Hyundai To Launch New Compact EV To Rival Punch EV

GaadiWaadi -

Value-priced Tata Punch.ev’s monopoly in its segment to be challenged by a new entrant from Hyundai early next year

Hyundai’s first three EVs in India, namely the Kona Electric, Ioniq 5, and Creta Electric, haven’t met with much success. The company is now working on the fourth EV, which will be a significantly more localised, India-specific product and is expected to be its most crucial launch in this space.

The upcoming Hyundai electric model will be an “A+” segment SUV that would compete with the Tata Punch.ev. Hyundai has started testing its prototypes with the production design on public roads, and spy shots of these test mules have revealed several details. The company has given the upcoming model a proper SUV look with a squarish, tall body, as well as high ground clearance, protective cladding, chunky alloy wheels, and raised roof rails.

Internally known by the codename ‘HE1i’, Hyundai’s compact EV will have futuristic details as well, aimed at appealing to young, tech-savvy customers. Sleek front and rear lights would integrate the company’s signature parametric pixel theme, while flush-fitted door handles would bring a touch of sleekness and add to the sophistication brought by those technical-looking lights.

Also Read: Upcoming Hyundai Bayon SUV For India; Top 5 Things You Should Know

Inside, the upcoming Hyundai EV should be clean and highly digital, incorporating a new design language. It will debut a 9.9-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, both running a new software based on Android Automotive OS. Hyundai would include physical controls for basic functions such as speaker volume, AC temperature and fan speed, and seat ventilation to ensure good ergonomics, though.

The Hyundai HE1i will likely be offered in two variants, one with a lower-output motor and a smaller battery pack and one with a higher-output motor and a larger battery pack. Both battery packs will likely integrate LFP cells sourced locally from Exide Energy. The larger unit should have an energy storage capacity of around 40 kWh and deliver a range of 475-500 kilometres.

Also Read: Tata, Hyundai, Toyota & Kia Ready Major New Electrified SUV Launches In India

Hyundai plans to launch the compact EV in the first quarter of 2027 and could unveil it at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2027 on 4 February 2027. The company will likely price the new electric SUV from just under Rs. 10 lakh (ex-showroom).

The post Hyundai To Launch New Compact EV To Rival Punch EV appeared first on Gaadiwaadi.com - Latest Car & Bike News by Team GaadiWaadi.

from Gaadiwaadi.com – Latest Car & Bike News https://ift.tt/rShbDBZ