[axm0316]

Originally Posted by Sahil_Gurgaon

Went for a spin after service today and things changed dramatically. I managed to get 10km/kWh.

Welcome to the 10KM/Kwh club!! There is a software update for creta ev, but i doubt it was the reason. Probably the bms had an issue and reset has corrected this. Another good thing about creta ev is car is driveable in case of normal issues ,(even in case of my iccu failure) unlike tata cars where everything throws a software crawl mode

[mally2]

Originally Posted by axm0316

Welcome to the 10KM/Kwh club!! There is a software update for creta ev, but i doubt it was the reason. Probably the bms had an issue and reset has corrected this. Another good thing about creta ev is car is driveable in case of normal issues ,(even in case of my iccu failure) unlike tata cars where everything throws a software crawl mode

Is it not better to throw an error for iccu failure and crawl mode the car rather than be stranded at a far away destination from home without the ability to charge the car.

[axm0316]

Originally Posted by mally2

Is it not better to throw an error for iccu failure and crawl mode the car rather than be stranded at a far away destination from home without the ability to charge the car.

as i have made it clear before, iccu failure do not restrict fast charging and you can drive the car normally as none of the functionality other than slow charging is affected

[vinitbhavi]

Originally Posted by sirishant

According to the manual, Auto Regen uses the radar and ACC uses both the front camera and radar for calculating distance to vehicle ahead, but from what I experienced, Auto Regen uses regen to slow down, while ACC uses the brakes to slow down.

If range is the only aspect and not any features, it is fine for Smart O.

Thanks for the above, they make sense.

The decision to get Creta on top was made after testing Windsor PRO and the TATA Nexon. It has been finally decided to opt for the top end like my Jeep and Jazz. Better to spend a few lakhs initially and reap the benefits over the years.

I would be getting an external 7 KW charger but in the interim , can we install the 15A from meter to parking and try if possible to manage with that. Will that also need permission and any special wiring or can it be taken from the meter by extending the cable? How long will the charging take in this case from 20-80 Pc? Attaching Garage picture for reference.

The home minister has also agreed but is against the Ocean Blue. Its the color which distinguishes against normal Creta and what i would like. Have not seen an CEV in the starry night on the forum and wonder if anyone have it here. Reminds of the BMW colour a bit.

To end it I love your Signature and is probably what I would get as a bumper sticker if we end up buying one.

[mally2]

Originally Posted by axm0316

as i have made it clear before, iccu failure do not restrict fast charging and you can drive the car normally as none of the functionality other than slow charging is affected

No, ICCU will not restrict DCFC as long as the 12v system still has charge left; once that is depleted, even DCFC won't work.

https://insideevs.com/features/75276...-iccu-failure/

Originally Posted by vinitbhavi

Better to spend a few lakhs initially and reap the benefits over the years.

This is a wise move. Always go for top end if it's in the budget, the emi difference will be paltry anyways.

[vinitbhavi]

Originally Posted by RoJu

Can anyone share the specifications of the portable charger (not the 11kW charger), provided with the Creta Electric?. As for time being I've decided not to enhance my existing load(4KV). Installing Green METER for home charging. What is the total output, and how much time does it take to charge from 20% to 100%? When I asked the dealer, they were also not sure whether it's 2.5kW or 3.3kW

Hi,

This is something I am planning as well. During my hours of research, I came across this video, which can provide details and maybe answer your question. The gentleman also demonstrates how one can get the complete / full charging efficiency by doing a manual reset of the charger.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=lwRp3Lrn...6F2HlD0x_6jqmW

What is the process of the Green EV meter? Also heard loan rates for EVs are a bit cheaper

[mally2]

Originally Posted by vinitbhavi

Hi,

This is something I am planning as well. During my hours of research, I came across this video, which can provide details and maybe answer your question. The gentleman also demonstrates how one can get the complete / full charging efficiency by doing a manual reset of the charger.

https://Youtube.com/watch?v=lwRp3Lrn...6F2HlD0x_6jqmW

What is the process of the Green EV meter? Also heard loan rates for EVs are a bit cheaper

Haha its not reset, bro; the charger has a functionality to charge at 6A and 12A. at 6A = 230v x 6A= 1.38kw and 12A= 230v x 12A= 2.76Kw.

Aftermarket 3.3 kW chargers can do 15A as well so you get true 15A= 230v X 15A = 3.4kw

[RoJu]

Originally Posted by vinitbhavi

During my hours of research came across this video which can shed details and maybe answer your question.

Sure will go through the video. Thank you.

