Hyundai is launching its first Chinese-made model in Australia and the new mid-sized electric SUV will enter one of the most competitive segments Down Under.
The Hyundai Elexio The first electric vehicle (EV) is expected to appear here in the first quarter (January to March) of 2026 and will come onto the market in a single variant.
As part of an introductory offer for which there is no end date, the Elexio Elite is priced at $59,990 for both personal and fleet buyers.
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That puts it right between the small Kona Electric, currently on sale for $59,990 in Premium trim until March 31, and the midsize Ioniq 5. A recent reshuffle of the latter’s lineup also helped give the new electric SUV some breathing room, with the entry-level Ioniq 5 variant dropped and the base price before on-road costs increasing by $6,400 $76,200 rose.
At 4615mm long, it’s slightly shorter than the Ioniq 5 – its 2750mm wheelbase is 250mm shorter than the Ioniq 5 and the boot is 19 liters smaller, for a total volume of 506 litres.
However, the Elexio has a higher and more upright body overall and Hyundai promises “generous interior space”.
Like the Ioniq 5, the Elexio is based on a version of Hyundai Motor Company’s E-GMP platform, but with a 400V electrical system.
Hyundai Australia says it has developed bespoke local suspension and steering tuning for the Elexio – something not even all Korean-made vehicles receive – to “provide an optimal mix of comfort, stability, refinement and handling… to best suit our wide range of uniquely demanding road conditions”.
Hyundai Motor Company engineers flew to Sydney and worked with the local Australian chassis tuning team to evaluate a range of suspension components, including springs, dampers and anti-roll bars.
The Elexio will be the first Hyundai in Australia to feature the Korean brand’s new Connect-C infotainment system, displayed on a 27-inch ultra-thin 4K panoramic display.
Prices
| Model | Drive-away prices |
|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai Elexio Elite | $59,990 |
Drives and efficiency
Hyundai will offer the Elexio with just one powertrain.
| Specifications | Hyundai Elexio |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Single electric motor |
| battery | 88 kWh lithium iron phosphate |
| Performance | 160kW |
| Torque | 310 Nm |
| Drive type | Front wheel drive |
| Energy consumption (claimed) | 18.2 kWh/100 km |
| Claimed area | 546 km (WLTP) |
Hyundai says the Elexio can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in 38 minutes using a 350 kW DC fast charger.
The Elexio features battery preconditioning and a heat pump, while regenerative braking can be adjusted via paddle shifters.
It also has a vehicle-to-load (V2L) function, so you can power small electrical devices via an interior socket.
With a range of 546 km on the WLTP cycle, the front-wheel drive Elexio has 16 km more range than an entry-level Ioniq 5 with 20-inch wheels.
Dimensions
The Elexio is a five-seat mid-size crossover SUV that is almost identical in size to its cousin, the Kia EV5.
| Dimensions | Hyundai Elexio |
|---|---|
| length | 4615mm |
| Width | 1875mm |
| Height | 1673mm |
| wheelbase | 2750mm |
| Loading capacity | 506L (rear seats folded up) 1540L (rear seats folded) |
Maintenance and warranty
The Hyundai Elexio comes with a seven-year, unlimited mileage vehicle warranty and an eight-year/100,000-mile high-voltage battery warranty.
Hyundai has not yet revealed details on maximum maintenance prices.
Security
The Hyundai Elexio still needs to be tested by safety authorities ANCAP or Euro NCAP.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Navigation based with curve detection
- Stop/go
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Pedestrian detection
- Cyclist detection
- Turn and intersection assistant
- Blind Spot Assist
- Blind spot monitor
- Driver attention warning
- Highway driving assistant 2
- Intelligent speed limit assistant
- Lane Following Assist 2 (lane centering)
- Lane departure warning with lane edge detection
- Parking collision avoidance assistant (forward, side, reverse)
- Rear occupant warning (sensor-based)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Safe exit assistant
- Surround view camera
- Tire pressure monitoring
- 9 airbags (front, front and rear, curtain, front center)
Standard equipment
The Elexio is offered in a single trim level.
The standard equipment of the Elexio Elite includes:
- 20-inch alloy wheels with 255/45 tires
- Roof rails
- Automatic LED headlights
- Automatic high beam
- Windshield wipers with rain sensors
- Remote Smart Park Assist 3
- Proximity access with push button start
- Digital Key 2 (NFC-like access via smartphone)
- Heated, electrically folding exterior mirrors
- Hands-free power tailgate
- Rear privacy glass
- 27 inch display
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (wireless and wired)
- Satellite navigation
- Voice control with four-zone voice recognition
- Over-the-air software updates
- 6 speaker sound system
- Two wireless chargers for cell phones
- 5 x USB-C ports (3 x front, 2 x rear)
- Head-up display
- Leather-covered steering wheel
- Heated steering wheel
- Leather upholstery
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- 14-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat
- 4-way electrically adjustable passenger seat
- 60:40 split/folding rear seats with armrest, cup holder
- Dual-zone automatic climate control with rear vents
- Electrochromic rearview mirror
- Illuminated cosmetic mirrors
- Suede and satin chrome interior accents
The Elexio is also offered with Hyundai’s Bluelink suite of connected vehicle services, which includes features such as remote vehicle location tracking and remote control of the locks and air conditioning via a smartphone app.
Colors
Crystal white is the standard exterior paint finish, with the following colors available as options:
- Medium grey
- Pebble blue
- Dragon Red
- Phantom Black
The interior is available in either Obsidian Black or Dove Gray.
