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Hyundai’s first EREV spotted with interesting design ahead of debut

Hyundai’s first EREV spotted with interesting design ahead of debut

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The Santa Fe will launch as Hyundai’s first extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) in 2027. With its official debut coming up, the Santa FE EREV was spotted with a unique design. When is Hyundai launching the Santa Fe EREV? The Santa Fe is one of Hyundai’s most popular SUVs, so an electric version makes sense. However, this one won’t be fully electric. During its CEO Investor Day in September, Hyundai announced plans to launch its first extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) in 2027. While it didn’t say it would be the Santa Fe, recent spy shots confirmed Hyundai is testing an EREV variant. A camouflaged Santa Fe prototype was spotted in South Korea, with a sticker confirming it was in fact an extended-range EV. Advertisement – scroll for more content Hyundai has yet to reveal final specs, but did say that upcoming EREVs will offer an “EV-like” driving experience and a combined driving range of over 600 miles (960 km). The vehicle is still powered by electricity, but it’s also equipped with a gas engine that acts …

Hyundai’s EV hot hatch spotted racing days before its debut [Video]

Hyundai’s EV hot hatch spotted racing days before its debut [Video]

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Hyundai will unveil the IONIQ 3 during Milan Design Week in less than a week. Ahead of its debut, the electric hot hatch was spotted racing down the streets of South Korea. Hyundai prepares for IONIQ 3 EV debut on April 20, 2026 The IONIQ 3 is set to arrive as a little sibling to the IONIQ 5 and Hyundai’s first compact EV from the series. Hyundai previewed it for the first time with the Concept Three at the Munich Motor Show last September. Although it’s part of the IONIQ family, the concept featured a new look, unlike anything we’ve seen from Hyundai so far, with a sleek “Aero Hatch” silhouette and a ducktail spoiler. The design is “a new typology that reimagines the compact EV silhouette,” according to Hyundai. It not only delivers an “eye-catching” profile but also maximizes interior space. Advertisement – scroll for more content Hyundai’s EV hot hatch still includes a few signature design elements borrowed from its other EVs, like the IONIQ 5, such as Parametric Pixel lights, but with …

Hyundai’s new Venus IONIQ EV looks fake driving in public [Video]

Hyundai’s new Venus IONIQ EV looks fake driving in public [Video]

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After unveiling the new Venus and Earth last week, we are already getting our first look at Hyundai’s new IONIQ EV in real life. Hyundai introduces Earth and Venus IONIQ EV concepts Hyundai is bringing its IONIQ EV brand to China to take on BYD and other leading electric vehicle manufacturers. The new vehicles won’t look like the IONIQ 5 or other models in the lineup, with a distinct new style, advanced software, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) custom-designed for Chinese buyers. We got a sneak peek of what to expect after Hyundai unveiled the Earth and Venus EV concepts last week, set to spearhead the IONIQ brand launch in China. Advertisement – scroll for more content Ahead of the Beijing Auto Show on April 24, Hyundai introduced the newest members of its IONIQ electric vehicle lineup. Earth is a “dependable family SUV,” while Venus is a “trend-setting sedan,” Hyundai said during the event in Beijing last week. Although they were just concepts, Li Fenggang, president at Beijing Hyundai, said the company will “soon introduce …

Hyundai’s new EV SUV looks like a twin to the Kia EV2 [Video]

Hyundai’s new EV SUV looks like a twin to the Kia EV2 [Video]

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Hyundai is testing a new compact electric SUV that looks nearly identical to the Kia EV2. The new EV was spotted charging in public ahead of its upcoming debut. Hyundai tests new Kia EV2-like electric SUV After Kia opened EV2 orders in Europe last week, starting at just €26,600 ($30,500), Hyundai is preparing to launch its own compact electric SUV. The mysterious new EV has been spotted testing in public a few times now. We got our first look at it earlier this year after a prototype was caught driving near Hyundai’s Sriperumbudur plant in Chennai, India, or the “Detroit of Asia,” as it’s often called. While Hyundai has yet to reveal any details, the vehicle was labelled with an “HE1” tag, believed to be the IONIQ 1’s codename. Advertisement – scroll for more content Hyundai’s previous electric vehicles, like the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9, were labelled “ME” and “NE” with the “E” indicating they are based on the dedicated E-GMP platform. More recently, a camouflaged prototype was spotted at a charging station in …

Hyundai’s most affordable EV gets a ‘luxury’ upgrade [Video]

Hyundai’s most affordable EV gets a ‘luxury’ upgrade [Video]

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Hyundai launched the Casper Electric Lounge as the top-tier trim, featuring a “luxurious interior” and a new style. The Casper Electric is Hyundai’s most affordable electric vehicle, sold overseas as the Inster EV. Hyundai Casper Electric Lounge adds luxury to the mix The Casper Electric starts at just 27.87 million won (about $18,500) in Korea, making it Hyundai’s entry-level electric car. After launching the rugged, off-road-focused Cross variant last year, Hyundai introduced a new range-topping trim on Wednesday that adds a bit of luxury to the lineup. Unlike the Cross, the new Casper Electric Lounge has a more premium feel inside and out. The new model features a trim-exclusive bumper design and side profile with 17″ wheels, metallic cladding, side molding, and an added roof rack that comes standard. Advertisement – scroll for more content Inside, the new trim includes natural leather seats, making it among the first in its class. It also features a new premium speaker system with Kevlar cones. The previously optional full-folding first-row seats, sliding and reclining second-row seats, and luggage …

