As is becoming the trend, there's extensive use of sustainable materials like recycled PET bottles and natural fibers in the interior.
Two battery packs, two powertrainsWe've gotten used to new BEVs packing massive batteries, but the Ioniq 5's powertrain specs speak to Hyundai's confidence when it comes to engineering electric range efficiency. There are two pack sizes—58kWh or 77.4kWh (72.6kWh in regions other than the US). And there are two drivetrain options: rear-wheel drive, with a single 160kW (215hp), 350Nm (258lb-ft) motor; or all-wheel drive, with a total power output of 173kW (231hp) with the smaller capacity battery or 225kW (301hp) with the bigger pack. Regardless of pack size, the AWD Ioniq 5 produces 605Nm (446lb-ft).
Consequently, performance should be brisk rather than breathtaking, with 0-62mph (100km/h) ranging between 5.2 seconds and 8.5 seconds depending on the configuration. Hyundai has only given us a range estimate for the RWD plus the 72.6kWh config, which it says should achieve between 292 and 298 miles (470-480km) under the WLTP testing regime.
Like the aforementioned BEVs from GMC and Porsche, the Ioniq 5 uses an 800V electrical architecture, that among other things means it's capable of extremely rapid charging—from 10 to 80 percent state of charge in just 18 minutes when connected to a 350kW DC fast charger. Four hundred-volt DC chargers are more common, but some clever tech on the Ioniq 5 means it can use these, too—the motor and inverter handle doubling the voltage to satisfy the battery pack.
And while vehicle-to-grid functions aren't supported yet (either by vehicles or the grid), the Ioniq 5 does feature vehicle-to-load, also known as the ability to operate as a remote AC power source at up to 3.6kW, either through the external charging port or a V2L port located under the back seats.
The Ioniq 5 goes into production this year, with US deliveries slated to begin in the fall. It will be followed by the Ioniq 6 sedan (based on the stunning Prophecy concept car) and then by the Ioniq 7, a large electric SUV.
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