At the Bharat Mobility Globa Expo 2025, Hyundai and Maruti Suzuki revealed their new EVs: the Creta Electric and the e-Vitara. While both electric SUVs belong to the same segment, there are a few key differences that set them apart, related to the dimensions, wheelbase, boot capacity, battery capacity, and claimed range, among other important factors. If you’re eyeing either of the two vehicles, here’s an attempt to make your decision more informed (and easier).
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Hyundai Creta Electric vs. Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara: Platform
Before we kick off with the comparison, it is important to mention that Hyundai Creta Electric is based on the company’s existing ICE platform. In comparison, the Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara is based on a new HEARTECT-e platform, which, as per the company, is specifically designed for electric vehicles.
Hyundai Creta Electric vs. Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara: Key Specifications
| Hyundai Creta Electric | Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara | |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 4,340 x 1,790 x 1,655 mm | 4,275 x 1,800 x 1,640 mm |
| Boot Capacity | 433 liters | 306 – 320 liters (reported) |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm (however, the battery hangs lower than the frame’s, reducing the effective ground clearance) | 180 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | – | 1702 – 1899 kilograms |
| Battery Pack + Motor | 42 kWh, 135 PS (FWD) / 51.4 kWh, 171 PS (FWD) | 49 kWh, 144 PS (FWD) / 61 kWh, 174 PS (FWD) / 61 kWh, 184 PS (AWD) |
| Claimed Range | 390 / 472 km | around 400 (speculated) / more than 500 km (Maruti’s official statement) |
| Battery Type | NMC: liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack | LFP: blade cells sourced from BYD |
| Charging Rate And Time | 11 kW AC charger – 10 to 100% in up to 4 hours 50 minutes 50 kW DC fast charging – 10 to 80% in up to 58 minutes 100 kW DC fast charging – 10 to 80% in 39 minutes (available later this year) | N.A. |
| Tire Size | 215/60 R17 | 225/55 R18 |
Hyundai Creta Electric vs. Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara: Price
| Hyundai Creta Electric (official) | Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara (rumored) | |
| Starting Price (Ex-Showroom) | Rs. 17.99 (ex-showroom) for the Executive variant with 42 kWh battery; Rs. 21.49,900 (ex-showroom) for the Smart (O) variant with 51.4 kWh battery | Although the company hasn’t revealed the pricing, the entry-level e-Vitara variant with the smaller battery pack could cost around Rs. 17 lakhs (ex-showroom), while the all-wheel drive variant could go all the way up to Rs. 30 lakhs (ex-showroom). |
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Hyundai Creta Electric vs. Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara: Key Takeaways
- Right off the bat, the Hyundai Creta Electric is longer and taller than the Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara, which results in a larger boot space and slightly better headroom. However, the e-Vitara is wider, implying that it should offer better shoulder room, especially for three passengers.
- In terms of ground clearance, it is the Creta Electric that sits higher on the road (at 190 mm).
- Interestingly, the e-Vitara has a longer wheelbase than the Creta Electric. Generally, cars with a longer wheelbase provide a better ride quality; they are more stable at higher speeds.
- Although we don’t have any information about the Creta Electric’s weight, the e-Vitara weighs up to 1,899 kgs (the AWD variant).
- Hyundai offers a range of 472 km with a 51.4 kWh battery pack. The real-world tests are already out, where the vehicle lasts for around 400 km on a single charge (tested in January in India).
- On the other hand, Maruti says that the e-Vitara will offer over 500 km with the 61 kWh battery pack. However, we’d like to wait for the official range numbers to come in before commenting on them.
- The option to get an all-wheel-drive variant of the e-Vitara gives the vehicle (and the company) an edge over its competitors in the market.
- While Hyundai relies on NMC technology, Maruti has chosen LFP batteries.
- The e-Vitara seems to offer bigger tires (18-inch vs. 17-inch).
- If Maruti manages to keep its price under control, it could possibly undercut Creta Electric’s long-range variant, which will be the more affordable electric SUV for buyers.
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