Hyundai Staria Electric Camper Concept Revealed, Lets You Live Off-Grid in Style

The Hyundai Staria Electric Camper Concept has finally arrived in Europe, and it is destined to change the way people think about road vacations and extended stays in the great outdoors. It was unveiled at the CMT trade expo in Stuttgart earlier this month, and it put on an excellent display, constructed on the same newly announced Staria Electric people carrier platform.

Design-wise, it draws inspiration from the Staria’s out-of-this-world lines, but gives them a new coat of paint and incorporates some very dramatic features. The power-operated pop-up roof truly steals the show. When you raise it up, you immediately gain some extra internal room, and don’t forget the 520-watt composite solar panel incorporated right into the roof. It generates up to 2.6 kWh of electricity each day with just five hours of sunlight. That power is then poured into your onboard 36-liter fridge, portable shower, and climate control, allowing you to stay for much longer without having to connect to the grid.



Inside, the layout is all about versatility, not just for obvious reasons, but also for when you want to drive it to the campsite or when you’re actually sleeping there. The front seats swivel automatically to 180 degrees, transforming the interior into a lounge for chatting, eating, or whatever else you want to do. The back seats again adjust electrically, but this time fold flat to make a cozy small sleeping space for two. If you don’t want outsiders peeking in or your kids getting a mid-afternoon sunburn, the back windows are controlled by a touchscreen module; simply select the amount of tint you want, and presto.


The kitchen parts are elegantly incorporated along one side wall, including a sink that matches with a top-loading fridge and a portable induction stove powered by the vehicle’s battery. When not in use, the entire thing folds up, leaving you with a large, flat surface for food preparation. Above, there is a pegboard for cooking utensils and small stuff, as well as secret compartments to store all of your gear. Out back, there’s a sliding table that can be used to create an outdoor eating area, as well as a detachable shower head for a quick rinse.


If you need more shade, an extensible awning with built-in LED lights will provide it. To make camping in rocky terrain more pleasant, the suspension has been toughened up in the front and back. There are also some sound-absorbing materials inside to keep things quiet. Under the hood, a single front-mounted motor produces 160 kW (218 horsepower) from an 84 kWh battery that runs on 800-volt design, which is fast. A DC fast charger can charge you to 80% in as little as 20 minutes, and with a WLTP range of up to 400 kilometers, this is a vehicle you can take on longer excursions without having to stop and refuel.


Hyundai believes this might be a premium choice for those who do not want to give up electric driving but still want all of the camping amenities. If all of the input is positive, this project will almost certainly be approved. When that happens, you’ll have a peaceful, emission-free alternative to standard campervans, with solar support. We believe this will appeal greatly to European purchasers who are already familiar with factory-built campers, particularly as charging networks increase.
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