Hyundai Creta Electric Excellence LR HC Knight DT (51.4 kWh, top)
The Hyundai Creta Electric Excellence LR HC Knight DT (51.4 kWh, top) is priced at ₹24,70,000 ex-showroom and delivers about 432 km of real-world range (85% of its 510 km ARAI claim). Charging: 10-100% in about 4.5 hr on 11kW AC; 10-80% DC fast charge in roughly 58 min on a 50kW DC charger. Specs are sourced from official listings, as of July 2026.
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₹24,70,000 (ex-showroom)
sourced from official listings · sourced 2026-07-18 · how we verify
Range at a glance
Real-world range is about 15% lower than the ARAI-certified figure.
What is the real-world range of the Hyundai Creta Electric Excellence LR HC Knight DT (51.4 kWh, top)?
The Hyundai Creta Electric Excellence LR HC Knight DT (51.4 kWh, top) delivers a real-world range of approximately 432 km on a full charge, based on field testing rather than lab conditions. Its ARAI-claimed range is 510 km, so real-world range runs about 15% lower than the certified figure.
How much does the Hyundai Creta Electric Excellence LR HC Knight DT (51.4 kWh, top) cost?
The Hyundai Creta Electric Excellence LR HC Knight DT (51.4 kWh, top) is priced at ₹24,70,000 ex-showroom in India (as of 2026-07-18). This excludes RTO registration, insurance, and any state EV subsidy; on-road price varies by state.
How long does the Hyundai Creta Electric Excellence LR HC Knight DT (51.4 kWh, top) take to charge?
The Hyundai Creta Electric Excellence LR HC Knight DT (51.4 kWh, top) takes approximately 4.5 hours to charge from a standard home charger. It uses a 51.4 kWh battery.
Full specifications
| ARAI range | 510 km |
|---|---|
| Real-world range | 432 km |
| Model Family | hyundai-creta-electric |
| Body Style | SUV |
| Battery | 51.4 kWh |
| Charging time | 4.5 hr |
| Charging Note | 10-100% in about 4.5 hr on 11kW AC; 10-80% DC fast charge in roughly 58 min on a 50kW DC charger |
| Motor power | 126 kW |
| Real World Range Source | https://www.autocarindia.com/auto-features/hyundai-creta-electric-real-world-range-tested-explained-436645 |
| Image Url | /images/cars/hyundai-creta-electric.jpg |
| Image Credit | Image: Hyundai Motor India |
Subsidy: EVs attract a 5% GST rate, versus 28% plus cess on comparable petrol vehicles.
Pros
- Two battery choices let buyers pick city range or long-distance range
- Long Range pack offers a competitive 510 km ARAI claim for the segment
- Familiar, spacious Creta cabin and proven after-sales network
- Higher trims get Level 2 ADAS, V2L, Bose audio and ventilated seats
- Front luggage frunk (22 litres) adds practicality
Cons
- Real-world range on the Long Range tests at 432 km, well below the 510 km claim
- DC fast charging is modest for the class; 50kW charger needs roughly an hour for 10-80%
- Top variants approach 24-25 lakh ex-showroom, overlapping pricier rivals
- Smaller 42kWh pack no longer offered in mid Smart trim after 2026 lineup streamlining
On-road price in your city
- Ex-showroom₹24,70,000
- Road tax waived for EVs₹0
- Registration waived for EVs₹0
- Insurance (est.)₹86,450
EV road tax & registration are waived in Delhi.
Estimate as of July 2026. Includes ex-showroom, road tax, registration and an insurance estimate, less any state EV subsidy; excludes dealer handling. Delhi EV Policy: road tax and registration waived for EVs; e-2W get up to a ₹30,000 purchase subsidy (ex-factory up to ₹2.25 lakh). No direct cash subsidy for e-cars. source.
On-road price by city: Delhi · Bengaluru · Mumbai · Pune · Hyderabad · Chennai
Cost of ownership
Based on 40 km/day, the Hyundai Creta Electric Excellence LR HC Knight DT (51.4 kWh, top) costs about ₹1,142/month to run versus ₹8,400/month for a comparable petrol car, a saving of ₹88,303/year at July 2026 prices.
| Monthly | Annual | 5-year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | ₹8,400 | ₹1,02,200 | ₹5,11,000 |
| EV | ₹1,142 | ₹13,897 | ₹69,485 |
| You save | ₹7,258 | ₹88,303 | ₹4,41,515 |
Assumes 15 km/l petrol, 8.4 km/kWh EV, ₹105/l petrol and ₹8/kWh electricity, 40 km/day. Figures as of July 2026.
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