Maruti e-Vitara is a fully electric car that comes with a battery pack of 49 kWh and 61 kWh, and this car gives a range of approximately 440km to 543 km. It has front wheel drive and all wheel drive drivetrain. Its 49kwh battery pack paired electric motor produces 142 BHP, 193 Nm of peak torque, and 61kwh battery paired electric motor produces 172 BHP, 193 Nm of peak torque.
| Car Name | Maruti eVitara |
| Battery Pack | 49 kWh and 61 kWh |
| Range | 440km to 543 km |
| Features | Dual-Screen Setup, 10-way power-adjustable driver seat, seven airbags, ABS with EBD, all-wheel disc brakes, TPMS, 360 degree camera and level 2 ADAS |
| Drivetrain | FWD (AWD Not available in India) |
The exterior looks stunning and has Matrix LED DRLs and LED projector headlamps. The sides feature C-pillar-mounted rear door handles and 18-inch aerodynamically optimized alloy wheels, while the rear features Matrix LED tail lamps. In its interior, you see a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment, a 10.1-inch digital driver’s display, a 10-way power-adjustable driver seat, and ventilated front seats.
For comfort and convenience, it has a fixed glass roof, an Infinity by Harman sound system, multi-color ambient light, an air purifier, and 306 liters of boot space. The starting ex-showroom price of this car starts from Rs 15.99 Lakh, and the price of its top model is around Rs 20.01 Lakh.
| Variant | Battery Pack | BaaS Upfront Price | Outright Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta | 49Kwh | Rs 15.99 Lakh | Rs 10.99 Lakh |
| Zeta | 61Kwh | Rs 17.49 Lakh | Rs 11.99 Lakh |
| Alpha | 61Kwh | Rs 19.79 Lakh | Rs 14.29 Lakh |
| Alpha Dual Tone | 61Kwh | Rs 20.01 Lakh | Rs 14.51 Lakh |
Hyundai Creta Electric
The Hyundai Creta Electric version comes with a 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh battery pack, and the car can deliver a mileage of approximately 390 km – 510 km. Everyone likes Creta because of its excellent design and good features. Its interiors include dual 10.25-inch screens, panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, dual-zone climate control, and 433 liters of boot space.
| Car Name | Hyundai Creta Electric |
| Battery Pack | 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh |
| Range | 390 km – 510 km |
| Features | Dual 10.25-inch screens, all-wheel disc brakes, six airbags, 360-degree camera, ADAS and many more. |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
This car has many safety features like six airbags, all-wheel disc brakes, Level 2 ADAS, 360-degree camera, blind-spot monitoring, and electronic stability control. The ex-showroom price of the Hyundai Creta Electric version starts from Rs 18.02 Lakh to Rs 24.70 Lakh rupees in India.
| Variant | Battery | Ex-Showroom Price |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | 42 kWh | Rs 18.02 Lakh |
| Executive Tech | 42 kWh | Rs 19.00 Lakh |
| Premium | 42 kWh | Rs 20.00 Lakh |
| Executive (O) LR | 51.4 kWh | Rs 20.00 Lakh |
| Excellence | 42 kWh | Rs 21.30 Lakh |
| Smart (O) LR | 51.4 kWh | Rs 21.53 Lakh |
| Excellence LR | 51.4 kWh | Rs 23.67 Lakh |
| Excellence Knight | 51.4 kWh | Rs 24.70 Lakh |
Which Compact EV Should You Buy
Both cars are the best and compete with each other, but it depends on whose features you like more. The Hyundai Creta is a very popular car in India these days, while the eVitara may be slightly less popular compared to creata.
The eVitara is ahead of the Creta in many aspects, such as the eVitara comes with 49 kWh and 61 kWh battery packs. Apart from this, its price is also slightly lower than the Creta electric variant. According to me, it is better to buy the E-Vitara instead of the Creta Electric right now.
