Beijing Hyundai, the joint venture between Hyundai Motor and BAIC Motor in China, has officially launched pre-sales of the EO compact SUV.
Formerly branded as the Hyundai Elexio, the EO represents Beijing Hyundai’s inaugural fully electric SUV, crafted to lead the joint venture’s revival in China’s automotive sector. Alongside the launch of pre-sales, full-scale production of the EO also began in mid-October. According to Chinese media, the official market debut is slated for later this month.
The EO is expected to be a key model for Hyundai, as it represents the South Korean manufacturer’s first electric vehicle designed specifically for the Chinese market.
The Hyundai EO is offered in three trims—Fun, Smart, and Tech—priced between RMB 130,000 ($18,250) and RMB 150,000. Buyers can choose from five drive configurations, delivering standard ranges of 518 to 722 kilometers under China’s CLTC rating.
The EO comes with two LFP battery options—64.2 kWh and 88.1 kWh—supplied by BYD’s FinDreams subsidiary. Powertrain choices include a 160 kW front-wheel drive and a 233 kW all-wheel drive variant.
With fast charging, the EO’s battery can be replenished from 30% to 80% in just 27 minutes. Buyers will have a choice of seven exterior colors: purple, silver, pearl white, blue, matte white, black, and gray.
Built on Hyundai’s E-GMP platform, already familiar to European markets, the EO compact SUV measures 4.62 meters in length, 1.88 meters in width, and 1.68 meters in height. Notably, a generous 2.75-meter wheelbase is made possible by intentionally short overhangs. Positioned in the highly competitive mid-size electric SUV segment, the EO is tailored to meet strong demand in the Chinese market.
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