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Performance: 136 hp - 100 kW
Battery 38.3 kWh
Autonomy (WLTP): 294 km
Fuel consumption : *13.0 kWh/100 km
Transmission: Front-wheel drive
- Accelerated AC charging (at home)
- Max AC power: 7.2 kW - Single-phase
- AC connector: Type 2
- DC fast charge
- Max DC power: 44 kW
- DC connector : CCS Combo
Length: 4470 mm
Width: 1820 mm
Height: 1450 mm
Boot volume: 357 L/1417 L
Unladen weight: 1420 kg
Hyundai Ioniq electric test drive
IONIQ is truly at the forefront of eco-mobility in the Hyundai range, and meets all customer expectations thanks to its easy-to-use, user-friendly technologies.
Hyundai Ioniq electric video test drive
Driving efficiency
Hyundai is no stranger to the world of electric cars. Available since 2016 in 3 powertrains, Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid and Electric, the IONIQ has been a resounding success. In Korea, the electric version has been the most popular since its launch, accounting for almost 64 % of sales of the IONIQ.IONIQHowever, it was less successful internationally. In 2019, Hyundai wants to put things right and is presenting a new version of the electric car with improved performance.
The new IONIQ Electric has a 38.3 kWh battery, giving it a range of 294 km on a certified cycle. Its engine has also been revised, from 88 kW (120 bhp) to 100 kW (136 bhp), bringing it into line with most of its rivals. However, where the IONIQ really shines is not in its sports car performance, but in its driving efficiency.
While the design of theIONIQ The new IONIQ is more aggressive, with sharper edges and a redesigned radiator grille. The headlamps are now LED, both front and rear, and have also been redesigned.
Unrivalled connectivity
For 2019, Hyundai is introducing mobile connectivity to its IONIQ. With the BlueLink®For example, it is now possible to program the air conditioning and heating, check the vehicle's charge status and even unlock it from your smartphone. Connectivity has also been integrated into the vehicle, with a new 10.25-inch touchscreen in the centre of the dashboard. Compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, the screen is large and easy to use. We'll particularly appreciate the details of power consumption, as on the KONA and its KIA cousins, which use the same interface.
Overall ergonomics are good, the seat is comfortable and the engine can even be lively in sport mode. However, the IONIQ is not designed to beat the clock, but to be the most efficient. The overall design is rather conventional, and Hyundai is not taking any risks with this new IONIQ, which in the end is merely an improvement without being a revolution.
At the back, it's easy to seat two, but the coupé roofline of the saloon format, which is particularly pronounced on the IONIQ for aerodynamic reasons, doesn't leave much headroom for the taller among us.
A bigger battery?
Acclaimed by its owners, the Hyundai IONIQ Electric is an excellent tourer. According to Hyundai,"New IONIQ electric's battery capacity has been increased from 28 kWh to 38.3 kWh, giving drivers a greater range. The range is 32 % longer, at 294 km.". While this significant improvement is appreciated, we would have liked Hyundai to have gone even further and integrated the same battery as in its 64 kWh KONA. In this configuration, we could have expected a range of almost 500 km, which is as good as, if not better than, the best in the segment.
However, the 100 kW fast charge enables us to set off on long journeys. The IONIQ Electric is very stable, even at high speeds, and its record efficiency means we can cover between 250 and 300 km on the motorway between each 20 to 30 minute break to recharge the batteries.
At home, the IONIQ electric also does better than its predecessor, with a 7.2 kW charger compared with 6.6 kW for the previous version. A full charge will take around 6 hours and 15 minutes on a wallboxSo you can leave every morning with full batteries and no worries.
Options and prices for the Hyundai IONIQ Electric
COMFORT
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob
- Rear parking assistance
- Reversing camera with dynamic guide lines
- 7″ digital counters
- Eco + / Eco / Normal / Sport driving modes
- Intelligent adaptive cruise control
- Height-adjustable front seats
- Electric front and rear windows (sequential on driver's side)
SAFETY
- Driver's knee airbag
- Driver and passenger front airbags (disconnectable on passenger side)
- Front side airbags
- Front and rear curtain airbags
- Height-adjustable rear headrests
- Height-adjustable front headrests
- Height-adjustable front seat belts with pretensioners
- eCall: automatic emergency call to the emergency services with vehicle geolocation
- Isofix® system for child seats in rear outboard seats
- Hill-start assist
- Automatic lighting
- Active Lane Keeping Assist
- Rain sensor
- Tyre pressure control
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- Driver fatigue detection
- Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist recognition
- Audible signal for pedestrians
AUDIO AND COMMUNICATION
- Steering wheel audio controls
- Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ compatible.
