Gurugram: Hyundai Motor India Limited has introduced a Battery-as-a-Service ownership model for the Hyundai Creta Electric, bringing the SUV’s starting ex-showroom price down to ₹10.99 lakh, with battery EMI beginning at ₹3.9 per kilometre.
The company said the new model is aimed at reducing the upfront cost of buying an electric vehicle, a key concern for many customers considering the switch from internal combustion engines to EVs. In simple terms, Hyundai is trying to make the battery — usually the costliest part of an EV — feel a little less like a financial speed breaker.
Under the Battery-as-a-Service model, customers can purchase the Creta Electric at a lower initial price while paying separately for battery usage through flexible rental plans. Hyundai said the move is part of its broader strategy to accelerate electric vehicle adoption in India.
Alongside the new ownership model, Hyundai has also added an integrated side foot step to the Creta Electric, aimed at improving ease of entry and exit while giving the SUV a more premium stance. The company will also offer a 7.4 kW wall box charger with the Home Charger variants, based on customer demand, to support more convenient home charging.
Commenting on the announcement, Tarun Garg, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India Limited, said: “At HMIL, we believe the future of mobility must be accessible, intelligent and customer centric. The introduction of Battery-as-a-Service for the Hyundai Creta Electric is a transformational step towards democratizing electric mobility in India. By significantly reducing the initial acquisition cost and offering flexible battery rental plans, we are enabling more customers to confidently transition to EVs while enjoying Hyundai’s trusted technology, safety and innovation.”
The Hyundai Creta Electric is offered with two battery pack options: a 51.4 kWh long-range battery and a 42 kWh short-range battery. The SUV has an ARAI-certified driving range of up to 510 km and supports DC fast charging, enabling a 10% to 80% charge in 39 minutes.
The long-range version can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds, according to Hyundai. For buyers who still associate EVs with golf-cart urgency, that number may offer a quiet correction.
The Creta Electric also comes equipped with Vehicle-to-Load technology, allowing users to power external devices from the vehicle. Other features include Hyundai SmartSense Level 2 ADAS, Single Pedal Drive with i-Pedal, Digital Key access through a smartphone or smartwatch, and Active Air Flaps to help manage cooling and improve aerodynamic performance.
Hyundai is offering an 8-year or 1,60,000 km battery warranty, whichever comes earlier.
The company said the Creta Electric has also undergone several real-world evaluation drives. Under the Hyundai Test Driven by 100 campaign, 100 creators drove the SUV across 10 states, 26 cities and more than 200 destinations, covering 15,000 km over more than 100 days. Hyundai said the campaign generated 526 million views, 35 million likes and extensive online engagement.
The SUV also recorded the “Maximum Distance Covered by an Electric Car in 24 Hours” in the India Book of Records, covering 1,326.5 km. During the same run, it completed 1,000 km in 18 hours and 31 minutes.
Hyundai Motor India said it is also expanding its EV charging ecosystem across the country. The company plans to install close to 600 fast public EV charging stations over the next seven years. It has already set up charging infrastructure across 183 locations, including 214 DC chargers and 399 charging points.
The myHyundai app also includes an EV Charge feature, allowing users to locate and use more than 10,000 EV charging points across India.
With the Battery-as-a-Service model, Hyundai is betting that lower entry costs, stronger charging support and familiar SUV packaging can help make electric mobility more mainstream in India. For now, the Creta Electric’s new pricing approach signals that the country’s EV market is moving beyond early adopters and toward buyers who ask not just how far an EV can go, but how comfortably it fits into the household budget.
