Hyundai STARIA Cargo goes electric: 450 km WLTP, 800 V and 10–80% in 20 minutes
At the Paris Motor Show, Hyundai showed STARIA Cargo, its first fully electric light commercial vehicle for Europe: 218 PS, 1,040 kg payload, 2 t towing and three Euro pallets.
Hyundai is moving into electric light commercial vehicles. At the Paris Motor Show, the brand showed STARIA Cargo, a fully electric cargo version of the STARIA people mover, built for European businesses.
The numbers
According to "Hyundai Motor Europe":
- up to 450 km WLTP range;
- 800-volt architecture with 10–80% charging in 20 minutes;
- a 160 kW (218 PS) motor;
- 1,040 kg payload and room for 3 Euro pallets;
- 2,000 kg towing, even at maximum payload;
- 3.5 kW Vehicle-to-Load, with sockets outside and in the cargo area.
Who it's for
The cabin gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a digital cluster and connected services for remote charging and climate control. Hyundai SmartSense driver assistance is included.
"Businesses should not have to choose between electrification and productivity," said Xavier Martinet, head of Hyundai Motor Europe. Hyundai is working with upfitters on local conversions and is exploring standard conversions sold directly through its retailers across Europe.
Pricing and launch dates have not been announced. For context, 450 km WLTP and 800-volt charging put it ahead of many current electric vans, which still charge at 400 V.
