What is it?
Hyundai's all-new Elexio arrives in Australia in Q1 2026 as a single-trim Elite variant at $59,990 drive-away. A FWD medium electric SUV with a 160 kW motor, 88 kWh battery and 546 km WLTP range, it slots between Kona Electric and Ioniq 5 in the local range. Hyundai Australia has given Elexio a bespoke suspension and steering tune, and it launches with the brand's new Connect-C infotainment built on Android Automotive, featuring a 27 inch 4K panoramic display.
Single grade on offer in Australia. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
Locally tuned ride and handling, big-battery range, and launch pricing that undercuts most rivals in the medium electric SUV segment.
Single trim only at launch (no AWD or dual-motor option), and Australian arrival not until Q1 2026.
Should you buy the Elexio?
Reasons to buy
- Locally tuned ride and handling, big-battery range, and launch pricing that undercuts most rivals in the medium electric SUV segment.
- Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km. Battery: 8 years, 160,000 km.
- 506 L (1,540 L seats down) boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
Reasons to wait
- Single trim only at launch (no AWD or dual-motor option), and Australian arrival not until Q1 2026.
- Top trim climbs to $59,990 drive-away.
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