Hyundai Staria Electric debuts at 2026 Brussels Motor Show

The Hyundai Staria is one of the go-to choices in the market if you want a large people mover that’s both stylish and comfortable. While it’s only officially available in Hyundai dealerships with diesel power in the Philippines, some gray market importers have actually landed Staria units in the country with an electrified powertrain.

For 2026, Hyundai puts electrification a step further with the debut of the Staria Electric at the Brussels Motor Show. The Korean manufacturer combines the Staria’s people-centric approach to mobility with the brand’s expertise in creating high-performance electric powertrains to meet a wider range of customers.

From the outside, the electric Staria shares the same body style as the hybrid and diesel variants. The only dead giveaway is that the front grille for the new EV variant has been sealed off to accommodate a charging plug. The bottom part of the front bumper is also slightly different, and the Staria Electric gets its own unique two-tone 17-inch wheel design.

Inside, there are slightly more differences to the existing Staria models, which could also be a first look at a possible update for the hybrid and diesel variants.

The center portion of the dashboard has a new arrangement for the controls in climate and infotainment, along with a larger A/C vent that’s now positioned below the touchscreen head unit. Likewise, the digital instrument cluster is more rectangular in shape, while there’s a new steering wheel that now looks similar to the Santa Fe.

Two configurations are available at launch in the Staria Electric – the 7-seater Luxury and the 9-seater Wagon, which mirrors the existing seat configuration of the Philippine market Premium+ variants, along with its slide and fold features to balance passenger comfort and cargo space.

The Staria Electric has an 84 kWh lithium-ion battery that powers a front-mounted electric motor that delivers 218 PS and 350 Nm of torque. The setup gives the Staria Electric an estimated range of up to 400 km using the WLTP standard.

Much like the Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, and Ioniq 9, the Staria Electric has an 800V architecture, which makes it capable of repeated fast charging and reliable performance for predictable everyday use. Under optimal DC fast-charging conditions, the Staria Electric can recharge from 10 to 80 percent in around 20 minutes.

For everyday charging at home or work, there’s also an 11 kW AC charger. It’s also equipped with a Vehicle-To-Load function (V2L) to supply power for electronic equipment without relying on external infrastructure.

Lastly, the Staria Electric comes equipped with the Hyundai SmartSense ADAS, bringing camera and radar-based technologies to continuously monitor the surroundings and assist the driver in everyday traffic situations.

Hyundai says Korea and Europe markets are getting first dibs on the Staria Electric, starting in the first half of 2026, with additional markets to follow.