The Hyundai IONIQ Electric (Hatchback): The Complete Electric Car Buying Guide For India

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The Hyundai IONIQ Electric Hatchback

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The Hyundai Motor Company, usually referred to simply as Hyundai, is a leading South Korean automotive manufacturer headquartered in Seoul. The company was founded in 1967, with its first model, the Cortina (in collaboration with Ford Motor Company), launched in 1968. The Cortina was assembled in the Ulsan plant in South Korea. Hyundai has come a long way since then, and currently owns a 33.88% stake in Kia Corporation, and also wholly owns the luxury automotive brand, Genesis, among others.

Hyundai has an annual production capacity of over 1.6 million units, making the automotive manufacturer the third-largest in terms of production behind the Japanese automotive manufacturer, Toyota and the German automotive group, Volkswagen. Hyundai has production facilities across a number of global locations. Some of these include: North America, India, Russia, Turkey, China and the Czech republic. Hyundai vehicles are sold in nearly 200 countries globally. The company currently has the following battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs):

• All-electric Hyundai IONIQ (BEV)
• All-electric Hyundai Kona (BEV)
• All-electric Hyundai IONIQ 3 (BEV)
• All-electric Hyundai IONIQ 5 (BEV)
• All-electric Hyundai IONIQ 5 N (BEV)
• All-electric Hyundai IONIQ 6 (BEV)
• All-electric Hyundai IONIQ 6 N (BEV)
• All-electric Hyundai IONIQ 9 (BEV)
• All-electric Hyundai Inster (BEV)
• All-electric Hyundai Staria (BEV)
• All-electric Hyundai Nexo (FCEV)
• Hyundai IONIQ Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
• Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
• Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)

The Hyundai IONIQ, is the first model to be offered as a hybrid (HEV), a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and a battery-electric vehicle (BEV). All three powertrains are offered within one body type. The variants made their debut at the Geneva Motor Show in 2016. However, the IONIQ Hybrid made its debut in South Korea in January 2016.

The pure electric Hyundai IONIQ is now only available as a used electric car (i.e. production has ended in 2022), and offers much value to those keen to families keen to migrate to zero-emission electric driving, but keen on an affordable first step. The past 24 months has witnessed the growth of the used EV market, with a number of relatively good options to consider, to include the IONIQ electric.

The IONIQ EV is not going to make a bold statement and nor is it going to set the heart racing when driven. But that is not the reason to buy this family electric hatchback. The electric vehicle (EV) offers practicality and decent pure electric range.

The EV is available in one EV battery size (38.3 kWh), with a WLTP range up to 310 km. Even adjusting for real-world driving conditions, the electric car should be able to deliver over 270 km emission-free. Not bad at all and a very useful range to meet day-to-day driving needs: school runs, family outings, weekend trips, grocery shopping and a lot more!

The Hyundai electric vehicle (EV) has a 7.2 kW AC (single-phase) onboard charger. Given that most homes in India are powered by a single-phase power supply, the 7.2 kW onboard charger fits perfectly. The EV can be fully charged in 6 hours via a dedicated single-phase residential EV charger like easee. For faster charging, the EV offers DC charging up to 50 kW (10%-80%: 57 mins).

We at e-zoomed encourage a topping up approach to charging an electric car. This way charging times are shorter and regular charging is good for the maintenance of the EV battery. The automotive manufacturer offers a 8 years or 160,000 km warranty.

The front-wheel drive IONIQ electric hatchback can achieve 0-100 km/h in 10.2 seconds. The EV offers a maximum power up to 100 PS and 295 Nm torque. The top speed is 160 km/h. The electric car benefits from both, instant torque and regenerative braking.

Steering-mounted paddles adjust the regenerative braking strength. The EV offer a number of driving modes: Eco, Normal, Sport and Eco+. The Eco+ drive mode maximises vehicle range by setting a 90 km/h speed limit, switching off the air conditioning, heating, fans, and optimising regenerative braking level.

The EV also offers a number of safety features, to include: Hyundai SmartSense, forward collision-avoidance assist, lane keeping assist, blind-spot collision warning, high beam assist, lane following assist, rear cross-traffic collision warning, driver attention warning and smart cruise control. Also as standard is a 10.25″ touchscreen display. The EV offers 357 L boot space.

Bottom-line, electric driving is good for the environment and the wallet.

