Hyundai to Add EREV Powertrains to Santa Fe and Genesis SUVs in 2027

# What Hyundai announced Hyundai Motor Group revealed at its 2026 CEO Investor Day that it will introduce extended-range electric-vehicle (EREV) powertrains across Hyundai and Genesis, with the first two arriving in the first half of 2027. The immediate targets are a three-row Santa Fe SUV and a compact Genesis SUV, likely the GV70.

# What an EREV is and why Hyundai is using it An EREV is a plug-in hybrid that relies primarily on electric motors and a smaller battery than a full EV. Instead of using the internal-combustion engine to drive the wheels, the engine serves mainly as a generator to recharge the battery and extend range. Hyundai positions these as a bridge to full electrification for buyers worried about pure-EV range.

# The first models: Santa Fe and Genesis GV70 Hyundai says the Santa Fe EREV will be built in the United States, likely on the same Alabama assembly line that builds gas and traditional-hybrid Santa Fes. The Santa Fe EREV will use two electric motors that likely power both axles for all-wheel drive. Hyundai claims a combined range of over 600 miles for that package.

Genesis will also receive EREV powertrains. The compact GV70 is the leading candidate to get the Genesis EREV, which the company says will have a slightly longer combined range—about 640 miles. It isn't clear whether the Santa Fe and GV70 will use identical hardware or variants tuned to each model.

# How this fits into Hyundai's wider plan Hyundai presented the EREV effort as part of a broader product offensive. The company plans to launch or refresh more than 100 models by 2030 and add over 10 new hybrid models. Hyundai expects hybrids to account for half of its North American sales by 2030 and plans to expand North American production capacity by 500,000 units.

The company also signaled expansion into market niches it has largely avoided so far, including pickup trucks and body-on-frame SUVs. Hyundai previewed a new body-on-frame platform with the Boulder concept and indicated future entries for Hyundai and possibly luxury off-road models for Genesis.

# How Hyundai's EREV move compares to others Hyundai is not alone in pursuing EREV architectures. The broader industry examples mentioned include Stellantis' EREV program for Jeep Grand Wagoneer and the Ram 1500 REV, Ford reportedly working on an EREV truck, and startup Scout exploring EREV options for its Traveler SUV and Terra pickup.

# Practical implications for buyers Buyers who want EV-like driving with reduced charging anxiety will find EREV models appealing: the electric-driven experience plus a combustion engine acting as range insurance. Expect the Santa Fe EREV to be the first widely available model in the U.S., built domestically. Pricing, battery size, battery-only electric range, and on-road fuel/energy economy were not detailed in the announcement.

# Bottom line Hyundai's rollout of EREV powertrains in 2027 is an intermediate step toward full electrification while expanding its hybrid lineup and entering traditional truck and body-on-frame SUV territory. The Santa Fe and a Genesis compact SUV will be the first to carry the new EREV badge, with claimed combined ranges that aim to reduce range anxiety for mainstream buyers.