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Creta Electric
7/11 winsEx-showroom₹17.99–21.99L
On-road₹18.61L
Creta ElectricvsKona Electric
2 electric cars compared on price, range, charging, running cost and safety · add up to 2 more
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Kona Electric
3/11 winsEx-showroom₹23.84–24.03L
On-road₹24.64L
Get the Creta Electric — best overall, leading on price, range and range added per charging stop. Pick the Kona Electric if efficiency matters most.
Specs as published by the manufacturersBy EV Motion Data Desk
Key differences
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Creta Electric
Creta Electric leads on price, range and range added per charging stop. Kona Electric is the closest alternative, ahead on efficiency.
On-road priceLower is better
Creta Electric₹18.61LBest in this comparison
Kona Electric₹24.64L
Claimed range
Creta Electric473 kmBest in this comparison
Kona Electric452 km
Energy useLower is better
Creta Electric10.9 kWh/100 km
Kona Electric8.7 kWh/100 kmBest in this comparison
Boot space
Creta Electric433 LBest in this comparison
Kona Electric332 L
DC fast charge, 10–80%Lower is better
Creta Electric58 min
Kona Electric57 minBest in this comparison
Crash-test ratingNot ranked · Current ratings only
Creta ElectricNot rated
Kona ElectricNot rated
At a glance
The numbers, side by side.
Creta ElectricKona Electric
Claimed range
Creta ElectricBest in this comparison473km
Kona Electric452km
On-road priceDelhi
Creta ElectricBest in this comparison₹18.61L
Kona Electric₹24.64L
Batterygross
Creta ElectricBest in this comparison51.4kWh
Kona Electric39.2kWh
DC fast charge10–80%
Creta Electric58min
Kona ElectricBest in this comparison57min
0–100 km/hlower is better
Creta ElectricBest in this comparison7.9s
Kona Electric9.7s
Power
Creta ElectricBest in this comparison126kW
Kona Electric100kW
Boot space
Creta ElectricBest in this comparison433L
Kona Electric332L
Crash-test ratingcurrent only
Creta ElectricNot rated
Kona ElectricNot rated
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 5Kona Electric 2Tie / no winner 1
Value
Creta Electric
₹18.61L — ₹6.03L less on-road than the Kona Electric.
Range
Creta Electric
473 km — 21 km more claimed range than the Kona Electric.
Efficiency
Kona Electric
8.7 kWh/100 km — 2.2 kWh/100 km less energy per 100 km than the Creta Electric.
Performance
Creta Electric
7.9 s — 1.8 s quicker to 100 km/h than the Kona Electric.
DC fast charging
Creta Electric
86 km — 3 km more range per 15-minute stop than the Kona Electric.
Home charging
Kona Electric
6.1 h — 1.9 h faster to a full AC charge than the Creta Electric.
Space
Creta Electric
433 L — 101 L more boot space than the Kona Electric.
Safety
No clear winner
None of these has a current crash-test rating published.
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Creta Electric
Creta Electric 68%Kona Electric 32%
- Best in this comparisonBest price here: ₹18.61L
- Best in this comparisonBest 5-year cost here: ₹19.35L
- Best in this comparisonBest range here: 473 km
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 ElectricBest in this comparison331–378km
Kona Electric316–362km
Creta Electric should go furthest between charges in everyday driving.
Estimate: 70–80% of each claimed range (highway to city).
Fast-charge top-up
Creta ElectricBest in this comparison86km / 15 min
Kona Electric83km / 15 min
Creta Electric 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
Kona ElectricBest in this comparison74km / hour
All of these refill overnight on an AC wallbox — Kona Electric soonest.
Claimed range ÷ published full AC charge time.
Running cost per km
Creta Electric₹1.02/km
Kona ElectricBest in this comparison₹0.82/km
Kona 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
Kona Electric₹5,451
You pay the least for each km of range with the Creta Electric.
On-road price ÷ claimed range.