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PROS	CONS
An affordable family electric hatchback	Exterior styling not as exciting as more recent EVs
DC charging up to 50 kW	Driving will not set the heart racing
Decent electric range	Only available as a used electric car

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The Hyundai IONIQ Electric Hatchback (credit: Hyundai)

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At A Glance
EV Type:	Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV)
Body Type:	Hatchback
Engine:	Electric
Available In India:	No

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Trims (1 Option)
Hyundai IONIQ (from ₹ N/A)

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EV Battery & Emissions
EV Battery Type:	Lithium-ion
EV Battery Capacity:	Available in one battery size: 38.3 kWh
Charging:	50 kW DC Rapid Charging (10%-80%: 57 mins). Onboard charger: 7.2kW AC (0%-100%: 6 hrs)
Charge Port:	Type 2
EV Cable Type:	Type 2
Tailpipe Emissions:	0g (CO2/km)
Battery Warranty:	8 years or 160,000 km

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Charging Times (Overview)
Slow charging AC (3 kW – 3.6 kW):	6 – 12 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SOC)
Fast charging AC (7 kW – 22 kW):	3 – 8 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Rapid charging AC (43 kW):	0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Rapid charging DC (50 kW+):	0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Ultra rapid charging DC (150 kW+):	0-80% : 20 mins to 40 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)
Tesla Supercharger (120 kW – 250 kW):	0-80%: up to 25 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC)

• Note 1: SoC: state of charge

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Dimensions
Height (mm):	1475
Width (mm):	1820
Length (mm):	4470
Wheelbase (mm):	2700
Turning Circle (m):	10.6
Boot Capacity (L):	357

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IONIQ Electric
EV Battery Capacity:	38.3 kWh
Pure Electric Range (WLTP):	310 km
Electric Energy Consumption (kWh/100km):	13.8
Charging:	50 kW DC Rapid Charging (10%-80%: 57 mins). Onboard charger: 7.2kW AC (0%-100%: 6 hrs)
Top Speed:	160 km/h
0-100 km/h:	10.2 seconds
Drive:	Front-wheel drive (FWD)
Electric Motor (kW):	136
Max Power (PS):	100
Torque (Nm):	295
Transmission:	Automatic
Seats:	5
Doors:	5
Kerb Weight (kg):	1,527 – 1575
Colours:	9
NCAP Safety Rating:	Five-Star

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Electric Driving: Top 5 EV Jargons For India

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Despite the increased visibility of EVs in India, the vocabulary (jargon) used in electric driving is still new to consumers. In fact, for many, it can seem daunting and confusing. We have therefore put below some of the more commonly used terms in the EV glossary, to give you an easier introduction to electric driving in India!

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EV Glossary: Top 5
AC/DC (Alternating Current/ Direct Current):	What is AC/ DC current? AC and DC describe the type of ‘current flow’ in a circuit. Put simply, most household appliances, like the kettle, toaster and television, use AC, while the batteries used for remotes, flashlights etc use DC. In fact, all power supplied by the grid to a dwelling or building is AC power. Therefore, an electric car charging at home will use AC power. AC is a form of current invented by Nicholas Tesla that reverses its direction of movement constantly back and forth within the circuit, by changing its magnitude and polarity (between positive and negative), at regular intervals. Such current can easily be transformed from higher voltage to lower voltage. The primary difference between AC and DC is that, DC flows only in one direction.
DoD (Depth-Of-Charge):	What is Depth-Of-Charge? A battery’s Depth-of-Charge is the level of discharge of a battery. As you drive an EV, the battery is discharged. The DoD indicates the % that has been discharged relative to the capacity of a battery. Conversely, a State-of-Charge (SOC), is the percentage of capacity still available in a battery. If you use 25% of your EV battery capacity, then the DoD is 25% and the SOC is 75%. It is recommended not to fully discharge an electric car battery, as this reduces the lifespan of a battery. Automotive manufacturers publish recommend DoD levels for charging, but a charging range between 20% to 80% is ideal.
Earthed/ Grounded:	Users of electrical equipment are protected from electric shocks through a process called earthing. If there is a fault in the electric system, a user can be subject to an electric shock, as the electricity uses part of the body to travel. Earthing protects the user by proving a path for the fault current to reach the earth. As an example, the commonplace household 3-plug pin, has one wire that connects to the earth. Earthing also protects the electrical apparatus from voltage surges etc.
What is CCS charging?	It is a DC (direct current) rapid charging standard/ protocol for charging electric cars. It was introduced in 2011. The CCS standard includes the Type 2 (IEC 62196) connectors, along with two DC connectors (pins), in a single connector pattern (CCS Combo 2) in the electric vehicle (EV), with a total of nine pins. The two DC connectors (pins) are at the bottom, and enable faster DC charging and communication. The communication is between the EV charger and the electric car. Communication is via Pulse Width Modulation (PWM).
What is a Smart EV Charger?	A smart EV charger allows users to remotely monitor, manage and control the charging session. Though smart charging offers a number of benefits, the two key benefits are: energy use optimisation and cost efficiency. Smart chargers optimise the charging session and manages the load safely. A smart EV charger monitors electrical consumption and adjusts the charging session based on the available energy (dynamic load balancing). Smart charging also allow load balancing for locations with multiple EV charging stations. For such EV charging destinations, an operator can choose how best to distribute the available energy capacity across all active EV chargers.

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