Hyundai Elexio
{{Short description|Battery electric compact crossover SUV}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Hyundai Elexio
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| manufacturer = Hyundai (Beijing Hyundai)
| model_code = OE1
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| production = 2025 (to commence)
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| assembly = {{ubl
| China: Beijing (Beijing Hyundai)
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| class = Compact crossover SUV (C)
| body_style = 5-door SUV
| layout = Front-motor, front-wheel-drive
Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive
| platform = E-GMP (800 V architecture){{Cite web |title=【图】将于9月份上市 北京现代ELEXIO内饰官图 |url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202507/1307236.html#pvareaid=102624 |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=汽车之家 |language=zh-CN}}
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| battery = 101.7 kWh LFP battery
| range = Up to {{cvt|700|km|mi|0}} (CLTC)
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| powerout = {{cvt|214-312|hp|kW|1}}
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| wheelbase = {{cvt|2750|mm|in|1}}
| length = {{cvt|4615|mm|in|1}}
| width = {{cvt|1875|mm|in|1}}
| height = {{cvt|1673|mm|in|1}}
| weight = {{cvt|2039|-|2184|kg|lb|0}}
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The Hyundai Elexio is a compact crossover SUV to be manufactured by Hyundai through their Beijing Hyundai joint venture. It is Hyundai's first EV developed exclusively for the Chinese market.
Overview
Development was led by Hyundai's R&D center in Shanghai. It was expected to launch in 2026{{cite web|url=https://thekoreancarblog.com/hyundai-oe-appears-again-set-to-be-launched-in-2026/|title=Hyundai "OE" Appears Again, Set to be Launched in 2026|first=Jose Antonio|last=Lopez|date=Dec 30, 2024|website=thekoreancarblog.com}} but the launch was rescheduled to late 2025. The Elexio name was revealed on May 1st, 2025.{{cite web|url=https://electrek.co/2025/05/01/hyundai-unveils-next-gen-electric-suv-for-china-meet-elexio/|title=Hyundai has an advanced new electric SUV for China: Meet ELEXIO
|first=Peter|last=Johnson|date=May 1, 2025|website=electrek.co}}
The Elexio was officially unveiled on May 7th, 2025.{{cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2025/05/hyundais-new-electric-suv-breaks-away-from-the-ioniq-lineup/|title=Hyundai’s New Electric SUV Breaks Away from The Ioniq Lineup|first=Thanos|last=Pappas|date=May 7, 2025|website=carscoops.com}}
The model has full-width light bars on both ends. The rear light bar has slight curvatures at the rear.{{cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2025/03/hyundais-upcoming-electric-suv-reveals-unique-styling-details-in-first-teaser/|title=Hyundai Teases New Electric SUV In China That Looks Nothing Like The Ioniq 9 |first=Peter|last=Johnson|date=Mar 26, 2025|website=carscoops.com}}
A 27-inch HUD is expected to come with the Elexio. The infotainment system will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip. An advanced ADAS system developed by Huawei will also be utilized.
The Elexio is rumored to launch in the third quarter of 2025 at a starting price of 140,000 yuan.
Powertrain
It was rumored that the Elexio would use the E-GMP 400v architecture shared with the Kia EV3 and Kia EV4 which means the model will use a front-wheel-drive layout.{{cite web|url=https://electrek.co/2024/12/30/hyundais-mysterious-oe-ev-appears-again-ioniq-3/|title=Hyundai's mysterious 'OE' EV model appears again: Is this the IONIQ 3 we've been waiting for?|first=Peter|last=Johnson|date=Dec 30, 2024|website=electrek.co}} After the reveal it was confirmed to be based on the 800v architecture.{{cite web|url=https://thekoreancarblog.com/more-pictures-of-the-hyundai-elexio-ev-suv/|title=More Pictures of the Hyundai ELEXIO EV SUV|first=Jose Antonio|last=Lopez|date=Jun 17, 2025|website=thekoreancarblog.com}} The battery capacity is 101.7 kWh. The range is expected to go up to 435 miles. The Elexio can be fast-charged from 30% to 80% in 27 minutes.{{cite web|url=https://thekoreancarblog.com/beijing-hyundai-unveils-elexio-with-700km-range-e-gmp-platform-and-huawei-adas/|title=Beijing Hyundai Unveils ELEXIO with 700km Range, E-GMP Platform, and Huawei ADAS |first=Jose Antonio|last=Lopez|date=May 7, 2025|website=thekoreancarblog.com}}
An all-wheel-drive version was confirmed on June 20, 2025. The power output ranges from 214 horsepower in the FWD version to 312 horsepower in the AWD version. The battery is supplied by BYD's battery subsidiary FinDream.{{cite web|url=https://electrek.co/2025/06/20/hyundais-new-electric-suv-leaks-china-revealing-more-details/|title=Hyundai’s new electric SUV leaks in China, revealing new battery details and more|first=Peter|last=Johnson|date=June 20, 2025|website=electrek.com}}
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