Hyundai is charging ahead with its electric plans announcing a new concept named SEVEN that will make its world premiere at this month’s AutoMobility LA show on November 17. If you haven’t figured it out already, the SEVEN will serve as a preview to the production Ioniq 7 electric SUV, which according to a previous announcement from Hyundai, will arrive in the market in early 2024 offering a similar footprint to the Palisade in both six- and seven seat configurations.
The Korean company was coy about any
details surrounding the concept, limiting information to some exterior design
choices such as the lighting architecture that’s a combination of what we’ve
seen on the Ioniq 5 and the Staria van, and the lounge-ambience and use of
eco-friendly materials inside.
While it remains to be seen what the study
will bring forth, Hyundai has previously confirmed that all Ioniq models will
ride on their E-GMP platform and that the 7 will use the new SK Innovation
batteries with a capacity of 100 kWh and 800-volt technology, offering a range
of more than 483 km range and fast charging with a 10-80 percent
recharge taking around 18 minutes. It will also offer an all-wheel drive version
employ a dual-motor setup with a combined output of 308 hp.
We wouldn’t be surprised if Hyundai comes out with even more powerful options
at a later stage.
