Great news for electric vehicle owners in India! Hyundai has silently released a massive update for the Hyundai Creta EV. If you own one or are planning to buy it, your car just got faster—not in speed, but in charging.

In a surprising move on January 28, 2026, Hyundai announced a software update that unlocks 100 kW DC Fast Charging capabilities for the Creta EV. But that’s not all; the update also increases the driving range without any hardware changes. Here is everything you need to know about this “magic” update.

What is the New Update?

The Hyundai Creta EV was originally launched (in early 2025) with a capped charging speed of 50 kW. However, it seems the car always had the hardware to handle more power.

Hyundai is now rolling out an OTA (Over-The-Air) software update that unlocks:

1. 100 kW DC Fast Charging Support: The car can now accept power twice as fast as before.
2. Increased Range: Optimization of the battery management system (BMS) has boosted the official range.

Faster Charging: 19 Minutes Saved

The biggest pain point for EV owners is charging time. Before this update, the Creta EV took about 58 minutes to charge from 10% to 80% using a fast charger.

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With the new 100 kW support, the 10-80% charging time drops to just 39 minutes.

• Old Time: 58 mins (at 50 kW)
• New Time: 39 mins (at 100 kW)
• Time Saved: ~19 minutes per stop.

This makes the Creta EV much more practical for long highway trips, putting it on par with competitors like the Kia Carens EV and Tata Curvv EV.

Bonus: More Range for Free

The update also tweaks how the car manages its battery, squeezing out extra kilometers from the same pack.

• Standard Range (42 kWh Battery): Range increased from 390 km to 420 km.
• Long Range (51.4 kWh Battery): Range increased from 473 km to 510 km.

This 30-37 km boost is significant for daily commuters, as it could mean one less charging session per week.

How to Get This Update?

If you are an existing Creta EV owner, you do not need to buy a new car.

1. OTA Update: Most users will receive a notification on their car’s infotainment screen. You can download and install it while parked.
2. Service Center: If you are not comfortable doing it yourself, authorized Hyundai service centers can install the “VCU and BMS software patch” for free.

Why Does This Matter?

This move proves that Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) are the future. Just like a smartphone, your car can get better features months after you bought it.

By unlocking 100 kW charging, Hyundai has effectively future-proofed the Creta EV against newer rivals arriving in 2026. It removes a major disadvantage the car had against the faster-charging options from BYD and Mahindra.

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