Key points
If you want to get straight to the point, here are the main points to remember:
- The advertisedrange of the Ioniq 5 models varies between 300 and 400 kilometers.
- A domestic 11 kW charging point can be recharged in 6 hours. Whereas with a fast-charging from 20% to 80% in less than 20 minutes .
- The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is rated at 229 hp.
- It features two screens on the dashboard. One details vehicle datadata speedspeed number of kilometers traveledetc. The other screen lets you manage vehicle options.
- It has plenty of space at the front and rear.
- It has 531 liters of storage space in the trunk.
- It offers driving assistance level 2.
As a reminder: Level 2 driver assistance enables automated automated longitudinal and lateral driving (the steering wheel corrects the vehicle's trajectory to keep it in its lane), but with the driver actively present and constantly supervised. In concrete terms, the system controls the driver's acuity by measuring micro-corrections on the steering wheel, only when the driver's hands are on the wheel.
Electric cars & Hyundai
With the Ioniq 5, Hyundai is no stranger to electric cars. electric cars ! Here's a quick reminder of the electric models of the Korean automaker's existing electric models.
The Hyundai Kona Electric
The Hyundai Kona Electric was released in thesummer 2018 and is therefore the brand's second electric vehicle. It was redesigned at the beginning of 2021. The Kona Electric range has 3 versions:
- The intuitive
- La Creative
- The executive
On average, it offers 484 kilometers of rangefor a power output of 204 horsepowergiving it a top speed of 167 km/h. Recharging on a 7.2 kW domestic socket 5 h 30 from 20% to 80%. and 37 minutes on a charging station from 10 to 80%.. It is sold at a catalog price of 41,700 euros.
Also read: Hyundai Kona Electric 64 kWh test drive: Small SUV, long distances
Design and appearance of the Hyundai Ioniq 5
To design this car, Hyundai drew inspiration from the EV45 concept , which you can see below.
As previously mentioned, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 has a deliberately futuristic look, with a tailgate featuring numerous LEDs. It measures 4m63 in length for 1.89m wide and finally 1m65 in height. In other words, it's relatively spacious, which means we're particularly comfortable inside the vehicle.
Another important point is the large trunk volume, with 531 liters of cargo spacewhich exceeds the 519 liters of the Ford Mustang Mach-e. However, compared with other electric cars, there's very little space available up front. In fact, depending on your model, you'll have between 24 and 54 liters of available storage space.
Inside, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is equipped with 2 12-inch digital screens next to each other. In fact, one screen is located behind the steering wheel, providing a information and vehicle components. The second, located in the center of the dashboard, can be used to a wide range of uses, thanks to its voice-activated touch screen.
In terms of ergonomics, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is very spacious, which is one of its greatest strengths.
Its seats can be adjusted at willin both front and rear. You can lie down completely at the front, and at the rear you can slide the seat to give you more or less legroom.You can also slide the seat to give you more or less legroom. Still on the subject of comfort, it's worth pointing out that the steering wheel steering wheel is fully adjustable, It can be adjusted to suit individual needs.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 also scores high marks for comfort and peace of mind behind the wheel. In fact, thanks to thanks to its double-glazed windows, the car is almost entirely soundproof. Still on the subject of comfort and, above all, safety, the car is equipped with a Level 2 driver assistance system, which provides assistance when parking.parking assistanceThe driver can still take control of the vehicle if required.
On the inside, the dominant color is white, although black is available depending on the finish. A small black mark on the finish: there's quite a lot of plastic quite a lot of plastic, a rather low-quality material compared to what Hyundai wants to sell us.
What are the technical details of the Hyundai Ioniq 5?
It's high time to take a look at the technical specifications of the Hyundai Ioniq 5. First of all, you need to know that the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is available in 3 versions:
- Ioniq 5 RWD - 58 kWh rear-wheel drive: this is the model's entry-level version, powered by a 125 kW motor.
- Ioniq 5 RWD - 72.6 kWh the long-range battery is combined with a single 160 kW integrated into the rear axle
- Ioniq 5 AWD - 72.6 kWh Same as the previous model, but with a 70 kW motor integrated into the front axle.
Depending on the model chosen, therange varies between 300 and 400 kilometers.
The model with the best claimed range is the Ioniq 5 - 72.6 kWh, with a single motor. Thanks to its 2 motors, one at the rear and one at the front, the Ioniq 5 is very powerful indeed, with rapid gear changes and a 0-100 acceleration time of just 5.2 seconds.
In terms of energy performance, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a real winner. In fact, its energy performance is well above average, especially on freeways. On average, it consumes 26.6 kWh per 100 km on freeways at 130 km/h giving a range of 507 km range. However, it doesn't cope well with bumpy country roads, which contrasts with the comfort of better-maintained roads. The chassis is much less agile than that of a Tesla Model 3which is a direct competitor.
Note that, whichever version you choose, speed is limited to 185 km/h.
When it comes to recharging the Hyundai Ioniq 5 ,Hyundai's electric vehicle is capable of surprising us with its recharging power of up to 800 volts, thanks to Ionity charging stations. In alternating current, on a home charging station, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 offers a charging power of up to 11 kW, enabling it to recharge in 4 h 15 from 0 to 80%.
Price and availability for the Hyundai Ioniq 5
To purchase this little jewel of technology, you'll need to spend a minimum of 49,700 euros for thelowest-end version . On theother hand, prices can easily reach 60,000 euros if you wish to indulge yourself with the multitude of options offered by the Korean manufacturer . In this respect, you have nothing to worry about! Since the Ioniq 5 has been available since June 2021!
