The electric passenger vehicles made by the Hyundai Motor Group, which are based on the Electric-Global Modular Platform (-GMP) models, have received the highest grade possible from the world’s best crash safety examinations.
The Genesis GV60, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6, Kia EV6, and Kia EV9 are the group’s five exclusive electric vehicles (EVs). The European New car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP), which rates new car safety, has awarded all of these cars the maximum rating of five stars. Furthermore, a collision evaluation published by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the United States awarded all models a TSP or above score. The Kia EV3 has not been reviewed since it was released this year.
Because the Group’s E-GMP focuses on safety and innovative design, supports multiple (400/800V) rapid charging systems, and permits vehicle-to-load (V2L) capabilities, the manufacturer refers to it as “an exceptional electric driving experience.” The Group’s modularity and standards have made its E-GMP renowned for its adaptability.
As part of its plan to launch 23 full EVs by 2025 and sell more than 1 million BEVs globally, the Korean group’s first custom EV architecture is intended to support vehicles from Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis, ranging in size from hatchbacks to full-size SUVs.
With the Ioniq 5 in 2022, the Ioniq 6 in 2023, and the Kia EV9 in 2024, the Group has kept up its World Car winning record for three years running. The Group’s Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), which was unveiled in December 2020, serves as the foundation for all three EVs.
Known for its adaptability through standardization and modularity, E-GMP places a high priority on safety and creative design in addition to enable many quick charging systems (400/800V) and vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality.
Specially designed for new-gen EVs
Based on the features of battery-equipped EVs, E-GMP has a unique design and construction that sets it apart from the current internal combustion engine platform.
In order to ensure safety in the event of a side collision, the design that uses the battery pack as a structural element stiffens the body of the vehicle. Additionally, aluminum extrusion material is applied to the inside of the side sill, which is situated outside the battery and faces the side of the body. This material helps to distribute impact to the lower frame and battery case.
Additionally, to achieve a strong bond, an eight-point fastening structure is applied between the car body and the battery. In the event of a rear-end collision, the lower member is reinforced with a hot-stamped steel plate to prevent deformation of the safety zone and damage to the battery.
A multi-skeletal structure was applied to optimize the load path and distribute the impact energy produced in a frontal collision. A double-box member design was added to the multi-skeletal structure to account for scenarios in which the impact energy is concentrated in a specific area of the front, like a small overlap.
Hyundai Motor Group’s dedicated electric vehicle (EV) models have attained the highest degree of safety in new vehicle safety tests in key nations, which is a testament to the excellent safety design of E-GMP.
With a total of 20 models rated TSP or higher—the highest number of models among all global automakers as of right now—Hyundai Motor Group has achieved excellent crash safety performance in this year’s IIHS crash evaluation, according to the automaker. (Toyota Group 14 models, Hyundai Motor Group manufacturers: Hyundai Motor Company 9, Genesis 7, Kia 4).
