Hyundai’s Elexio SUV has been granted a sales license in China, showcasing its BYD-sourced battery and unveiling key specifications and powertrain options. The Kona Electric is produced by Hyundai’s Chinese joint venture with BAIC, Beijing Hyundai.
Beijing Hyundai has released details regarding its homologation and sales license application to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), including manufacturing model images, specifications, and measurements.
The Hyundai Elantra is a five-seat sedan measuring 4,615mm in length, 1,875mm in width, and 1,673mm in height, with a 2,750mm wheelbase. The vehicle boasts two powertrain configurations: front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD), with corresponding curb weights of 2039 kilograms and 2184 kilograms, respectively.
The front-wheel-drive variant is equipped with a single motor, the EM16, producing a maximum output of 160 kilowatts, capable of reaching a top speed of 185 kilometers per hour.
The all-wheel-drive model features a symmetrical powertrain, boasting a dual-motor setup: a 160 kW unit up front and a supplementary 73 kW motor at the rear, resulting in a combined output of 233 kW (312 horsepower). The maximum velocity remains constant at a speed of 185 kilometres per hour.
The battery pack features Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) technology from FinDream, a fully owned subsidiary of BYD. While specifics about the pack’s capabilities were not publicly released, Hyundai suggests that its range could potentially reach up to approximately 700 kilometers under CLTC conditions.
The Hyundai Elantra was unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show in April, without providing any specific details or technical specifications. The global premiere, held on May 8, marked the milestone of Hyundai’s electrification revolution. The Beijing-based consortium’s latest announcement confirmed that the forthcoming Elexio will be built upon Hyundai’s cutting-edge Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), marking a notable return to international joint ventures in China.
The corporation has announced plans to expand its lineup of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) over the next two years, but declined to provide further details.
As a China-only model for the moment, the Hyundai Elantra is anticipated to hit the market in Q3, with an estimated price tag of around 140,000 yuan (approximately $19,500 USD), according to CarNewsChina’s predictions.