Battery warranty
Creta ElectricNot published
Kona Electric8 yrs/ 1,60,000 km
Kona Electric 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
Kona Electric
₹25.23L
Bright = on-road price · Dark = 5 years of chargingCreta Electric is cheapest to own — ₹5,87,699 less than the Kona Electric 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
Kona Electric₹41,399Loan ₹19,71,216 · interest ₹5,12,736
The Creta Electric costs ₹10,124 less a month than the Kona Electric.
Running cost calculator
Public charging at ₹15/unit · petrol car at ₹105/litre, 15 km/l
Creta Electric₹1,226₹1.02/km
Kona ElectricBest in this comparison₹978₹0.82/km
Petrol car₹8,400per month
Any of these saves about ₹87,576 a year over petrol.
On-road price breakdown
| Component | Creta Electric | Kona Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom price | ₹17,99,000 | ₹23,84,000 |
| Registration & road taxEV exempt | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹53,970 | ₹71,520 |
| Other charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total on-road | ₹18,61,470 | ₹24,64,020 |
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 ElectricKona Electric
The Creta Electric is the longest — 160 mm longer than the Kona Electric.
Length
4,340 mm
4,180 mm
Width
1,790 mm
1,800 mm
Height
1,655 mm
1,570 mm
Wheelbase
2,610 mm
2,600 mm
Ground clearance
200 mm
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Boot space
433 L
332 L
Full specifications
Every published number.
Creta ElectricKona Electric
SpecificationCreta ElectricKona Electric
Battery & range4 specs · 3 differ
Battery Capacityi51.4 kWh (gross)Best in this comparison39.2 kWh (gross)
Battery ChemistryNot publishedNot published
Rangei473 kmBest in this comparison452 km
Efficiencyi10.9 kWh/100km8.7 kWh/100km
Charging6 specs · 4 differ
DC Fast Charging (10-80%)i58 min57 minBest in this comparison
AC Home Charging (full)8 hr6.1 hrBest in this comparison
Charging PortCCS2Not published
Vehicle to LoadYesYes
Vehicle to VehicleYesNot published
Charging Network PartnerNot publishedNot published
Performance8 specs · 7 differ
Power126 kWBest in this comparison100 kW
Torque255 Nm (at motor)395 Nm (at motor)Best in this comparison
0-100 km/h7.9sBest in this comparison9.7s
Top Speed170 km/hBest in this comparison167 km/h
Drive ModesNot publishedNot published
Regenerative BrakingYesNot published
Motor TypeInterior permanent magnet synchronous (IPMSM)Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
Drive LayoutFWDNot published
Dimensions & space11 specs · 9 differ
Length4340 mm4180 mm
Width1790 mm1800 mm
Height1655 mm1570 mm
Wheelbase2610 mm2600 mm
Ground Clearance200 mmNot published
Boot Space433 LBest in this comparison332 L
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 (ANCAP, 2019 — rating expired)
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 · 5 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 published3 yrs
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: Uses the most energy per km (10.9 kWh/100 km)
- −Con: Slowest DC fast charge here (58 min)
- −Con: Slowest home (AC) charge here (8 h)
Hyundai Kona Electric
- +Pro: 452 km range
- +Pro: Bose premium sound
- +Pro: Vehicle-to-load support
- −Con: Highest on-road price here (₹24.64L)
- −Con: Shortest claimed range here (452 km)
- −Con: Smallest boot here (332 L)
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FAQs
Questions buyers ask.
Which has the most range — Creta Electric or Kona Electric?
The Creta Electric claims the most at 473 km, followed by the Kona Electric (452 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 — ₹6.03L less than the Kona Electric. 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 Creta Electric adds the most range — about 86 km in 15 minutes (10–80% in 58 min). On a home AC charger the Kona Electric is quickest to full, at 6.1 hours.
Which is best for a family?
The Creta Electric has the biggest boot (433 L) and the longest wheelbase (2,610 mm). None has a current crash-test rating yet.