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Hyundai’s electrical minivan is sort of right here. The brand new Staria EV was noticed driving on public roads in Korea for the primary time forward of its official launch later this 12 months.
Hyundai’s first electrical minivan hits the street for testing
The Staria shall be Hyundai’s first totally electrical minivan. It was first launched in 2021 because the successor to the Starex, Hyundai’s multi-purpose automobile (MPV).
For the 2026 mannequin 12 months, Hyundai is getting ready to introduce a couple of notable modifications, together with its first EV model. Like the present mannequin, the Staria facelift shall be provided in camper, cargo, passenger, and a number of other different variations.
Earlier this 12 months, we obtained our first glimpse of Hyundai’s electrical van after it was noticed in a Korean car parking zone, undisguised (pictured beneath).
The EV variant retains an identical design to the Staria Lounge, which is offered as a 7- or 9-seater, a Limousine, and even a camper van. You may see a couple of noticeable modifications that give it away as an EV, together with a closed-off grille and a charging port on the entrance.
After the Staria facelift was caught driving on public roads in Korea this week, we’re getting a greater concept of what to anticipate from Hyundai’s upcoming electrical minivan.
The brand new footage from ShortsCar reveals the Staria’s new look, that includes up to date LED headlights and a redesigned entrance finish. Though it’s coated, the brand new mannequin is predicted to incorporate a full-length mild bar. The EV model will get a singular pixel sample, much like the IONIQ 6.
It additionally provides you a greater concept of its dimension in comparison with different autos on the street. Though it seems barely wider than the present Staria, the brand new mannequin appears to be about the identical dimension from the aspect.
Hyundai is predicted to formally reveal the Staria EV later this 12 months. Though particulars have but to be confirmed, it’s going to doubtless use both a 76 kWh or 84 kWh battery, offering a spread of round 350 km (217 miles) to 400 km (249 miles).
Will Hyundai’s electrical minivan compete with the Kia PV5? Kia opened pre-orders for the PV5 Passenger van within the UK on Might 1, beginning at £32,995 ($44,000).
Kia’s passenger electrical van is offered with two battery choices: 51.5 kWh or 71.2 kWh, offering a WLTP vary of as much as 179 miles or 249 miles. It is going to launch in Europe and Korea later this 12 months, with different abroad markets following in 2026.
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