Hyundai Ioniq 5

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 ( ko, 현대 아이오닉 5) is a battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by Hyundai. It is the first product to be marketed under the electric cars-focused Ioniq sub-brand, and the first model developed on the Hyundai Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). It was revealed globally on 23 February 2021.

Overview

The design was previewed by the Hyundai 45 EV Concept which was presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2019. Both the concept car and the production version are inspired by the original Hyundai Pony, and features the Parametric Pixel design that is applied to the headlights, tail lights, and wheels. The vehicle's clamshell hood spans the entire width to make a sleek look with the 20-inch aerodynamic wheels. The "45" describes both the 45th anniversary of the Pony coupe and the 45-degree angles prominent on the sides of the concept. At the time, Hyundai called the design language "sensuous sportiness" and described the front and rear lights as carrying a "kinetic cube" theme.

Developed under the project code ''NE'', it is the first vehicle to be based on the E-GMP platform. The dedicated electric vehicle platform enables the vehicle to adopt a fully flat interior floor with a 3-meter long wheelbase. The flat floor allows Hyundai engineers to develop a sliding front central console, which is able to slide backwards by . It has a cargo capacity of behind the rear seats that can be increased to nearly with the second row seats folded.

The dashboard is dominated by two screens, one for the instrument cluster display and the other for the infotainment system under one piece of glass. It is equipped with an optional head-up display with augmented reality support. Many of the interior parts are made from recycled materials, including PET bottles. The roof consists of a single large glass panel without any support beams.

The Ioniq 5 also features a front trunk, which has a capacity for the RWD version (except North America), while the AWD model and all North American versions have a capacity, due to the extra mechanical components underneath to support the front electric motor.

It has the ability to charge electrical equipment through the built-in V2L (Vehicle to Load) function. It can supply up to 3.6kW of power from the port mounted under the rear seats (except Australia) and from another port installed outside. The exterior port is able to supply power even if the vehicle is turned off.

In some markets, the Ioniq 5 is offered with an optional Digital Side Mirror (DSM) which replaces the conventional side mirrors with cameras and OLED screens.

File:Hyundai Ioniq 5 Uniq-Paket – h 27062021.jpg, Rear view
File:Hyundai Ioniq 5 IAA 2021 1X7A0217.jpg, Interior
File:Hyundai 45 EV Concept at IAA 2019 IMG 0683.jpg, Hyundai 45 EV Concept (2019)

Robotaxi

The Ioniq 5 Robotaxi was unveiled on 31 August 2021 and displayed at IAA Mobility 2021 on 6 September 2021. Lyft began offering transport by driver-less Ioniq 5 Robotaxis on the Las Vegas Strip on 16 August 2022. The Ioniq 5 Robotaxi will have a human driver present until the end of 2022, after which the cars will operate on their own.

File:Hyundai Ioniq 5 Robotaxi IAA 2021 1X7A0002.jpg, Robotaxi
File:Hyundai Ioniq 5 Robotaxi IAA 2021 1X7A0317.jpg, Rear view

Powertrain

The vehicle is available with 58kWh or 72.6kWh battery capacity options, while the North American version will only be available with the 58kWh or 77.4kWh batteries. Every Ioniq 5 has a top speed of .

The battery can recharge of range in 5 minutes, or from 10 to 80% in 18 minutes, or in half an hour with its 800V charging capabilities by using a 350kW charger. The 800V inverter is sourced from Vitesco Technologies, a subsidiary of the Continental group.
A five minutes charge will add to its range by WLTP standards.

Sales

Awards

* Car of the Year 2021, Mid-size Company Car of the Year 2021, and Premium Electric Car of the Year 2021 from ''Auto Express'' at the New Car Awards 2021.
* Won 2021 IDEA Design Award gold prize.
* 2022 New Zealand Car of the Year
* 2022 German Car of the Year
* 2022 'Best Import Cars of the Year' by ''Auto Bild'', winning the "Electric Car" category.
* Ranked 2022 No. 1 Electric Car by ''Autozeitung'', receiving the highest score among electric cars.
* Best Design at the Top Gear'' Electric Awards 2021'.
* 2022 World Car of the Year, World Electric Vehicle of the Year and World Car Design of the Year from World Car Awards.
* 2022 EV of the Year, ''Car and Driver''
* 2022-2023 Japan Import Car of the year

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