Hyundai is launching its first Chinese-built model in Australia, and the new mid-size electric SUV will enter one of the most hotly competitive segments Down Under.
The Hyundai Elexio electric vehicle (EV) is due here during the first quarter (January to March) of 2026, and is being launched in a single variant.
As part of an introductory offer, for which there’s no end date yet, the Elexio Elite is priced at $59,990 drive-away for both private and fleet buyers.
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That slots it neatly between the small Kona Electric – currently being offered until March 31 for $59,990 drive-away in top-spec Premium trim – and the mid-size Ioniq 5. A recent reshuffle of the latter’s lineup also helped give the incoming electric SUV some breathing room, with the entry-level Ioniq 5 variant axed and base price rising $6400 to $76,200 before on-road costs.
At 4615mm long, it’s fractionally shorter than the Ioniq 5 – its 2750mm wheelbase is 250mm shorter than that of the Ioniq 5, and boot space is 19 litres down for a total of 506L.
However, the Elexio has a taller 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, albeit with a 400V electrical system.
Hyundai Australia says it has developed a bespoke local suspension and steering tune for the Elexio – something that not even all of its Korean-sourced vehicles receive – to “deliver an optimal blend of comfort, stability, refinement and handling… to best suit our broad spectrum of uniquely challenging road conditions”.
Engineers from Hyundai Motor Company flew to Sydney and worked with the local Australian chassis tuning team, evaluating a range of suspension components including springs, dampers and anti-roll bars.
The Elexio will be the first Hyundai in Australia to come with the Korean brand’s new Connect-C infotainment system, displayed on a 27-inch, ultra-thin 4K panoramic display.
Pricing
| Model | Drive-away pricing |
|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai Elexio Elite | $59,990 |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
Hyundai will offer the Elexio with just one powertrain.
| Specifications | Hyundai Elexio |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Single electric motor |
| Battery | 88kWh lithium iron phosphate |
| Power | 160kW |
| Torque | 310Nm |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive |
| Energy consumption (claimed) | 18.2kWh/100km |
| Claimed range | 546km (WLTP) |
Hyundai says the Elexio can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent in 38 minutes using a 350kW DC fast-charger.
The Elexio features battery pre-conditioning and a heat pump, while the regenerative braking can be adjusted using paddle shifters.
It also features vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability, allowing you to power small electrical appliances via an outlet inside the cabin.
With 546km of range under the WLTP cycle, the front-wheel drive Elexio has 16km more range than an entry-level Ioniq 5 riding on 20-inch wheels.
Dimensions
The Elexio is a five-seat, mid-size crossover SUV, sized almost identically to its corporate cousin, the Kia EV5.
| Dimensions | Hyundai Elexio |
|---|---|
| Length | 4615mm |
| Width | 1875mm |
| Height | 1673mm |
| Wheelbase | 2750mm |
| Cargo capacity | 506L (rear seats up) 1540L (rear seats folded) |
Servicing and Warranty
The Hyundai Elexio is backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year/160,000km high-voltage battery warranty.
Hyundai has yet to announce capped-price servicing details.
Safety
The Hyundai Elexio has yet 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
- Junction turning and crossing assist
- Blind-spot assist
- Blind-Spot View Monitor
- Driver attention warning
- Highway Driving Assist 2
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist
- Lane Following Assist 2 (lane centring)
- Lane-keep assist with road-edge detection
- Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (forward, side, reverse)
- Rear occupant alert (sensor-based)
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Safe exit assist
- Surround-view camera
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- 9 airbags (front, front and rear side, curtain, front-centre)
Standard Equipment
The Elexio will be offered in a single trim level.
Standard equipment for the Elexio Elite includes:
- 20-inch alloy wheels in 255/45 tyres
- Roof rails
- Automatic LED headlights
- Automatic high-beam
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Remote Smart Park Assist 3
- Proximity entry with push-button start
- Digital Key 2 (NFC-type entry using smartphone)
- Heated, power-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
- Dual wireless phone chargers
- 5 x USB-C outlets (3 x front, 2 x rear)
- Head-up display
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Heated steering wheel
- Leather upholstery
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- 14-way power driver’s seat
- 4-way power passenger seat
- 60:40 split/fold rear seats with armrest, cupholders
- Dual-zone climate control with rear air vents
- Electrochromic rear-view mirror
- Illuminated vanity mirrors
- Suede, satin chrome interior accents
The Elexio will also be offered with Hyundai’s Bluelink suite of connected car services, which includes features like remote vehicle location tracking and remote control of the locks and climate control via a smartphone app.
Colours
Crystal White is the standard exterior paint finish, with the following colours optional:
- Medium Grey
- Pebble Blue
- Dragon Red
- Phantom Black
The interior can be had in either Obsidian Black or Dove Grey.
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