2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Hyundai’s ultra-efficient hatchback family includes the Ioniq Hybrid, Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid, and the Ioniq Electric. While each of these shares a wedge-like body, the Ioniq Electric distinguishes itself with a gloss-black faux grille and distinct taillights. Introduced in 2017 to residents of California, the Ioniq Electric continues into 2019 with no updates.
As a fully electric vehicle, the Ioniq Electric uses an electric motor and 28 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion polymer battery to put out 118 horsepower and 218 pound-feet of torque. It’s good for 136 miles-per-gallon-equivalent (MPGe) and 124 miles of range. While the latter figure isn’t as good as some competitors, it more than meets most commuters’ daily needs. With the standard 6.6 kWh on-board charger and integrated cable, Hyundai estimates a 220-volt “Level 2” charger will take 4.5 hours to bring the battery from depleted to full. The Ioniq Electric also supports “Level 3” DC fast-charging that replenishes 80% of battery capacity in under 20 minutes. What’s more, every model gets paddles behind the steering wheel that control the severity of the regenerative brakes, from zero (off) to three (maximum regeneration). This allows for one-pedal driving, which lets you slow down the car and recapture kinetic energy by letting your foot off of the accelerator, rather than tapping the brake pedal.
The Ioniq Electric’s interior is approachable. It features an understated and modern design with familiar controls. The 7-inch LCD instrument cluster mimics readouts from a conventional gasoline-powered car and all the controls have dedicated buttons and switches, rather than complicated touch screens. Even the push-button gear selector is laid out ergonomically. The Ioniq Electric seats five people, although those in the back may find headroom lacking, as a result of the car’s aerodynamically sloped roofline. Behind the rear seats, there’s 23 cubic feet of cargo space. The seat splits 60/40 and folds to accommodate bulkier items.
The Ioniq Electric comes in two trims: Base and Limited. The Base trim comes bundled with heated side mirrors, solar glass, LED daytime-running lights, LED taillights, automatic climate control, a 6-way manual driver’s seat, cloth upholstery, heated front seats, keyless access and start, an electronic parking brake, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 7-inch LCD instrument cluster. The Limited model gets chrome exterior trim, power-folding mirrors with puddle lamps, HID/LED headlights, a power moonroof, an efficient heat pump in place of a conventional heater, rear air vents, a 10-way power driver’s seat, leather upholstery, driver memory settings, wireless charging, an Infinity 8-speaker audio system, and a larger 8-inch infotainment display.
By keeping the Ioniq Electric’s starting price low, Hyundai offers standard safety features like a reversing camera and driver’s blind-spot mirror. But the Limited trim tacks on automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and adaptive headlights. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) tested the similar Ioniq Hybrid in 2018, where it earned a Top Safety Pick award.
The Hyundai Ioniq Electric doesn’t have the same range and performance as the Chevrolet Bolt and Tesla Model 3, but it undercuts those cars by thousands of dollars. Still, the Nissan Leaf offers a bit more performance and capacity for about the same starting price. However, there’s plenty to admire in the Ioniq Electric’s presentation as a simple, friendly car with no learning curve. The warranty, which is unlimited for the battery pack for its first owner, is more than competitive. And, like most other electric vehicles, it is eligible for the full $7,500 tax credit. So if you’re a resident of California and the Ioniq Electric meets your needs, be sure to check it out.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 11.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.2 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: sunglasses holder · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 7.41
Engine
EV battery capacity: 28 kWh · Electric Charge Cord: 240 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium polymer · Electric Motor HP: 118 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 88 · Electric Motor Torque: 218 · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE Combo CCS · Electric motor charging time (240V): 4.5 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 124
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: aluminum · Door handle color: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Apply CarPlay ready · Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: low battery
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Halogen · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.9 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app function: horn/light operation
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Premium Brand: Infinity · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 7
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 11.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.2 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: semi-automatic · Assist handle: rear · Cargo cover: retractable · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: sunglasses holder · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 7.41
Engine
EV battery capacity: 28 kWh · Electric Charge Cord: 240 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium polymer · Electric Motor HP: 118 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 88 · Electric Motor Torque: 218 · Electric motor charger: DC fast charging · Electric motor charger connector: SAE Combo CCS · Electric motor charging time (240V): 4.5 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 124
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: aluminum · Door handle color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Blue Link · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: low battery
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: anti-trapping feature
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Kit: tire sealant
Steering
Steering ratio: 13.9 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: semi-independent · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app function: horn/light operation
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Solar-tinted glass: front