# Amphibious Electric Buggies The Hyundai Kite Concept Can Tackle Land and Water With Equal Ease By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2018-03-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-buggy References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/9/17096800/hyundai-kite-dune-buggy-jet-ski-geneva-motor-show-2018) & [hyundai.news](https://www.hyundai.news/uk/brand/hyundai-kite-the-two-in-one-electric-buggy-concept-in-cooperation-with-the-ied/) South Korean automotive giant captured plenty of eyeballs at the recent Geneva Motor Show by showcasing the [Hyundai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-hyundai-ioniq-5-xrt) Kite, an electric buggy that's a little different from other similar-looking electric vehicles due to the fact that it's an amphibious and multi-modal vehicle capable of converting into a water jet. This [electric buggy concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-velocity) is equipped with a four-wheel electric hub drive to enable it to tackle solid terrain, as well as a water jet that gives it full-on jet ski functionality. While the Hyundai Kite electric buggy is still a vehicular concept that's yet to become reality, the fact of the matter is that this vehicle is a great example of how the uniquely simple mechanical designs of electric motors are opening up new avenues in vehicular design, specifically in the [amphibious vehicle sector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-vehicle-concept). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Amphibious Vehicles:** The Hyundai Kite concept showcases the potential for electric vehicles that can operate on land and water, presenting opportunities for innovative designs and applications. - **Multi-modal Vehicles:** The Hyundai Kite's ability to convert between land and water modes highlights the potential for versatile vehicles that can adapt to different environments, creating possibilities for disruptive transportation solutions. - **Electric Hub Drive:** The four-wheel electric hub drive system utilized in the Hyundai Kite demonstrates the potential for efficient and powerful propulsion in electric vehicles, offering opportunities for advancements in electric motor technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Electric Vehicle Manufacturing:** The development of amphibious electric buggies like the Hyundai Kite opens up new possibilities for electric vehicle manufacturers to explore innovative designs and expand their product offerings. - **Recreational Vehicle Industry:** The unique water jet functionality of the Hyundai Kite introduces disruptive innovation opportunities for the recreational vehicle industry, combining functionality of both land-based and water-based vehicles. - **Marine Technology:** The amphibious capabilities of the Hyundai Kite concept highlights the potential for advancements in marine technology, presenting opportunities for companies to create new water-based transportation solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-above-and-under.md) - [Off-Road-Ready Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-hyundai-ioniq-5-xrt.md) - [Four-Wheeled Hybrid Bike Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karver-cyle-concept-k1.md) - [Industrial Design-Inspired Micro EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citroen.md) - [Track-Ready Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-rn22e.md) - [Road-Ready Dune Buggy Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fordzilla-hypervan.md) - [Petite Solar-Powered EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-ev.md) - [Gaming-Inspired Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-subcompact-suv.md) - [Mini Off-Road Electric Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-pickup-truck.md)