2026 Hyundai Staria Cargo Electric: 800 V Panel Van With 450 km WLTP

The Hyundai Staria Cargo Electric is a three-seat, N1-homologated panel van that puts the Staria's 84 kWh, 800 V battery-electric (BEV) powertrain into a working body. Hyundai Motor Europe presented it as the STARIA Cargo in a press release dated 6 October 2026, ahead of the Paris Motor Show press day on 12 October, but the van was already open for order by then: Hyundai Netherlands published prices on 27 August and Hyundai Germany opened orders on 18 September. A single front motor delivers 160 kW (218 PS, about 215 hp) and 350 Nm, Hyundai quotes up to 450 km of WLTP range, and a 350 kW charger takes the battery from 10 to 80 percent in about 20 minutes. Payload is 1,040 kg on Hyundai Europe's spec sheet (Hyundai Germany says up to 1,102 kg), braked towing is 2,000 kg and the load bay takes three Euro pallets. Hyundai Germany presents the van as the brand's return to light commercial vehicles and as the first time 800 V technology reaches this segment; the earlier combustion-engined H-1 Cargo and H350 vans left the German market in 2019/20. Prices start at €39,995 excluding VAT in the Netherlands and €48,315 excluding VAT in Germany.

Performance & Specs

Every Staria Cargo Electric uses the same drivetrain: a permanent-magnet synchronous motor on the front axle rated at 160 kW (218 PS, about 215 hp) and 350 Nm, driving the front wheels through a single-speed gearbox. Hyundai Netherlands quotes 0-100 km/h in 8.6 seconds, and the top speed is 184 km/h, which Hyundai Europe qualifies as applying "where appropriate". The nine-seat passenger Staria Electric shares the motor but needs 9.5 seconds to 100 km/h, according to the Austrian trade site Motorwelt, because the bus bodies are heavier. (PS is the metric horsepower, about 1.4 percent smaller than the imperial hp used here.)

Towing is a selling point. Hyundai says the van is technically permitted to pull 2,000 kg braked even when carrying its full payload, while unbraked towing is 750 kg and the tow-ball load is 100 kg, according to the Swiss magazine Automobil Revue and EV Update. The 1,040 kg payload on Hyundai Europe's data sheet matches the difference between the 3,450 kg gross vehicle weight and the 2,335 kg kerb weight once a 75 kg driver is deducted, so that is the figure used as the headline here. Hyundai Germany's release says "up to 1,102 kg", and German trade outlets repeat that number; the 62 kg gap is not explained in the sources.

Hyundai quotes up to 450 km of WLTP range for the van, 20 km more than the passenger Staria Electric's 430 km. The official WLTP combined consumption is 20.7 kWh/100 km (Hyundai Germany), a figure measured at the wall that includes charging losses. A quick check shows the numbers fit together: 450 km at 20.7 kWh/100 km is about 93 kWh drawn from the socket, which after typical charging losses of 12 to 14 percent corresponds to roughly 80 to 82 kWh at the battery. Hyundai lists the pack simply as 84 kWh and does not say whether that is gross or usable; EV Database estimates usable capacity near 80 kWh, which Hyundai has not confirmed.

The only independent impression so far comes from EV Update, which drove the Cargo Pro for about an hour around Arnhem during the Dutch introduction on 5 October. It found the van comfortable and predictable even with an empty load bay, noted that the long nose takes getting used to, and missed a 360-degree camera. The van was driven unladen and without a trailer, so loaded performance and motorway efficiency have not been tested.

Powertrain	Single-motor FWD BEV
Power	160 kW (218 PS / 215 hp)
Torque	350 Nm
0–100 km/h	8.6 s
Battery	84 kWh (gross or usable not stated by Hyundai)
Range	Up to 450 km WLTP

POWERTRAIN TYPE	Battery electric (BEV), single motor
HORSEPOWER	160 kW (218 PS / 215 hp)
TORQUE	350 Nm
ACCELERATION	0-100 km/h in 8.6 s
TOP SPEED	184 km/h
DRIVETRAIN	FWD
BATTERY	84 kWh lithium-ion, 800 V (gross or usable not stated)
WLTP RANGE	Up to 450 km
WLTP CONSUMPTION	20.7 kWh/100 km combined

Dimensions & Practicality

Length	5,253 mm
Width	1,997 mm (excl. mirrors)
Height	2,026 mm (with antenna)
Wheelbase	3,273 mm
Loading height	573 mm

The Staria Cargo Electric is 5,253 mm long on a 3,273 mm wheelbase, and Hyundai has announced a single body length so far. Behind a steel partition the load bay measures 2,500 mm long at the top of the partition, 1,640 mm wide above the wheel arches and 1,436 mm high, with 1,254 mm between the wheel arches and a total floor length of 2,570 mm (Hyundai Netherlands). It takes three Euro pallets, and the floor sits only 573 mm above the road. Double sliding doors give 870 mm wide side access on both sides, and the two rear doors open wide, which helps in tight loading spots. The front bench seats three; EV Update notes that the two outer seats have real side support and that the backrest of the middle seat folds forward into a work surface with storage trays and cup holders.

