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2026 Hyundai Elexio: price, specs and release date in Australia
RACV
January 08, 2026
Hyundai has announced pricing for its latest entrant into the electric vehicle space, with confirmation the Hyundai Elexio family electric SUV will cost $59,990 drive-away when it arrives in Australia in the first quarter of 2026.
Hyundai already has one of the largest EV line-ups in Australia, from the excellent Inster to the luxury seven-seat Ioniq 9, but sales have struggled to keep pace with more affordable options from China and even its sister-company Kia.
Given consumer interest for more affordable electric cars, the Hyundai Elexio will be sourced from China, where it will be manufactured alongside the Kia EV5, a battery electric medium SUV which appears to have hit a sweet spot with family and small fleet owner-operators.
Hyundai Australia has announced the Elexio will launch in a single grade, the Hyundai Elexio Elite and it says it will offer family-friendly practicality, advanced safety, and a long driving range of up to 546km (WLTP). Crucially, the Elexio will enter a fiercely competitive segment, going head-to-head with established and emerging family SUV rivals including the best selling Tesla Model Y and its challenger, the BYD Sealion 7.
How much will the Hyundai Elexio cost in Australia?
Australian pricing for the Hyundai Elexio Elite is set at $59,990 drive-away for both private and fleet buyers. This sees it on sale under the $60,000 ceiling which has become the segment sweet spot for electric medium SUV buyers.
Hyundai’s long-standing small electric SUV, the Kona Electric, starts from $54,000 plus on-road costs, while the city-sized Hyundai Inster—now the brand’s most affordable EV—starts at $39,000 plus on-roads for the Standard Range model. Both models can be found with substantial price reductions during sales periods, the Q1 2026 offers for instance, representing discounts of over $13,000 depending on variant.
The Elexio has been priced sharply against the Kia EV5 but has been given a unique specification to avoid direct comparisons. That sees the Hyundai Elexio Elite arrive with a combination of long range battery, single motor and high spec details like a 20-inch wheels and dual wireless phone chargers.
It is priced line-ball with the BYD Sealion 7 which has rapidly established itself as one of the best selling EVs in the market and starts from $54,990 plus costs.
The Hyundai Elexio is backed by a seven-year/unlimited kilometre warranty (when servicing at a Hyundai dealership). Battery warranty matches the rest of the Hyundai electric vehicle range at eight-year/160,000km.
The Elexio is supported by lifetime premium roadside support, satellite navigation updates and capped priced servicing costs through myHyundaiCare.
The Elexio’s introduction follows its debut in China, as part of Hyundai’s 'In China, For China, To Global' strategy
What is the range of the Hyundai Elexio?
The Elexio is equipped with an 88kWh battery, which promises driving range of 546km on the WLTP standard. It is driven by a single motor mounted on the front axle generating 160kW and 310Nm, close to range claims of both BYD Sealion 7 variants (542km/567km) and ahead of the standard range Tesla Model Y (466km)
Hyundai says DC fast charging will allow the Elexio to recharge from 10 to 80 percent in just 38 minutes.
The Hyundai Elexio cabin is modern and features a widescreen infotainment display
The rear seat space in the Elexio features room for three
Hyundai's digital key features on the Elexio allowing users to unlock the car via phone
The Elexio offers a flexible boot space of upto 1540-litres
The Hyundai Elexio has a 88kWh battery for claimed driving range of 546km (WLTP)
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Hyundai Elexio design and specs
Built on Hyundai’s dedicated 400V E-GMP platform, the Elexio features a bold design with clean lines and distinctive crystal-square headlights. Hyundai says its durable body structure is engineered for both urban commutes and long-distance travel and balances style with functionality.
It measures 4615mm long, 1875mm wide and has a 2750mm wheelbase. The Hyundai Elexio is 1673mm high and fitted exclusively with 20-inch alloy wheels.
With one specification available, the only options apparently available to buyers are the exterior paint colour and interior trim colour. Paint colours options feature standard Crystal White and premium colours - Medium Grey, Pebble Blue, Dragon Red and Phantom Black.
Like other Hyundai models, the Elexio features a bespoke Australian suspension and steering tune for Australian road conditions.
Hyundai Elexio interior and technology
Inside the Elexio will debut Hyundai's new Connect-C infotainment system which runs on the Android Automotive Operating System. Boasting a 27-inch ultra-thin 4K widescreen display powered by a Qualcomm 8295 chip, the system proised seamles navigation and infotainment. A standard Cyber Eye heads-up display (HUD) is included, while Dolby Atmos immersive audio and an eight-speaker BOSE system are also standard gear.
Other comforts are dual wireless phone chargers, leather-appointed seats in a choice of either Obsidian Black or Dove Grey colours, heated and ventilated front seats, Digital Key 2.0 allowing smartphone entry and start and over-the-air updates.
Families will likely appreciate the 506-litre boot (expandable to 1,540 litres) and 46 flexible storage areas.
How safe is the Hyundai Elexio?
The Elexio is equipped with a nine-airbag system (including extended side curtain airbags), automatic pop-out mechanical door handles for emergencies, and advanced driver assistance features.
A host of driver assistance tech enhances on-road safety and includes blind spot collision avoidance, blind spot view monitor, highway driving assist 2 and driver attention warning.
There's no word yet on the Hyundai Elexio's safety rating.
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