The Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella is one of the newer entrants in the electric midsize SUV segment, which the Hyundai Creta Electric has been a part of since early 2025. Both electric SUVs are rated at over 500km of range by MIDC, but which one travels further on a single charge in the real world? We put the Urban Cruiser Ebella and Creta Electric through our detailed range tests to find out.
Toyota Ebella vs Hyundai Creta Electric: Specifications
| Ebella | Creta Electric | |
| Battery capacity (kWh) | 61 | 51.4 |
| Motor setup | Single, front | Single, front |
| Power (hp) | 174 | 171 |
| Torque (Nm) | 193 | 255 |
| MIDC range (km) | 543 | 510 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 1,815 | 1,577 |
The Ebella’s battery pack is nearly 10kWh larger than that of the Creta Electric, allowing the Toyota EV to claim a higher MIDC range. However, the Ebella is nearly 240kg heavier, which can detract from its real-world range. Both electric SUVs are similar in terms of power output, but the Creta Electric develops over 60Nm more torque.
Toyota Ebella vs Hyundai Creta Electric: Real-world range
Despite the Ebella’s battery capacity advantage, the Creta Electric emerged as the overall winner in our real-world range tests. The Hyundai EV formed a 37km lead over the Ebella on the highway, while the Toyota SUV was ahead by 29km in urban conditions. In terms of battery efficiency, the Creta Electric achieved higher numbers across the board.
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Toyota Ebella vs Hyundai Creta Electric real-world efficiency |
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| Ebella | Creta Electric | |
| Tested city efficiency (km/kWh) | 6.37 | 7.00 |
| Tested highway efficiency (km/kWh) | 6.80 | 8.80 |
| Tested average efficiency (km/kWh) | 6.59 | 7.90 |
Averaging the range figures above, the Creta Electric beat the Ebella by a slim 6km margin. With a gap of 104km, the Creta Electric’s real-world range adhered better to its MIDC figure too, while the Ebella recorded a 141km deficit for the same.
Toyota Ebella vs Hyundai Creta Electric: Prices
| Price range (Rs, lakh) | |
| Ebella | 23.60 |
| Creta Electric (51.4kWh)* | 20.00-23.67 |
*Prices exclusive of home charger and installation cost.
The Ebella is available in just one 61kWh variant, which is priced on par with the Creta Electric’s top-spec 51.4kWh version. Since the Creta Electric 51.4kWh is sold in multiple variants, it undercuts the Ebella by up to Rs 3.6 lakh. That said, the Ebella comes bundled with a home charger, while Hyundai charges an extra Rs 73,000 for it.
Autocar India’s range testing
Before our real-world range tests, the battery of our test car was fully charged, and we maintained tyre pressures in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. The car was driven on a weekday in Mumbai city and on the adjoining state highway in a fixed loop, and we maintained the set average speeds. At the end of each cycle, we calculated the range based on the percentage charge consumed.
Throughout our tests, the climate control was set to 22deg C in a full-auto setting, and other electricals, such as the audio system, indicators and ventilated front seats, were used when required, just as a regular user would. We take pride in our testing data, which isn’t merely consistent but also gives users an accurate indication of what they can expect in the real world.
All prices are ex-showroom, India.