2023 Hyundai Electric & hybrid Vehicles available in Canada

As we work to curb global warming, many people believe electric and hybrid vehicles are the future. We can't walk or bicycle to all destinations to help save the planet, but we can always get a hybrid or an electric vehicle (EV).

If you're thinking of going eco-friendly, you're probably wondering what is the difference between a hybrid and an EV. 

• A hybrid gets its power from both an electric source and a gasoline engine. 
• An EV gets its power only from the electrical source, usually a battery, producing zero emissions.

Hyundai Electric and Hybrid Vehicles 

Hyundai has a fair share of electric and hybrid vehicles. You can find all kinds of vehicles in their hybrid and electric stock, including both SUVs and sedans that can help start your eco-friendly journey. Below are a few top options that pop up in Canada. 

2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid

The 2023 Hyundai Elantra hybrid is a luxury sedan with a fuel economy of 4.8 L/100 km in the city and 4.5 L/100 km on the highway. It's suitable for everyday use and has a spacious, high-tech interior. The starting price is $30,874. 

The Elantra is a front-wheel drive engine that has 139 hp. It also has the Hyundai SmartSense suite that includes many driver-assist features, meaning you can be more relaxed on your driving journey. You’ll find features such as pedestrian detection, blind spot monitoring, forward and reverse automatic emergency braking, and forward collision warning. 

The 2023 Hyundai Elantra hybrid has no notable changes from its 2022 version, and it comes in two trims -- Blue and Limited.

2023 Hyundai Kona

The Kona is an electric compact SUV with a turbocharged engine option. The Kona has a range of 415 km, a horsepower of 201, a torque of 290 lb-ft, and a starting price of $45,549. 

The Kona is a well-balanced ride with easy handling and comes with many standard driver assistance features, such as a rear-view camera, forward automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, and blind spot monitoring. 

For the 2023 model, Hyundai added a USB port, rear cross-traffic alert, and blind spot monitoring to its standard features list. Otherwise, the Kona remains the same as its 2022 model.

You will also find a 10.25-inch high-definition touchscreen in the Kona. The touchscreen has a navigation system and a colourful interface with a three-way split-screen view to select the information you need. 

It also has keyless entry, and the vehicle starts by just pushing a button. There's also a hi-tech audio system that has eight speakers. Rain-sensing windshield wipers also turn on automatically upon sensing any raindrops.

The Hyundai Kona comes in two trims -- SEL and Limited.

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe

The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is an automatic transmission hybrid with full-wheel drive and all-wheel drive options. It has an intercooler turbo gas/electric I-4 engine with a fuel economy of 7.1L/100 km in the city and 7.3 L/100km on the highway. The horsepower is between 191 and 277, with a budget-friendly base price of $46,774.

The vehicle has a feature-filled and spacious interior that seats five passengers. It comes with two LCD monitors, an audio system with navigation, an integrated roof antenna, six speakers, a Bluetooth hands-free phone system, Android Auto, blue link, USB outlets and Apple CarPlay.

The Santa Fe comes with standard driver's assistance features such as a rear-view camera, rear cross-traffic alert, LED headlights with automatic high beams, forward collision warning, and blind spot monitoring. 

For 2023, the changes in the Santa Fe include a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with over-the-air and dynamic voice recognition, as well as new highway driving assist. The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe comes in five trims: SE, XRT, SEL, Limited and Calligraphy.

2023 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid

The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq is a hybrid-powered hatchback that excels in saving and using gasoline. It is a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine with an electric motor that delivers 139 horsepower to the front wheels with a six-speed automatic transmission. The base model starts at about $39,000. 

The Ioniq SEL trim comes with standard features such as wireless device charging, adaptive cruise control, a sunroof, 17-inch alloy wheels, and LED headlights.

The Ioniq’s technological features are nothing short of amazing. It comes with a 10.25-inch touchscreen that allows navigation, leather seats, a Harman Kardon audio system, and front and rear parking sensors.

For the 2023 model, the Ioniq Hybrid comes with video-based digital interior and exterior mirrors and a 77.4 kWh battery. It is available in four trim levels: Limited, SE Standard Range, SE and SEL. 

2023 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid

The Hyundai Tucson is a plug-in hybrid with a starting price of $30,953 and a fuel economy of 9.9L/100km in the city and 7.1L/100 km on the highway. This medium-sized SUV has excellent fuel economy and is a comfortable ride with many standard technological features. 

The Tucson has an all-wheel drive intercooled turbo gas/electric I-4 engine with automatic transmission. It delivers 261 combined horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque. 

It also has standard driver safety features such as adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, driver attention warning and forward-collision avoidance. 

It comes with proximity keyless entry and remote start, along with rain-sensing windshield wipers. There are no significant changes from the 2022 model except for making some optional features standard. 

The Tucson is available in the following trims: SEL Convenience, Hybrid, Blue Hybrid, and Limited Hybrid.