Latest highlights from the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show: Innovations and Standout Features
At the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show, Hyundai took centre stage with a focus on autonomous hydrogen and electric mobility solutions. The South Korean automaker unveiled several innovative products, including the all-new NEXO fuel cell vehicle, City Pod and Urban Pod autonomous pods, and robotic EV charging technology.
The NEXO, a significant design for Hyundai, represents a new exterior design direction called 'Art of Steel'. It boasts a predicted range of 435 miles from a five-minute refuel, making it a notable contender in the hydrogen vehicle market, albeit one that may be considered niche due to the current lack of global hydrogen refueling infrastructure. Hyundai aims for 11,000 annual sales worldwide for the Nexo.
The City Pod and Urban Pod, Hyundai's autonomous pods, won the ‘Best of the Best’ awards at the Red Dot Design Concept 2025 for their advanced autonomous functions, hydrogen fuel usage, and versatile applications in logistics and last-mile mobility. The pods are designed to be compact, efficient, and eco-friendly, making them ideal for urban environments.
Hyundai also showcased the AI-powered Automatic Charging Robot (ACR) for seamless EV charging. This robotic technology aims to simplify the charging process, making electric vehicles more accessible and convenient for everyday use.
Other highlights at the show included versions of the Kia PV5 optimized for wheelchair users. The all-electric Kia PV5, which comes with camper van-style passenger variants, was a significant addition to Kia's lineup.
The luxury brand Genesis, under the Hyundai Motor Group, showcased the Genesis X Gran Coupe and Convertible at the show. Based on the G90 production model, these vehicles reflect the experience and attention to detail of ex-Bentley designers Luc Donckerwolke and SangYup Lee.
The 2025 Seoul Mobility Show also featured the Top Secret e-bike, a Korean-made electric bike with a titanium and aluminum main frame and hubless wheels with airless tires.
LG Display showcased cutting-edge automotive display technologies for autonomous vehicles, such as a 57-inch pillar-to-pillar curved LCD, a 32.6-inch slidable OLED, privacy screens, and the world’s first stretchable jog dial display for vehicles, emphasizing new interfaces for the fully autonomous mobility era.
These unveilings highlight a strong industry focus on autonomous mobility, sustainable hydrogen and electric technologies, and smart vehicle interiors at Seoul Mobility Show 2025. The show, which took place at Kintex, the Korea International Exhibition Center, from 4th April to 13th April, demonstrated the exciting future of the automotive industry in South Korea and beyond.
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[8] Hyundai Motor Group Newsroom. (2025, April 5). Hyundai Motor Group unveils the sportier Ioniq N Line model at the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show. Retrieved from https://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com/news/press_release_view.aspx?article_id=20250405005
[9] Hyundai Motor Group Newsroom. (2025, April 5). Hyundai Motor Group unveils the Pix Moving Robobus at the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show. Retrieved from https://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com/news/press_release_view.aspx?article_id=20250405006
- At the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show, Hyundai introduced the NEXO, leveraging hydrogen fuel in an all-new design called 'Art of Steel', positioning it as a notable contender in the hydrogen vehicle market, albeit a niche one due to the current lack of global hydrogen refueling infrastructure.
- The luxury brand Genesis under the Hyundai Motor Group unveiled the Genesis X Gran Coupe and Convertible at the same show, featuring designs from ex-Bentley designers Luc Donckerwolke and SangYup Lee.
- Another innovation showcased at the Seoul Mobility Show was the Top Secret e-bike, a Korean-made electric bike with a titanium and aluminum main frame and hubless wheels with airless tires, aiming for a more efficient and eco-friendly lifestyle in urban environments.
- LG Display, meanwhile, highlighted their cutting-edge automotive display technologies, showcasing the world’s first stretchable jog dial display for vehicles, emphasizing new interfaces for the fully autonomous mobility era, such as a 57-inch pillar-to-pillar curved LCD and a 32.6-inch slidable OLED.
- Hyundai Motor Group also unveiled the City Pod and Urban Pod, autonomous pods designed for personal mobility, which won the ‘Best of the Best’ awards at the Red Dot Design Concept 2025 for their advanced autonomous functions, hydrogen fuel usage, and versatile applications in logistics and last-mile mobility. These pods are ideal for urban environments and emphasize Technology and lifestyle improvements.
- Transportation opportunites were also presented at the show with Kia Motors Corporation revealing the all-electric Kia PV5, optimized for wheelchair users, providing opportunity for individuals with disabilities to have access to Electric-vehicles and make their lifestyle more accessible.
- Further collaborating with the automotive industry towards autonomous mobility, Hyundai Motor Group also demonstrated the AI-powered Automatic Charging Robot (ACR) for seamless EV charging and making electric vehicles more convenient for everyday use.
These exhibitions at the Seoul Mobility Show 2025 underline the strong industry focus on Autonomous mobility, Sustainable Hydrogen and Electric technologies, and Smart vehicle interiors, leading to an exciting future in the automotive industry, both in South Korea and beyond.
