Hyundai Ioniq 5

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is Hyundai’s flagship electric crossover in India, combining futuristic design with EV technology. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is only offered in a single EV 72 RWD variant, and its price in India is ₹46.30 lakh (ex-showroom), and its on-road price goes up to ₹49.00 lakh.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is powered by a 72.6 kWh battery and a rear-wheel-drive layout. The electric motor produces 217 hp and 350 Nm of torque, paired with a single-speed automatic transmission.The Ioniq 5 delivers a claimed driving range of 631 km on a single charge.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 competes with other premium electric crossovers and SUVs in India. Its main rivals include Kia EV6, Volvo XC40 Recharge, BMW iX, BYD Sealion 7, Tesla Model Y and  Mercedes-Benz EQA.

Key Highlights of Hyundai Ioniq 5

• It is based on Hyundai’s E-GMP (Electric Global Modular Platform), offering ultra-fast charging that can charge 10% to 80 % in 18 min.
• The Ioniq 5 uses a 72.6 kWh battery pack, producing 217 hp and 350 Nm, with a rear-wheel drive configuration.
• The Ioniq 5 range is 631 km, enabled by an efficient powertrain, optimized aero, shift-by-wire, and regenerative braking levels.
• The Ioniq 5 features the infamous Crab Walk functionality, which makes the EV drive sideways.
• Its onboard features include a 12.3-inch dual display, Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function, ventilated and powered front seats, a sliding center console, Bose audio, and a panoramic sunroof.
• Safety features include six airbags, an ADAS Level 2 suite (forward collision avoidance, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control), disc brakes, ESC, and a 360-degree camera.
• The Ioniq 5 dimensions stand at 4,635 mm in length, 1,890 mm in width, and 1,625 mm in height, with a 3,000 mm wheelbase.
• It charges from 10-80% in just 18 minutes using a 350 kW DC fast charger.
• The Ioniq 5 colour options include Gravity Gold Matte, Optic White, Midnight Black Pearl, and Titan Grey.
• The Hyundai Ioniq 5 rivals include Kia EV6, BYD Seal, Volvo XC40 Recharge, BMW iX1, and Tesla Model Y.