Hyundai to unveil its largest EV yet with 800-volt battery tech

Hyundai is preparing to unveil its largest electric vehicle (EV) to date at the Brussels Motor Show on January 9, 2025, marking a significant advancement in its electrification strategy for Europe. The new model will feature cutting-edge 800-volt charging technology and production-ready electric systems, expanding Hyundai’s EV portfolio beyond its current range that includes the compact INSTER and the three-row Ioniq 9. Speculation suggests this vehicle may be a fully electric version of the Staria people mover, which measures 5.25 meters in length—larger than the Ioniq 9—and is targeted at the European market with projected annual sales of up to 20,000 units. Alongside this debut, Hyundai will showcase the updated IONIQ 6, performance-focused N models, and experimental EV designs, while sister brand Kia will introduce its smallest EV, the EV2, plus GT versions of other models. In addition to battery-electric advancements, Hyundai continues to invest