Hyundai brings mighty truck to the table

A new entrant from Hyundai will join the list of small electric trucks available in Australia by the middle of this year

Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA) has announced the impending arrival of the Hyundai Mighty electric truck, which is set to join Hyundai’s local electrified vehicle line-up in mid-2023.

The zero-emission Mighty electric will join passenger electric vehicles Kona Electric, Ioniq 5 and the soon-to-arrive Ioniq 6.

The Mighty electric follows on from Xcient Fuel Cell, the brand’s first-ever hydrogen-powered heavy truck, currently deployed in Switzerland and California.

Hyundai’s Mighty electric has an estimated laden range of approximately 240km and being aimed at metropolitan and last-mile deliveries.

Mighty electric’s 120kW, 320Nm traction motor is powered by a 114.5kWh battery system with a reported rapid charging capability of 10 per cent to 100 per cent in under 70 minutes.

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HMCA says 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.

HMCA adds that 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.

Hyundai Motor Company claims the arrival of the new electric truck will mark another important step towards its global ambition to be carbon neutral in products and operations by 2045.


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“We are excited to announce Mighty electric truck for Australia as a key step in driving growth in emissions-free commercial vehicles,” says Hyundai Motor Company Australia chief executive officer, Ted Lee.

“Mighty electric will bolster our growing EV line-up and underlines Hyundai’s continuing commitment to developing sustainable mobility solutions.”

In addition to its EV technology, the Mighty electric is said to represent the latest in cab, including comfort and convenience features such as a digital dash display, a multi-function steering wheel and a suspended driver’s seat.

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Mighty electric’s safety features include Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (FCA), Lane Departure Warning System (LDW), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and Electronic Air Brake System (EBS).

Hyundai points out that 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.

Bare cab-chassis, tray or pantech (regular or refrigerated) versions will be offered for Australian customers. A tipper variant is also currently under study.

Mighty electric production for Australia is set to start in the second quarter this year, with final specifications and pricing to be confirmed closer to the launch date.

 

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