The i10 EV stands next to a pretty woman at the Auto Expo
Looks reality from the company’s perspective. The Korean auto manufacturer who showcased the i10 EV at the Auto Expo last week (Don’t know? Then definitely Shah Rukh stole its limelight) is finding ways to put it in our homes.
The demand for EVs isn’t much in India, but will likely balloon in the future if the government takes steps to strengthen infrastructure and encourage use of non-polluting vehicles. Whenever that happens, Hyundai sees an opportunity to slide the i10 EV into the choice list.
Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) Director (Marketing and Sales) Arvind Saxena -
A growing awareness among consumers for all things green inspired us to introduce the electric version of our compact car i10
The i10 electric was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September last year and the company will make limited volumes for Korean market. The 5-door i10 EV hatchback is run by 49kW / 65HP electric motor and a 16kWh lithium-ion polymer battery that has been co-developed with Korea’s LG.
Driving range is expected to be in the range of 100 miles or 160 kilometers and a top speed of over 80 mph or 130 km/h makes it a nippy city hatch.
The petrol-engined i10 has clocked sales of over 3 lakh units since the time of its arrival in 2007.
Hyundai i10 EV has a 100km range and 130kph top speed
Korean auto company Hyundai announced today that it will showcase the i10 EV (Electric Vehicle) at the Auto Expo next month.
The 5-door i10 EV hatchback is run by 49kW / 65HP electric motor and a 16kWh lithium-ion polymer battery that has been co-developed with Korea’s LG.
Driving range is expected to be in the range of 100 miles or 160 kilometers and a top speed of over 80 mph or 130 km/h makes it a nippy city hatch.
Apart from the i10 EV, we expect the company to showcase the concept version of its small car. Media reports recently adds i30, i40, Tucson and Santa Fe to the speculative list.
Hyundai will also display the existing range and concept vehicles with futuristic technology at the event next month.
Hyundai has announced that it is bringing a i10 Electric Vehicle to the Frankfurt Show next month. Specifications of the EV is unavailable but the car plays a major role in the company’s mission to be in the top four largest green car makers.
Hyundai is working on hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and it hopes within two to three years it will begin selling plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in the United States.
Hyundai is already working on a EV based on the i2o and a more fuel efficient engine for the i10 is waiting behind the curtain.
