The new Ioniq Electric battery has been upgraded from 28 kWh to 38.3 kWh. In 2020, the energy storage capacity of modern Ioniq Electric increased by 36%, and the cruising range between two charges reached 170 miles, surpassing Nissan Leaf. The motor can provide 134 horsepower and 218 lb-ft of torque, and the current 6.6 kW charger has been upgraded to 7.2 kW. With a 100 kW fast charging station, the battery can be charged 84% in 54 minutes. With a total power of 133 MPGe, Hyundai Ioniq Electric is one of the most efficient electric vehicles on the market. Like the modern Kona electric vehicle, the Onic electric vehicle is driven by a single pedal, which allows the driver to stop the vehicle by holding the left pedal shift lever frequently without pressing the brake pedal.
The new modern Ioniq Hybrid and Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid are both powered by a 1.6-liter GDI four-cylinder engine, which can provide 104 horsepower and 109 lb-ft torque, and are equipped with a six-speed powershift. The permanent magnet motor in Ioniq Hybrid can provide 42 hp power and 125 lb-ft torque, and is powered by a 1.56 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery located under the rear seat.
The plug-in version of the motor is powered by 8.9 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery, which can provide 60 horsepower and 125 lb-ft of torque. Ioniq Hybrid provides a total of 139 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque, while Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid provides a total of 156 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. Ioniq Hybrid Blue still has the comprehensive rating of 58 MPG estimated by EPA, which is the highest among all non-plug-in vehicles sold in the United States, while Plug-in Hybrid can provide 29 miles of pure electric mileage.
Externally, the hybrid and plug-in versions of the new Ioniq have a redesigned mesh radiator grille, while the front of the new Ioniq Electric has a new unique pattern on the closed grille. All models adopt the latest front bumper design with silver molding at the bottom. Elsewhere, a new anthracite gray trim has been added to the shape of the rear bumper, and the daytime running light baffle has brought a more refined appearance to Ioniq.
New LED headlights and taillights have also been added. As a standard configuration, Ioniq plug-in hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles use 16-inch alloy wheels, while Ioniq hybrid vehicles use a new 17-inch wheel design.
Internally, all 2020 Ioniq models have been renovated, and a brand-new 10.25-inch widescreen touch screen is available, which supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and the redesigned control panel for heating and climate control has a smooth and smooth appearance. As a standard configuration, Ioniq’s seven-inch display is an option for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, which uses emotional lighting to visualize different driving mode themes. Blue ambient lighting is also applied to the passenger side lower instrument panel and center console.
The standard safety technologies of all Ioniq models include pedestrian detection and new rider detection functions, front collision warning and avoidance assistance functions for drivers to pay attention to warnings, lane keeping assistance and high beam assistance functions. Available options also include lane tracking assistance to help keep the car in the middle of the lane.
Hyundai Ioniq series is now available in 2020. The starting price of hybrid cars is $23,000, and the starting price of plug-in hybrid cars is $26,300, plus the destination fee of $930. However, the price of electric vehicles has not yet been announced.