Canada’s broadest lineup of alternative powertrain vehicles.
There is a lot to consider when it comes to shopping for an alternative powertrain vehicle. Is electric the right choice for you? Maybe a hybrid? What is a fuel cell?
At Hyundai, we offer Canada’s largest selection of alternative powertrain vehicles. Take a look below to learn a bit more about how each powertrain works and find the one that is right for you.
Hyundai offers vehicles in four alternative powertrains.
The most accessible of the powertrain options, our hybrid vehicles offer driving fun with lower emissions that can meet the needs of your daily commute and weekend adventures.
Electric when you want it. Gas when you need it. Enjoy the best of both worlds with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. These powertrains feature a larger battery compared to a hybrid, which gives you the option to drive on electric power only for shorter trips. If you need to go farther, the plug-in hybrid powertrain will simply start using the gasoline engine like a traditional hybrid.
Operating solely on electric power, an electric powertrain produces zero driving emissions. Our electric vehicle lineup offers an exceptionally impressive driving range. Charge from home or at work, and never stop for gas.
A fuel cell electric vehicle, like the Hyundai NEXO, is an electric vehicle that powers through an electrochemical process, combining hydrogen and oxygen gases in a fuel cell stack. The only exhaust emission is pure water vapour.
Choosing an alternative powertrain offers many benefits to you and the environment.
Government Incentives
Based on where you live and which powertrain you are purchasing, you may be eligible for various regional, provincial and federal government incentives.
HOV Lane Access
In some provinces, having a Green Vehicle license plate grants you access to convenient High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes as a solo driver.
8-Year Warranty
In addition to our outstanding warranty program, we also back the quality of our alternative powertrains with an additional 8-year/160,000 kilometre warranty.
5 YEAR/100,000 KM
Comprehensive Limited Warranty
5 YEAR/UNLIMITED KM
Roadside Assistance Program
8 YEAR/160,000 KM
Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid System
8 YEAR/160,000 KM
Electric Vehicle System
Exclusive Parking Spaces and Charging
Many parking lots across Canada feature exclusive spots for your electric vehicle to park and charge.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between a Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)?
A hybrid electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle both utilize their powerful electric motor and a gasoline engine to generate movement. They adapt on their own using both the electric motor and gasoline engine simultaneously based on the current driving conditions. Both vehicles also use regenerative braking, the most efficient way of putting energy back into the electric battery. This is the process of recovering energy that would otherwise be lost during deceleration so it can be reused to propel the car once acceleration is required.
The key differences between the two is that the plug-in hybrid has a larger electric motor and greater battery capacity allowing it to be used for a greater range of operation and distance. The plug-in hybrid plugging into an external electric source while the standard hybrid is solely fueled like a conventional gasoline vehicle. - What is the difference between a Hybrid Electric Vehicle and a Battery Electric Vehicle?
A Hybrid vehicle uses both a gasoline engine and electric motor for propulsion. An electric vehicle uses only an electric motor for propulsion – no gasoline required. The electric vehicle’s high-density battery needs to be periodically charged through an external electrical power source. - Do you charge a hybrid?
No. Hybrid vehicles automatically charge when they’re in motion and, through a clever innovation called regenerative braking, which recovers energy that would otherwise be lost during deceleration. - Which powertrain is the best for long commutes?
When it comes to long commutes, a hybrid vehicle provides better efficiency in all driving conditions in comparison to a standard petrol or diesel vehicle. You can reap all of these same benefits with a plug-in hybrid with the added ability to travel up to 45 km (IONIQ Electric Plus and Sonata Plug-in Hybrid) on using purely electric power. This capability is best suited for inner-city commuting. For example, many drivers could likely cover their entire week’s commuting using electricity alone with overnight recharging, all the while maintaining the ability to tackle long distances on the weekend. A plug-in hybrid would serve best for longer drives, given its ability to fully utilize the battery before switching to a traditional hybrid to go even farther. For example, the IONIQ electric plus can travel over 1,000 km on a single charge and tank of gas. - Which powertrain is the best for city commuting?
For shorter city commuting, which often involves a lot of stop-and-go driving, a fully electric powertrain would serve best. It will produce zero emissions while effortlessly getting up to speed. As well, the energy generated from braking can be recaptured and used to recharge the vehicle’s battery through an innovative process called regenerative braking.