Hyundai Ioniq

The Ioniq is Hyundai's first automobile built from the ground up and specifically available as a hybrid or electric powered. It is related to the Kia Niro crossover utility vehicle and Hyundai Elantra, with which it shares a wheelbase and suspension components. The Ioniq Hybrid was released in South Korea in February 2016. The Ioniq Hybrid was introduced in the United States for the 2017 model year in early 2017, with journalists granted early access in February of that year. Production of the Ioniq Hybrid halted in July 2022. Drivetrain engine in an Ioniq Hybrid The estimated combined total system output is with torque Neither the Ioniq Hybrid nor Electric is suitable for towing a trailer, like many hybrids and electrics. The traction battery for the Ioniq Hybrid is a 240 V, 1.56kWh lithium-ion polymer battery which is positioned beneath the rear passenger seats. Excessive weight is reduced by utilization of high strength steel for the structure and aluminium for non structural components. The Ioniq uses aluminium in the hood and tailgate, reducing weight by compared with conventional steel, with no measurable disadvantages in noise or vibration. The Ioniq is also available with a 17-inch alloy rim option. Trims that include alloy rims reduce highway fuel economy by approximately 5MPG. Many parked Ioniq vehicles appear in the early scenes of the 2018 film Johnny English Strikes Again, starring Rowan Atkinson. == Ioniq Electric ==

The Hyundai Ioniq Electric is a limited-production all-electric version of the Ioniq that is sold only in select countries and US states. It features a 28kWh lithium-ion polymer battery that delivers an EPA-rated range of . It is sold by Hyundai in other countries as well, which included Canada, Norway, Netherlands, Portugal and Switzerland. The car was discontinued in the US market for the 2022 model year. Drivetrain and chassis The Ioniq Electric is bundled with the portable "In-Cable Control Box" (ICCB), an electric vehicle supply equipment that allows drivers to charge their Ioniq using a conventional household outlet, but this is recommended only for use in emergencies in countries with 120V AC outlets. In most countries with 220240V AC household outlets, 100% range can be added with an overnight charge. The charging plug of the car is located in a position where fuel fillers are normally located; The electric traction motor has a rated output of and . Similarly the Ioniq Electric was praised by the Green NCAP for high energy efficiency, even under high-load highway test. Range from the relatively modest battery was increased by the vehicle's efficiency, which in turn was aided by aerodynamic tweaks and low-rolling resistance tires. Hyundai originally expected the Ioniq to deliver a range of . The range under the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) standard is , and under the South Korean cycle. Charging time is rated at 4 hours on a 6.6kW AC charger. Using a DC fast charging station, the battery can be restored to 80% state of charge in approximately half an hour. Along with the larger battery, the onboard AC charger was upgraded from 6.6 kW to 7.2 kW with the 2020 model year Ioniq Electric. for electric cars rated up until July 2017 and priced under in the U.S. Only model year 2016 and 2017 cars are included.|center == Ioniq Plug-in ==

The plug-in hybrid variant was released in February 2017. The Ioniq Plug-in uses a similar hybrid electric drivetrain as the regular Ioniq Hybrid, which combines the same 1.6-L GDI four-cylinder Kappa engine as the Hybrid, rated at 40% thermal efficiency and an output of and , with a slightly more powerful electric motor that develops and . Compared to the regular Hybrid, the Plug-in also has a larger 8.9kWh lithium-ion polymer traction battery capable of delivering an EPA-rated electric-only range of , and an additional of range in hybrid mode once the electric range has been depleted. The EPA efficiency rating for the Ioniq Plug-in hybrid in electric mode is . In ECO mode, the dual clutch transmission optimizes gear selection for efficiency, upshifting earlier to achieve better fuel economy. There is a charge-replenishing mode where the gasoline engine is used to recharge the traction battery - for example, when the combustion engine is being used for heating during cold season. ==Safety==

By January 2021, from the Ioniq series around 325,500 units were sold worldwide, including 211,755 conventional hybrids and 77,972 purely electric cars, as well as 35,757 plug-in hybrid variants. From all units, 118,575 were sold to Europe and 60,354 to the USA. From the IONIQ electric model 36,772 units were sold to Europe; these are 47% or almost the half of the worldwide electric production. == See also ==