What is the the process of Green EV meter

I'm also learning these things, I approached one of my Patient who is Asst Executive Engineer in MESCOM, she referred me an Electrical contractor. He seems to be knowledgeable and assured will get it done once I book the car(Even it'll take 1 month it seems). He needs some documents like Invoice, Aadhar, occupancy details etc. Benefits are less Fixed charge/KV, Unit charge is ₹4.50/unit, where regular home electricity pricing is ₹5.90/unit, also there will be concession of ₹1/unit if charged from 10pm to 6am.(Applicable for Karnataka)

Also heard loan rates for EV's are a bit cheaper

Yes some where around 0.3% less ROI in compare regular ICE . On top of that if you opt loan above 15lakhs, ROI will be again 0.35% less.

[sirishant]

Originally Posted by vinitbhavi

I would be getting an external 7 KW charger but in the interim , can we install the 15A from meter to parking and try if possible to manage with that.

Will that also need permission and any special wiring or can it be taken from the meter by extending the cable.

How long will the charging take in this case from 20-80 Pc.

If you are in an apartment complex, you would likely need permission from the society/RWA about getting the wiring done.

You could get a 10 sq. mm wire installed from the meter for the 15 A socket for now, so that you are ready to install a 7 kW charger whenever necessary.

When I returned from Mangalore, it took 12.5 hours to charge from 5% to 70% (I have it set to 12 A). Usually, the portable charger is more than enough for my daily city needs. If I was a frequent outstation traveller, I would get the 7 kW for more flexibility.

Originally Posted by vinitbhavi

Have not seen an CEV in the starry night on the forum and wonder if anyone have it here. Reminds of the BMW colour a bit.

You can check the colors out at the 360 experience or configurator on the Hyundai website. Keep in mind, the configurator's 3D model is misleading, the portion below the rear spoiler and the A-pillar should be black. The first link is more accurate.

Originally Posted by RoJu

Can anyone share the specifications of the portable charger? What is the total output, and how much time does it take to charge from 20% to 100%?

You can set the ICCB (the box) to pull either 6/8/10/12 Amps. I have a dedicated wire (2.5 sq mm) at my home, capable of drawing 12 A.

But when I was charging remotely with no proper connections (I used an extension board to increase length to another socket), I set it to 6 A while charging (which took multiple days), to avoid any fire hazards:



It can charge at 2.8 kW when set at 12 A (input voltage would be 235 V). If supply voltage is lower/higher, it would decrease/increase appropriately.

It takes about 14 hours to charge from 20% to 100%. Ideally, you would limit your charing to 70 or 80% based on your daily needs, and adjust the limit to 100% only when you are going out of town. All this setup is a one-time thing, similar to preparations for an ICE vehicle before any trips.

[raghavm]

Originally Posted by car_guy1998

What is the range you are getting from your Creta Electric 42kw from 100%-0%? I'm curious to know about it as there is no reviews related to this battery pack as people tend to prefer getting 51.4kw ones over this one.

Short answer – 300 km. Read on for the long answer:

So it's been 2 months since I’ve been driving the Creta EV and there's still no clear cut prcise answer abt the range I'm getting. What I’ve learned is that the weather plays a major role in the kind of range I get. Traffic is ususally similar, and I'm the same driver so driving style is same.

I read a helpful review here from someone in the Tirupur, who reported excellent range, and another post on this forum from someone experiencing very low range. I can now attribute most of this to:
(A) the weather, and
(B) driving styles.

For e.g., Initially in April-May, I was getting a decent 7–8 km/kWh on my daily commute to work (which is pretty good considering the heavy traffic we have). This translated to around 300–340 km on a full charge.

However, once June rolled in, the weather Gods decided we Delhiites had been enjoying too much comfort—and turned up the heat. The efficiency dropped to about 5.5 km/kWh, which translates to only around 210–250 km. I checked the weather in tirupur, and it is much more cooler than here in Delhi (about 30°C) and it made sense that he's getting the claimed 390 km. city range. I feel winter month's will give us better efficiency.

Link to his post:
https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/elect...ml#post5985062 (2025 Hyundai Creta Electric Review)

We have a Creta Electric WhatsApp group created by our dealer, and I asked if others were facing similar issues after the temperature went up? Many confirmed that they were. The dealership manager also chipped in and shared some useful tips for improving efficiency in extreme weather (attaching a screenshot from the group chat).


I also did a round trip from Delhi to Vrindavan—160 km one way. This gave me more insigth on the range we can get from this EV.

We started at 6:30 AM. The weather was pleasant, and I set the AC to 24°C. I kept my speed around 85–90 km/h, in Eco mode. I was cautious—wondering what if I didn’t find a charger along the way and ran out of battery. Thus deciding to conserve power.

