First Look – Hyundai Prophecy EV Concept

AutoInformed.com on Hyundai Prophecy Concept EVHyundai Motor Company today showed its new concept EV dubbed Prophecy. It’s billed as a design study that it claims aims to “forging an emotional connection between humans and automobiles.”

The rotund concept came from last year’s “45” concept EV that eschewed complexity for cleaner lines and minimalist structures. In the styling babble “Prophecy follows suit with an iconic silhouette of perfect proportions that have been inspired by an aerodynamic design. Leveraging the extended wheelbase and shorter overhang, Hyundai’s designers have achieved the Ultimate Automotive Form, thanks to a new EV architecture defined by pristine surfaces and pure volume in combination with aesthetic harmony and functionality.”

The design claims “excellent aerodynamics, a characteristic indispensable to EVs. The propeller shapes embedded in the vehicle’s wheel not only affirm this trait, they also compel air to be drawn in and flow down the side of the body like water over a stone. The integrated rear spoiler complements this effect by harnessing downforce that aids vehicle stability when travelling at speed.”

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