Performance: 136 hp - 100 kW
Battery: 38.3 kWh
Range (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 charging
- Max DC power: 44 kW
- DC connector: Combo CCS
Length: 4470 mm
Width: 1820 mm
Height: 1450 mm
Boot volume: 357 L/1417 L
Empty 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
This is not Hyundai' s first foray into the world of electric cars. Available since 2016 in 3 powertrains - Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid and Electric - the IONIQ has been a resounding success. While in Korea the electric version has been the most popular since its launch, taking nearly 64% ofIONIQ sales, it has been less successful internationally. In 2019, Hyundai is aiming to rectify this and is presenting a new version of the electric car with improved performance.
The new IONIQ Electric is equipped with 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 hp) to 100 kW (136 hp), bringing it into line with most of its competitors. However, where the IONIQ really shines is not in its sporty performance, but in its driving efficiency.
While the design of the 2016IONIQ left us a little disappointed with its wind-tunnel aerodynamics, the new IONIQ is more aggressive, with sharper edges and a redesigned 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® app, it's now possible to program the air conditioning, heating, check the vehicle's charge status or even unlock it from your smartphone. Connectivity also enters the vehicle, with a new 10.25-inch touchscreen in the middle of the dashboard. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatible, the screen is large and easy to use. Particularly noteworthy is the detailed display 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 isn't taking any risks with this new IONIQ, which in the end is merely an improvement without being a revolution.
In back, it's easy to seat two, but the coupé roofline of the sedan format, 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, " the battery capacity of the New IONIQ electric has been increased from 28 kWh to 38.3 kWh, giving the driver a greater range. The range is32% longer, at 294 km ". While this significant improvement is appreciated, we would have liked Hyundai to go even further and integrate 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.
Nevertheless, the 100 kW fast recharge allows us to set off on long journeys. The IONIQ Electric is very stable even at high speeds, and its record-breaking efficiency enables us to cover 250 to 300 km on the freeway between breaks of around 20 to 30 minutes to recharge the batteries.
At home, the IONIQ electric does even 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 wallbox, so you can leave every morning with a full set of batteries.
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 (detachable 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 rear outboard child seats
- Hill-start assist
- Automatic lighting
- Active lane-keeping assist
- Rain sensor
- Tire 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″ color touchscreen and eco-driving menu
- USB socket
RIMS
- 16″ alloy wheels
Price: €34,900 (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
- Front parking assistance
- Heated front seats
SAFETY
- Driver's knee airbag
- Driver and passenger front airbags (detachable 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 rear outboard child seats
- Hill-start assist
- Automatic lighting
- Active lane-keeping assist
- Rain sensor
- Tire 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
- Speed limit sign recognition
- Automatic day/night rearview 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″ color 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 (to a standstill)
- Electric driver's seat with memory
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
SAFETY
- Driver's knee airbag
- Driver and passenger front airbags (detachable 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 rear outboard child seats
- Hill-start assist
- Automatic lighting
- Active lane-keeping assist
- Rain sensor
- Tire 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
- Speed limit sign recognition
- Automatically folding outside mirrors
- Blind spot monitoring with lane change assist
- Front parking assistance
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″ color 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?
