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Hyundai EVs have been somewhat flying under the radar despite offering more than decent specs for the average user and close to best-in-class efficiency to compensate for their small battery packs.
So far, the Ioniq EV sedan and the Kona EV small crossover have been the only options, but the South Korean company's ambitions stretch much further than that. Earlier this year, Hyundai has announced its decision to spin the IONIQ name completely off, creating a separate brand that focuses on connected driving and, more immediately, electric propulsion.
Much like it had done with Genesis a while ago, Hyundai wants to keep things clear between its sub-brands, so the public knows what to expect. Genesis? Emphasis on premium materials and elegant design. Hyundai? Good value for money. IONIQ? Well, in a word, the future.
When the separation was made public, it was also mentioned that the IONIQ brand would kick things off with three new models coming over the next four years. The first of them is going to be called IONIQ 5 and will take the shape of a compact crossover coupe loosely based on the 45 concept (pictured).
Details about the all-electric CUV have been a mystery so far, but thanks to The Korean Car Blog, assuming the information is exact, we now know a little more about the model. Actually, we pretty much know everything that counts about its specs.
The leak says we should expect all-wheel-drive capabilities thanks to a dual-motor setup with a combined output of 313 hp. The power should be enough to enable a 5.2-second 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprin. If the latter doesn't sound like much, it's just because Tesla has skewed our perception of what is quick. For reference, the Volkswagen Golf GTI needs roughly six seconds.
As nice as having quick acceleration is, maximum range is even more important for an EV. The IONIQ 5 First Edition will get up to 280 miles (450 km) WLTP from its 58 kWh battery pack, which will be the only battery capacity available from launch. Later on, an 82 kWh option will be available, pushing the limit to 342 miles (550 km) - obviously, at a price.
Also worth pointing out is that the IONIQ 5 will share one feature with the Porsche Taycan: that's the 800V charging system that will supposedly enable the EV to charge from 20% to 80% in just 15 minutes. Assuming the infrastructure is in place, that aspect is at least just as important as the battery capacity and its maximum range.
According to the leaked images - obtained from an Austrian subsidiary of the source and, therefore, referring to the Austrian market - deliveries for the 150 IONIQ 5 First Edition EVs will start in June/July next year. Sadly, there's one key aspect missing from all this, and that is the price. Considering the way the market is going, as well as the fact it is, after all, a Hyundai, expect the IONIQ 5 to be priced competitively. How competitively, we'll just have to wait and see.
Much like it had done with Genesis a while ago, Hyundai wants to keep things clear between its sub-brands, so the public knows what to expect. Genesis? Emphasis on premium materials and elegant design. Hyundai? Good value for money. IONIQ? Well, in a word, the future.
When the separation was made public, it was also mentioned that the IONIQ brand would kick things off with three new models coming over the next four years. The first of them is going to be called IONIQ 5 and will take the shape of a compact crossover coupe loosely based on the 45 concept (pictured).
Details about the all-electric CUV have been a mystery so far, but thanks to The Korean Car Blog, assuming the information is exact, we now know a little more about the model. Actually, we pretty much know everything that counts about its specs.
The leak says we should expect all-wheel-drive capabilities thanks to a dual-motor setup with a combined output of 313 hp. The power should be enough to enable a 5.2-second 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprin. If the latter doesn't sound like much, it's just because Tesla has skewed our perception of what is quick. For reference, the Volkswagen Golf GTI needs roughly six seconds.
As nice as having quick acceleration is, maximum range is even more important for an EV. The IONIQ 5 First Edition will get up to 280 miles (450 km) WLTP from its 58 kWh battery pack, which will be the only battery capacity available from launch. Later on, an 82 kWh option will be available, pushing the limit to 342 miles (550 km) - obviously, at a price.
Also worth pointing out is that the IONIQ 5 will share one feature with the Porsche Taycan: that's the 800V charging system that will supposedly enable the EV to charge from 20% to 80% in just 15 minutes. Assuming the infrastructure is in place, that aspect is at least just as important as the battery capacity and its maximum range.
According to the leaked images - obtained from an Austrian subsidiary of the source and, therefore, referring to the Austrian market - deliveries for the 150 IONIQ 5 First Edition EVs will start in June/July next year. Sadly, there's one key aspect missing from all this, and that is the price. Considering the way the market is going, as well as the fact it is, after all, a Hyundai, expect the IONIQ 5 to be priced competitively. How competitively, we'll just have to wait and see.
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