Hyundai's cargo volume depends on who is counting. The European spec sheet and the Dutch release give 5.462 cubic metres for the load area, while Hyundai Germany's figure, reported by German outlets as about 4.9 cubic metres, and the Austrian data table (4,935 litres, VDA method) are lower, so the two should not be compared with a rival's number without checking the measurement method. Turning circle is 11.9 metres, gross vehicle weight 3,450 kg and kerb weight 2,335 kg.

LENGTH	5,253 mm
WIDTH	1,997 mm (excl. mirrors)
HEIGHT	2,026 mm (with antenna)
WHEELBASE	3,273 mm
CARGO AREA (L x W x H)	2,500 x 1,640 x 1,436 mm
CARGO VOLUME	5.462 m³ (Hyundai Europe, Netherlands); about 4.9 m³ (4,935 L, VDA, Germany and Austria)
PAYLOAD	1,040 kg (Hyundai Europe); up to 1,102 kg (Hyundai Germany)
KERB / GROSS WEIGHT	2,335 kg / 3,450 kg
TOWING (braked / unbraked)	2,000 kg / 750 kg
SEATS	3

Charging & Battery

The 800 V architecture is the technical headline. On a 350 kW DC charger Hyundai quotes 10 to 80 percent in about 20 minutes under optimal conditions, and Hyundai Germany adds that 15 minutes of charging is enough for up to 280 km of range. Hyundai's European releases do not state a peak DC power in kW; as a rough guide, adding 70 percent of an 80 to 84 kWh pack in 20 minutes implies an average of about 170 to 175 kW, which is our arithmetic and not a Hyundai figure. For depot or overnight charging the van has an 11 kW three-phase AC charger that fills the battery from 10 to 100 percent in about 7 hours 30 minutes, according to Hyundai Netherlands.

The charging port sits in the nose, and on the Pro and Elite versions in the Netherlands it is heated. A heat pump and battery heating with preconditioning are standard from the entry version, which should support charging speed in cold weather; Hyundai says an optimised thermal management system keeps the powertrain performing through several fast-charging sessions in a row.

BATTERY	84 kWh lithium-ion (gross or usable not stated by Hyundai), 800 V
AC CHARGING	11 kW three-phase; 10-100% in about 7 h 30 min
DC FAST CHARGING	350 kW charger used for Hyundai's figure; peak kW not published
DC 10-80% TIME	About 20 min (optimal conditions); up to 280 km in 15 min

Design & Interior

The Cargo keeps the Staria's rounded, steeply sloping nose and a long wheelbase, and the press photos show a smooth-sided van body with sliding doors on both sides. The front carries a horizontal light band: the Elite version has the full-LED "Seamless Horizon" signature, while the Pro driven by EV Update had a simple black strip across the nose instead, which the reviewer found somewhat plain. The standard colour is Creamy White Uni, and Hyundai Germany lists four extra paints at €850 net each: Shimmering Silver, Ecotronic Grey, Abyss Black and Classy Blue. The load bay has a non-slip floor and a steel partition behind the front seats.

The cabin is a three-seat work cab with a large 12.3-inch touchscreen and a 12.3-inch digital cluster, a shift dial on a column stalk instead of a gear lever, and dark cloth seats in the press photos. In the Netherlands Hyundai splits the range into Work, Pro and Elite. The Work includes a heat pump, automatic air conditioning, heated and folding mirrors and a reversing camera; the Pro adds navigation, Bluelink, wireless phone charging, Highway Driving Assist, heated front seats and steering wheel and a heated charge port; and the Elite adds full LED lighting and Vehicle-to-Load as standard.

Technology & Features

The van uses Hyundai's Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC), with a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and over-the-air updates. Connected functions cover remote vehicle management, charging status and remote climate control. Vehicle-to-Load delivers up to 3.5 kW through a 230 V outlet outside the van and a socket in the cargo area, which suits tradespeople who run power tools on site. In Germany the V2L pack is a €460 net option; in the Netherlands it costs €822 excluding VAT on the Work and Pro and is standard on the Elite.

Hyundai Germany sells further option packs, all with net prices: Navigation €840 (navigation, Highway Driving Assist 1.5 and a wireless phone tray), Winter €340 (heated seats, heated steering wheel and a heated charge-port flap), Light €660 (full LED headlights and light band) and Tailgate €300 (a rear door with window, LED rear lights and privacy glass, available only together with the Light pack). Hyundai also offers a three-year warranty package for the van and says it is working with upfitting partners on conversions, with standardised conversion solutions under consideration for Hyundai retailers across several European markets.

