Hyundai's all-electric Ioniq 5 to launch in India in 2022

By Team Newsable  |  First Published Apr 26, 2022, 1:12 PM IST

In India, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 will be positioned as a more premium electric SUV offering. Hyundai claims that the Ioniq 5 will arrive in India this year, kicking off the Korean automaker's Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) growth ambitions in the nation.


Many people have called for a Hyundai electric car, especially since other automakers have already introduced EVs to the market. Hyundai Motor India has now revealed that the Hyundai Ioniq 5 will be a new addition to the EV category in India. In India, Hyundai already sells the Hyundai Kona Electric SUV.

In India, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 will be positioned as a more premium electric SUV offering. Hyundai claims that the Ioniq 5 will arrive in India this year, kicking off the Korean automaker's Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) growth ambitions in the nation.

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According to Hyundai, the term Ioniq is a combination of "ion" and "unique," and it was unveiled as a long-term research and development project concentrating on sustainable transportation.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is based on Hyundai Motor Group's Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), a cutting-edge technology designed specifically for next-generation battery electric cars. The Ioniq 5 will offer a novel interior and exterior design, as well as eco-friendly materials at many touchpoints, thanks to the modularity entrenched in Hyundai's E-GMP platform.

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The interior and exterior design of the Ioniq 5 will be creative; while the interiors will incorporate eco-friendly materials at many touchpoints, the exteriors of this all-electric CUV will have a fresh and dynamic appeal.

"As a customer-centric brand, Hyundai is focusing very hard on electric mobility throughout its businesses and product range for a progressive and sustainable future," stated Unsoo Kim, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India Limited. Hyundai is honoured to be named World Car of the Year 2022 for the IONIQ 5, as this honour is a real tribute to our vision and efforts in promoting the worldwide adoption of BEVs, he added.

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