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The Hyundai Ioniq successfully made its way into the electric with a price sticker that cuts even the cheaper Chevrolet Bolt as a robust entry into the non-fossil fuel segment. Hyundai has high hopes for this car, making it all-electric.
The Hyundai Ioniq successfully made its way into the electric with a price sticker that cuts even the cheaper Chevrolet Bolt as a robust entry into the non-fossil fuel segment. Hyundai has high hopes for this car, making it all-electric. Looking at the figures, at least on paper, the car offers an overwhelming response. If that fact is true, the electric motor present in it churns out 118 horsepower while connected to a single-speed direct-drive transmission.
The Limited trim comes with 8'' touch screen navigation, and the Infinity Premium audio is much advanced. This trim is fitted with leather seats, and these are all four heated. The new Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system is pretty helpful in sudden braking. This all comes for $6,500 more than the base trim, which is worth the money, so you should go for the Limited trim.
Limited 4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
4dr Hatchback (electric DD)
The Hyundai Ioniq successfully made its way into the electric with a price sticker that cuts even the cheaper Chevrolet Bolt as a robust entry into the non-fossil fuel segment. Hyundai has high hopes for this car, making it all-electric.
The Hyundai Ioniq successfully made its way into the electric with a price sticker that cuts even the cheaper Chevrolet Bolt as a robust entry into the non-fossil fuel segment. Hyundai has high hopes for this car, making it all-electric. Looking at the figures, at least on paper, the car offers an overwhelming response. If that fact is true, the electric motor present in it churns out 118 horsepower while connected to a single-speed direct-drive transmission.
The Ioniq is available in 2 trims, the Ioniq electric and the limited, starting from $29,500 for the base model. The alloy wheels and the sunroof are standard for both variants. The car comes equipped with the 88kW motor that generates 118 horsepower and 218 pound-feet of torque, which is pretty good for a motor this size.
Trims |
Ioniq Electric |
Ioniq Electric Limited |
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Price |
$29,500 |
$36,000 |
Features |
124 miles range |
Same electric motor |
118 hp electric motor |
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) |
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7-inch Display Audio |
Leather seating surfaces and an integrated memory system |
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Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto |
touch screen navigation with Infinity premium audio |
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Blue Link connected care and Remote packages |
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DC fast charging capability |
The Limited-edition Ioniq is fitted with heated front and rear seats and a heated steering wheel. The seats are also leather surfaces, and the AEB system works well in panic braking conditions. The difference between the two trims comes out to be around $6,500, which does make a difference in this price range of vehicles.
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The Limited trim comes with 8'' touch screen navigation, and the Infinity Premium audio is much advanced. This trim is fitted with leather seats, and these are all four heated. The new Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system is pretty helpful in sudden braking. This all comes for $6,500 more than the base trim, which is worth the money, so you should go for the Limited trim.
The Ioniq Electric uses an 88kW electric motor producing 118 hp and 218 lb.-ft of torque and uses a single-speed automatic front-wheel drive (FWD) system. Both the trims use the same motor and drivetrain configuration. The power and torque figures of the hatchback are strong enough to compete in this segment.
Models |
Hyundai Ioniq Electric |
Chevrolet Bolt LT |
Tesla Model 3 |
BMW i3 |
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MSRP |
$29,500 |
$37,495 |
$46,500 |
$45,000 |
Motor type |
88kW, 118 hp electric |
150 kW electric motor |
165 kW motor AC-3 phase permanent magnet electric |
130 kW AC Synchronous electric motor |
Transmission |
Single-speed automatic |
Single-speed automatic |
Single-speed automatic |
Single-speed automatic |
Power |
188 hp |
200 hp |
258 hp |
170 hp |
Torque |
218 lb-ft |
266 lb-ft |
307 lb-ft |
184 lb-ft |
The Ioniq has the smallest motor in the competition but it manages to take over the BMW i3 in horsepower and torque. Tesla Model 3 has the biggest engine amongst all the rivals and it generates a massive 258 horsepower and 307 pound-feet of torque.
One cannot expect something extraordinary from these electric vehicles in this range when it comes to straight-line acceleration. The Hyundai Ioniq Electric does a quarter-mile in 16.3 secs and finishes the 0-60 mph in 8.1 secs, which is ok but last in the competition.
Models |
Hyundai Ioniq electric |
Chevy Bolt LT |
Tesla Model 3 |
BMW i3 |
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0-60 MPH |
8.1 secs |
6.5 secs |
6.0 secs |
7.2 secs |
Quarter mile |
16.3 secs |
14.9 secs |
13.4 secs |
15.3 secs |
Top Speed |
115 mph |
93 mph |
130 mph |
93 mph |
The Ioniq is lighter than the Chevrolet and the Tesla but still can beat them in a quarter-mile, it is because of the more power produced by the Chevy and the Tesla. So overall it is a slower car against its rivals.
The Ioniq is a front-wheel-drive car and most of the weight is kept on the front axle except for the battery. Hyundai has replaced the multi-link independent suspension with the twist-beam for the Electric version of the Ioniq. It may be the reason that the car rolls a bit during a corner at higher speeds. That is acceptable because it is an EV, not a race car.
The battery is kept under the back seat, but Hyundai still manages to keep the center of gravity low, which results in better road grip and handling. The suspension is soft, and the steering response is precise and quick. The eco mode is most battery saving but is slowest while driving on the road. If we change from normal to sport mode, we can feel the difference that comes in throttle response.
The Ioniq takes 129 feet to come to halt from the 60 mph mark. The braking in Ioniq is quite good and the car starts to slow down with just a tap to the brake pedal. The 3-levels of regenerative braking allows you to save more battery and add up to the total travel range as well.
