Hyundai Ioniq 5 Set To Change Buyers' Perceptions of EVs
Hyundai wants to transition from a maker of reliable gas-fueled vehicles to become the provider of intelligent, ecologically responsible mobility solutions. And the new 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the first step in that journey.
Already revealed in global specification, the Ioniq 5 heading to North America boasts some critical differences. Still, the new 5-passenger electric crossover SUV isn't simply designed to be another new product. Instead, Hyundai conceived the Ioniq 5 to change the way Americans think about electric vehicles and change how the world thinks about Hyundai.
How can a single vehicle change perceptions about an entire class of vehicles? By using technology to answer consumer objections and to provide solutions to questions consumers didn't even know they had. The Ioniq 5 does both. First, it answers the issue of range anxiety with long driving range on a charge from its modular battery pack, super-fast DC fast-charging capability, and provisions for free charging at a large number of charging stations.
Then it adds functionality consumers didn't know they might need, like the ability to power tools, lights, and all manner of other items requiring electricity from the vehicle's onboard power supply. And it adds conveniences like the ability to pay for charging, food, drinks, and parking by using the Ioniq 5's onboard system as the conduit of payment.
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In situations where 244 miles just isn't enough, Ioniq 5 drivers will be able to take advantage of the vehicle's purportedly best-in-class DC fast charging capability. Using a 350 kW charger, the vehicle can charge from 10% to 80% in 18 minutes, according to Hyundai. Translated, an Ioniq 5 driver could put 68 miles worth of electric power into the vehicle in just five minutes.
The Ioniq 5's electric-charging management system supports both 400-volt and 800-volt charging infrastructure. And the vehicle is fitted with an onboard 10.9 kW charger that will enable a full charge in less than seven hours using a Level 2 home charging station.
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As an answer to a question consumers haven't asked, Hyundai has given the Ioniq 5 the capability to act as a power source and charge station for a wide variety of electric items — electric bicycles and scooters, power tools, refrigerators and coolers, party lights, and more. If it requires electric power, the Ioniq 5 might be able to provide it via what is called vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality. It offers 1.9 kW of peak power through a household-type 110-120-volt outlet.
Additionally, the Ioniq 5's infotainment system can facilitate in-car credit card payments that will enable vehicle occupants to find and pay for charging and order and pay for food and drinks. It will even help drivers find, reserve, and pay for parking.
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