Hyundai Ioniq 5 crosses 1,100 unit sales milestone; 1,100th EV delivered to Shah Rukh Khan
At the 2023 Auto Expo in January, the Ioniq 5 made its debut and has now achieved a significant milestone by selling 1,100 units within a year of entering the market. Priced at Rs 45.95 lakh (ex-showroom), this electric vehicle (EV) recently found its 1,100th buyer in none other than Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan. The actor, with a long-standing association spanning over 25 years with Hyundai, became the owner of this milestone with his new Ioniq 5.
This accomplishment follows the brand's earlier success in hitting the 500-unit sales mark in July. Notably, the vehicle garnered over 650 reservations within two months since its bookings commenced in December 2022. The Ioniq 5 stands among a select few premium electric vehicles assembled in the country, offering competitive pricing compared to its counterparts.
Hyundai Ioniq 5: Colours and Features
In India, Hyundai offers the Ioniq 5 in three colours: Gravity Gold Matte, Optic White, and Midnight Black Pearl. Notably, it includes a vehicle-to-load functionality capable of charging electronic appliances at 3.6kW. The car has two ports for recharging gadgets - one externally and another situated under the rear seat.
Additional features comprise a 12.3-inch driver display, a similar-sized touchscreen infotainment system, dual-zone temperature control, powered front and rear seats, a Bose sound system, wireless phone charging, a 360-degree camera, panoramic sunroof, Bluelink connected car tech, Level 2 autonomy, six airbags, TPMS, ESC, among others.
Hyundai Ioniq 5: Powertrain
The Ioniq 5 is powered by a 72.6kWh battery coupled with a rear-axle mounted single motor producing 217PS and 350Nm of torque. Its standout feature is an ARAI-certified range of 631km on a full charge. With an 800V architecture, the vehicle can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in just 18 minutes using a claimed 350kW DC charger. Even a 150kW DC fast charger takes only 21 minutes to reach 80 percent from zero, while a 50kW charger requires about an hour.
Hyundai Ioniq 5: CompetitorsDirectly competing with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the Kia EV6, priced between Rs 60.95 and Rs 65.95 lakh (ex-showroom). Other noteworthy rivals include the BMW iX1, Volvo XC40 Recharge, and MINI Cooper SE.
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