[ad_1]
South Korean automaker Hyundai has unveiled its new “E-GMP” electric vehicle platform that will offer long-range driving, high-performance specs and two-way charging.
The new platform will support Hyundai’s upcoming Ioniq EV series, as well as a new Kia electric car to be unveiled in 2021, and a swath of other new electric models.
Using the E-GMP platform, which stands for “Electric Global Modular Platform,” Hyundai and Kia will offer electric vehicles with a driving range of 500 kilometers that can be recharged to 80% in 18 minutes, the company said in a statement Wednesday.
The platform will also pique the interest of those looking for high-performance specs, taking advantage of the instant torque of the electric drivetrain to deliver acceleration from a stopped start to 100 km / h in less than 3.5 seconds, for a top speed of 260 km / h, according to Hyundai.
In particular, Hyundai is embracing two-way charging with the platform, joining Nissan and Mitsubishi as the only automakers to offer a two-way charging experience that can allow owners to use the power of their vehicles or feed back into the grid.
This will be enabled through an Integrated Charge Control Unit (ICCU) that will allow power to flow from the vehicle at a rate of up to 3.5kW, enough to power a 55-inch TV air conditioner for up to 24 hours, says Hyundai. .
Ultra-fast charging will be optional depending on a 400 volt (for 50-150kW load) or 800 volt (for up to 350kW load) electrical architecture, with the modular platform allowing for customization and rapid development to suit requirements particular of the model.
“Today, our front-wheel drive Hyundai and Kia BEVs are already among the most efficient in their segments,” said Albert Biermann, President and Head of Research and Development Division, Hyundai Motor Group.
“With our rear-wheel drive E-GMP, we are extending our technology leadership into segments where customers demand excellent driving dynamics and exceptional efficiency.”
Hyundai Motor Group, the parent company of Hyundai and Kia, plans to sell one million battery electric vehicles by 2025 in 23 pure electric models in total.
In Australia, it currently sells the Hyundai Kona Electric (the second most successful electric vehicle in Australia after the Tesla Model 3 in 2020) and the Hyundai Ioniq which is available in three transmissions, from hybrid to battery electric, and which forms the new series. homonymous predicted. by Hyundai.
Kia has wowed overseas customers with its e-Niro and e-Soul, although these vehicles have unfortunately lagged behind in Australia as the company needs to serve markets where vehicle emissions regulations exist.
Unlike the existing Hyundia Ioniq fastback offered in Australia, the new E-GMP platform will only be used for pure electric vehicles.
Because of this, the entire powertrain has been designed around a battery-only power source, which means optimized driving dynamics and safety, plus more cabin space.
Battery safety is ensured through an ultra-high-strength steel frame that uses hot-stamped components for rigidity, while shocks are absorbed through “effective energy charging paths” in the body and chassis.
The battery itself will pack the most energy used by the company to date, and Hyundai claims a 10% increase in energy density in part thanks to an improved cooling system and bag-like cells that allow it to make the battery to be more compact, and to fit inside structures in various configurations as needed.
The high-speed motor will pass power to the wheels through an integrated driveshaft (IDA) that links the wheel bearings to the driveshaft. This greatly improves stability and handling, Hyundai says, as does the five-link rear suspension.
While the E-GMP is a rear-wheel drive platform first and foremost, all-wheel drive options will be available by adding an additional engine. This second motor will be activated and deactivated as required by a transmission disconnector to ensure efficiency based on driving conditions.
The front engine will be controlled by an inverter power module that uses silicon carbide leads to improve overall system efficiency by 203%.
This means, Hyundai says, that any vehicle using the E-GMP platform will benefit from an additional 5% driving range with the same battery size as Hyundai Motor Group’s previous EV drivetrains.
Hyundai’s Ioniq series will start with the Ioniq 5, which will be based on the “45” concept, and will be followed by the Ioniq 6 in 2022, based on the Hyundai Prophecy concept. In 2024, a fourth Ioniq 7 model will enter in the form of a large SUV.
“E-GMP is the culmination of years of research and development and brings together our most advanced technologies. Our BEV line will evolve and be strengthened with this innovative new platform, ”said Fayez Abdul Rahman, senior vice president, Hyundai Motor Group Vehicle Architecture Development Center.
Bridie Schmidt is a lead reporter for The Driven, Renew Economy’s sister site. He specializes in writing about new technologies and has been writing about electric vehicles for two years. She has a strong interest in the role zero-emission transportation should play in sustainability and is a co-organizer of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum.
[ad_2]
