As EVs still gain popularity, several carmakers are making the shift to electric mobility with an increasing number of models in their product lineup. Now, Hyundai and Kia have introduced a fanatical EV platform.
Christened the E-GMP, it’ll underpin upcoming Hyundai-Kia BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles). the primary products to be underpinned by the E-GMP, including the Hyundai IONIQ 5, will continue sale by 2021. The IONIQ 6 and IONIQ 7 will debut by 2024. Hyundai plans to possess 23 EVs, including 11 dedicated EV models, by 2025. IONIQ is Hyundai’s dedicated sub-brand for electric vehicles (EVs).
While the present crop of EVs from Hyundai, including the Kona EV, is front-wheel driven, the E-GMP based EVs will primarily be rear-wheel driven. That said, it also can support a 4WD configuration because it are often equipped with a further motor. The E-GMP platform also will underpin various high-performance models. The carmaker says the high-performance models supported the EV-only platform could accelerate from 0 to 100kph in but 3.5 seconds, with a top speed of 260kmph.
Hyundai says the cars supported the new E-GMP platform are going to be launched across various segments. they’re going to be designed to be spacious as they’re going to have an extended wheelbase, short overhangs, and a slim cockpit module. The battery pack are going to be placed inside the ground between the axles, leading to better weight distribution and a coffee centre of gravity.
As far as charging cares , the E-GMP based EVs will support fast charging of up to 800V 350kW. it’ll be equipped with Hyundai’s patent technology which will boost 400V to 800V for stable charging without the necessity for extra components. it’ll even be equipped with vehicle-to-load (V2L) function that permits discharging the vehicle’s battery to power external devices also as other EVs. The V2L function can supply up to three .5kW of power. Hyundai claims that BEVs supported E-GMP will offer over 500km range on a full charge (WLTP). they will be charged up to 80 percent in 18 minutes through high-speed charging.
International markets, which are ahead in terms of EV infrastructure, are expected to be the primary to urge Hyundai’s new dedicated EVs. Mass-market EVs from Hyundai are likely to arrive in India a few of years later. at the present , Hyundai offers the Kona Electric in India. it’s a claimed range of 450km but as a premium offering, it costs nearly Rs 24 lakh (ex-showroom).