Hyundai And BAIC Collaboration First Electric SUV Confirmed To Launch September

Hyundai EO. (Photo: Beijing Hyundai)

JAKARTA - The electric SUV produced by the collaboration between Hyundai Motor Company and BAIC is confirmed to be launching for the Chinese market this September. This first electric SUV marked the start of the company's "New Energy Year" called Beijing Hyundai.

Previously this SUV was known as Elexio, but changed to Hyundai EO designed to compete in the Chinese market. The company also plans to release more than five pure electric models in the next three years.

In design, it was reported that CarNewsChina, Tuesday, August 5, EO has DRL lights inspired by "lucky crystals" with a figure of 8. This car has a length of 4,615 mm, a width of 1,875 mm, and a height of 1,675 mm, with a wheelbase of 2,750 mm and is equipped with a 20-inch wheel.

Hyundai EO is also said to be available in two configurations, front-wheel drive (FWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD). The EO is also claimed to have a qualified performance where the FWD is powered by a 160 kW single motor, while the AWD variant adds a 73 kW rear motor so that the total output reaches 233 kW (312 hp). Both versions have the highest speed of 185 km/h. This car will use a lithium-iron-photo (LFP) battery from FinDreams (BYD's subsidiary) with an estimated range of up to 700 km based on CLTC conditions.

For smart features, Hyundai EO will be equipped with an automated driving assistance system "Haomo.ai" which offers L2+ support.

Meanwhile, the target price is between 100,000 and 300,000 yuan (around Rp228 million to Rp685 million).