Hyundai’s much-awaited electric vehicle, the Creta EV, will be launched in India on January 17, 2025, as announced by Hyundai India. The company revealed that the Creta EV will debut on the first day of the India Mobility Global Expo 2025. Based on the popular internal combustion engine (ICE) model, the Creta EV is expected to gain similar popularity. The design and looks will be similar to the standard Creta, with some changes to the interior.
The Creta EV will feature a 45 kWh battery pack and a 100 kW motor. It will compete with other electric vehicles in India, including the Tata Curve EV, MG ZS EV, Mahindra BE Six, and the soon-to-launch Maruti Suzuki eVitara.
The interior of the Creta EV will also receive fresh updates, including a new steering wheel design and revised dashboard layout.
This launch is highly anticipated in Nepal as well. Hyundai’s official dealer in Nepal, Laxmi Group, has already started preparations to bring the Creta EV to the market. The vehicle will be imported directly from India, as importing it is cheaper than assembling it locally. The Creta EV will be more affordable than its ICE counterpart, which currently ranges from NPR 5.46 million to NPR 7.69 million in Nepal.
Although the official price has not yet been released, a representative from Laxmi Intercontinental stated that the Creta EV will be priced lower than the ICE model due to import benefits. The vehicle is expected to arrive in Nepal in February, shortly after its Indian launch on January 17.
In the Nepali market, the Creta EV will face competition from Chinese-brand electric vehicles like BYD Atto 3, MG ZS EV, and Seres-3.
Laxmi Motors Corporation, under the Laxmi Group, has set up an assembly plant in Nawalparasi. Currently, the Venue is being assembled at this plant, with plans to assemble additional models, including the Grand i10 and Creta EV.
The assembly plant in Ramgram-6, Nawalparasi, was inaugurated by then-Prime Minister Pushpakamal Dahal on Baisakh 28. The plant, which spans 10 bighas of land and was built at a cost of NPR 2 billion, was completed in 11 months.