We stopped at the first Tata charging station on the route—no luck, there was no electricity. Tried the second Tata station on route. By then, the battery was already down to 62% after 148 km. (Coincidentally, this would translate to around 390 km—the company’s claimed range. But keep in mind, this was on a pleasant Sunday morning with no traffic, and very conservative driving and use of AC.)
We still kept trying for 8–10 minutes, and luckily the electricity came back. Boom - ₹300 + GST and 15 minutes later, the car was charged up to 89%.

With 89% and less than 200 km to go, the anxiety was replaced with energy and we were the kings again. Eco mode gone. Switched to cruise control at 98 km/h in Normal mode. Outside temperature had climbed above 40°C during our return (though still cooler than the previous few days). AC was now kept to 21-22 as per our convinience. Reached home after traveling 175 km with 31% battery remaining. We did a couple of quick stops with the AC on - unavoidable during any such medium range trips.

Resulting - Effective full range: 301 km. So 300 Kms range is safe to assume in Delhi conditions.

[vinitbhavi]

Originally Posted by sirishant

If you are in an apartment complex, you would likely need permission from the society/RWA about getting the wiring done.


It takes about 14 hours to charge from 20% to 100%. Ideally, you would limit your charing to 70 or 80% based on your daily needs, and adjust the limit to 100% only when you are going out of town. All this setup is a one-time thing, similar to preparations for an ICE vehicle before any trips.

OK understood so now the 10 Sq M wire runs from individual meter to the 15A socket and later the socket gets replaced by a 7 KW charger. Or can both of them stray on to have both benefits. 12 hrs is doable if that works 20-80 %.

Meanwhile no discounts on the vehicle. Also any idea on when the 100 KW option would open. From the color options looks like Grey is in Matt only which as you said is not the best way to go.

[REN]

Originally Posted by raghavm

I read a helpful review here from someone in the Tirupur, who reported excellent range, and another post on this forum from someone experiencing very low range. I can now attribute most of this to:
(A) the weather, and
(B) driving styles.

You're right - weather and driving style (and uphills ) are almost always the biggest factors influencing EV range. Western TN corridor (Coimbatore–Tirupur–Erode), where most of my commuting happens has been relatively cool and rainy over the past few weeks. For context, I'm also very used to driving EVs. A Tiago EV has been my primary daily driver for the past 1.5 years. And with the Creta Electric, I regularly use Level 3 and iPedal in urban conditions and the efficiency has been great. Case in point, I'm attaching a short run from yesterday. I ended this 25km run with an efficiency of 12.5 km/kWh.

[Eyeevfan]

Originally Posted by sirishant

Did a return journey from Mangalore to Belgaum:

I saw a white MH-registered Ioniq on my way to Yellapur, was that you? Flashed my headlights at it, haha

Yes, that was me. I do remember a Creta crossing me.



Happy driving

[Comrade]

Just want to put out continuous amp ratings for 3-core Copper cables (at 40-degree centigrade and laid in air). These specs are taken from Polycab website, and are easily available online.

4sqmm with PVC insulation - 28A

6sqmm with PVC insulation - 36A

10sqmm with PVC insulation - 50A

4sqmm with XLPE insulation - 41A

6sqmm with XLPE insulation - 52A

10sqmm with XLPE insulation - 70A

If you are buying cable only to connect ev charger (and nothing else), my humble suggestion (coming from engineering & construction background), go for 6sqmm PVC or 4sqmm XLPE if cable run is less than 30-metres and go for 6sqmm XLPE for higher runs. Mind you XLPE is not easily available in local stores, and to not confuse buyers with insulation, EV manufacturers generally only specify conductor size while not mentioning insulation. So double check insulation when choosing wire.

10sqmm PVC or XLPE is overkill for 32A continuous load. You can easily connect 7kw charger + 16amp continuous load on 10sqmm XLPE cable.

Please note that above continuous ampacity is at 40C and lesser air temperature would mean more ampacity. And air temperatures rarely exceed 48-50C in most cities, meaning there is enough buffer in ampacity. Further there is some tolerance (to a factor of 1.25) already built into manufacturer’s ampacity specs but let’s just assume there is none.

Please don’t waste resources (both money & copper) unnecessarily!

[SaneVoice]

Originally Posted by sirishant

It can charge at 2.8 kW when set at 12 A (input voltage would be 235 V). If supply voltage is lower/higher, it would decrease/increase appropriately.

Is it capped at 12A and this charger will not support 15A?

Another question is about voltage fluctuation. Will it not impact the charger or the cars charging unit?

Is there a cut off beyond which the charger will stop charging? Let's say at 180V or 160V?

Or will it keep charging at low voltages at lesser Kwh rates keeping the max current at 12A