Korean carmaker Hyundai will continue its electrification efforts, but may also accentuate them by pushing ahead with hybrid vehicles. This is what came out of the company’s recent meetings, when it decided to focus less on fully electric vehicles.

In France, the decision may come as a surprise, since sales are holding steady and charging infrastructures are multiplying. Just look at how fast the Electric Circuit network is expanding.

Unfortunately, this is not the case in every country in the world, and Europe, at least according to Hyundai’s president, is unable to provide enough charging facilities to meet all needs.

With the introduction of a new hybrid technology in early 2025 called TMED-II, Hyundai aims to double the number of hybrid vehicles. The new system features new functions such as intelligent regenerative braking and bi-directional charging.

In terms of sales, Hyundai is targeting 1.33 million hybrid vehicles worldwide by 2028, an increase of over 40% on the previous year. The good news is that most of these vehicles will be assembled at the company’s new Georgia plant, scheduled to open this autumn.

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However, this does not mean that Hyundai is turning its back on electric vehicles, as the company plans to launch 21 models worldwide by 2030. These include performance models that will follow in the footsteps of the Ioniq5 N launched this year, as well as more extreme versions like the N Vision 74, a supercar with over 700 hp that has been confirmed for 2026. Hyundai therefore has a precise electrification plan that will focus more on hybrid vehicles, but still leave plenty of room for electric cars. We can’t wait to see the new models!