Hyundai’s three-row EV is a hit in Korea

Hyundai’s three-row EV is a hit in Korea

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The Hyundai IONIQ 9 outsold Kia’s three-row electric SUV by more than five times in Korea, but in the US, sales have been harder to come by. Hyundai IONIQ 9 leads in Korea, not so much in the US Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV proved a hit in its home market in its first year on the market. According to new data from the Korea Automobile Mobility Industry Association (KAMA), the IONIQ 9 ranked 29th among domestic vehicles. Hyundai sold 8,227 IONIQ 9s in Korea last year, more than five times the 1,549 EV9s sold by sister company Kia. The EV9 even outsold Kia’s more affordable electric vehicles, including the EV4 (8,110), and midsize EV5 SUV (2,193). Advertisement – scroll for more content Hyundai’s three-row EV is winning over buyers in Korea with a spacious interior, long range capabilities (up to 532 km), and a competitive price tag starting at 60 million won ($41,500). The IONIQ 9’s vehicle-to-load (V2L) function has also been a hit among fathers, according to Korean media outlet Newsis. The function …

Hyundai’s electric hot hatch will be the first of several new EVs

Hyundai’s electric hot hatch will be the first of several new EVs

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Hyundai will unveil the IONIQ 3 in just a few weeks, the first of a family of smaller, more affordable electric vehicles. What new EVs is Hyundai launching soon? The electric hatch will make its debut at Milan Design Week as a little sibling to the IONIQ 5. We got a sneak peek of it after Hyundai unveiled the Concept Three at the Munich Motor Show in September, a preview of its first compact EV under the IONIQ brand. Although it bears the IONIQ name, the electric hot hatch will set the tone for Hyundai’s next chapter of design and technology. The IONIQ 3 will sit between the IONIQ 5 and Inster EV in Hyundai’s European lineup. The company has yet to announce prices or final specs, but given the IONIQ 5 starts at about £40,000 ($55,500), the IONIQ 3 is expected to start at around £30,000-35,000 ($41,000-$47,700). Advertisement – scroll for more content Hyundai said the electric hot hatch will give it “one of the most complete EV line-ups,” according to Autocar, with seven …

Hyundai’s biggest EV caught in action for the first time [Video]

Hyundai’s biggest EV caught in action for the first time [Video]

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Hyundai’s electric MPV is bigger than the Volkswagen ID.Buzz and Kia Carnival. The Staria EV is Hyundai’s largest EV to date, and it looks even bigger in real life. The Staria EV is Hyundai’s first electric MPV Earlier this month, Hyundai unveiled the Staria EV for the first time at the Brussels Motor Show. It’s essentially an all-electric version of the gas-powered model sold in Europe, South Korea, and other markets. The Staria EV measures 5,255 mm (207″) in length, 1,995 mm (78″) in width, and 1,990 mm (78″) in height, with a wheelbase of 3,275 mm (129″). That’s roughly 200 mm (9″) longer than the IONIQ 9, Hyundai’s three-row electric SUV. Although it shares a similar design to the ICE model, the Staria EV features a closed-off grille and new lighting signatures to differentiate it. Advertisement – scroll for more content Hyundai’s electric MPV will be available with 7-seater Luxury or 9-seater Wagon configurations. With up to 1,303 liters of luggage capacity behind the third row, the Staria EV offers about the same amount …

Hyundai’s electric hot hatch will be the first of several new EVs

This new entry-level EV will replace Hyundai’s top-selling hatch

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Hyundai is pulling the plug on its best-selling ICE-powered hatchback. Production of the i10 ended after an 18-year run, but a new entry-level EV is coming soon to take its place. Hyundai has a new entry-level EV to step in for the i10 After launching in Europe and the UK in 2008, the i10 became a hit for Hyundai thanks to its affordable price, modern tech, and comfortable interior. In its 18 years on the market, Hyundai has sold over 3.3 million i10 models globally. Over 370,000 were sold in the UK alone. The ICE-powered city car was particularly popular in the UK and Europe, but sales have fallen in recent years as cheaper, more efficient options have arrived. Hyundai officially ended i10 production for the UK and Europe markets. According to Auto Express, UK dealers still have models available, but the company is no longer taking factory orders. Advertisement – scroll for more content Although the i10 doesn’t have a “direct successor,” the move is to make room at Hyundai’s manufacturing plant in Turkey …

Hyundai’s Boston Dynamics scoops up Tesla’s former Optimus head Milan Kovac

Hyundai’s Boston Dynamics scoops up Tesla’s former Optimus head Milan Kovac

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Hyundai’s Boston Dynamics has hired Milan Kovac, Tesla’s former senior vice president and head of the Optimus humanoid robot program, as a group adviser and outside director. The move is a major blow to Tesla’s humanoid robot ambitions and a significant coup for Hyundai, which is clearly serious about dominating the nascent humanoid robot market. Kovac, a Belgian national, joined Tesla in 2016 and played a key role in developing the company’s Autopilot driver-assistance system before being elevated to lead the entire Optimus humanoid robot program. He left Tesla in June 2025 just months after being promoted to senior vice president by CEO Elon Musk – a departure that sent the Optimus program into disarray and forced a production delay due to an unexpected redesign. Advertisement – scroll for more content According to a report from KED Global, Hyundai appointed Kovac as a group adviser and outside director for Boston Dynamics, its robotics subsidiary, on Friday. The timing couldn’t be worse for Tesla The announcement comes just days after Boston Dynamics unveiled its next-generation Atlas …