Hyundai Ioniq 5
Hyundai s headturning all-electric Ioniq 5 is on sale in the UK now, with prices starting at £36,995. The Korean company’s crossover-designed EV hatchback is set to go head-to-head against the likes of the Volkswagen ID.4 SUV and ID.3 hatchback.
Based on Hyundai Group’s new E-GMP electric platform, the 4.6-metre-long Ioniq 5 will be joined by a saloon and a larger SUV, as well as smaller models.
There’s certainly no lack of choice when it comes to the Ioniq 5, which is available with a choice of two battery packs, three power outputs and either rear or four-wheel drive. Starting at £36,995, the entry-level model delivers 168bhp and 258lb ft of torque from its single motor mounted on the rear axle. Hyundai says with a 58kWh battery the car has a range of 240 miles and will cover 0–62mph in 8.5 seconds.
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Hyundai s headturning all-electric Ioniq 5 is on sale in the UK now, with prices starting at £36,995. The Korean company’s crossover-designed EV hatchback is set to go head-to-head against the likes of the Volkswagen ID.4 SUV and ID.3 hatchback.
Based on Hyundai Group’s new E-GMP electric platform, the 4.6-metre-long Ioniq 5 will be joined by a saloon and a larger SUV, as well as smaller models.
There’s certainly no lack of choice when it comes to the Ioniq 5, which is available with a choice of two battery packs, three power outputs and either rear or four-wheel drive. Starting at £36,995, the entry-level model delivers 168bhp and 258lb ft of torque from its single motor mounted on the rear axle. Hyundai says with a 58kWh battery the car has a range of 240 miles and will cover 0–62mph in 8.5 seconds.
The new Hyundai Ioniq 5 is on sale in the UK now, priced from £36,995. It’s the first model from the Korean manufacturer’s new pure-electric sub-brand, and is a crossover designed to rival both the Volkswagen ID.3 hatchback and the ID.4 SUV.
It’s based on the Hyundai Group’s new E-GMP electric underpinnings, which will form the foundations for the brand’s assault on the electric car market. Shortly, the Ioniq 5 will be joined by a saloon and a larger SUV, as well as smaller models.
The Ioniq 5 is offered with a choice of two battery packs, three power outputs and either rear or four-wheel drive. The entry-level £36,995 model has a 58kWh battery and a single electric motor mounted on the rear axle, with 168bhp and 350Nm of torque. It has a maximum range of 240 miles and a 0–62mph time of 8.5 seconds.
Kia updates its Plan S strategy, to unveil first purpose-built vehicle in 2022
Kia updates its Plan S strategy, to unveil first purpose-built vehicle in 2022
The updated strategy includes an annual sales target of 1.6 million units, out of which 40 percent of all sales will be made by eco-friendly vehicles such as EVs, HEVs and PHEVs.
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UPDATED: February 11, 2021 11:44 IST
The update to its mid- to long-term roadmap was presented by Ho Sung Song, President and CEO of Kia Corporation.
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The updated strategy includes an annual sales target of 1.6 million units, out of which 40 percent of all sales will be made by eco-friendly vehicles such as EVs, HEVs and PHEVs.
Kia to complete 11-model EV lineup with 7 dedicated EVs by 2026; sell 1.6M eco-friendly vehicles annually by 2030
Kia has updated its Plan S strategy, underpinned by three core pillars: advancing electric vehicle (EV) transition; strengthening its purpose-built vehicle (PBV) business; and expanding future mobility services.
Advancing EV transition. By 2030, EVs, HEVs and PHEVs will make up 40% of all sales for Kia, with an annual sales target of 1.6 million units. As part of this, Kia aims to grow EV sales to 880,000 units in 2030 and become a top global seller.
Starting with the launch of its first dedicated EV later this year, Kia will strengthen its EV lineup by 2026 with 11 new models seven dedicated EVs built on the Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) architecture, and 4 based on existing ICE derivatives.