Hyundai has offered the first official hint of what could become its largest electric vehicle to date, teasing a new EV ahead of a likely full reveal at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show in Belgium.
The event is scheduled to run from January 9 to January 18, where the Korean automaker plans to showcase what it calls its “biggest EV yet.”
The teaser image released by Hyundai is minimal but telling. It features the brand’s illuminated logo paired with a horizontal light strip, a design cue closely associated with the refreshed Hyundai Staria.
This has immediately sparked speculation that the upcoming electric model could be a fully electric version of the Staria MPV, which recently received a facelift in South Korea and is due for updates in other markets in 2026.
While Hyundai has not confirmed technical specifications or powertrain details, the company had already hinted at a Staria EV around a year ago.
If confirmed, it would position the electric Staria as a competitor to models such as the Volkswagen ID. Buzz and the Ford E-Tourneo electric van, expanding Hyundai’s footprint in the growing electric people-mover segment.
In its official statement, Hyundai said the Brussels premiere will introduce “a new EV model that supplements the brand’s existing lineup from Inster to Ioniq 9.”
The wording suggests the new vehicle will sit above current offerings, reinforcing claims that it could be Hyundai’s physically largest electric vehicle so far.
At present, Hyundai’s biggest EV is the Ioniq 9 SUV, measuring 5,060mm in length. By comparison, the current Staria stretches up to 5,252mm long, with a wider stance and taller body, along with a longer wheelbase.
These dimensions make a potential Staria EV significantly larger than any electric Hyundai currently on sale.
The recently facelifted Staria also introduced subtle exterior tweaks and notable interior improvements, including a redesigned dashboard with more physical buttons replacing some touchscreen-based controls.
These changes are expected to carry over into an electric version, should it enter production.
Hyundai continues to push forward with its global electrification strategy. Its current EV portfolio includes the Inster, Kona Electric, Ioniq 5, Ioniq 5 N, Ioniq 6, and Ioniq 9.
The company has also previewed smaller future models, such as the upcoming Ioniq 3, expected to enter production in 2026.
Despite acknowledging challenges in EV sales performance in some regions, Hyundai remains committed to expanding its electric lineup, with the teased Staria EV potentially marking a major step in its large-capacity electric vehicle ambitions.