Hyundai Australia’s Mighty electric indicative retail pricing is from $150,000 (plus on road costs), the EV unveiled at the Brisbane Truck Show (May 18-21).
The light-duty 7.3-tonne heavy truck is on sale from July 1 and can be used with a tray, tipper or pantech for last mile deliveries.
It has a payload of around four tonnes (including the tray or body structure.
The Mighty electric truck has an estimated 200km working all electric range when fully loaded, fully charged and with the air conditioning running. This figure has been validated by more than 5000km of real-world testing in New South Wales, using a pre-production truck with a tray configuration.
When connected to an 800V ultra-rapid (DC) charger, the battery can be replenished from 8% to 100% in 71 minutes.
The 120kW/320Nm electric motor is powered by a 114.5kWh battery system, driving through a single-speed reduction gear transmission.
It will also be offered with a factory-fitted pantech or refrigerated pantech, with pricing to be confirmed.
In addition, Hyundai will offer a genuine accessory tray body as a cost option, which can be fitted at the port of entry, for customers looking for a built-to-go solution – a tipper option is also under consideration.
By 2030, Hyundai Motor Group will have 31 EV models globally.
The company is on track to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045, by neutralising CO2 emissions at all stages of production and operation.
“Hyundai Motor Company Australia is delighted to welcome the Mighty Electric Truck to the Australian market,” says Hyundai Motor Company Australia chief executive Ted Lee.
“The zero-emission truck market is gaining momentum in Australia, and as a key driver of EV adoption in the passenger and SUV market, bringing this vehicle to local truck operators is a logical step for us,” he says.
The Mighty electric truck comes with an eight-year/400,000km high-voltage battery warranty and a five-year/200,000km warranty, in line with internal combustion engine (ICE) versions already in the market.
A further test programme will be opened for customers in June, to gauge feedback on the truck’s performance, features and potential applications.
