Hyundai Motor will begin a full rollout of range-extended electric vehicles in the United States, starting with the three-row Santa Fe SUV and expanding the lineup. The system runs on battery power while a gasoline engine charges the battery by driving a generator. The strategy also includes luxury brand Genesis, with the GV70 seen as a likely early candidate. Hyundai is also aligning production plans around the United States and broader electrification targets through 2030.

The global auto market is accelerating its shift to electric vehicles again, with battery electric vehicles maintaining double-digit growth while plug-in hybrids fall. Global plug-in vehicle registrations rose about 7 percent in July to roughly 1.8 million, with BEVs up 16 percent and PHEVs down 11 percent. Tesla’s Model Y stayed No. 1 by model despite a sales decline, while Chinese models filled most top ranks.