Crazy electric car charges other electric cars
Innovation is one of the key issues in e-mobility and accordingly Hyundai is relying on special features in the new Ioniq 5 e-car. The e-crossover SUV can also supply other vehicles with electricity. And that is far from the only specialty.
Tesla cannot do that: Hyundai relies on new technology for the Ioniq 5
In a digital release show, Hyundai presented its first battery-electric car from the Ioniq range: The Ioniq 5 can be pre-ordered now and should be delivered in early summer 2021. Buyers can count on some technical features happy that the competition doesn’t have to offer.
The Ioniq 5 comes with one Solar panel on the roof – at least in the highest equipment variant. The electricity generated by this supports the battery and should ideally be up to 2,000 km additional range enable in the year.
But the electricity can also be used differently, because Hyundai has equipped the Ioniq 5 with vehicle-to-load technology. In order to the car battery can be used as a charging station if desired, for example for the e-bike, the laptop or even for other e-cars. Connections can be found both in the rear and outside. With 3.6 kW, however, you have to be patient if you want to charge a second electric car. The end should be at 15 percent of the battery charge.
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High price for high quality equipment
The E-CUV does not come for free: in the basic version 41,900 euros Due, 3,000 pieces are also to be offered in a limited full version at the market launch for 59,550 euros each. Thanks to the environmental bonus, there are again significant discounts, so that customers with a Final price around 50,000 euros for the top variant can count.
Hyundai can also convince with the standard values: Two lithium-ion battery variants are offered, with a capacity of 58 or 72.6 kWh. The Ioniq 5 comes with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, with the top equipment a maximum of 225 kW or 305 PS are possible. According to Manufacturer information can be connected to a 350 kW fast charging station Charged from 10 to 80 percent in 18 minutes become.
One shortcoming remains: Despite a small amount of extra electricity via the solar panels, the Ioniq 5 can with the Range can’t keep up with top performer Tesla. Nevertheless, up to 480 km are at the top before the next charging station has to be found.
