Hyundai is set to diversify the Creta range with the addition of an EV derivative in the coming months. In order to keep the costs in check, we have now learned that the model will be based on a modified version of the K2 platform.
The current-gen Creta is underpinned on the K2 platform, which also forms the base for not just the i20 and the Venue, but also the Kia Carens, Seltos, and the Sonet. The Creta EV was previously expected to be based on the brand’s E-GMP platform used in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV6, but this will not be the case, with the cost being the most influencing factor.
The Creta has been a strong brand for Hyundai right since its inception, clocking record numbers for the company in its ICE avatar. These numbers are expected to only jump higher with the arrival of the EV version. That said, it will have a fair number of rivals to compete against, including the Tata Curvv EV, Mahindra XUV400, Honda Elevate EV, Maruti’s first electric car, the eVX, and Toyota’s derivative of the latter.
In a similar fashion to the ICE-powered versions, we expect this modified version of the K2 platform to underpin other Hyundai and Kia models such as the Alcazar EV, Carens EV, and more. The folks at the Korean auto house have remained tight-lipped when it comes to the battery pack or its specifications, but we expect it to feature a 50-60kWh unit paired with a single electric motor powering the front wheels. Meanwhile, the range on a single full charge could stand at 500km.