Hyundai
Creta Electric
3/12 winsEx-showroom₹17.99–21.99L
On-road₹18.61L
Creta ElectricvsIoniq 5
2 electric cars compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more
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Ioniq 5
8/12 winsEx-showroom₹46.05–46.05L
On-road₹47.52L
Get the Ioniq 5 — best overall, leading on range, range added per charging stop and boot space. Pick the Creta Electric if price matters most.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
What matters depends on how you drive.
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Ioniq 5
Ioniq 5 leads on range, range added per charging stop and boot space. Creta Electric is the closest alternative, ahead on price and efficiency.
On-road priceLower is better
Creta Electric₹18.61LBest in this comparison
Ioniq 5₹47.52L
Claimed range
Creta Electric473 km
Ioniq 5631 kmBest in this comparison
Energy useLower is better
Creta Electric10.9 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
Ioniq 511.5 kWh/100 km
Boot space
Creta Electric433 L
Ioniq 5527 LBest in this comparison
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
Creta Electric58 min
Ioniq 518 minBest in this comparison
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
Creta ElectricNot rated
Ioniq 55 ★ Euro NCAP
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
Creta ElectricIoniq 5
Claimed range
Creta Electric473km
Ioniq 5Best in this comparison631km
On-road priceDelhi
Creta ElectricBest in this comparison₹18.61L
Ioniq 5₹47.52L
Batterygross
Creta Electric51.4kWh
Ioniq 5Best in this comparison72.6kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
Creta Electric58min
Ioniq 5Best in this comparison18min
0–100 km/hlower is better
Creta Electric7.9s
Ioniq 5Best in this comparison7.1s
Power
Creta Electric126kW
Ioniq 5Best in this comparison160kW
Boot space
Creta Electric433L
Ioniq 5Best in this comparison527L
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
Creta ElectricNot rated
Ioniq 55 ★ Euro NCAP
Verdict by category
Who wins what — and where it’s a tie.
Decided only from published figures. When the data doesn’t separate them, we say so.
Creta Electric 3Ioniq 5 4Tie / no winner 1
Value
Creta Electric
₹18.61L — ₹28.90L less on-road than the Ioniq 5.
Range
Ioniq 5
631 km — 158 km more claimed range than the Creta Electric.
Efficiency
Creta Electric
10.9 kWh/100 km — 0.6 kWh/100 km less energy per 100 km than the Ioniq 5.
Performance
Ioniq 5
7.1 s — 0.8 s quicker to 100 km/h than the Creta Electric.
DC fast charging
Ioniq 5
368 km — 282 km more range per 15-minute stop than the Creta Electric.
Home charging
Creta Electric
8 h — 2 h faster to a full AC charge than the Ioniq 5.
Space
Ioniq 5
527 L — 94 L more boot space than the Creta Electric.
Safety
No clear winner
None of these has a current crash-test rating published.
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Creta Electric
Creta Electric 89%Ioniq 5 11%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹18.61L
- Best in this comparisonBest efficiency here: 10.9 kWh/100 km
- Best in this comparisonBest 5-year cost here: ₹19.35L
EV ownership
What living with each one is like.
Numbers a spec sheet won’t give you — worked out from the published figures, with the maths shown.
Real-world range
Creta Electric331–378km
Ioniq 5Best in this comparison442–505km
Ioniq 5 should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
Creta Electric86km / 15 min
Ioniq 5Best in this comparison368km / 15 min
Ioniq 5 adds the most range during a coffee stop — handy on highway runs.
Average over 10–80%: 70% of claimed range ÷ published DC minutes × 15.
Home charging
Creta Electric59km / hour
Ioniq 5Best in this comparison63km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — Ioniq 5 soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
Creta ElectricBest in this comparison₹1.02/km
Ioniq 5₹1.08/km
Creta Electric is the cheapest to run every kilometre.
At ₹9.40/unit blended home + public charging — change it in the calculator below.
Price per km of range
Creta ElectricBest in this comparison₹3,935
Ioniq 5₹7,530
You pay the least for each km of range with the Creta Electric.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
Creta ElectricNot published
Ioniq 58 yrs/ 1,60,000 km
Ioniq 5 publishes battery cover; check the others with the dealer before you buy.
As published by the manufacturers.
Price & cost of ownership
What each one really costs you.
Estimates for Delhi, starting variants. Move the sliders to match your loan and driving.
5-year cost of ownership
On-road price + 5 years of charging at your running-cost settingsCreta Electric
₹19.35L
Ioniq 5
₹48.30L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of chargingCreta Electric is cheapest to own — ₹28,94,503 less than the Ioniq 5 over five years
EMI calculator
Loan on the on-road price
Creta ElectricBest in this comparison₹31,275Loan ₹14,89,176 · interest ₹3,87,352
Ioniq 5₹79,835Loan ₹38,01,320 · interest ₹9,88,768
The Creta Electric costs ₹48,559 less a month than the Ioniq 5.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
Creta ElectricBest in this comparison₹1,226₹1.02/km
Ioniq 5₹1,298₹1.08/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹85,658 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | Creta Electric | Ioniq 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹17,99,000 | ₹46,05,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹53,970 | ₹1,38,150 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹18,61,470 | ₹47,51,650 |
Estimated for Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Insurance and other charges vary by city and insurer.
