Hyundai Reveals New Hydrogen Fuel Cell SUV Concept: Hyundai Initium
Key Ideas
- Hyundai unveils concept for new hydrogen fuel cell SUV, the Hyundai Initium, showcasing commitment to hydrogen as a fuel source.
- The SUV will have a more powerful single electric motor generating 204hp, 40hp more than the Nexo, ensuring smoother highway performance.
- With a range of over 650km, the Hyundai Initium will offer vehicle-to-load capability for charging external devices, and boasts a new design language called 'Art of Steel'.
- The Initium concept previews a production fuel cell car to be launched next summer, potentially succeeding the current Nexo, with focus on aerodynamics and differentiation through design.
Hyundai has revealed the concept of its new hydrogen fuel cell SUV, named the Hyundai Initium. The vehicle will be powered by a hydrogen fuel cell and is aimed to offer better performance than its predecessor, the Nexo FCEV. With a single electric motor delivering 204hp, 40hp more than the Nexo, the SUV promises a smoother highway drive with a range exceeding 650km. Additionally, the Initium will feature vehicle-to-load capability allowing external device charging, alongside a new design language 'Art of Steel' tailored to meet SUV customer demands. The concept acts as a preview for a forthcoming production fuel cell car scheduled for release next summer, potentially succeeding the Nexo. While Hyundai has not confirmed its availability in India yet, the company is gearing up to introduce the Creta EV in the Indian market.