1. Hyundai Ioniq 5 Electric Cost
2. Hyundai Ioniq 5 Electric Crossover
3. Hyundai Electric Car Models
4. Hyundai Electric Car

On Tuesday morning in Korea, Hyundai premiered its newest battery electric vehicle. The company has resisted the temptation to start off with a bombastic SUV like General Motors' reborn GMC Hummer or a handsome sedan like the Porsche Taycan, although those are both in the pipeline. Instead, the Ioniq brand will launch with that most in-demand of automobiles, the midsize crossover. In this case, a keenly styled crossover called the Ioniq 5, which will also be the first BEV to use Hyundai's new E-GMP architecture.

SEOUL, February 23, 2021 — Hyundai Motor Company today launched the IONIQ 5 midsize CUV during a virtual world premiere event. As the first model in Hyundai’s new IONIQ brand dedicated to battery electric vehicles (BEV), IONIQ 5 sets the benchmark to redefine the electric mobility lifestyle with sustainable and innovative features. The brilliant IONIQ Electric has an EPA-estimated range of 170 miles. And the interior makes the journey more enjoyable with an available 10.25-inch touchscreen and available ambient lighting. It’s a beautiful way to join an inspiring era of automotive evolution. 2 days ago  A few weeks ago, Hyundai’s electric spinoff brand Ioniq unveiled its first model, simply called the 5. Everyone seemed to agree that it is a good looking car, but something didn’t add up. 4 hours ago  The IONIQ 5 is truly a revolutionary vehicle for Hyundai. It’s a worthy competitor to established crossover EVs, and offers some unique features unavailable in any other car on the market. Hyundai also says that the E-GMP platform will be used for an upcoming IONIQ 6 electric sedan, most likely based on the Prophecy concept car, and an IONIQ.

The production Ioniq 5 looks remarkably similar to the concept car that preceded it, the 45. At first glance, it appears to be channeling the boxy good looks of late-1980s hot hatches. But don't be fooled by the proportions; it's roughly the same size as Toyota's best-selling RAV4 crossover. The big 20-inch wheels and short front and rear overhangs conceal a 118-inch (3,000mm) wheelbase that translates to acres of interior room for the occupants.

Beyond plenty of space and a flat floor, the interior has another surprise. The center console can slide, moving back by up to 5.5 inches (140mm). This gives the front occupants the option of leaving out the other side of the car, as well as giving rear passengers access to the console's storage, USB ports, and wireless charging pad.

The front seats will recline as needed, including popping out a foot rest, although obviously the driver's seat won't do that while the car is in motion. And Hyundai says it has made those front seats 30 percent thinner than its normal seats, again to increase room in the back. The rear seats move fore and aft, too, sliding forward by 5.2 inches (135mm) to increase cargo capacity.

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As is becoming the trend, there's extensive use of sustainable materials like recycled PET bottles and natural fibers in the interior.

Two battery packs, two powertrains

We've gotten used to new BEVs packing massive batteries, but the Ioniq 5's powertrain specs speak to Hyundai's confidence when it comes to engineering electric range efficiency. There are two pack sizes—58kWh or 77.4kWh (72.6kWh in regions other than the US). And there are two drivetrain options: rear-wheel drive, with a single 160kW (215hp), 350Nm (258lb-ft) motor; or all-wheel drive, with a total power output of 173kW (231hp) with the smaller capacity battery or 225kW (301hp) with the bigger pack. Regardless of pack size, the AWD Ioniq 5 produces 605Nm (446lb-ft).

Consequently, performance should be brisk rather than breathtaking, with 0-62mph (100km/h) ranging between 5.2 seconds and 8.5 seconds depending on the configuration. Hyundai has only given us a range estimate for the RWD plus the 72.6kWh config, which it says should achieve between 292 and 298 miles (470-480km) under the WLTP testing regime.

Like the aforementioned BEVs from GMC and Porsche, the Ioniq 5 uses an 800V electrical architecture, that among other things means it's capable of extremely rapid charging—from 10 to 80 percent state of charge in just 18 minutes when connected to a 350kW DC fast charger. Four hundred-volt DC chargers are more common, but some clever tech on the Ioniq 5 means it can use these, too—the motor and inverter handle doubling the voltage to satisfy the battery pack.

And while vehicle-to-grid functions aren't supported yet (either by vehicles or the grid), the Ioniq 5 does feature vehicle-to-load, also known as the ability to operate as a remote AC power source at up to 3.6kW, either through the external charging port or a V2L port located under the back seats.

The Ioniq 5 goes into production this year, with US deliveries slated to begin in the fall. It will be followed by the Ioniq 6 sedan (based on the stunning Prophecy concept car) and then by the Ioniq 7, a large electric SUV.

