Hyundai Motor released the model year change model '2026 ST1', which enhances the marketability of the electrification business platform ST1 and adds an economy trim, on the 16th.
The ST1 released by Hyundai Motor last year is equipped with a 76.1 kWh battery, providing a driving range of 317 km for cargo and 298 km for cargo refrigeration on a single charge. It can be charged from 10% to 80% in 20 minutes based on a 350 kW ultra-fast charging system.
Hyundai Motor has incorporated customer feedback into the 2026 ST1 smart trim by applying a first-row sun visor mirror, passenger assist handle, and passenger carpet as standard. Additionally, it has newly added heated and ventilated seats for the passenger seat to the existing 'convenience' optional specification, enhancing usability.
A notable point in this model year change is the introduction of the economy trim.
Hyundai Motor has newly added the economy trim 'Style' to the 2026 ST1 cargo model to reduce customers' purchasing burden.
The cargo style trim is priced 1.06 million won lower than the existing ST1 smart trim, yet it includes popular convenience specifications such as a 12.3-inch cluster, 10.25-inch navigation, electronic parking brake (including auto hold), front/rear parking distance warning, and indoor V2L.
The ST1 is equipped with an Android operating system (OS)-based infotainment system that can utilize various applications (apps), providing scalability to create a customer-tailored work environment.
Hyundai Motor has newly implemented the vehicle logistics app 'Sendy' in the 2026 ST1 to provide customers with enhanced work convenience. Sendy's driver program minimizes the empty running rate using AI technology and offers optimal transportation routes, helping customers improve both work convenience and revenue.
The prices for the 2026 ST1 are as follows: cargo ▲Style 58.74 million won ▲Smart 60.40 million won ▲Premium 64.18 million won, cargo refrigeration ▲Smart 68.75 million won ▲Premium 72.53 million won, chassis cab ▲Smart 56.55 million won, and high top ▲Smart 58.00 million won. (※ Before eco-friendly vehicle purchase subsidy benefits)
Considering the highest level of government and local subsidies for electric cargo vehicles, which range from a minimum of 15.1 million won to a maximum of 24.57 million won, as well as additional subsidies for small businesses of 3.6 million won and a value-added tax refund of 5.34 million won for commercial vehicles, Hyundai Motor expects the actual purchasing burden for customers to be significantly reduced. (※ Subsidies vary by local government, maximum support criteria for local subsidies)
Meanwhile, Hyundai Motor will hold an event offering discount benefits to customers who have owned a vehicle for over 7 years. Customers who own a small commercial vehicle will receive a discount of 500,000 won, while those with other vehicle ownership will receive 300,000 won.
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