When it comes to new energy vehicles, I believe most consumers today basically would not consider joint venture brands when choosing a car. Never mind whether their product pricing lacks appeal—just in terms of product strength alone, they struggle to compete with domestic new energy vehicles at the same level. However, nothing is absolute. In the past two years, some joint venture automakers with strong foundations have gradually been making moves in the new energy sector. Right now, there is a pure electric SUV that can crush domestic new energy vehicles at the same level in terms of price, configuration, and more—the "EO Yio" from Beijing Hyundai.
Top-tier configuration: 8295 cockpit, L2-level intelligent driving
As is well known, in China's new energy vehicle market, the around 150,000 yuan segment is the most fiercely competitive, and if described in one phrase, it would be "surrounded by strong rivals." Against this market backdrop, Beijing Hyundai's product strategy is also very clear: first, offer tempting pricing and benefits. With a starting price of just around 110,000 yuan, paired with multiple benefits including a complimentary home charging pile, lifetime warranty for the three core electric components, lifetime basic maintenance, and cash trade-in subsidies, it is even more tempting than most domestic pure electric SUVs at the same level!
Of course, for consumers who increasingly understand cars, people don't just look at price—they also place great importance on product strength.
Starting with the large space that families value most: as a high-quality model built on the E-GMP global electric modular platform, the EO Yio, without a pile of drivetrain systems, has an extremely spacious cabin. With a body width of nearly 1.9 meters, a leading wheelbase of 2.75 meters, and a trunk volume expandable to a maximum of 1,540L, it is even more capable than many mid-size fuel SUVs. It can not only easily accommodate large items such as strollers and barbecue grills, but also transform into a mobile bed room during camping, meeting the multi-scenario vehicle needs of Chinese families.
Turning your attention to the interior, you will be shocked to find that the EO Yio's cabin not only has high-end configurations but also overturns traditional design!
As the saying goes, hearing is not as good as seeing. I believe many people, after sitting in the car, will definitely first look down to find the instrument panel. The EO Yio's cabin design first moves the traditional instrument panel position upward to a more ergonomic location, and replaces it with a very cutting-edge "Cyber Vision" front display screen. It neither affects the line of sight during normal driving, nor requires looking down to see various information at any time, balancing both aesthetics and practicality.
However, this is just an appetizer. When you sit in the driver's seat and look to the right, you can also see a 27-inch ultra-thin widescreen display that is standard across all trims. This is not two screens combined into one, but a truly complete smart widescreen. The driver can use it to operate functions, and the front passenger can use it for entertainment. Combined with the segment-leading and also standard Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip, as well as an intelligent infotainment system supporting four-zone intelligent voice control, phone-car connectivity, and multiple commonly used apps, whether in visual quality or user experience, it can even crush other domestic pure electric SUVs at the same price!
Not only that, as a pure electric SUV with a starting price of just around 110,000 yuan, the EO Yio also comes standard across all trims with an L2-level intelligent assisted driving system. In addition to nearly 20 high-precision sensors throughout the vehicle, it also supports multiple active safety assistance functions such as lane departure warning, collision warning, lane keeping assist, and automatic emergency braking. Combined with a body structure using 77.5% high-strength steel and a segment-leading 9 airbags, it truly achieves all-around safety protection to safeguard users' travel safety.
Segment-defying strength: CLTC pure electric range of 722 km
At this point, the strength the EO Yio has demonstrated is already worth its price of over 100,000 yuan, but it doesn't think that's enough!
For a pure electric model, everyone certainly places great importance on range when choosing a car. The EO Yio, which understands users well, is equipped with an ultra-large-capacity battery pack, with a CLTC pure electric range of up to 722 km, and also supports fast charging. It takes only over 20 minutes to charge from 30% to 80%. This means that even for long-distance highway driving, it can not only cross multiple regions without needing to recharge midway, but also alleviate range anxiety through its fast charging speed.
At the same time, the EO Yio also has very strong performance. The dual-motor four-wheel-drive version can output a total power of 233 kW and total torque of 480 N·m. Its performance parameters are even more powerful than many six-cylinder engines. Paired with a luxury chassis composed of a rear five-link suspension across all trims, as well as segment-defying ESC x EPS x braking integration, plus top-level tuning from a global TOP3 automaker, it truly achieves both handling stability and ride comfort.
It is worth mentioning that in terms of overall vehicle quality, which many domestic brands overlook, Beijing Hyundai, as a veteran automaker, conducts testing using global standards. During the R&D phase of the EO Yio, it carried out over 1.2 million kilometers of actual road testing, over 1,200 days of uninterrupted testing on the vehicle chassis and powertrain, and also conducted simulations of over 30 extreme road conditions, enabling an electric car to achieve ultra-long durability and reliability comparable to a fuel car. This is also the reason and confidence behind why, after being exported to Australia, it won the globally strictest "ANCAP Five-Star Safety Rating"!
Daxia Car Talk: Undoubtedly, in today's rapidly iterating new energy market, Beijing Hyundai can still calm down and polish this pure electric SUV that combines super strong strength and super high quality. This is a good thing for the entire consumer market, after all, everyone wants to buy a family car that gives them peace of mind and is worry-free to drive. Therefore, when you have a budget of over 100,000 yuan and want to buy a pure electric SUV, the EO Yio is definitely an excellent choice in this price range that is absolutely crushing!
