Hyundai Ioniq Electric
The Ioniq Electric combines two good things: a budget-friendly hatchback and an all-electric powertrain. Hyundai’s small EV is well regarded for its refined power delivery, generous list of standard and available features, and low running costs. However, it’s not well suited for those with range anxiety since pre-2020 models offer just 124 miles per charge, according to the EPA. Other downsides include a tight rear seat, a lack of interior storage space, and somewhat limited production volumes (since it was originally sold only in California).
The Ioniq Electric combines two good things: a budget-friendly hatchback and an all-electric powertrain. Hyundai’s small EV is well regarded for its refined power delivery, generous list of standard and available features, and low running costs. However, it’s not well suited for those with range anxiety since pre-2020 models offer just 124 miles per charge, according to the EPA. Other downsides include a tight rear seat, a lack of interior storage space, and somewhat limited production volumes (since it was originally sold only in California).
Hyundai Ioniq Electric Model Lineup
Produced from 2017 through 2021, the Ioniq Electric is an all-electric variant of Hyundai’s compact four-door hatchback, the Ioniq. The five-seater slots above the subcompact Kona Electric in the Korean automaker’s EV lineup. It was supplanted by the all-new Ioniq 5 in 2022.
Hyundai sold the Ioniq Electric in two trims: the base version (or SE, as of 2020) and the range-topping Limited. Standard equipment includes a rearview camera, heated front seats, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration with an infotainment touchscreen that grew from 7.0 to 8.0 inches in 2020. Forward collision mitigation, lane-departure warning, and adaptive cruise control also became standard in 2020 (and were previously optional). Other notable options include leather upholstery, wireless device charging, a sunroof, a 10.3-inch touchscreen, and blind-spot warning.
The Ioniq Electric launched with a 28-kWh battery pack paired with a 118-horsepower electric motor driving the front wheels (only). The powertrain returns an EPA-estimated 124 miles of range and can be fully recharged using a conventional 240-volt household outlet in about four hours or roughly 25 minutes when connected to a DC fast charger (that can match its max charging rate of 70kW). In 2020, Hyundai upgraded the setup to a 38.3-kWh battery pack and a 134-hp motor, increasing its EPA-estimated range to 170 miles. The larger battery pack does need a bit longer to charge, however, taking about six hours when connected to a 240-volt outlet or a little under an hour with DC fast charging.
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