Hyundai Revises Ioniq EV for 2022 with New Platform

Ken Zino of AutoInformed.com on 2022 IONIQ 5

IONIQ 5’s crossover body has short overhangs due to its elongated wheelbase.

Hyundai has shown its ‘all-new’ 2022 IONIQ 5 for the North American market. The electric crossover utility vehicle (CUV) has a targeted driving range of ~300 miles, relevant connected car technology and a claimed best-in-class ultra-fast charging from 10% to 80% in 18 minutes. IONIQ 5 is built on Hyundai’s Electric-Global Modular Platform – E-GMP – that allows for more interior space and optimized performance, according to the Korean automaker. IONIQ 5 is part of Hyundai Motor Group’s plan to introduce 23 BEV models and sell 1 million BEV units worldwide by 2025. IONIQ 5 goes on sale this fall with a pre-reservation program for early purchasers.

IONIQ 5’s crossover body has short overhangs due to its elongated wheelbase. Measuring 182.5 inches in overall length, 74.4 inches wide and 63.0-inches tall on a 118.1-inch wheelbase, IONIQ 5 offers a large-car- interior space in a compact CUV. In fact, IONIQ 5’s wheelbase is almost 4 inches longer when compared with a Hyundai Palisade mid-size CUV, but its overall length is 14 inches shorter than Palisade’s.

IONIQ 5’s interior uses the E-GMP’s all-electric packaging, steer-by-wire and shift-by-wire systems to provide a close to flat floor for passenger and cargo space. With the battery pack mounted beneath the floor, between the front and rear wheel axles, the E-GMP architecture creates a flat floor for the cabin. This provides more legroom for passengers, while enabling various arrangements for the front and rear seats.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 has more passenger volume (106.5 cu. ft.) when compared with Ford Mustang Mach-E (101.1 cu. ft.) and Volkswagen ID.4 (99.9 cu. ft.). There is also a new separate cooling block structure which helps make the battery pack more compact. Hyundai claims that energy density is increased by around 10% compared to existing EV battery technology, the battery packs are lighter, can be mounted lower in the body, and release more cabin space.

IONIQ 5 provides 27.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row, which increases up to 59.3 cubic feet when the second-row seats are folded. The second-row seats can slide forward up to 5.3 inches, recline, and also fold in a 60:40 ratio.

Interior Design

The interior’ has a “Universal Island moveable center console” that can slide back and forth 5.5 inches. This movement, flat floor and gear selector located behind the steering wheel allow the driver to freely enter and exit the cabin on either side when parked in a narrow spot. First- and second-row passengers can use the island’s cup holders, 15-watt wireless phone charger and USB ports. This console is also big enough to hold a large handbag.

Ken Zino of AutoInformed.com on 2022 IONIQ 5IONIQ 5 is also a power source on wheels. The innovative Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) function allows customers to freely use or charge electric devices, such as electric bicycles, scooters or camping equipment out of the vehicle.

Fast Charging

IONIQ 5’s E-GMP can support both 400-V and 800-V charging infrastructures. The platform offers 800-V charging capability as standard and can accommodate 400-V charging without the need for additional components or adapters. The multi-charging system claims to be a world’s first patented technology that operates the motor and inverter to boost 400 V to 800 V for stable charging compatibility. The standard 10.9 kW on-board charger completes a full charge in 6 hours and 43 minutes using Level 2 charging.

IONIQ 5 also provides a V2L function, which allows customers to freely use or charge any electric devices, such as electric bicycles, scooters or camping equipment. It serves as a charger on wheels. This function can be used to charge a stranded EV. It can power “necessities during a power outage, tailgate parties, camping or outdoor projects – 1.9 kW peak power using a standard 120-volt outlet.” The V2L function is enabled using an available accessory adapter and goes into the outside charging port. In addition to outside power outlet, there is a second outlet underneath the back row seat for charging laptops, phones and other devices on the Limited trim. This second outlet is similar to what you would find on a commercial airliner.

Unlimited Charging for Two Years

Hyundai Motor America is working with  Electrify America to support owners of the 2021 Kona Electric and IONIQ plug-in sedans with 250 kWh of included DC Fast charging in the all- new Electrify America app. Electrify America’s network of 600 stations offers owners ultra-fast charging stations across the country. In order to support customers, HMA will continue to partner with Electrify America by offering unlimited 30-minute charging sessions for two years from the date of purchase on their growing network of ultra-fast chargers. Electrify America plans to have about 800 charging stations with more than 3,500 ultra-fast chargers either open or in development by the end of 2021. HMA will provide more details about the charging plan when the IONIQ 5 goes on sale in the fall.

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Hyundai vehicles are sold and serviced through more than 820 dealerships nationwide and slightly less than half of those sold in the U.S. are built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. Hyundai Motor America is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, and is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea.

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