Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid
Hyundai offers its stylish Ioniq hatchback in three flavors: Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, and Electric. The Plug-in Hybrid is something of a Goldilocks choice, combining the fuel-sipping qualities of the Hybrid with a bit of the Electric's purely battery-powered range (29 miles to be exact). Owners of the Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid give it high marks for its low running costs and generous allotment of tech and safety features, which include standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration and, starting in 2020, adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist. On the downside, some find its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain slow to accelerate and occasionally lacking in refinement.
Hyundai offers its stylish Ioniq hatchback in three flavors: Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, and Electric. The Plug-in Hybrid is something of a Goldilocks choice, combining the fuel-sipping qualities of the Hybrid with a bit of the Electric's purely battery-powered range (29 miles to be exact). Owners of the Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid give it high marks for its low running costs and generous allotment of tech and safety features, which include standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration and, starting in 2020, adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist. On the downside, some find its plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain slow to accelerate and occasionally lacking in refinement.
Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid Model Lineup
Produced from 2018 through 2022, the Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant of Hyundai’s compact four-door hatchback, the Ioniq. The five-seater is the only plug-in hybrid hatchback in the Korean automaker’s lineup. It shares a platform and some components with the Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid, which is built by Hyundai’s sister company.
Under the hood, the Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid employs a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine combined with an 8.9-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack and an electric motor. The PHEV powertrain’s combined 139 horsepower is routed to the front wheels (only) via a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and it offers up to 29 miles of all-electric range. Once depleted, the battery pack takes about two hours to recharge via a 240-volt at-home charger or about nine hours using a standard 110-volt household outlet.
Hyundai sold the Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid in three trims: the base version (which was renamed SE in 2020), the mid-tier SEL (which first appeared in 2020), and the range-topping Limited. Standard equipment includes keyless entry and ignition, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, Bluetooth connectivity, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, and an infotainment touchscreen that was upgraded from 7.0 to 8.0 inches in 2020. Adaptive cruise control, forward collision mitigation, and lane-departure warning also became standard in 2020 (and were previously optional). The SEL adds LED headlights, a digital instrument panel, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, a wireless smartphone charger, and blind-spot monitoring. The top-level Limited also includes leather upholstery, and it unlocks several options, such as a sunroof, navigation, and parking sensors, all of which became standard on the Limited in 2020. That’s also the year the Limited gained a 10.3-inch infotainment touchscreen and Hyundai’s semi-autonomous driving system (called Highway Driving Assist).