As we have heard more rumors about the “Apple Car” in recent weeks, it appears that Apple is in fact in negotiations with automakers to produce its first electric car. Following a report from the Korean website HankyungHyundai confirmed that it is having initial discussions with Apple about the production of its new car.
The original report on the Korean website stated that Apple is negotiating with Hyundai Motor to manufacture the so-called Apple Car. Hyundai would help Apple produce its electric vehicles and develop the special batteries that will power the Apple Car.
According Hankyung, part of Apple’s car component development will take place at one of Hyundai Motors’ facilities in the United States. The report also corroborates what Bloomberg said earlier today that the Apple car is still 5 to 7 years away, as it says the car will be launched in 2027.
However, what is more interesting and unexpected is that Hyundai itself confirmed these rumors after the report. A company spokesman said CNBC that Apple is in discussions “with a variety of global auto manufacturers, including Hyundai Motor”.
This is not the first time that rumors suggest that Apple will rely on partners to manufacture its own electric car, as the Cupertino-based company does not have ready facilities to build a car. Last year, Reuters reported that the production of the Apple Car should start in 2024 with an “innovative battery technology” that offers greater range and also lower cost.
It is not yet clear when Apple will launch the Apple Car, but it looks like the company is still working on it with consistent plans to launch it before the next decade.
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