Ahead of its global debut at the Munich Motor Show next month, Hyundai has dropped the first teaser of an upcoming electric concept car. It could be called the Ioniq 2, the smallest in the Ioniq series so far, and is set to preview an electric alternative to the Bayon crossover. The production version of this is expected to twin with Kia’s upcoming EV2.

1. New electric concept to have ‘Art of Steel’ design language
2. Will be underpinned by the scalable E-GMP platform
3. Previews future Renault 4, Volvo EX30 rival

Hyundai new electric concept: what to expect?

Hyundai describes the upcoming concept as a “forward thinking vision”, which is expected to showcase the next stage of the brand’s ‘Art of Steel’ design language as seen on the new Sante Fe. Hyundai’s teaser images do not reveal much of the car, but hints at a lip spoiler at the rear and a thin LED bar at the front, much like the Ioniq 6.

However, the camouflaged prototypes of the upcoming EV have been spied internationally, and the pictures suggest it is about the same size as the Bayon. It has a crossover-ish stance with a steeply raked rear windscreen, and a high ground clearance.

As for the interior, Hyundai says it will bring a “step change” in usability. Our sister publication Autocar UK has been told that there will be a brand-new panoramic widescreen infotainment system that will enable elements such as ambient lighting and noise, according to driving modes or chosen style.

Hyundai new electric concept platform, powertrain

The upcoming EV will be based on Hyundai Group’s E-GMP platform, which is not only going to underpin the upcoming EV2 but is also used by nearly every Hyundai, Kia and Genesis model currently. The small EV is, therefore, likely to share its battery and motors with the slightly larger Kia EV3, which gets 58.3kWh and 81.4kWh battery options with WLTP range figures of 430km and 600km, respectively. Both battery options power a 204hp, 283Nm front-axle-mounted motor.

Upon launch, the new small EV will fill in the gap between the Inster and the Kona Electric, and will be the brand’s sixth all-electric model. It will be positioned to rival the Renault 4, Volvo EX30 and, of course, the Kia EV2. Sales are expected to commence in the third quarter of 2026.