Hyundai has announced the pricing and specification of IONIQ 5, the first car in the new IONIQ brand and the first Hyundai built on a new dedicated Electric-Global Modular Platform.

The IONIQ 5 explores a new design freedom offered by a dedicated BEV platform and mirrors the design of the 45 concept first seen at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show and it highlights Hyundai’s 45-year journey to become a part of customer’s lifestyles, creating a common thread from past to present and future.

The IONIQ 5 is built upon Hyundai Motor Group’s dedicated battery electric vehicle architecture called Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), enabling it to have unique proportions on an elongated wheelbase. With E-GMP, IONIQ 5 offers innovative interior design with eco-friendly materials in many touchpoints; strong performance mated with ultra-fast charging, a Vehicle-to-Load function as well as advanced connectivity and driver assistance features that will offer the ultimate in-car experience while ensuring a high level of safety.

E-GMP provides IONIQ 5 flexibility in powertrain options, with customers having the choice of four battery and drive types; a 58kWh rear-wheel drive with a combined range of up to 240 miles, a 73kWh rear-wheel drive with a combined range of up to 300 miles, or a 73kWh all-wheel drive with a range of up to 287 miles.

IONIQ 5 features 800V charging as standard, which when combined with a 350kW ultra-rapid charger, will provide 80 per cent charge in just 18 minutes and 62 miles of driving range in five minutes. The system also supports both domestic wall box charging and mainstream public 400V high speed charging, using the motor and the inverter to convert the voltage from 400V to 800V for optimised charge times whenever possible.

The car will be available in three specification levels called SE Connect, Premium, Ultimate, which join the comprehensively equipped special launch edition Project 45.

Starting from £36,995, the IONIQ 5 SE Connect 58 kWh rear-wheel drive features 19-inch alloy wheels, cloth upholstery, driver and front passenger seat height adjustment, sliding rear seat adjustment, interior mood lighting, 12.3-inch LCD audio, visual and navigation system with DAB, Apple Car Play and Android Auto, LCD drivers instrument cluster, wireless phone charging for compatible devices and a rear view camera.

There are LED Multi-Faceted Reflector headlamps, LED stop, tail and turn lamps, rear parking sensors and an electric parking brake.  Navigation based Smart Cruise Control is standard, which will automatically adjust speed to stay within the speed limit and also automatically adjust speed to cater for road layout., Highway Drive Assist, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Following Assist, Driver Attention Alert and frunk storage under the signature clamshell.

The IONIQ 5 Premium 58kWh rear-wheel drive, costing £39,295, builds on the SE Connect trim by adding a four-way power driver’s seat, heated driver and front passenger seats and steering wheel, auto dimming rear view mirror, dual LED projector headlamps, power tailgate, chrome side moulding, Highway Drive Assist Level 2 with automatic lane change function, Forward Collision Assist with Junction function and Blindspot Collision Avoidance assist.

Premium trim also offers customers the optional Vehicle 2 Load pack (V2L). The V2L function allows customers to freely use or charge any electric devices, supplying up to 3.6 kW of power. Using a converter, customers can charge high-power electric equipment, consumer electronics or even charge another electric vehicle. The IONIQ 5 Premium is also available with the 73kWh battery in rear-wheel and all-wheel drive.

The IONIQ 5 Ultimate 58kWh rear-wheel drive, priced from £42,295, completes the IONIQ range with a high specification, including leather seat coverings, solar and privacy glass, chrome door garnish, black gloss beltline, electrically adjustable and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, BOSE premium sound system, head up display with augmented reality, standard Vehicle 2 Load (V2L), sliding centre console and alloy pedals.

Ashley Andrew, Managing Director, Hyundai Motor UK said: “Hyundai is at the forefront of zero emission vehicle technology and is recognised as a leader in producing highly efficient electric vehicles. With IONIQ 5, we’ve taken this expertise and combined it with the highest level of progressive design to produce what has already become one of the most desirable models in our history. IONIQ 5 doesn’t change the game; it moves our EV offering on to a whole new level.”