The New Hyundai Elexio Affords Extra Than Anticipated for A Cheap Value initially appeared on Autoblog.
Like each different automaker, Hyundai acknowledges that China is a vital market. Claiming the automobile as “a brand new place to begin,” the corporate not too long ago revealed the electrical Elexio SUV, which has proven spectacular capabilities in early security testing.
Hyundai acknowledged that China is a “must-fight place” for world corporations, and the Elexio might assist it compete with extra established homegrown manufacturers within the nation. The automaker is concentrating on a CLTC driving vary of 435 miles (roughly 320 miles utilizing EPA testing) and says the SUV presents fast-charging, superior applied sciences, and extra.
Early crash checks present the brand new SUV to supply above-average security, with Hyundai citing its “God’s Hand” high-strength metal plating as a significant factor within the checks. It options 360-degree physique reinforcements and ground beams for higher structural rigidity. Low-temperature battery evaluations discovered that the Elexio misplaced much less driving vary in low-temperature circumstances, and it had no bother working in ultra-cold circumstances.
The Elexio is a bit smaller than the Tesla Mannequin Y and might be provided in two configurations, together with single- and dual-motor choices. The only-motor powertrain presents 214 horsepower, and the twin setup has 312 hp. Each configurations will use LFP batteries from BYD’s battery subsidiary, FinDream.
Hyundai additionally touted the crossover’s journey high quality, saying it has “the very best suspension configuration in its class.” It options superior dampers and hydraulic bushings, and the automaker stated it reworked the suspension system greater than 300 occasions earlier than selecting the configuration.
The Elexio is named the Ioniq 5 of China, so it’s unlikely that we’ll see it on American streets anytime quickly. It’s inbuilt China via Hyundai’s partnership with BAIC and is anticipated to have a cheap beginning value of below $20,000. Hyundai plans to launch the automobile within the third quarter of this 12 months.
The New Hyundai Elexio Affords Extra Than Anticipated for A Cheap Value first appeared on Autoblog on Aug 2, 2025
This story was initially reported by Autoblog on Aug 2, 2025, the place it first appeared.
