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Hyundai Launches China-Built Elexio EV, Australian Sales Set for Early 2026

The model inaugurates a China-to-export strategy, pairing Hyundai’s E-GMP platform with an 88.1kWh battery.

Overview

  • Hyundai introduced the Elexio in Yantai through its Beijing Hyundai joint venture as the first vehicle under the 'In China, For China, To Global' plan.
  • The SUV claims 722 km of range on China’s CLTC test and supports DC fast charging from 30 to 80 percent in about 27 minutes.
  • Australian launch is confirmed for early 2026, with final local specifications and pricing to be announced by Hyundai Australia.
  • Australian certification lists three variants—2WD standard range, 2WD long range, and AWD long range—with 160 kW for 2WD and roughly 230 kW combined for AWD.
  • Features include a 27-inch display running Qualcomm’s 8295 chip, nine airbags, a body with 77.5 percent high-strength steel, and a 506-litre boot expandable to 1,540 litres.