Hyundai is preparing two electric pick-up trucks
Hyundai may name its future electric truck the Ioniq T10, according to a recent trademark application filed in Australia. The application, registered on December 27, 2023, covers various automotive applications, including “cars,” “electric cars,” and “parts and accessories for automobiles.” The presence of the term ‘Ioniq’ indicates that the vehicle will follow Hyundai’s branding strategy for electric vehicles, similar to its existing Ioniq models.
It is assumed that the number ’10’ suggests that the truck will be positioned, at least in terms of size, at the top of the brand’s electric vehicle range, above the upcoming Ioniq 7, Hyundai’s version of the Kia EV9 SUV.
Although the trademark application was filed in Australia, it is expected that this market will not be the primary one for the vehicle. The truck is expected to also be available in North America, although it is unclear whether it will be the size of full-size models like the Ford F-150 and GMC Sierra, or if it will be smaller, similar to mid-size trucks like the Chevy Colorado.
There is little information available about the truck at the moment. It can be reasonably assumed that its design will be just as striking as the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 models. It will likely share mechanical components with other Hyundai electric vehicles, including electric motors and the battery pack. It is likely to be offered in a dual-motor version with all-wheel drive, although a single-motor rear-wheel-drive version is also possible.
Hyundai also appears to be working on a second electric truck, filing a separate trademark application for the name Ioniq T7. This model could be smaller than the Ioniq T10 and perhaps be similar in size to the Santa Cruz, or slightly larger. According to current reports, Hyundai could be ready to launch the new model in 2025 or 2026. Kia is also reportedly developing a diesel truck called ‘Tasman,’ which could eventually lead to a fully electric version.
Source: Carscoops
The text “Hyundai prépare deux pick-ups électrique” comes from L’annuel de l’automobile – Actualité automobile.
