Hyundai EO

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Hyundai EO
Overview
Manufacturer Hyundai (Beijing Hyundai)
Model code OE1
Also calledHyundai Elexio (pre-production)
Production2025 (to commence)
Assembly
Body and chassis
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) [1]
Powertrain
Power output214–312 hp (159.6–232.7 kW)
Battery 101.7 kWh LFP battery
RangeUp to 700 km (435 mi) (CLTC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,750 mm (108.3 in)
Length4,615 mm (181.7 in)
Width1,875 mm (73.8 in)
Height1,673 mm (65.9 in)
Curb weight 2,039–2,184 kg (4,495–4,815 lb)

The Hyundai EO, originally known as 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.

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Overview

Development was led by Hyundai's R&D center in Shanghai. It was expected to launch in 2026 [2] but the launch was rescheduled to late 2025. The model's original name (Elexio) was revealed on May 1st, 2025. [3]

The EO was officially unveiled on May 7th, 2025. [4]

The model has full-width light bars on both ends. The rear light bar has slight curvatures at the rear. [5]

A 27-inch HUD is expected to come with the EO. The infotainment system will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip. An advanced ADAS system developed by Huawei will also be utilized.

The EO was rumored to launch in the third quarter of 2025 at a starting price of 140,000 yuan.

In August of 2025 the model was renamed as the Hyundai EO and the launch date was revealed as September 2025. [6]

Powertrain

It was rumored that the EO 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. [7] After the reveal it was confirmed to be based on the 800v architecture. [8] The battery capacity is 101.7 kWh. The range is expected to go up to 435 miles. The EO can be fast-charged from 30% to 80% in 27 minutes. [9]

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. [10]

References

  1. "【图】将于9月份上市 北京现代ELEXIO内饰官图". 汽车之家 (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 2025-07-09.
  2. Lopez, Jose Antonio (Dec 30, 2024). "Hyundai "OE" Appears Again, Set to be Launched in 2026". thekoreancarblog.com.
  3. Johnson, Peter (May 1, 2025). "Hyundai has an advanced new electric SUV for China: Meet ELEXIO". electrek.co.
  4. Pappas, Thanos (May 7, 2025). "Hyundai's New Electric SUV Breaks Away from The Ioniq Lineup". carscoops.com.
  5. Johnson, Peter (Mar 26, 2025). "Hyundai Teases New Electric SUV In China That Looks Nothing Like The Ioniq 9". carscoops.com.
  6. Miao, Liu (August 5, 2025). "Hyundai's first EV in China is launching this September, it's an SUV named EO". CarNewsChina.
  7. Johnson, Peter (Dec 30, 2024). "Hyundai's mysterious 'OE' EV model appears again: Is this the IONIQ 3 we've been waiting for?". electrek.co.
  8. Lopez, Jose Antonio (Jun 17, 2025). "More Pictures of the Hyundai ELEXIO EV SUV". thekoreancarblog.com.
  9. Lopez, Jose Antonio (May 7, 2025). "Beijing Hyundai Unveils ELEXIO with 700km Range, E-GMP Platform, and Huawei ADAS". thekoreancarblog.com.
  10. Johnson, Peter (June 20, 2025). "Hyundai's new electric SUV leaks in China, revealing new battery details and more". electrek.com.