Hyundai says to offer 10 EV models in North America by end-2022

Hyundai plans to offer 10 electric vehicle models in North America by the end of 2022, the South Korean automaker said Nov. 11.

The range of EVs would include hybrid, plug-in, battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, Hyundai said in a statement. The models are due to include seven SUVs and three car models.

Hyundai said the range would include "eco solutions" for many of its current products, as well as all-new models, such as the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6.

It plans to steadily roll out the models throughout the 2021-22 timeframe.

The company was "envisioning smart mobility solutions for pressing environmental and transportation needs of the future," saud Olabisi Boyle, Hyundai Motor North America vice president of product planning and mobility strategy. "Ultimately, this full spectrum of new technologies will promote a planet-friendly, zero-emission ecosystem as part of our 'Progress for Humanity' global vision."

Hyundai announced its Strategy 2025 in December 2019, through which it aims to secure leadership in electrification and become one of the world's top three manufacturers of battery and fuel cell EVs by 2025.

The carmaker aims to to sell 670,000/year EVs by 2025, comprising 560,000 BEVs and 110,000 fuel-cell electric vehicles.

Its goal is to electrify most new models by 2030 in key markets such as South Korea, the US, China, and Europe, and in emerging markets, such as India and Brazil, by 2035.