Hyundai introduces Staria Electric

MANILA: Hyundai has officially launched the all-electric version of the Staria at the ongoing 2026 Brussels Motor Show in Brussels, Belgium. 

Per Hyundai, the latest iteration of the Staria nameplate seeks to combine a people-centered design with the car maker’s continuously evolving all-electric platform. As such, it is touted to provide the next level of comfort and practicality, combined with the South Korean marque’s peppy but emissions-free powertrain. 

“Hyundai continues to expand its electric offering to meet everyday mobility needs in Europe,” President and Chief Executive Officer of Hyundai Motor Europe Xavier Martinet said. 

“Staria Electric brings our EV (electric vehicle) expertise to a vehicle that many customers already know and trust, combining Staria’s impressive space and flexibility with a new, fast-charging, high-voltage system and updated interior to deliver practical, efficient electric mobility for real-world use across Europe,” Martinet added.

So, what is the all-new Hyundai Staria Electric offering? 

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Hyundai Staria Electric: specs, features

The key element of the all-new Hyundai Staria Electric is its 800-volt high-voltage system. This is already seen on locally available Hyundai-made EV nameplates such as the Ioniq 5, 5N, 9, and it provides “ultra-fast” direct current (DC) charging from 10-80 percent battery levels in just 20 minutes. 

Moreover, the system, along with its 84-kilowatt-hour battery, enables the all-new Staria variant to cover up to 400 kilometers under the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP). It likewise has a towing capacity of up to 2,000 kilograms (kg), and a peak electric motor output of 214 horsepower (hp). 

The vehicle can likewise share its energy with a variety of devices through its vehicle-to-load system. Meanwhile, the model’s Euro-spec version comes with a heated charging-port cover for ease-of-use in cold weather situations. 

Appearance-wise, the all-electric Staria bears the same general design direction as its internal combustion-powered counterparts. It still has a tall roofline paired with wide side doors, and a somewhat boxy overall shape that clearly optimizes its interior space. 

Contrary to the standard Hyundai Staria, however, it does wear a closed-off front end, which is typical of EV models. Other than that, it has the same square-shaped LED headlamp clusters, a sloped windshield, and a set of 17-inch wheels. 

Concerning its interior arrangement, the Hyundai Staria Electric may come with a seven-seater or nine-seater configuration. The seven-seater version has a luggage capacity of 435 liters, but Hyundai says the other higher-capacity trim comes with 1,303 liters behind its third row. 

Depending on the trim, the Staria Electric has heated and ventilated seats, automatic climate controls, sliding second row seats, power-sliding doors, a power tailgate, as well as Hyundai’s latest Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC). 

The Hyundai ccNC aboard the Staria Electric is capable of handling seamless smartphone connectivity through its wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also provides over-the-air updates, navigation, streaming services, and a customization tool. 

For now, Hyundai has not provided a full list of the Staria Electric’s safety gear, but it was indicated that it includes the SmartSense advanced driver-assist system suite, consisting of the following:

• Forward collision-avoidance
• Lane-keep assist
• Lane following assist
• Highway driving assist
• Smart cruise control
• Intelligent speed limit assist
• Blind-spot monitoring and collision avoidance
• Rear-cross traffic collision avoidance
• Driver attention monitoring
• 360-degree view camera
• Automatic high-beams

Availability

According to Hyundai, the Staria Electric will go on sale in South Korea and Europe in the first-half of 2026. It was stated that it will also introduce the said model in “additional markets,” but it was not stated if the Philippines was included. 

Then again, the Hyundai Staria is already a relatively popular nameplate in the local scene. As such, it wouldn’t be much of a stretch to release it locally.  

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