 42 kWh battery pack offers a range of 390 km on a single charge, producing a power of 135 ps and the larger 51.4 kWh battery pack offers a longer range of 473 kms on a single charge, producing a power of 171 ps.

The Maruti e-Vitara will be offered in two battery configurations: 49 kWh and 61 kWh. It will also be available in both all-wheel drive and two-wheel drive motor configurations.

The 42 kWh battery pack produces a power of 144 ps and a torque of 192.5 nm. The larger 61 kWh battery pack produces a power of 174 ps and a torque of 192.2 nm as well, delivering an impressive range of over 500 kms.

Features

 

The Hyundai Creta Electric is equipped with a diverse range of advanced features.

These features include an in-car payment feature that allows users to pay for EV charging directly from within the electric vehicle.

These also include a digital key that allows remote vehicle access via a smartphone or smartwatch, connected car features, a shift-by-wire system that enables seamless gear transitions, dual 10.25-inch screens for the infotainment system, and digital instrument cluster, a premium 8-speaker Bose audio sound system, automatic climate control with dual-zone function, ventilated front seats, panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, et.c

The Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara will also come equipped with a diverse range of advanced features.

It will feature a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, a 10.1-inch digital driver’s display, automatic climate control, a fixed glass roof, ventilated front seats, sliding and reclining rear seats, a 10-way powered driver seat, 360-degree camera, premium Harman audio system and wireless phone charging.

It will also feature an efficient regenerative braking system for a one-pedal driving experience and adaptive grille shutters that adjust according to the driving conditions efficiently.

Additionally, it will be equipped with Gen Next Suzuki Connect technology with over 60 features including remote vehicle control and real-time vehicle updates.

Safety Features

 

The Hyundai Creta electric SUV comes equipped with several safety features, including six airbags, electronic stability control, a tire-pressure monitoring system, 360 degrees HD camera with parking sensors and a Level 2 ADAS system, offering features like lane-keeping assist, forward collision warning, blind spot collision warning, and smart cruise control.

On the safety front, the e-Vitara will come equipped with several safety features, including seven airbags, electronic stability control, a tyre pressure monitoring system, electronic parking brake, all-disc brakes, e-call functionality and a Level 2 ADAS system, offering enhanced safety features and driver assistance.