Hyundai Creta Electric Gets BaaS Option Launch Price Rs 10.99 L

A day after Tata launched Sierra EV, Hyundai has introduced a Battery-as-a-Service option for Creta Electric, lowering its entry price to Rs 10.99 lakh

The battle in India’s electric SUV segment is intensifying. Just a day after Tata Motors launched Sierra EV, Hyundai Motor India has announced a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) ownership model for Creta Electric, reducing its starting price to Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Customers opting for the subscription model will pay battery charges starting from Rs 3.9 per km.

Creta Electric Joins Growing BaaS Club

With this move, Hyundai joins a growing list of manufacturers including MG, Maruti Suzuki, Kia and Toyota that now offer battery subscription plans to reduce the upfront cost of EV ownership. Battery subscription models are steadily becoming more common in India’s EV market, allowing customers to purchase the vehicle separately while paying for battery usage based on kilometres driven.

With the latest announcement, Creta Electric’s BaaS pricing slots right alongside several rivals. While the Hyundai and Maruti models share the same entry price, Hyundai’s battery subscription starts at a slightly lower Rs 3.9 per km, compared to Rs 3.99 per km for the e Vitara.

Lower Upfront Cost For Buyers

Hyundai says the introduction of BaaS is aimed at addressing one of the biggest concerns surrounding EV ownership—the higher initial purchase price. Under the new model, buyers purchase the vehicle separately while subscribing to the battery through flexible payment plans based on usage.

Commenting on the announcement, Tarun Garg, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India, said the BaaS model is intended to democratise electric mobility by making EV ownership more accessible while retaining Hyundai’s technology, safety and reliability.

New Features Added

Alongside the BaaS option, Hyundai has introduced a few feature updates for Creta Electric. The SUV now comes with an integrated side foot step, enhancing ease of ingress and egress while adding to its SUV stance. In response to customer feedback, HC variants will now also get a 7.4 kW wall box charger as standard, making home charging more convenient.

Mechanically, the Creta Electric remains unchanged. It continues to be offered with 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh battery pack options, with the larger battery delivering an ARAI-certified range of up to 510 km. Other key highlights include:

– DC fast charging (10-80% in 39 minutes)
– Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
– Level 2 ADAS
– Single Pedal Drive (i-Pedal)
– Digital Key
– Active Air Flaps
– 0-100 km/h in 7.9 seconds (Long Range)
– 8-year / 1,60,000 km battery warranty

Competition Heating Up

The announcement comes as competition in India’s electric SUV segment gathers pace. Tata Motors has just launched the Sierra EV, while Kia recently introduced the Carens Clavis EV with its own BaaS programme, and MG continues to offer subscription pricing on both the Windsor EV and ZS EV. As more manufacturers adopt battery subscription models, customers are likely to have greater flexibility in choosing an EV with a lower upfront purchase cost while paying for battery usage separately.