- Bluetooth® connection
- Digital terrestrial radio (DAB) reception
- RDS audio system, MP3, 4 speakers and 2 tweeters
- Multimedia system with 8″ colour touchscreen and eco-driving menu
- USB socket
RIMS
- 16″ alloy wheels
Price: €34,900 (excludingenvironmental bonus)
COMFORT
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob
- Rear parking assistance
- Reversing camera with dynamic guide lines
- 7″ digital counters
- Eco + / Eco / Normal / Sport driving modes
- Intelligent adaptive cruise control
- Height-adjustable front seats
- Electric front and rear windows (sequential on driver's side)
- LED interior mood lighting
- Front parking aid
- Heated front seats
SAFETY
- Driver's knee airbag
- Driver and passenger front airbags (disconnectable on passenger side)
- Front side airbags
- Front and rear curtain airbags
- Height-adjustable rear headrests
- Height-adjustable front headrests
- Height-adjustable front seat belts with pretensioners
- eCall: automatic emergency call to the emergency services with vehicle geolocation
- Isofix® system for child seats in rear outboard seats
- Hill-start assist
- Automatic lighting
- Active Lane Keeping Assist
- Rain sensor
- Tyre pressure control
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- Driver fatigue detection
- Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist recognition
- Audible signal for pedestrians
- Bi-LED front lights
- LED front position lights
- Recognition of speed limit signs
- Automatic day/night rear-view mirror
AUDIO AND COMMUNICATION
- Steering wheel audio controls
- Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ compatible.
- Bluetooth® connection
- Digital terrestrial radio (DAB) reception
- RDS audio system, MP3, 4 speakers and 2 tweeters
- USB socket
- Multimedia system with 10.25″ colour touchscreen, eco-driving menu and voice recognition
RIMS
- 16″ alloy wheels
Price: €39,100 (excluding environmental bonus)
COMFORT
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob
- Rear parking assistance
- Reversing camera with dynamic guide lines
- 7″ digital counters
- Eco + / Eco / Normal / Sport driving modes
- Intelligent adaptive cruise control
- Height-adjustable front seats
- Electric front and rear windows (sequential on driver's side)
- LED interior mood lighting
- Intelligent adaptive cruise control (from standstill)
- Electric driver's seat with memory
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
SAFETY
- Driver's knee airbag
- Driver and passenger front airbags (disconnectable on passenger side)
- Front side airbags
- Front and rear curtain airbags
- Height-adjustable rear headrests
- Height-adjustable front headrests
- Height-adjustable front seat belts with pretensioners
- eCall: automatic emergency call to the emergency services with vehicle geolocation
- Isofix® system for child seats in rear outboard seats
- Hill-start assist
- Automatic lighting
- Active Lane Keeping Assist
- Rain sensor
- Tyre pressure control
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- Driver fatigue detection
- Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist recognition
- Audible signal for pedestrians
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Bi-LED front lights
- Recognition of speed limit signs
- Automatically folding door mirrors
- Blind spot monitoring with lane change assist
- Front parking aid
AUDIO AND COMMUNICATION
- Steering wheel audio controls
- Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ compatible.
- Bluetooth® connection
- Digital terrestrial radio (DAB) reception
- RDS audio system, MP3, 4 speakers and 2 tweeters
- USB socket
- Wireless charger for compatible phones
- USB charging port under front armrest
- Multimedia system with 10.25″ colour touchscreen, eco-driving menu and voice recognition
RIMS
- 16″ alloy wheels
Price: €41,050 (excluding environmental bonus)
Hyundai Ioniq electric test drive summary
- Efficiency
- Driving comfort
- Rear roof height
- A higher capacity battery?
