The i10 Electric is expected to be sale in Korea by 2010 and is powered by a 49kW electric motor depending on a 16kWh battery. This EV can go on a single charge for 99 miles and has a highway friendly speed of 81mph.

The i10 Electric will have a limited run with the first units going to government agencies, utility firms, and state corporations. Sales to the public will eventually come but the details and date have not yet been revealed by Hyundai.

The other vehicle which will be on spotlight will be the Hyundai ix-Metro which is a hybrid concept. The car will have an impressive 80g/km of carbon dioxide emission and is aiming for the sub-B segment of the European market. The vehicle will be powered by a three-cylinder engine with 1.3L displacement. The hybrid power plant will be coupled with a dual clutch six-speed gearbox. The ix-Metro was designed by another Korean based firm Global Design Team.

Hyundai will also feature other high technology vehicles during the auto show in Frankfurt. The list includes the hybrid plug-in Blue Will and the Elantra LPI.

It appears Hyundai is moving quick with the hybrid and EV technology. There maybe a clear cut plan how they want to perform in the advanced vehicle segment.