Hyundai Creta Electric 42 kWh Charging Cost in India (2026)
A full charge of the Hyundai Creta Electric 42 kWh costs about ₹373 at homeand about ₹813 on a public DC fast charger. Charged at home it costs ₹1.28 per km, or about ₹1,151 a month at 30 km a day. These use ₹8 per unit at home and ₹18 at DC chargers; change them below.
Cost of this charge
₹224
28 kWh from the grid, adds about 175 km
- Per km
- ₹1.28
- Full charge (0–100%)
- ₹373
- Per month
- ₹1,151
At 30 km a day for 30 days.
Same charge, different chargers
- Home at ₹8/unit₹224
- Public AC at ₹12/unit₹336
- Public DC at ₹18/unit₹488
Compared with petrol
The same 175 km in a petrol 4-wheeler would cost ₹1,226.
- You save per month
- ₹5,149
- You save per year
- ₹61,792
At ₹105/litre and 15 km/litre (change in Advanced).
Estimates only. Actual costs vary with your electricity tariff, charger losses, temperature and driving style.
Hyundai Creta Electric 42 kWh specifications
| Type | 4-wheeler |
|---|---|
| Battery | 42 kWh |
| Claimed range | 390 km (ARAI) |
| Real-world range used | 292 km (estimate: 75% of claimed) |
| AC charging | Up to 11 kW |
| DC fast charging | Yes, up to 50 kW |
Sources: 390 km ARAI: Spinny, Electrive (some listings show 420 km). 11 kW AC: Hyundai India. DC listed as 50 kW (most consistent), 60 kW or 100 kW. Last checked 2026-10-30. Some values are still being verified.
Hyundai Creta Electric 42 kWh charging cost: common questions
How much does it cost to fully charge the Hyundai Creta Electric 42 kWh at home?
About ₹373. The 42 kWh battery needs roughly 46.7 units of electricity from 0 to 100% (allowing for 90% charging efficiency), at ₹8 per unit. Your cost depends on your electricity tariff.
How much does a full charge of the Hyundai Creta Electric 42 kWh cost at a public DC fast charger?
About ₹813 for 0–100%, assuming ₹18 per unit and 93% charging efficiency. Most drivers stop at 80% on a fast charger, which costs less. Public DC tariffs vary a lot by network and city.
What is the running cost per km of the Hyundai Creta Electric 42 kWh?
About ₹1.28 per km when charged at home, based on a real-world range of about 292 km. Charging only at public DC fast chargers raises it to about ₹2.78 per km.
How much does it cost to run the Hyundai Creta Electric 42 kWh for a month?
About ₹1,151 a month if you drive 30 km a day (900 km) and charge at home.
How much can I save with the Hyundai Creta Electric 42 kWh compared with a petrol 4-wheeler?
A petrol 4-wheeler doing 15 km per litre at ₹105 a litre costs about ₹7.00 per km, or ₹6,300 a month at 30 km a day. Charging the Hyundai Creta Electric 42 kWh at home saves about ₹5,149 a month, or ₹61,792 a year.
Figures are worked out from the specs above. How we calculate.