The New Hyundai Elexio Offers More Than Expected for A Reasonable Price

The New Hyundai Elexio Offers More Than Expected for A Reasonable Price originally appeared on Autoblog.

Like every other automaker, Hyundai recognizes that China is an important market. Claiming the vehicle as “a new starting point,” the company recently revealed the electric Elexio SUV, which has shown impressive capabilities in early safety testing.

Hyundai acknowledged that China is a “must-fight place” for global companies, and the Elexio may help it compete with more established homegrown brands in the country. The automaker is targeting a CLTC driving range of 435 miles (roughly 320 miles using EPA testing) and says the SUV offers fast-charging, advanced technologies, and more.

Early crash tests show the new SUV to offer above-average safety, with Hyundai citing its “God’s Hand” high-strength steel plating as a major factor in the tests. It features 360-degree body reinforcements and floor beams for better structural rigidity. Low-temperature battery evaluations found that the Elexio lost less driving range in low-temperature conditions, and it had no trouble operating in ultra-cold conditions.

The Elexio is a bit smaller than the Tesla Model Y and will be offered in two configurations, including single- and dual-motor options. The single-motor powertrain offers 214 horsepower, and the dual setup has 312 hp. Both configurations will use LFP batteries from BYD’s battery subsidiary, FinDream.

Hyundai also touted the crossover’s ride quality, saying it has “the highest suspension configuration in its class.” It features advanced dampers and hydraulic bushings, and the automaker said it reworked the suspension system more than 300 times before settling on the configuration.

The Elexio is known as the Ioniq 5 of China, so it’s unlikely that we’ll see it on American streets anytime soon. It’s built in China through Hyundai’s partnership with BAIC and is expected to have a reasonable starting price of under $20,000. Hyundai plans to launch the vehicle in the third quarter of this year.

The New Hyundai Elexio Offers More Than Expected for A Reasonable Price first appeared on Autoblog on Aug 2, 2025

This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Aug 2, 2025, where it first appeared.