2026 Hyundai Elexio: New base model priced for Australia

Hyundai Australia has announced a more affordable entry point into the new Elexio electric SUV range, which will arrive during the second quarter (April to June) of this year.

The 2026 Hyundai Elexio will sit beneath the Elexio Elite in the lineup – which is arriving now – priced from $58,990 before on-road costs, or $3000 less than the more premium launch variant which will rise to $61,990 plus on-roads once the current $59,990 D/A launch offer ends on March 31, 2026.

While still unconfirmed at this stage, Hyundai’s local executives have hinted at the new base Elexio launching with its own drive-away offer, which could become an ongoing nationwide drive-away price.

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Powered by the same 160kW front-mounted electric motor and 88k.1Wh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, the base Elexio claims a slightly longer WLTP driving range (562km v 546km) than the Elite due to its smaller 18-inch alloy wheel package (versus 20-inch).

Features missing from the Elexio Elite include:

20-inch alloy wheels
Leather-appointed seats
Heated front seats
Ventilated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Hands-free power tailgate
2 x wireless charging pads
Driver’s seat – 14-way power adjustable
Passenger seat – 4-way power adjustable
Integrated Memory Seat (IMS)

2026 Hyundai Elexio equipment highlights include:

Long Range 88.1kWh Battery
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
10-80 per cent 150kW fast charging in 38 minutes
Paddle shifters for regenerative braking
18-inch alloy wheels
Tyre mobility kit
9 airbags (front, front and rear side, curtain, front-centre)
LED projector beam headlights
LED tail lights
Rain-sensing wipers
Cloth upholstery
Rear lower drawer compartment
Driver’s 6-way power adjustable seat
1 x wireless phone charging pad
40:60-split folding rear seat
LED interior lights
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
27-inch Connect-C System
Hyundai Bluelink connected services
Digital Key 2 Touch
Head-up display (HUD)
Electrochromic interior mirror
Remote Smart Parking Assist

There’s also a full suite of active safety and driver assist technology, including:

Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
Autonomous emergency braking
- Pedestrian detection
- Cyclist detection
- Junction turning and crossing assist
Blind-spot assist
Blind-Spot View Monitor
Driver attention warning
Highway Driving Assist 2
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist
Lane Following Assist 2 (lane centring)
Lane-keep assist with road-edge detection
Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (forward, side, reverse)
Rear occupant alert (sensor-based)
Rear cross-traffic assist
Safe exit assist
Surround-view camera
Tyre pressure monitoring