The sale of the Hyundai Kona Electric was quietly discontinued. All information about the electric car has been removed from the company's website. The model will be replaced by the Hyundai Creta EV. It will be launched in January 2025.
On July 19, 2019, Hyundai launched their first electric SUV in India, the Kona Electric. But Hyundai quietly stopped the sale of the electric car in this country in June 2024 without completing 5 years of its arrival. Although not officially announced by the company, the car has been removed from the website. As a result, speculation increased.
In fact, it is believed that the company's first month market electric SUV Creta EV will be launched in January. Kona Electric was Hyundai's first electric vehicle in India. But not keeping up with the times, outdated interiors, crossover styling in the era of SUVs – the sales of the car were stuck due to various reasons.
Hyundai Creta EV will be launched in January
The Hyundai Creta EV will be launched in January. Hyundai has already officially announced the launch. The electric avatar of this popular SUV will be manufactured at Hyundai's plant in Tamil Nadu. In fact, seeing the popularity of ICE Hyundai Creta in the Indian market, the company is going to bring the electric version. The price can be pegged around Rs 20 lakhs.
Hyundai Creta EV Specifications
Detailed specifications of the Hyundai Creta EV are yet to be revealed. It is estimated that the car will provide a range of 400-500 km on a full charge. It may compete with the upcoming Maruti Suzuki eVX electric SUV. The vehicle will be based on a new electric skateboard platform. Competitors of Creta EV in the market include MG ZS EV, upcoming Tata Curvv, BYD ATTO 3 and Mahindra XUV400.
