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Hyundai’s new electric van has landed.  The Hyundai Staria Load Electric has become the latest in a growing list of electric van choices for buyers.  It starts from $70,990, making it cheaper than the smaller Ford Transit Custom Electric ($77,890), but it will also tackle its mechanical sibling the Kia PV7 due in Australia before the end of 2027.  This equates to a more than $20,000 jump on the base diesel grade, and more than $9000 extra compared to previous range-topping hybrid.  The Staria Load Electric will make its Australian debut at the Everything Electric event in Sydney that starts from 18 September, 2026.  The brand has already confirmed a people mover variant of the Staria Electric is not under consideration at this stage.  The Staria Load Electric is powered by a single electric motor, producing 160kW and 350Nm. Diesel variants produce 130kW/430Nm, while hybrid variants produce 180 kW/304Nm The van is equipped with an 84kWh battery, offering a total driving range of 450km, according to WLTP standards.  It consumes 20.7kWh of power for every 100km driven, according to the brand.  Riding on Hyundai’s 800-volt E-GMP platform it can DC fast charge at up to 350kW, meaning a 20-80 per cent juice up takes 20 minutes.  The Staria Load Electric has a braked towing capacity of 2000kg (500kg less than diesel variants), and a 1005kg payload.  The van’s cargo capacity is 4935L, but it also has a 23.9L front storage area.  It can also use its battery via vehicle-to-load to power tools and other devices directly with a standard three-pin electrical outlet.  The Staria Load electric only comes in a two-seat configuration.  Elsewhere in the cabin, there is a 12.3-inch digital driver display and 12.3-inch central touchscreen as well as a wireless phone charger.  It has a leather steering wheel, while seats are wrapped in a black cloth material. The van boasts keyless entry and a push-button start.  Buyers can choose from either liftback or twin outward-swinging rear doors at no extra cost for added practicality.  The Staria Load Electric has a seven-year/unlimited-kilometre manufacturer's warranty as well as an eight-year/160,000km warranty for the high-voltage battery.  The van is available with a capped-priced servicing deal, with servicing occurring every two years or 30,000km. 

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