He is one of the few builders who are not going through a crisis. In 2022, Hyundai registered about 3.94 million cars (+1.5% compared to 2021). Productivity thanks to a very rich assortment that covers all segments. Models with an excellent price-quality ratio and a product plan that gives birth new stuff regularly. Hyundai also stands out on a technological level. He control all energies (diesel, gasoline, hybrid, hybrid, electric and hydrogen). her 100% electric IONIQ line (IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6 and soon IONIQ 7), but the recent time compared to competitors Tesla and Volkswagen is one of the most successful. It’s to stick with this trend the manufacturer announced even more ambitious projects in the electrical sector during the “Investor Days”…

IMA, the future electric platform of the group

Now, like its competitors, Hyundai has developed a modular platform specifically designed for electric models. e-GMP (for global modular platform). Already installed on Hyundai IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6, Kia EV6 and Genesis GV60, e-GMP allows autonomy up to 614 kilometers. With her 800V technology (very rare for a mainstream manufacturer) and, like the Porsche or Audi platforms, it offers record charging times. 500 kilometers covered in 18 minutes! However, even if the next IONIQ 7 and EV9 will be equipped with it, Hyundai is already planning to replace it. The group has just announced that it will invest 78 billion euros in ten years for the development of a new generation electric platform, baptized IMA. 13 new models are to be built on it. What does it do compared to e-GMP?

Batteries and hydrogen

The first advantage: IMA will be able to cover a much wider range of models. e-GMP is really limited to models in the upper segments. Another novelty is that Hyundai is working on the development of a a new type of entry-level batteries of the LFP type (Lithium-iron-phosphate). These batteries are less expensive to manufacture than the widely used NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt). They should allow it reduce the prices of electric models. Development is highly desirable solid batteries is also in the program. They should be able to offer more The radius of action is 1000 kilometers ! No date has been put forward on this topic as the technology is still very much current marginal, time-consuming and expensive to develop…

Finally, it’s still about electrification hydrogen, which is the focus of the group’s priorities. Hyundai will continue to develop it, but not only for the car (currently with the Nexo crossover). He thinks about applications for public transport, autonomous buses, as well as food for factories. Lots of projects and challenges to complete…

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