Future Kia and Hyundai vehicles will feature technology which allows drivers to adjust seven major performance features through their smartphones.

The application provides optimised settings for a designated destination by analysing the remaining distance and electric energy requirement

The technology will enable drivers to fine-tune settings ranging from maximum torque output for the motor, ignition, acceleration/deceleration, regenerative braking capacity, maximum speed limit, responsiveness, and energy use on climate control.

The technology will mean that drivers can choose whether to prioritise range – by using optimised settings to ensure they have enough range to get to a particular destination – or sportier driving.

It could also could prove particularly convenient for drivers of rental/carsharing vehicles, enabling users to quickly adopt their preferred set-up by downloading their profile from the server with the reassurance that their information is being protected by blockchain technology.

“As Hyundai Motor Group is planning to deploy 44 eco-friendly models by year 2025, including 23 electric vehicles, we see the potential of technologies and services inherent in non-combustion vehicles,” said research fellow JeongSoo Eo from Hyundai Motor Group. “By developing paradigm-shifting mobility technology like this one, we will continue to strive to improve user experience for electric vehicles customised to individual preferences.”