Hyundai Motor Unveils India-Specific Micro Mobility Concept

Hyundai Motor Company announced its micro mobility vision for India and will provide customized mobility solutions tailored to the local market.

On the 18th (local time), Hyundai unveiled three-wheeled and micro four-wheeled electric vehicle (EV) concepts at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 held at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Center in Delhi, India, the company said on the 19th.

Micro mobility refers to small-sized transportation means powered by eco-friendly energy sources such as electric motorcycles and ultra-compact electric vehicles. It is widely used as public transportation in India and the Asia-Pacific region.

Images of Hyundai's 3-wheel and micro 4-wheel EV concepts unveiled in India. Provided by Hyundai.

Hyundai has set a vision to enhance the mobility experience of Indian customers by promoting eco-friendly and safe micro mobility solutions tailored to the high usage rate of micro mobility in India. The company is considering mass production of three-wheeled and micro four-wheeled EVs suitable for the Indian market in the future.

The three-wheeled and micro four-wheeled EV concepts unveiled at the event feature a compact size to flexibly respond to the heavy traffic and complex road conditions in India. They are evaluated to offer superior driving performance and safety compared to existing vehicles in the market.

Specifically, the angular front windshield improves visibility and collision protection, while the flat floor and wide wheelbase enhance passenger mobility convenience, significantly improving upon existing transportation means in the Indian market.

In particular, considering the high usage rate of three-wheeled vehicles in India, the three-wheeled EV concept is equipped with features such as a towing hook and foldable seats for wheelchair users to be used for various purposes including transportation, logistics, and emergency rescue. Additionally, the vehicle body height is adjustable to enable smooth driving even in India’s climate, which frequently experiences heavy rain.

Hyundai plans to continue developing mobility solutions suitable for the local environment, including considering the use of heat conductivity-reducing paint and waterproof materials to prepare for heavy rain when mass-producing three-wheeled and micro four-wheeled EVs in the future.

The 3-wheel EV concept displayed at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 event. Photo by Hyundai Motor Company

Lee Sang-yeop, Vice President and Head of Hyundai Genesis Global Design, said, "The concepts unveiled this time are last-mile and shared mobility optimized for India’s roads and traffic environment," adding, "Hyundai always places customers at the center of design and will continuously contribute to creating a mobility ecosystem in India and enhancing customers’ mobility experiences."

Meanwhile, Hyundai also announced plans for collaboration with TVS Motor, an Indian three-wheeled vehicle manufacturer, at the event.

Through this collaboration, Hyundai will provide technical capabilities and know-how related to vehicle design, development, and design based on its experience in mass production of finished vehicles. TVS Motor is considering supplying micro mobility by handling local production and sales.

Furthermore, based on India’s abundant technology and resources, advanced micro mobility will be developed and produced locally to contribute to improving the local transportation system and advancing the manufacturing industry.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.