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Hyundai Creta Electric vs Kia EV9 — Which One Should You Buy?

Last updated 21 July 2026

Quick Verdict

Pick the Kia EV9 for range; pick the Hyundai Creta Electric for value.

Hyundai Creta Electric
Hyundai
Creta Electric
₹17.99 L
Range: 360 km
Battery: 51.4 kWh
Top: 165 km/h
Charge: 58 min
Kia EV9
Kia
EV9
₹1.30 Cr
Range: 480 km
Battery: 99.8 kWh
Top: 200 km/h
Charge: 24 min

Detailed Specifications

SpecHyundai Creta ElectricKia EV9
Price (ex-showroom)₹17.99 L₹1.30 Cr
Battery51.4 kWh99.8 kWh
Real-world range360 km480 km
ARAI/MIDC range473 km561 km
Top speed165 km/h200 km/h
0-100 km/h7.9s5.3s
Motor power126 kW283 kW
Motor torque255 Nm700 Nm
DC fast charge (10-80%)58 min24 min
AC charging4 hr11 hr
DrivetrainFWDAWD
Seating5 seats7 seats
Boot space433 L333 L
Ground clearance190 mm179 mm
Battery warranty8 years8 years
NCAP rating5★5★

Cells highlighted in green indicate the best value in that row.

Variants Available

Hyundai Creta Electric
  • Executive
  • Smart
  • Premium
  • Excellence
Kia EV9
  • GT-Line

Key Features

Hyundai Creta Electric
  • V2L+V2V
  • ADAS Level 2
  • Bose audio
  • Panoramic sunroof
Kia EV9
  • 7-seater EV SUV
  • Swivel second-row seats
  • V2L 3.6kW
  • ADAS Level 2+
  • Meridian audio

Which is better for…?

Daily city commute
Hyundai Creta Electric

Hyundai Creta Electric squeezes ~7.0 km per kWh — the most efficient here, ideal for stop-go traffic.

Highway long-distance
Kia EV9

Kia EV9 balances 480 km of range with 200 km/h top speed — best highway combo.

Family use
Hyundai Creta Electric

Hyundai Creta Electric combines 5-seat capacity, 433L boot, and 5★ safety.

Tight budget
Hyundai Creta Electric

Hyundai Creta Electric at ₹17.99 L is the most wallet-friendly choice.

Long-term ownership
Hyundai Creta Electric

Hyundai Creta Electric ships with a 8-year battery warranty.

Pros & Cons

Hyundai Creta Electric
Pros
  • + Best-in-class range
  • + Premium ADAS
  • + V2L power
Cons
  • Premium pricing
  • Lower ground clearance than Nexon
Kia EV9
Pros
  • + Only true 7-seat EV under 1.5Cr
  • + Boxy SUV character
  • + 800V fast charging
Cons
  • CBU import duties
  • Very large for Indian roads

Final Verdict

Pick the Kia EV9 for range; pick the Hyundai Creta Electric for value.

  • Better real-world range: Kia EV9Kia EV9 delivers ~480 km vs 360 km.
  • Better value (₹/km of range): Hyundai Creta ElectricHyundai Creta Electric costs ~₹4,997 per km of range — the lowest of the lot.
  • Better DC fast charging: Kia EV9Kia EV9 hits 10→80% in 24 min.
  • Better safety: TieAll score 5★.
  • Better performance: Kia EV9Kia EV9 hits 100 km/h in 5.3s.
  • Most affordable: Hyundai Creta ElectricStarts at ₹17.99 L — ₹1.12 Cr cheaper than the priciest here.

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