The learning curve is so simple in the Creta, except the unique placement of shift lever, everything is directly a lift from the ICE variant. No unnecessary messing up
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We bought home our first EV. Its the Executive Variant. For the first time, we have purchased the Base Variant because its so well kitted and has all the usable features. Only negative was that it was available only in white. The main purpose of this car is its going to be our errand car, driven by driver. The backseat was the winner in this car. We checked all other options and only Windsor had better backseat but overall as a package, Windsor didn’t make the cut.
The delivery process was smooth. Everything was kept ready by the showroom. They handed over the key and gave us the demo. Unfortunately, the Blulink app wasn’t connecting during Demo. I am yet to resolve it. The learning curve is so simple in the Creta, except the unique placement of shift lever, everything is directly a lift from the ICE variant. No unnecessary messing up. All important controls like AC, Media, Cruise Control, Steering mounted controls are as per our regular muscle memory (read easier for drivers). Special mention for providing a full size spare wheel, unlike some manufacturers who expect you to sit and repair punctures, as if puncture repair guys don’t have one .
I haven’t installed the Home Charger yet, will do it this week. Hyundai doesn’t give a charger with any of the variants. They charge 73k extra for a 11kW wall charger. Plus even that isn’t sold with the base variant (god knows why). However, it turned out better for me because a known friend had a 7kW Exicomm wall charger lying unopened, which came with their XUV400. Their building didn’t allow individual charger installation, instead they provided a common charging station.
The car was fully charged by the showroom and at 100% it showed 383kms range. I used 70kms in 2 days and charge has dropped to 86%, showing a range of 320kms. I have used Normal and ECO mode with Level-1 regen till now. Level-2 is a tad bit aggressive, I was not comfortable in moving traffic. I didn’t even try the Level-3 and I-pedal. I am the only person who has driven this car till now at home and so these are my opinions. My Dad and driver are yet to try this car. With my city driving speeds and as per mid, it shows consumption of 7.3km/wh approximately. Honestly, range was never my issue, its a city errand car which will be parked at home at night, so never away from a charger. We have 2 other Diesel cars for longer commute. Expecting their usage to drop now since EV running cost is low (for now).
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