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Auto Express
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Express
All-new Hyundai Elexio: Bizarre design, huge 435-mile electric range
While Hyundai and Genesis are part of the same family and share technology, each brand brings their own unique style. Well, until now anyway, because it appears someone decided it would be a good idea to blend them together to create this: the all-new Hyundai Elexio – a new, all-electric SUV that's been designed exclusively for China. Advertisement - Article continues below Hyundai is just one of many brands launching new electric cars exclusively for the Chinese market, with others including Volkswagen, Audi and Volvo. The Elexio is also the latest creation from Beijing Hyundai, which is a joint venture between the South Korean marque and China's BAIC Motor that operates its own brand called Beijing – hence the name. There's no obvious resemblance between the Elexio and any of Hyundai's other electric cars, not least because it doesn't have the distinctive pixel lighting introduced by the space-age Ioniq 5. The cubic lighting design is more like the new 'Micro Lens Array' LED that's just been added to the Genesis GV60 and Electrified GV70. The sloping roof and window lines, and matte grey D-pillar, are also very Genesis-like. Meanwhile the smooth surfacing, full-width light bars on the front and rear, and dramatic bumper designs are suitably Hyundai-esque. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below Hyundai hasn't shared any pictures of the Elexio's interior yet, but one thing we do know is it won't feature any physical buttons – another point of difference with the EVs Hyundai sells here, which feature scores of buttons and dials. Apparently, the cabin of the Elexio has been designed to emphasise a 'sense of openness' and also has an abundance of storage spaces. Advertisement - Article continues below In terms of technology, the Elexio is capable of Level 2+ autonomous driving and, like most new cars these days, features artificial intelligence to help with voice commands. It appears that there's the potential for drivers to also be able to watch Tik Tok videos through the car's infotainment system, hopefully only when parked or charging. The differences continue under the metal, because while the Elexio uses the same E-GMP dedicated electric-car platform that the Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6 and Ioniq 9 are all based on, it doesn't get the same 800-volt electrical system as its cousins. That might not sound like a massive deal, but that system is what allows for those cars' incredibly fast charging capabilities. To put it another way, the Ioniq 5 can complete a 10-80% top-up in as little as 18 minutes, while the Elexio needs about half an hour to be replenished from 30-80%. It's a little odd when you consider that the Kia EV3 also uses the E-GMP platform and does without the advanced 800V tech, but still manages to get from 10-80% in the same amount of time. The newcomer makes up for its iffy charging speeds with an enormous range of 435 miles; however we're all but certain that figure is based on the Chinese CLTC test cycle, rather than the stricter, but more realistic WLTP standard employed in Europe. Want the latest car news in your inbox? Sign up to the free Auto Express email newsletter... Find a car with the experts Ford should bring back the Fiesta. Oh no it shouldn't! Ford should bring back the Fiesta. Oh no it shouldn't! Bringing back the Ford Fiesta is a genius move, or a potential catastrophe Car Deal of the Day: Volvo XC60 Black Edition is a mean-looking, posh SUV for under £450 a month Car Deal of the Day: Volvo XC60 Black Edition is a mean-looking, posh SUV for under £450 a month The XC60 is Volvo's best-selling car, and loved by Brits. It's our Deal of the Day for 6 May Car Deal of the Day: The almighty Hyundai Ioniq 5 N for under £500 per month Car Deal of the Day: The almighty Hyundai Ioniq 5 N for under £500 per month Our Deal of the Day for 4 May is the reigning Auto Express Performance Car of the Year
Car and Driver
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
The Hyundai Elexio Is a New Eye-Catching Electric SUV for China
Hyundai has unveiled the Elexio, its first EV tailored specifically towards Chinese car shoppers. A product of Hyundai's joint venture with BAIC, the Elexio is reportedly built on the same 800-volt E-GMP platform as the Ioniq 5 sold in the United States. The Elexio's sharp styling features a new interpretation of the brand's distinctive cube lighting motif. Hyundai's electric lineup has rapidly expanded over the last few years, with the mid-size Ioniq 9 three-row SUV joining the compact Ioniq 5 SUV, Ioniq 6 sedan, and Kona Electric SUV this spring. Overseas, Hyundai also sells the adorable Inster, which spawned the wild Insteroid concept earlier this year. Now, Hyundai is continuing its electric offensive by revealing a new electric SUV for the Chinese market, the slick-looking Elexio. Beijing Hyundai The Elexio is a product of Beijing Hyundai, the South Korean automaker's joint venture with Chinese conglomerate BAIC that began in 2002. The Elexio is also Hyundai's first EV developed specifically for the Chinese market. The reveal focused exclusively on the crisp exterior styling, with the cabin and technical details remaining a mystery. It's also unclear exactly how big the Elexio is, but it looks to slot somewhere between the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 9. The Elexio's design bears a familial resemblance to the Ioniq 9, with a smooth slope to the front end, a full-width front light bar, and a new take on Hyundai's cube motif in both the light bar and main headlight units. The side profile features chiseled wheel arches formed from distinctive character lines, while the grayed-out D-pillar slashes forward in a way that is reminiscent of the new Nexo hydrogen fuel-cell SUV. The back end also features a full-width light bar that curves underneath the rear windshield. Beijing Hyundai Beijing Hyundai While we will have to wait to know more about the Elexio's powertrain, several rumors give us an idea of what to expect. Initial reporting from Electrek prior to the Elexio's reveal suggested it would use a 400-volt version of the E-GMP platform, which forms the basis for the Kia EV3 and EV4. However, The Korean Car Blog reported that the Elexio is actually built on the 800-volt E-GMP architecture, which would give it the same rapid charging capabilities that we've experienced with the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6. According to The Korea Car Blog, the Elexio can charge from 30 to 80 percent in 27 minutes. We recently tested a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 at a 350-kW DC fast-charger, where the EV went from 10 to 90 percent in 30 minutes, making us think the estimate for the Elexio is a bit conservative. The same website also reports that the Elexio will have a range of nearly 435 miles on China's optimistic test cycle. Official details about the Elexio should emerge later this year. Caleb Miller Associate News Editor Caleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan.
