Hyundai reveals the new electric vehicle concept at the 2021, Los Angeles Auto Show showing how its scalable EV platform can be stretched to accommodate extra large SUVs. Hyundai Seven is built on the auto maker Electric Global Modular platform which also underpins the upcoming loniq5, Kia EV6 and the Genesis GV60.
Unlike those vehicles the Hyundai 7 is just a concept and is not guaranteed to go into production. That said and given how popular SUVs are with the car buying public and it seems likely that the 7 will eventually reach dealership in some form or other.
Using the chargers with 350KW capacity the Hyundai 7 is capable of charging from 10 % to 80% in about 20 minutes. The extra tall grille also puts this concept firmly in the dangerously large camp of vehicles, that includes the Escalade and the other organized SUVs and trucks.
With coach style doors the adjustable seating and retractable controls the Hyundai 7 is also vision of what the automaker autonomous vehicles, may look in the future. Bench seat sweeps around from the rear to the side while individual captain seats are able to pivot and slide around.
Hyundai is also putting the emphasis on hygiene with the understanding that in our post pandemic world people may want features, that can help keep their vehicles sanitized.
Interior surfaces are compromised of renewable and recycled materials like Bamboo as well as copper and hygienically treated fabric. Hyundai took inspiration from airplane cabins in designing an HVAC system, that has both horizontal and vertical mode in control airflow.
When everyone has left the vehicle the 7th built in UVC lights sterilize everything. Unlike previous Concepts like the excessively rad Heritage series Grandeur Restomod EV the 7th roots lie firmly in the future. So how much these design elements make it through an actual production car, will say a lot about the Hyundai commitment to going on.
