{"id":82801,"date":"2025-06-05T17:49:30","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T21:49:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=82801"},"modified":"2025-06-05T17:49:30","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T21:49:30","slug":"hyundais-first-electric-minivan-spotted-in-public-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=82801","title":{"rendered":"Hyundai&#8217;s electric minivan spotted driving for the first time [Video]"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"img-border featured-image\">\n\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Hyundais-first-electric-minivan-1.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1400\" class=\"skip-lazy wp-post-image\" alt=\"Hyundai's-first-electric-minivan\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Hyundais-first-electric-minivan-1.jpeg?w=320&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Hyundais-first-electric-minivan-1.jpeg?w=640&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Hyundais-first-electric-minivan-1.jpeg?w=1024&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/06\/Hyundais-first-electric-minivan-1.jpeg?w=1500&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/guides\/hyundai\/\">Hyundai\u2019s <\/a>electric minivan is almost here. The new Staria EV was spotted driving on public roads in Korea for the first time ahead of its official launch later this year.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-419236\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hyundai-s-first-electric-minivan-hits-the-road-for-testing\">Hyundai\u2019s first electric minivan hits the road for testing<\/h2>\n<p>The Staria will be Hyundai\u2019s first fully electric minivan. It was first introduced in 2021 as the successor to the Starex, Hyundai\u2019s multi-purpose vehicle (MPV).<\/p>\n<p>For the 2026 model year, Hyundai is preparing to introduce a few notable changes, including its first EV version. Like the current model, the Staria facelift will be offered in camper, cargo, passenger, and several other variations.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this year, we got our first glimpse of Hyundai\u2019s electric van after it was <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2025\/01\/08\/hyundais-new-electric-minivan-caught-undisguised-first-time\/\">spotted in a Korean parking lot<\/a>, undisguised (pictured below). <\/p>\n<p>\t<span class=\"outbrain-ad-label\">Advertisement &#8211; scroll for more content<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The EV variant retains a similar design to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hyundai.com\/content\/dam\/hyundai\/kr\/ko\/data\/vehicles\/catalog\/en\/staria-lounge-catalog-eng.pdf\">Staria Lounge<\/a>, which is available as a 7- or 9-seater, a Limousine, and even a camper van. You can see a few noticeable changes that give it away as an EV, including a closed-off grille and a charging port on the front.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-columns\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\">\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\">\n<div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;68426727c3a1e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"tiled-gallery__item wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/Hyundais-electric-minivan.jpg?strip=info&amp;w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/Hyundais-electric-minivan.jpg?strip=info&amp;w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/Hyundais-electric-minivan.jpg?strip=info&amp;w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w\" alt=\"Hyundai's-electric-minivan\" data-height=\"640\" data-id=\"396916\" data-link=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2025\/01\/08\/hyundais-new-electric-minivan-caught-undisguised-first-time\/hyundais-electric-minivan\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/Hyundais-electric-minivan.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=960\" data-width=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/Hyundais-electric-minivan.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" aria-label=\"Open image 1 of 2 in full-screen\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" 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data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/Hyundais-electric-minivan-1.jpg?strip=info&amp;w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/Hyundais-electric-minivan-1.jpg?strip=info&amp;w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/Hyundais-electric-minivan-1.jpg?strip=info&amp;w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w\" alt=\"Hyundai's-electric-minivan\" data-height=\"640\" data-id=\"396917\" data-link=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2025\/01\/08\/hyundais-new-electric-minivan-caught-undisguised-first-time\/hyundais-electric-minivan-1\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/Hyundais-electric-minivan-1.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=960\" data-width=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/Hyundais-electric-minivan-1.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" aria-label=\"Open image 2 of 2 in full-screen\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>After the Staria facelift was caught driving on public roads in Korea this week, we are getting a better idea of what to expect from Hyundai\u2019s upcoming electric minivan.<\/p>\n<p>The new footage from <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=iBElU96Wicw\">ShortsCar<\/a><\/em> reveals the Staria\u2019s new look, featuring updated LED headlights and a redesigned front end. Although it\u2019s covered, the new model is expected to include a full-length light bar. The EV version will get a unique pixel pattern, similar to the IONIQ 6.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed alignwide is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe id=\"post-youtube-video-1\" title=\"[\uc20f\uce74] \uae30\uc544 PV5\uc758 \uc720\uc77c\ud55c \ub300\ud56d\ub9c8 \ub4f1\uc7a5?! \ud604\ub300\uc758 \ub300\ud45c MPV '\uc2a4\ud0c0\ub9ac\uc544 \ud398\uc774\uc2a4\ub9ac\ud504\ud2b8' \uc2e4\ubb3c \uad6d\ub0b4 \ucd5c\ucd08 \uacf5\uac1c!! \uac1c\uc120\ub41c \ud558\uc774\ube0c\ub9ac\ub4dc\ubd80\ud130 \ucea0\ud37c, \uce74\uace0 \uac70\uae30\ub2e4 EV\ubaa8\ub378\uae4c\uc9c0?!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iBElU96Wicw?feature=oembed&amp;rel=0&amp;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\">[embedded content]<\/iframe>\n<\/p><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hyundai Staria EV driving in Korea during testing (Source: ShortsCar)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It also gives you a better idea of its size compared to other vehicles on the road. Although it appears slightly wider than the current Staria, the new model seems to be about the same size from the side.<\/p>\n<p>Hyundai is expected to officially reveal the Staria EV later this year. Although details have yet to be confirmed, it will likely use either a 76 kWh or 84 kWh battery, providing a range of around 350 km (217 miles) to 400 km (249 miles).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/Hyundai-first-EV-minivan.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Hyundai's-first-electric-minivan\" class=\"wp-image-395459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/Hyundai-first-EV-minivan.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/Hyundai-first-EV-minivan.jpeg?resize=150,75 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/Hyundai-first-EV-minivan.jpeg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/Hyundai-first-EV-minivan.jpeg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/Hyundai-first-EV-minivan.jpeg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/Hyundai-first-EV-minivan.jpeg?resize=350,175 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/Hyundai-first-EV-minivan.jpeg?resize=140,70 140w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/Hyundai-first-EV-minivan.jpeg?resize=290,145 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hyundai Staria Lounge (Source: Hyundai)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Will Hyundai\u2019s electric minivan compete with the Kia PV5? Kia\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2025\/04\/30\/kia-pv5-electric-van-pre-orders-start-under-45000\/\">opened pre-orders<\/a> for the PV5 Passenger van in the UK on May 1, starting at \u00a332,995 ($44,000).<\/p>\n<p>Kia\u2019s passenger electric van is available with two battery options: 51.5 kWh or 71.2 kWh, providing a WLTP range of up to 179 miles or 249 miles. It will launch in Europe and Korea later this year, with other overseas markets following in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Would you buy an electric Hyundai minivan? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-disclaimer-container\" readability=\"6.3518518518519\">\n<p class=\"disclaimer-affiliate\"><em>FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/about\/#affiliate\">More.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- post ad --><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hyundai\u2019s electric minivan is almost here. The new Staria EV was spotted driving on public roads in Korea for the first time ahead of its official launch later this year. Hyundai\u2019s first electric minivan hits the road for testing The Staria will be Hyundai\u2019s first fully electric minivan. 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