“Let’s look like a Volkswagen rather than Tesla.” This is a reaction from netizens when the Hyundai Ioniq 5 mileage was revealed. The Ioniq 5, which has garnered a lot of attention and became a hot topic after its official release, caused a lot of curiosity because it did not accurately notify the distance that can be driven, one of the most important specifications for electric vehicles.
In about a month after the release, the available driving distance was 429 km. However, there was also a trap hidden here, so the opinion that “the actual Ionik mileage will be less than 400km” is dominant. Today’s AutoPost Issue Plus takes one more step into the story of the Ioniq 5 mileage, which is gradually falling into the labyrinth.
Written Joonyoung Park Editor
Ionic 5 Long Range Rear Wheel Drive
Driving distance is 429km
Hyundai Motor Company has unveiled the driving distance of the Ioniq 5, which has been certified by the Ministry of Environment. As a result of certification by the Ministry of Environment, the Ioniq 5 long range rear-wheel drive model can run 429 km with one full charge. The Ioniq 5 sold in Korea is equipped with a battery with a capacity of 72.6 kWh.
Since the driving distance has not been disclosed for about a month after the official release, many consumers have been curious, and the information has been released and the curiosity has been resolved to some extent. However, consumers who expected the 500km level are also showing disappointment.
429 km is based on 19-inch wheels
The AWD mileage is still
It should be noted that the 429km mileage is the result of certification based on 19-inch wheels. It is based on the lowest spec vehicle of all Ioniq 5s. Even with the same rear-wheel drive, the mileage of the model with 20-inch wheels will decrease further, and the four-wheel drive model has not yet disclosed its mileage, but there are observations that it will not exceed 400km.
While there are many reactions that the number of 429km is not meeting expectations, consumers are complaining about the four-wheel drive and 20-inch wheel driving distances still not disclosed. Responses were followed: “Are you selling a car that has not yet been certified under a pre-contract?”, “The most important specification for an electric car is mileage, but what are you doing without announcing it?” The standard model with a 58kWh battery is expected to record a mileage in the early half of 300km.
200km in vulnerable winter
On a warm spring day
Prospects up to 500km
So, what is the driving range of the Ioniq 5 that the driver can actually experience? First, even if the battery is fully charged in winter, which is vulnerable to electric vehicles, it can record a mileage of 200km. Even in summer, in an environment where the air conditioner is turned on and the power consumption is high, there is a possibility that it will only be around the 300km range.
In an optimal environment where constant speed driving without turning on the air conditioner or heater is turned on on a warm spring day like these days, it is expected that it will be possible to reach the level of 500km, which exceeds the authorized driving distance. It’s easy to understand when you think of Kona Electric. Depending on the environment, the mileage gap will be large. In conclusion, you can think that the driving distance experienced by drivers who ride the Ioniq 5 as a daily car in a general environment is in the late 300km range.
The four-wheel drive 20-inch model
Certified certified mileage
It may not be able to exceed 400 km
It should be noted that purchasing an expensive, top-spec Ioniq 5 will reduce the range. The four-wheel drive 20-inch model, which is currently undergoing certification procedures, is expected to have a driving range of 300 km. The Ioniq 5 AWD long range, based on European WLTP, can drive 430 km.
Considering that the figure is about 15% lower than that of WLTP when measured on a domestic basis, it can be expected that the second half of the 300km range can be sufficiently reached. It is a disappointing number for consumers who expected a mileage of 500km.
429km driving distance
What it means
What does the 429km range of the Ioniq 5 mean? First of all, as mentioned earlier, if you purchase the most basic specification, you can run 429 km, and if you choose the higher class, the mileage is further reduced. This means that you cannot travel to and from Gangneung in Seoul with one full charge, and you must stop by an intermediate rest area to charge once when going from Seoul to Busan.
If you turn on high-speed driving, air conditioners, or heaters, the mileage will be further reduced. There were also netizens who met that there was no big problem because of the fast charging speed, but there will be a situation where you will have to wait to use the fast charger infrastructure because the infrastructure is still insufficient. In the end, it is said that there will be a lot of work to be under charging stress. If you go camping and use the V2L function, you may need to recharge it on the way back home the next day.
“More options are more expensive than Tesla”
“In this case, the reason for buying Ionic 5… ”
Responses of EV Club Members
When the Ioniq 5 mileage was revealed, consumers who signed a pre-contract and netizens who were active in the electric car club showed various reactions. “Why did you create a dedicated platform if this would be like this?”, “There is nothing better than Kona”, “Hyundai Motors sells cars without certification after 500km fluttering”, “It is a hype and disgusting that the certification received after turning off the air conditioner”, “Seoul In order to return from Busan to and from Busan, you only have to charge twice,” “The charging stress is incredible”, and “Tesla was a great thing”.
Some say, “I have to cancel the contract”, “The answer was also to buy Tesla”, “There is no reason to buy Ionic even though the price difference is small”, “Adding options is more expensive than Tesla, but there is no reason to buy it”, “Pre-contractors There are many signs of departure,” and “Isn’t there a problem with Hyundai that sells cars first without mileage certification?” they also responded.
Mileage, OTA updates, etc.
The parts are certainly dominated by Tesla
In terms of range, Tesla certainly outperforms the Ioniq 5. Model 3 The single motor model can run 383 km, and the dual motor long range model increases the mileage to 496 km. The recently launched and hot topic Model Y Long Range mileage is 511km. It’s not the same segment, but the Model S can run 628 km and the Model X 547 km.
OTA, which is mentioned as an important function in electric vehicles, is also considered as a weakness of IONIQ. OTA technology refers to a technology that updates electronic devices wirelessly rather than wired. Tesla can perform wireless updates through the in-vehicle infotainment system, and accordingly, after purchasing the car, it has the advantage of being able to use the same software as the new car at any time through continuous upgrades.
The marketability of IONIQ 5
Can you pack at a fast charging speed?
Looking at the specifications released so far, the strengths of Ioniq 5 are the fast charging speed obtained by installing the 800V system and the V2L function that allows you to use an external power source. If you ask if the price is cheap, it is not. The Tesla Model 3’s long range is 59.99 million won, and the starting price of the Ioniq 5 is 52 million won, and it is difficult to discuss the cost-effectiveness, as it looks at 60 million won right away if you put in a little option.
Even so, it is a bigger problem for overseas activities. In the European market, not only Tesla, but also Volkswagen ID3, which is known for being a well-made electric vehicle already exists. The ID3 also has a better range than the Ionic. Can Hyundai Motor’s customized strategy for the electric vehicle era succeed? It doesn’t seem easy right now. It was Auto Post Issue Plus.
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