The Hyundai Mighty electric truck will join the brands growing local electrified vehicle line-up in mid-2023.
It joins the Kona Electric, IONIQ 5 and the IONIQ 6 EVs, with expressions of interest to be coordinated through Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA) directly.
Hyundai Trucks Australia (Peninsula Hyundai Trucks & Bus) will continue to be the sole local importer of ICE (diesel) Hyundai commercial vehicles, while HMCA will import and distribute all future EV and hydrogen-powered trucks into the Australian market.
The Mighty electric has an estimated laden range of approximately 240km and is the ideal zero-emission workhorse for metropolitan and last-mile deliveries. It’s 120kW, 320Nm traction motor is powered by a 114.5kWh battery system with rapid charging capability – 10% to 100% in under 70 minutes.
This technology gives Mighty electric capabilities that perfectly complement those of the long-haul, heavy load XCIENT Fuel Cell prime mover, which HMCA is studying for a potential trial in Australia.
The Mighty electric will help drive an expansion in emissions-free commercial transport options by demonstrating its driveability and everyday practicality, while helping to reduce the carbon footprint of transport and logistics operations in Australia.
Heavy vehicles make up only four percent of the national vehicle fleet, yet ICE heavy vehicles are responsible for 25% of all vehicle emissions in Australia. This means each Mighty electric will have a disproportionately large impact on total emissions reduction.
The arrival of this efficient and effective electric truck will mark another important step towards Hyundai Motor Company’s global ambition to be carbon neutral in products and operations by 2045.
“We are excited to announce Mighty electric truck for Australia as a key step in driving growth in emissions-free commercial vehicles,” Hyundai Motor Company Australia chief executive Ted Lee says.
“The Mighty electric will bolster our growing EV line-up and underlines Hyundai’s continuing commitment to developing sustainable mobility solutions,” he says.
The Mighty electric is classed as a Light Duty Heavy Truck (3,501 – 8,000kg GVM) and has an approximate cargo capacity between one and 3.5 tonne, depending on the variant and upper body specification.
From launch, the Mighty electric line-up will be available in a single 7,300kg Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) variant, in 4×2 configuration with a 3,300mm wheelbase.
A cab-chassis, tray or pantech (regular or refrigerated) versions will be offered for Australian customers – a tipper variant is also currently under study.
The Mighty electric production for Australia is set to start in Q2 2023, with final specifications and pricing to be confirmed closer to launch.
Customers can register their interest in Mighty electric at: https://www.hyundai.com/au/en/cars/coming-soon/ev-mighty-truck