Safety & ADAS

All versions carry Hyundai SmartSense as standard: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 1.5 with pedestrian and cyclist detection, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist 2, Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, cross-traffic assist (Hyundai Germany), Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, a reversing camera and front and rear parking sensors. The Dutch Work version also lists an in-cabin driver camera. Highway Driving Assist is added on the Pro and Elite in the Netherlands and through the Navigation pack in Germany. Hyundai does not state an SAE automation level or a Euro NCAP result for the van.

ADAS LEVEL	Not stated by Hyundai; SmartSense driver assistance suite
ADAS FEATURES	Forward collision-avoidance (pedestrian and cyclist), lane keeping and following, blind-spot assist, Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, speed limit assist, reversing camera, front and rear parking sensors, in-cabin driver camera (Dutch Work), Highway Driving Assist (Pro, Elite)

Available Versions

VERSION	POWER	TORQUE	0-100	TOP SPEED	DRIVETRAIN	BATTERY	EV RANGE	COMBINED RANGE	PRICE	KEY DIFFERENCES
STARIA Electric Cargo Work	215 hp	350 Nm	8.6s	184 km/h	FWD	84 kWh	450 km	—	€39,995 excl. VAT	Heat pump, 12.3-inch screen, Smart Cruise Control, reversing camera; V2L optional (Netherlands)
STARIA Electric Cargo Pro	215 hp	350 Nm	8.6s	184 km/h	FWD	84 kWh	450 km	—	€41,495 excl. VAT	Adds navigation, Bluelink, Highway Driving Assist, heated seats, steering wheel and charge port
STARIA Electric Cargo Elite	215 hp	350 Nm	8.6s	184 km/h	FWD	84 kWh	450 km	—	€42,995 excl. VAT	Adds full LED lighting and standard Vehicle-to-Load

Pricing & Availability

Hyundai Netherlands lists the van from €39,995 excluding VAT and delivery costs, with the Work at €39,995, the Pro at €41,495 and the Elite at €42,995 according to EV Update and a Hyundai dealer; orders opened in September 2026 and the first Dutch deliveries are expected at the start of the fourth quarter, according to Bestelauto.nl and EV Update. Hyundai Germany opened orders on 18 September 2026 at a net list price of €48,315, which is €57,495 including 19 percent VAT, through participating Hyundai partners; the German release names a single version and sells equipment as packs. In Austria the van starts at €51,650 net or €61,980 including VAT according to Motorwelt, and Automobil Revue lists the Swiss price from CHF 57,725 without stating the VAT basis. Why the Dutch price is so much lower than the German and Austrian ones is not explained in the sources; the Dutch figure excludes delivery costs, and the equipment and trim structures differ by market. The nine-seat passenger Staria Electric costs €57,450 including VAT in Germany, so the cargo van's gross price is almost identical, but business buyers normally compare the net figure.

The van has several names. Hyundai Europe calls it STARIA Cargo, Hyundai Germany STARIA Cargo Elektro, and Hyundai Netherlands and Switzerland STARIA Electric Cargo, in Austria STARIA Electric Kastenwagen. In Australia, a related model is sold as the Staria Load Electric from AUD 70,990 plus on-road costs, with two seats, a 1,005 kg payload and 4.9 cubic metres of cargo space according to The Driven. It is a different specification, so those figures should not be mixed with the European van. The Korean ST1 is a separate electric van with a 76.1 kWh battery and is not this model. Hyundai Europe says the Staria Cargo is available in the second half of 2026 depending on market.

How It Compares

The Staria Cargo Electric's closest rival in size is the Ford E-Transit Custom, which offers 100 to 210 kW (134 to 282 hp), up to 373 km WLTP in rear-drive form, optional all-wheel drive, 5.8 or 6.8 cubic metres of load volume and 2,300 kg of towing, but charges at up to 125 kW and takes about 29 minutes from 10 to 80 percent. The Hyundai answers with 77 km more range, a 20-minute charge on a 350 kW charger and a 1,040 kg payload that sits at the level of the Ford's 1,024 to 1,038 kg sample figures, but it has less load volume and 300 kg less towing capacity. Prices cannot be compared directly because Ford UK's GBP 43,630 is a British figure excluding VAT.

The Kia PV5 Cargo, from the same group, is smaller and much cheaper, with 120 to 160 hp, up to 5.17 cubic metres in its largest version, a payload of up to 790 kg and 150 kW DC charging in under 30 minutes. The Kia PV7 is the more relevant technical sibling, with an 800 V platform, 268 hp, 350 kW charging, up to 1,200 kg of payload and up to 8.0 cubic metres, but it is a larger van that Kia plans for the second half of 2027 and has not been priced. Hyundai Germany says this is the first time 800 V technology comes to the light commercial segment, and among the rivals here only the PV7 has it, so for now the Hyundai is the only 800 V van of the group that can be ordered. The rival figures are taken from our own articles and from the makers' data.