In Hyundai’s E-GMP EV platform name, the letter G stands for “Global.” E-GMP expands to Electric Global Modular Platform, Hyundai Motor Group’s dedicated battery-electric vehicle architecture.
The platform was unveiled in December 2020 and began underpinning production vehicles in 2021. Unlike platforms adapted from combustion-engine cars, E-GMP was designed specifically for battery-electric models, with a flat battery floor, rear- or all-wheel drive, and scalable wheelbases.
The “Global” label reflects the platform’s intended use across Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles worldwide. Early examples include the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, and Genesis GV60. The “M” means Modular, referring to the way the architecture can support different vehicle sizes and body styles.
A common mix-up is choosing “Generation” or “Grid.” Neither appears in the official expansion. E-GMP also supports both 400-volt and 800-volt charging systems, helping compatible models achieve rapid DC charging.