| Creta Electric Smart (O) LR HC | Details |
|---|---|
| Variant type | Mid trim with home charger (Long Range) |
| Ex-showroom price | Rs 22.27 lakh |
| On-road price, Bengaluru | Rs 23.38 lakh |
| Battery and range | 51.4 kWh, 510 km claimed |
| Real-world range | About 400 to 430 km |
| Home charger | Wall box charger included |
Hyundai Creta Electric Smart (O) LR HC Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Power and torque | 169 bhp (126 kW), 255 Nm |
| 0 to 100 km/h | 7.9 seconds |
| Top speed | 180 km/h |
| DC fast charging (10 to 80%) | About 39 minutes (100 kW) |
| AC charging (11 kW, 10 to 100%) | About 4 hours 50 minutes |
| Ground clearance | 200 mm |
| Boot and frunk | 433 litres + 22 litres |
Long Range Plus Home Charging
The Smart (O) LR HC combines two things many EV buyers want: long range and an easy home charging setup. Its 51.4 kWh battery delivers about 400 to 430 km in real-world driving. Meanwhile, the bundled wall box charger fully charges it overnight. As a result, most owners will rarely need public chargers for daily use.
Hyundai Creta Electric Smart (O) LR HC Features
The Smart (O) LR HC gets a voice-enabled panoramic sunroof, a 6-way powered driver seat and a front wireless charger. In addition, a 22-litre frunk, LED tail lamps and puddle lamps with H-logo projection add convenience and style. It also keeps dual-zone climate control, 17-inch aero alloys and Bluelink connected tech. For safety, it offers 6 airbags, ESC and highline TPMS. However, it skips ADAS, Bose audio, ventilated seats and V2L.
Smart (O) LR HC vs Nearby Versions
| Detail | Smart (O) LR | Smart (O) LR HC | Excellence HC | Excellence LR HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | Rs 21.54 lakh | Rs 22.27 lakh | Rs 22.04 lakh | Rs 24.40 lakh |
| Battery and range | 51.4 kWh, 510 km | 51.4 kWh, 510 km | 42 kWh, 420 km | 51.4 kWh, 510 km |
| Home charger bundled | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Level 2 ADAS, Bose, ventilated seats | – | – | ✓ | ✓ |
The Smart (O) LR HC costs about Rs 73,000 more than the Smart (O) LR, purely for the home charger. Interestingly, the Excellence HC costs slightly less and adds ADAS, Bose audio and ventilated seats, but with 90 km less range. For everything combined, the Excellence LR HC costs about Rs 2.1 lakh more.
Hyundai Creta Electric Smart (O) LR HC On-Road Price in Bengaluru
| Price component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | Rs 22.27 lakh |
| Road tax | Nil (EV under Rs 25 lakh) |
| Insurance (approx.) | Rs 0.89 lakh |
| Other charges | Rs 0.22 lakh |
| On-road price | Rs 23.38 lakh |
What's good
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Smooth & Quiet: Excellent refinement and “linear” power.
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Loaded with Tech: From V2L to the massive curved display.
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Practicality: A proper family SUV with a usable boot and good rear seats.
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Trusted Brand: Great resale value and a huge service network.
What's not so good
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Stiff Ride: You’ll feel sharp potholes more than in the petrol Creta.
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No Frunk: Missed opportunity for extra storage.
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