In testing on the Hyundai Ioniq 5 model, users can make the car spin with 2 front or 2 rear wheels rotating horizontally or even make the car go 90 degrees with all 4 wheels turning horizontally. This solution will make car pairing simpler and faster than ever.
The 4 wheels can also be turned inward so that the car can easily turn in place without taking up as much space as traditional driving. When all four wheels are rotated in the same direction, the car can turn but keep the body direction.
Hyundai is not the first automaker to experiment with independent wheel rotation. GMC’s Hummer EV model is also equipped with the same feature, but only Hyundai’s technology allows the wheel to rotate 90 degrees while GMC’s product can only rotate up to 10 degrees.
Hyundai expects e-Corner technology to be the foundation for the company to develop more new vehicles, especially self-driving vehicles. With more drivability, future vehicles will perform more optimally and save more time dealing with everyday situations.
