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Hyundai Unveils Staria Electric With 800-Volt Tech and 20-Minute Fast Charging

Faster charging than VW's e‑Caravelle sets the tone, though pricing will determine fleet uptake.

Overview

  • Hyundai confirms an 84 kWh battery, a 160 kW motor, roughly 400 km WLTP range, and 10–80% DC charging in about 20 minutes via an 800‑volt architecture.
  • Seven- and nine-seat configurations with a flat floor, generous glazing, and Vehicle-to-Load aim at family travel and professional shuttle use.
  • An 11 kW AC onboard charger, expanded thermal management for repeated fast charges, and up to 2,000 kg towing capacity are part of the package.
  • Production is slated for Ulsan with sales in Europe and Korea in the first half of 2026, and Hyundai has not disclosed pricing.
  • Comparative reporting notes VW's e‑Caravelle remains on 400 volts with about a 70 kWh battery, around 374 km WLTP, up to 125 kW charging, and an estimated €66,000 entry price.