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Low-slung Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the first model to come from the Korean brand's new electric car sub-brand, and has a range of up to 310 miles...

On sale Summer 2021 | Price from £48,000 (without gov't grant)

While some cars might be described as beautiful, very few will change styling conventions within their class. You expect an SUV to be big and tall, for example, or a sports car to be low-slung and sleek. We doubt many people would have imagined the upcoming Hyundai Ioniq 5 looking the way it does, however; it harks back to the 45 concept car of 2019, which seemed to have come straight out of the 22nd century and .

This is the first car to come from Hyundai’s family of Ioniq models. While today’s Hyunda Ioniq is a family car which can be had in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric forms, the Ioniq name will shortly become an umbrella term for Hyundai’s electric cars.

Half SUV, half family hatchback, the Ioniq 5 is between the current Tucson and larger Santa Fe in terms of length, but it sits lower to the ground than the former model. The result is a low-slung SUV that features slim LED headlights, a bonnet which overlaps its front and flush door handles that pop out when you approach the car.

2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 interior and space

Inside, the Ioniq 5 looks just as futuristic as its exterior, with a dashboard dominated by two 12in screens, one for the digital driver's display and one for infotainment. There’s also a large augmented reality display that can project information including directions from the sat-nav onto the windscreen to make navigating around busy city streets easier. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone mirroring is standard, while wireless phone charging and an upgraded Bose stereo system are likely to be on the options list.

The car’s centre console can be moved forwards and back to suit drivers of different shapes and sizes, while many of the materials used inside the Ioniq 5 are from eco-friendly sources, including recycled plastic bottles and natural wool.

The Ioniq 5 is the first Hyundai to sit on a new platform that that was designed with electric cars in mind. That means the Korean car maker has been able to maximise room inside the 5, and indeed a six-footer can sit behind a driver of equal height with room to spare. There’s also a larger boot than you’ll find in the rival Kia e-Niro, at 531 litres, plus up to 57 litres more – enough for a soft overnight bag – under the bonnet. The Ioniq 5’s second row of seats can split and fold in a 60:40 configuration, should you need to extend the boot further.

2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 range and performance

As is becoming the norm among electric cars, drivers will be able to choose different configurations of the Ioniq 5 to prioritise either range or performance.

In its most basic form, power is stored in a 58kWh battery pack and delivered to the rear wheels via a single 168bhp motor, giving the car a range of around 248 miles – far more than entry level versions of Hyundai's other electric SUV, the smaller Kona Electric, can manage, and farther than even the most expensive version of the Nissan Leaf hatchback can take you. A more powerful version of the Ioniq 5 with dual electric motors for a total of 232bhp, is also available.

Upgrading to the larger 72.6kWh battery pack and single 215bhp electric motor and sticking with rear-wheel drive increases the 5’s range to 310 miles. Or you can again opt for four-wheel drive, with which dual motors that combine to produce up to 302bhp – a combination that will crack the 0-62mph sprint in just 5.2sec and take you 298 miles between charges. All Ioniq 5s are limited to a top speed of 115mph. While the Ioniq 5 will be competitive in range and performance terms, then, it’s important to note that some rival electric SUVs, including the larger Ford Mustang Mach E and Volkswagen ID.4, can travel even farther.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Electric Cost

In a market first, buyers will be able to order their Ioniq 5 with solar panels built into its roof, which can charge the car on the move. Hyundai engineers suggest that, in sunny countries such as Southern Spain or Italy, it is possible to generate extra range of more than 1200 miles over the course of a year. In the UK, however, that figure is likely to be far less.

The Ioniq 5 is also capable of acting as a power source for exterior equipment, such as power tools, or even being used to recharge other electric cars.

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2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 charging and equipment

The Ioniq 5 supports charging of up to 220kWh, and – using the fastest chargers – can be charged from 10-80% of capacity in just 18 minutes. Recharging the car using a standard public charger or wallbox unit will take significantly longer. Hyundai is also offering Ioniq 5 customers access to the Europe-wide Ionity fast-charging network as part of their purchase.

Available safety and assistance kit includes a semi-autonomous system that enables the Ioniq 5 to control its own steering, acceleration, braking and lane-changes on the motorway. There's also a blind spot monitoring system, driver attention monitor, lane-keeping assistance and automatic emergency braking that can recognise pedestrians and cyclists.

2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 price

Pricing has only so far been announced for the high-spec 'Project 45' model that will crown the range at launch. This will cost from £48,000 without the government's £3000 grant taken into account. While lower-end versions of the Ioniq 5 are expected to arrive soon after launch and cost less, Hyundai's latest electric car will still be substantially more expensive than the rival Kia e-Niro, and also more expensive than smaller premium electric SUVs, such as the upcoming Mercedes EQA.

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