Do the Creta EV’s range anxiety reducing features actually make a difference?

Ashutosh on 02 January 2025 11:43
Potential EV buyers in countries with immature charging infrastructure tend to be plagued by range anxiety, which is understandable. To solve this problem, the Hyundai Creta EV has a number of features, including multiple drive modes, regenerative braking, and a stated range of up to 473 km. Additionally, it’s capable of rapid charging, claiming it can reach 10–80% in as little as 58 minutes. Furthermore, Hyundai is offering mapped access to more than 10,000 EV charging stations, and a smart connected home charger. On paper, these features sound impressive, but we haven’t yet tested their real world effectiveness. Others say that these features will greatly help to alleviate range anxiety and make the Creta EV more attractive to first time EV buyers. And some point out that, even with these features, we'll need a more ubiquitous, more reliable charging infrastructure to satisfy them. The question remains: But will these range anxiety reducing features actually make a difference in the Indian market or are they just nice to have features that don't change buyer behavior at all?
Anika on 17 November 2024 15:01
And I think these features will help definitely. It has a pretty solid 473 km range, and the fact that you can count on finding charging stations is a big plus. It’s not perfect, but it is a step in the correct direction.

Deepak on 25 November 2024 05:15
The problem is more psychological than anything else. These features will help a bit, but until there’s a charger on every corner like a petrol pump, people will still worry.

Charan on 02 December 2024 11:57
The real game changer here is the rapid charging. That's a lunch break on a road trip if I can get 80% charge in under an hour. Just that could convince a lot of people to switch.

Pallavi on 11 December 2024 21:13
Hyundai needs to educate consumers, too, but it's a good start. But if people don’t know how to use them effectively, all of these features are useless.

Rana on 15 December 2024 22:46
I'm skeptical. The lack of charging infrastructure is the real issue, and these features are nice. No amount of car features will fully solve range anxiety until that improves dramatically.

Divya on 22 December 2024 09:55
Mapped charging stations are a good idea, but how often will it be updated? If it becomes out of date it can become more of an annoyance than a help.

Sujit on 28 December 2024 18:26
I am a current EV owner and can say these features do make a difference. But it’s not just about changing your planning, it’s also about changing your mindset. With the right tools, the Creta EV seems to help with that transition.


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