Hyundai has officially unveiled the Ioniq 5, its first electric car in a series of next-generation EVs under its new Ioniq sub-brand.
The automaker may have hit it out of the park with this out-of-the-box EV and attractive specs.
Design Hyundai Ioniq 5
We already had a good idea of what the Ioniq 5 would look like.
Hyundai confirmed that it would be based on the previously revealed “Concept 45”, and they had already revealed some images of the production version.
But the full reveal of the electric car today gives us the best view of the Ioniq 5 and reveals an out-of-the-box design that brings something that looks new to the industry.
It looks like a vehicle somewhere between a small hatchback and a CUV:
The Ioniq 5 presents some very simple lines with a touch of cyberpunk appearance without being very unconventional.
For example, the front panel does not feature a false grille or grille, which has become common in electric vehicle design, and yet, the front end appears to fit the vehicle.
As for the interior, the experience is built around two large screens in front of the driver and what Hyundai calls a comfortable “living space”:
Hyundai Ioniq 5 specifications and features
Things get even more interesting here because this is the first look at the specifications of the first vehicle using Hyundai’s new Global Electric Modular Platform (E-GMP).
Several other vehicles are expected to follow the Ioniq 5, but the specifications for the electric CUV are encouraging.
Hyundai can use the E-GMP to offer several different configurations, and in the case of the Ioniq 5, Hyundai has taken a similar approach to Tesla and offers a standard or long-range battery and an AWD or RWD option.
Unlike Tesla, Hyundai is offering different transmission options on both batteries, which are 58 kWh for the Standard Range, and for Long Distance, 72.6 kWh, except in North America, where Hyundai will do the Ioniq 5 Long Distance battery 77.4 kWh.
The automaker did not confirm the range for all different configurations, but confirmed about 470 km (292 miles) of WLTP range on a single charge for the RWD with a 72.6 kWh long-range battery.
With an additional 5 kWh in the North American long-range battery pack option, the EPA rating could be over 270 miles.
As for the standard range options, they could prove to be very efficient and still reach over 200 miles.
Here are the other specifications for the different configurations:
As for charging, the Ioniq 5 supports 400 V and 800 V charging infrastructure and can quickly charge up to 350 kW DC.
Hyundai says that means it can charge 10 to 80 in just 18 minutes.
The automaker had already confirmed that the vehicle would also be equipped with a bidirectional charger, allowing “vehicle for cargo” capabilities.
He explained at the opening:
The V2L function can provide up to 3.6 kW of power. The V2L port is located under the seats of the second row and can be activated when a vehicle is started. Another V2L port is located on the charging port on the outside of the vehicle. Using a converter, customers can charge high-powered electrical equipment. The external port provides power even when the vehicle is switched off.
Hyundai also announced that the Ioniq 5 will have a “sunroof” option, but has not released many details. It looks like it would be enough to contain any escape from vampires and could add some training ground.
The Ioniq 5 can also be equipped with the latest heads-up display with augmented reality features.
It is also equipped with Hyundai’s SmartSense suite of driver assistance features:
The IONIQ 5 is also equipped with the next level of Hyundai SmartSense, an advanced driver assistance system, ensuring the highest levels of safety and convenience on the road. IONIQ 5 is the first Hyundai model to offer Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2). Other driving assistance systems include Forward Collision Prevention Assistance (FCA), Blind Spot Collision Prevention Assistance (BCA), Intelligent Speed Limit Assistance (ISLA), Driver Attention Notice (DAW), Assistance Highlight (HBA) and more.
The Korean automaker is pulling all the stops for its first next-generation all-electric vehicle.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 price and availability
Unfortunately, Hyundai has not yet confirmed the price, but it is expected to start at around $ 30,000 and could go up a little over $ 40,000 for a fully equipped version.
As for availability, Hyundai has just confirmed that the Ioniq 5 will be “available in selected regions from the first half of 2021”.
These “selected regions” are expected to be Korea and probably some European markets.
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