Hyundai to launch 6 new electric cars in India: Details

Hyundai has announced that they will be launching 6 different electric vehicles in the Indian market. They will be investing Rs. 4,000 Crores to develop these new vehicles. The vehicles will have different body styles and will belong to different segments.

Commenting on the corporate announcement, Mr. S S Kim, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., said, “Hyundai has been at the forefront of the electric mobility revolution in India, with the introduction of India’s 1st Electric SUV – KONA Electric in 2019. Hyundai Motor India has been delighting customers with the most innovative and technologically advanced mobility solutions over the last two and a half decades. As we continue to redefine the mobility space, today we are yet again showcasing our commitment towards Indian customers with the announcement of expanding our BEV line-up to 6 vehicles for the Indian Market by 2028. At Hyundai, we are taking experiences Beyond Mobility and are strongly focusing on Intelligent Technology, Sustainability and Innovation. Keeping in line with this thought, we will introduce our dedicated BEV Platform – E-GMP as well as modified platforms for battery electric vehicles in India. By driving the adoption of electric mobility at scale in India, Hyundai will become the fulcrum for transformation of a brighter and better tomorrow.”

The manufacturer has confirmed that one of the electric vehicles will be a SUV. The rest can be a sedan, a compact SUV etc. The vehicles will belong to mass market segments and premium market segments.

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Hyundai will be developing a new platform. It is called E-GMP or Electric Global Modular Platform. There will be some modified platforms in India as well. The new electric vehicles will be based on these new platforms. 

Because E-GMP is an all-new platform and is made specifically for electric vehicles. It will have its benefits. For instance, there will be no transmission tunnel so it will have a flat floor, there will be an ample amount of space in the interior, and the dashboard design will be slim. We have already seen all of this in the IONIQ 5 which is very cleverly packaged. It has oodles of space for its occupants. The wheels of the vehicle are also positioned on the corners of the body.

Hyundai says E-GMP will be developed on 4 pillars:

Modularity: The platform will support various body styles and sizes. So, Hyundai will be able to use it for making compact sedans, compact SUVs, SUVs, compact SUVs and there might be a small micro SUV. The battery size can also be changed depending on the vehicle that the manufacturer is developing.

Reliability: The platform will use Ultra High Strength Steet, the batteries will be mounted low so that the centre of gravity is low and the batteries will be mounted on  8 points. 

Usability: Because it is a dedicated platform for electric vehicles, there will be no transmission tunnel, it will have ample space, a sliding console and a second-row that would have a sliding function.

Performance: The maximum battery capacity of the E-GMP platform is 77.4 kWh which translates to around 480 kilometres of driving range. The platform supports 2-wheel drive as well as 4-wheel drive. 

Infrastructure

Hyundai is also working on improving the electric infrastructure. The customers would get a home charging facility, there will be public charging stations set up, chargers will be available at Hyundai’s dealerships and the manufacturer will offer 24 X 7 roadside assistance for peace of mind. 

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