Hyundai's electric vehicle push will carry the label IONIQ and the first of the three lines to come out is the IONIQ 5 crossover, which the automaker said will be unveiled on February 2021. It's still months of waiting but thankfully some juicy details about the EV have been leaked out, courtesy of the South Korean company.
The latest information was posted accidentally on Hyundai's Austrian website and while the spec details were already deleted, screenshots shared online by some revealed that the IONIQ 5 will cover an estimated 280 miles of range per charge.
The first IONIQ will also feature fast-charging capability, made possible by a powerful 800-volt electrical system that enables the battery pack to absorb up to 80% of energy in just 15 minutes. Per Hyundai, this is the same volt system that is in use with the Porsche Taycan, and it only promises top-notch performance at a consistent level.
According to The Driven, the IONIQ will be equipped with Hyundai's Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) and this will translate to "improved efficiency by enabling faster charging and longer ranges. The IONIQ 5 is emblematic of the automaker's firm commitment to support ecological mobility by building smart vehicle solutions.
The system to be delivered so far with the Hyundai EV can be described as beyond the decent expectations. The IONIQ 5 will be powered by a battery system that can support 4WD and it signifies that the upcoming EV is designed for a high level of performance.
It's unlikely that the electric crossover will match the power packed with rivals such as the Tesla Model Y and Ford Mustang Mach-E but Hyundai's bet will be hard to overlook. The IONIQ 5 is believed to be largely inspired by the well-received 45 Concept that the Korean company had made public in the past so it's already off to a good start.
The crossover is not necessarily a beast of an EV when it rolls out but as hinted by its maker, the IONIQ 5 is above the decent level. It's not a very powerful package but should be compelling enough for an early offering.
What is crucial, according to Electrek, is the IONIQ 5 pricing. Hyundai has yet to reveal the specific sticker price but the electric crossover is expected to be competitive, likely even undercutting its rivals in the market.
As the same report noted, the IONIQ 5 specs did impress but the price point on its release date will largely determine how it is received in the market. The all-electric crossover will be the first from Hyundai and after its debut, the IONIQ 6 sedan and IONIQ 7 SUV are to follow suit.
