Hyundai Creta Electric at autoX Awards: Best Cars of 2025 Ranked

The Hyundai Creta is the undisputed king of the Indian SUV market. It’s an SUV that gets all the basics right – from space and practicality to fit and finish. On paper, an electric version of the Creta should have been a slam dunk, with all the strengths of the Creta combined with the efficiency and performance of an EV. Yet after our jury tests, the result feels surprisingly lukewarm – it seems like a competent vehicle that somehow fails to excite.

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The Creta EV’s main problem, as we noted in our recent comparison, is that it’s the most unassuming EV in its class. In a segment defined by futuristic, head-turning designs, the Creta EV remains faithful to its petrol and diesel siblings. What works in the ICE world – familiarity and proven design – feels like a missed opportunity here. It just isn’t exciting enough.

Take it to the track, though, and the story changes. With 169bhp and 255Nm, it was the least powerful among its rivals, yet it clocked a lap time of 1:12.4, matching the BYD Sealion 7 and beating some of its heavier, more powerful competitors. This unexpected pace is the Creta EV’s saving grace. Its well-sorted dynamics more than make up for the lack of raw power. It’s lighter than homegrown rivals like the Harrier EV and XEV 9e, which works in its favour. It also has a lower centre of gravity and well-weighted steering that its rivals lack.

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Overall, the Creta EV is a competent, well-engineered, and dynamically sound all-rounder. It does what the Creta does best – delivers on fundamentals, reflected in solid scores – 4/5 for quality, 4/5 for refinement, and 15/30 for value. But it lacks the aspirational spark, resulting in a low X-factor score. It’s a great EV but not distinctive enough to stand out.