Apple's Potential Electric Vehicle Could Leverage Hyundai's E-GMP Architecture as Base
If the Apple car is indeed a reality, it seems like we're in for a long stretch of Apple car rumors. According to a fresh report from renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple appears to have chosen Hyundai's E-GMP platform as the basis for its upcoming electric vehicle.
In his latest note, Kuo added fuel to the fire of Apple-Hyundai partnership rumors. He pointed out that Apple has selected Hyundai's E-GMP platform, which was introduced late last year, as the foundation for their electric vehicle.
The E-GMP platform is the backbone for Hyundai's next-gen battery electric vehicles (BEVs), set to include the next iteration of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia's first dedicated BEV, scheduled for a reveal later this year. Unlike its predecessor, which was primarily designed for internal combustion engine vehicles, the E-GMP platform is exclusive to BEVs and offers enhanced modularity, safety, and performance for passengers and luggage, while aiming to maximize range.
Hyundai claims high-performance cars built on the E-GMP platform could accelerate from 0 to 60mph in less than 3.5 seconds and reach top speeds around 160 mph. The platform also promises impressive range, boasting more than 310 miles on a single charge, with a 350kw charging system for lightning-fast recharge times, allowing E-GMP-based vehicles to regain an 80% battery charge in just 18 minutes.
Other benefits of the E-GMP include support for bi-directional charging, allowing a car to discharge electricity to power external gadgets like an air conditioner or TV, and the availability of rear-wheel and all-wheel drive configurations with optional dual motors. The platform is also said to feature the world's first mass-produced integrated drive axle.
For Apple, the modularity of the E-GMP is likely its most appealing feature, as it can be tailored to better suit the tech giant's vision for its car. Unfortunately, we may have to wait until 2025 at the earliest to see the Apple Car, according to Kuo.
With some Hyundai executives reportedly still hesitant about a partnership, Apple might need to explore other manufacturing partners for its electric car. On a more promising note, AppleInsider recently highlighted several patents the company has filed that hint at plans for an electric car, including intelligent hand signal recognition, an active suspension system, and improvements to LiDAR performance.
So while we may not have concrete details about Apple's electric car yet, it seems the tech giant is definitely working on an electric vehicle of some kind, and we can expect to learn more as time passes.
- The report from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo indicates that tech giant Apple has opted for Hyundai's E-GMP platform, a technology primarily designed for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), for its upcoming electric vehicle.
- The E-GMP platform, as mentioned in the AppleInsider article, offers advantages such as high-performance, impressive range, and bi-directional charging capabilities, which could align well with Apple's tech specification requirements.
- Despite the partnership rumors, if Apple decides to explore other manufacturing partners, it might be interesting to see how Apple's innovative tech, like its patented intelligent hand signal recognition and LiDAR improvements, could enhance the future of electric vehicles.
- While we anticipate more information about Apple's electric vehicle in the future, tech enthusiasts and Apple fans can follow updates and rumors from trusted sources like AppleInsider any time.