Model |
Hyundai Ioniq electric |
Chevy Bolt LT |
Tesla Model 3 |
BMW i3 |
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Brake front (in) |
11.0 |
11.0 |
12.6 |
11.0 |
Brake rear (in) |
11.2 |
10 |
13.2 |
11.0 |
Curb weight (lbs) |
3164 |
3580 |
3549 |
2961 |
60-0 MPH (ft) |
129 |
132 |
127 |
113 |
The Ioniq stands third behind Tesla and BMW. The Tesla stops earlier because it has got larger disc rotors and the BMW i3 has the lightweight advantage. The Ioniq has an AEB system that helps prevent a collision, it is pretty effective at speeds up to 60 mph.
The biggest advantage of electric and hybrid vehicles is the fuel-efficiency they bring with them. Hyundai has improved the efficiency of the Ioniq since it is leading in equivalent MPG. Despite holding the best mileage figure of 150 eMPG, the hatchback only allows a battery range of 124 miles, which is due to the smaller battery fitted inside.
Model |
Hyundai Ioniq electric |
Chevy Bolt LT |
Tesla Model 3 |
BMW i3 |
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eMPG (combined) |
150 |
128 |
N/A |
129 |
Battery range (miles) |
124 |
238 |
220 |
114 |
The battery range of the Ioniq is not class-leading but more than 100 miles for city driving is enough. The rivals Chevy and Tesla have more than 200 miles range and are costlier than the Ioniq but it is good if you can buy an EV having almost double battery range by spending a few thousand dollars more.
All the competitors are almost the same in providing passenger volume, but the Ioniq being wider provides more shoulder room at front seats than the Chevy and the BMW. The back seat room is almost the same, but the Ioniq provides a generous amount of shoulder room for three back seat passengers.
Model |
Hyundai Ioniq electric |
Chevy Bolt LT |
Tesla Model 3 |
BMW i3 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Passenger capacity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
4 |
Front (head/shoulder/leg) (in) |
39.1/56.1/42.2 |
39.7/54.6/41.6 |
39.6/56.3/42.7 |
39.6/53.6/40.5 |
Rear (head/shoulder/leg) (in) |
37.4/55/35.7 |
37.9/52.8/36.5 |
37.7/54.0/35.2 |
37.2/49.2/31.9 |
The rear headroom in the Ioniq is ok, but a 6 feet person will face difficulty in placing his head. The back-middle seat is very useful as it can be converted into an arm-rest with cup holders. The Ioniq comes with standard heated all four seats and a heated steering wheel, the seats are ergonomically designed for comfort and also for safety during a front collision. The window storage is not enough to store a large water bottle, but there is enough space between the front seats. The interior is made of soft-touch material and the leather seats are optional. Some of the interior features are:
The infotainment system in the 2018 Ioniq Electric is good. The touch screen is optional, and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are inbuilt in the system. The 8-inch touch screen navigation with Infinity premium audio is pretty advanced. The system is a touch screen and also comes provided with buttons to directly approach a particular function or to switch between different modes. Some of the notable infotainment features present in the 2018 Hyundai Ioniq EV are:
The Hyundai Ioniq has the class-leading storage space as it provides 23.8 cubic feet of space. The credit goes to the battery arrangement which is packed under the rear seat and requires less horizontal space.
Model |
Hyundai Ioniq Electric |
Chevrolet Bolt LT |
Tesla Model 3 |
BMW i3 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Trunk volume (ft. cube) |
23.8 |
16.9 |
15 |
15.1 |
The 2018 Ioniq wins in providing cargo space with a big difference from the rivals. The Ioniq Electric has less space than the gasoline-powered Ioniq but in electric class, it wins. All other vehicles in the competition fall behind and stand with similar cargo space at the back.
The front of the car is free from the grill because it is an EV and requires no ventilation, this gives the car a curvy look. The car overall looks like a Toyota Prius, but with a higher rear end, from the side, it looks like a luxury sedan. The rear window glass is in two parts, the lower part leads to increased vision while parking. The design of the Ioniq is made very aerodynamic with a 0.24 drag coefficient, which is the slippery Hyundai till now.
Model |
Hyundai Ioniq electric |
Chevy Bolt LT |
Tesla Model 3 |
BMW i3 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Curb weight(lbs) |
3164 |
3563 |
3549 |
2961 |
Length (in) |
176 |
164 |
184.8 |
158.3 |
Width (in) |
71.7 |
69.5 |
72.8 |
69.9 |
Height (in) |
57.1 |
62.8 |
56.8 |
62.9 |
Ground clearance (in) |
5.5 |
6.0 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
Wheelbase (in) |
106.3 |
102.4 |
113.2 |
101.2 |
The Ioniq has the front track width larger than the rear, this is provided for inducing slight oversteer properties. Some of the exterior features include:
Last year’s version of this car had overall good IIHS ratings, the company has assured that it is better than last year. The car has various safety features like electronic stability control (ESC) for driving the car fast. The side impact beams, dual-stage side and front airbags, curtain 1st and 2nd-row airbags, and driver knee airbag assure the safety of the occupants in a crash. Some of the safety features on board are:
This car is fast and has a class-leading battery range but does not look better than the Ioniq electric. If you want to buy an EV that is fast with a high battery range without worrying about money, opt for Chevrolet Bolt LT.
The Tesla Model 3 is the fastest, above 200 miles of battery range, almost the same passenger volume as the rivals, and the most powerful of them all. The Tesla is $1,000 cheaper than the Ioniq Electric Limited, so Tesla Model 3 is clearly better than the Ioniq electric except for the cargo space.
The BMW i3 is not that fast, not very attractive, has the worst battery range, and least powerful but still is the most expensive. The i3 is not worth buying compared to its rivals. Here Ioniq manages to take the front seat between the two.