Hyundai Trials IONIQ 9 Electric SUV for National Highways Fleet
What happened
National Highways has begun trials of four Hyundai IONIQ 9 electric SUVs to determine if the seven-seat vehicle can meet the requirements of frontline Traffic Officer operations on England’s motorways and major A-roads. The vehicles, supplied by Hyundai Motor UK, were converted from standard passenger SUVs for the trial. Testing will evaluate the vehicles' range, charging performance, practicality, and ability to carry necessary equipment.
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Why it matters
The trial is part of National Highways' effort to transition its operational fleet toward zero-emission vehicles, with an ambition for 100% of Traffic Officer vehicles to be electric by 2030. The IONIQ 9 uses a 110.3kWh battery and features an 800V electrical architecture designed to support ultra-rapid charging.
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Who's involved
- HyundaiManufacturer providing the IONIQ 9 electric SUVs for the trial.
- National HighwaysGovernment-owned company managing the core road network in England and conducting the trials.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- HyundaiSpeculative
Hyundai could secure a large-scale operational fleet contract with National Highways if the trial is successful.
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The entities involved
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Hyundai
multinational conglomerate headquartered in Seoul
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National Highways
government-owned company with responsibility for managing the core road network in England