Hyundai’s thinking small, but aiming big. The E3W and E4W concepts, an electric tuk-tuk and mini four-wheeler, are Hyundai’s smallest EVs yet, but they could be a surprise hit.
Check out Hyundai’s E3W and E4W mini EV concepts
Earlier this year, we got our first look at the E3W and E4W at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Global Expo. Hyundai partnered with TVS Motor Company to bring the electric three-wheeler to life, while the four-wheeler is expected to make its way into global markets.
The E3W, an electric tuk-tuk, is custom-tailored to navigate India’s tight city roads. However, Hyundai stated that “the development of the Four-Wheeler is under review, with a focus on its global potential.”
Hyundai, in collaboration with TVS Motor, developed the three-wheeler with an adjustable body. This way, it can be lifted if the streets are flooded during the monsoon season.
The concept features larger tires for a smoother ride and even includes tow hooks, just in case you get stuck in a pothole.
Hyundai and Genesis global design boss SangYup Lee said, “We aim to locally produce the three-wheeler while exploring global opportunities for the four-wheeler.”
According to Hyundai, the new mini EVs offer more than just getting around the city. The automaker previewed several concepts for last-mile delivery, police, and even an “N” branded sporty-looking version.
Will Hyundai launch the E3W and E4W in other global markets, such as the US or Europe? Sorry to disappoint, but given America’s love for bigger trucks and SUVs, the mini EVs are unlikely to make the trip. Not to mention, the new auto tariffs would make it even more challenging.
Europe, however, could be a potential “global” market Hyundai is referring to. Hyundai is expected to reveal the new IONIQ 2 at the Munich Motor Show next month, the smallest from its dedicated EV series. It will sit between the Inster EV and Kona Electric in Hyundai’s lineup.
In the US, Hyundai is ramping up production at its new EV plant in Georgia, where it builds the IONIQ 5 and three-row IONIQ 9. The new and improved IONIQ 5 is coming off its best sales month to date in July.
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