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Size & space
Drawn to the same scale.
Outlines are illustrative but proportioned to each car’s published length, height and wheelbase.
Creta ElectricIoniq 5
Ioniq 5 not drawn — length, height or wheelbase not published.
Length
4,340 mm
4,655 mm
Width
1,790 mm
1,890 mm
Height
1,655 mm
1,605 mm
Wheelbase
2,610 mm
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Ground clearance
200 mm
163 mm
Boot space
433 L
527 L
Full specifications
Every published number.
Creta ElectricIoniq 5
SpecificationCreta ElectricIoniq 5
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi51.4 kWh (gross)72.6 kWh (gross)Best in this comparison
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei473 km631 kmBest in this comparison
Efficiencyi10.9 kWh/100km11.5 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 4 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i58 min18 minBest in this comparison
AC Home Charging (full)8 hrBest in this comparison10 hr
Charging PortCCS2Not published
Vehicle to LoadYesYes
Vehicle to VehicleYesNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 7 differ
Power126 kW160 kWBest in this comparison
Torque255 Nm (at motor)350 Nm (at motor)Best in this comparison
0-100 km/h7.9s7.1sBest in this comparison
Top Speed170 km/h185 km/hBest in this comparison
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingYesNot published
Motor TypeInterior permanent magnet synchronous (IPMSM)Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Drive LayoutFWDRWD
Dimensions & space11 specs · 9 differ
Length4340 mm4655 mm
Width1790 mm1890 mm
Height1655 mm1605 mm
Wheelbase2610 mmNot published
Ground Clearance200 mmBest in this comparison163 mm
Boot Space433 L527 LBest in this comparison
Kerb WeightNot publishedNot published
Turning RadiusNot publishedNot published
Tyre Size215/60 R17Not published
Suspension (Front / Rear)Independent, MacPherson strut / Coupled torsion beam axleNot published
Brakes (Front / Rear)disc / discNot published
Safety10 specs · 5 differ
NCAP RatingiNot published5 Stars (Euro NCAP)
Airbags6Not published
ADASYesNot published
ABSYesNot published
ESCYesNot published
Hill Hold ControlNot publishedNot published
360° CameraNot publishedNot published
TPMSNot publishedNot published
ISOFIXNot publishedNot published
Parking SensorsNot publishedNot published
Tech & warranty14 specs · 4 differ
TouchscreenNot publishedNot published
Wireless Android AutoNot publishedNot published
Wireless Apple CarPlayNot publishedNot published
OTA UpdatesYesNot published
Connected Car AppYesNot published
Ventilated SeatsNot publishedNot published
SunroofNot publishedNot published
Digital ClusterYesNot published
Ambient LightingNot publishedNot published
Premium AudioNot publishedNot published
Vehicle WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Battery WarrantyNot published8 yrs / 1,60,000 km
Motor WarrantyNot publishedNot published
Roadside AssistanceNot publishedNot published
✓ = best figure in this comparison · “Not published” = no official figure yet · Prices updated 2 August 2026
Pros & cons
What you gain. What you give up.
Pros are each model’s own highlights; cons are worked out against the others in this comparison.
Hyundai Creta Electric
- +Pro: V2L and V2V charging
- +Pro: ADAS Level 2
- +Pro: 473 km range on the bigger pack
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (473 km)
- −Con: Slowest DC fast charge here (58 min)
- −Con: Smallest boot here (433 L)
Hyundai Ioniq 5
- +Pro: 631 km range
- +Pro: 800V ultra-fast charging
- +Pro: Vehicle-to-load powered picnics
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹47.52L)
- −Con: Uses the most energy per km (11.5 kWh/100 km)
- −Con: Slowest home (AC) charge here (10 h)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — Creta Electric or Ioniq 5?
The Ioniq 5 claims the most at 631 km, followed by the Creta Electric (473 km). Expect roughly 70–80% of the claimed figure in everyday driving.
Which is cheapest to buy and to own?
The Creta Electric has the lowest on-road price in Delhi at ₹18.61L — ₹28.90L less than the Ioniq 5. Over five years, including charging at 1,200 km a month, the Creta Electric works out cheapest at ₹19.35L.
Which charges fastest?
On a DC fast charger the Ioniq 5 adds the most range — about 368 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 18 min). On a home AC charger the Creta Electric is quickest to full, at 8 hours.
Which is best for a family?
The Ioniq 5 has the biggest boot (527 L). The Ioniq 5 (5 ★ Euro NCAP) has a current crash-test rating.