Hyundai has announced deliveries of its premium EV crossover, the Ioniq 5, from the end of March. Bookings worth ₹1 lakh are underway from December 2022, and Hyundai has confirmed that it has received 650 bookings for the Ioniq 5 so far.
The Ioniq 5 was launched in January at the Auto Expo 2023 Starting at ₹44.95 Lakh, for the first 500 bookings only.
The retro-futuristic design of the Ioniq 5 features sharp lines, flat surfaces, and a raised stance, but with a highly raked windscreen. The headlights and tail-lights get a unique pixelated look and the Ioniq 5 gets 20-inch wheels with a turbine-like design. In 2022, the Ioniq 5 won the World Design of the Year award along with the World Electric Car and World Car of the Year awards.
Hyundai has followed a minimalist approach with the interiors of the Ioniq 5. It features a flat floor, reclining seats and a movable center console. The interior features fabrics made from recycled plastics and eco-friendly leather for the upholstery. As far as the features are concerned, the Ioniq 5 comes equipped with two 12.3-inch screens, head-up display with augmented reality functions and ADAS technology.
The Ioniq 5 only gets a 72.6kWh battery, which gives it an ARAI-certified range of 631km on a single charge. The battery sends power to a rear axle-mounted electric motor that makes 217hp and 350Nm of torque. When it comes to charging, the Ioniq 5 supports superfast 800V charging that can charge the battery from 10-80% in just 18 minutes.