Hyundai Ioniq Electric Review 2026
Hyundai Ioniq Electric Verdict
Updated for 2019 with bigger battery providing 182 miles of range.
On sale late 2019.
Find out more about the Hyundai Ioniq Electric
The Hyundai Ioniq Electric has been updated for 2019 - with the big news being an upgrade in battery size from 28kWh to 38.3kWh, boosting range to 182 miles.
Its electric motor provides 136PS and 295Nm of torque and is fitted standard with a 7.2kW on-board charger - an upgrade from current 6.6kW – for Type 2 AC charging. Using a 100kW fast-charging station, the battery can reach 80% charge in around 54 minutes.
Added technology includes Hyundai Blue Link, a connected vehicle system which allows drivers to remote start and stop their Ioniq Electric. It can also remote lock or unlock the vehicle and control air conditioning via a smartphone app, as well as allow drivers to check the status of their battery remotely.
With the updated Ioniq, Hyundai is also introducing eCall, automatically phoning emergency assistance if airbags are deployed or the call button located above the rear-view mirror is pressed. Relevant information (car information, time of accident, driving direction, airbag and impact sensor information) is sent to the local emergency services.
Further updates include Live services available as part of a five-year free subscription, providing up-to-date navigation information on weather, traffic, speed camera warning, nearby dealers and nearby charging stations.
An improved 10.25-inch infotainment system can be customised with widgets and icons, while Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard.
Externally, the Ioniq Electric has been updated with a new distinctive pattern on the closed grille. It also features an updated front bumper design, while the LED head and taillights have been updated. The 16-inch alloy wheels have also been updated.
Hyundai Ioniq Electric models and specs
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4470 mm |
| Width | 2045 mm |
| Height | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 1420–1575 kg |
| Boot Space | 341–1401 L |
| Warranty | 3 years / 60000 miles |
| Servicing | 10000 miles |
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £28,995–£32,045 |
| Insurance Groups | 16–17 |
| Road Tax Bands | A |
| Official MPG | - |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | 5 |
Currently on sale
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 38.3 kWh Electric Premium 5dr | - | - | 10.2 s |
| 38.3 kWh Electric Premium SE 5dr | - | - | 10.2 s |
On sale until August 2020
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 28kWh Electric Premium 5dr | £30,245 | - | 10.2 s |
| 28kWh Electric Premium SE 5dr | £32,045 | - | 10.2 s |
On sale until April 2017
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 28KwH Electric Premium 5dr | £28,995 | - | - |
| 28KwH Electric Premium SE 5dr | £30,795 | - | - |
Model History
- October 2016: Hyundai Ioniq Electric goes on sale
- May 2019: Hyundai Ioniq Electric updated for 2019
- April 2021: Hyundai Ioniq Electric given price cut following Plug-in Car Grant changes
October 2016
Hyundai Ioniq Electric goes on sale
Hyundai’s Ioniq Electric is now officially on sale in the UK.
Prices start at £26,295 (inclusive of the Plug-In grant) for the Ioniq Electric Premium SE. Standard equipment includes leather seats with heated/ventilated front and heated rear seats, heated leather steering wheel and a driver power seat with Integrated Memory System, Blind Spot Detection, front Parking Sensors and EV-specific 16-inch alloy wheels.
All models feature a standard rapid charge compatibility, ensuring an 80 percent charge capability in just 33 minutes from a 50kW CCS Combo Rapid public charger, whilst a standard ICCB Charging Cable will allow charging from a domestic three-pin supply. Ioniq Electric also boasts adjustable regenerative braking, via steering column-mounted paddles, maximising driver engagement and enhancing efficiency.
POD Point is Hyundai’s preferred charging partner for customer domestic charge point installations. Owners can charge their Ioniq Electric from zero to 100 per cent in just 4.5 hours at home. POD Point also has more than 1500 public charging points across the UK, as well as points across the Hyundai UK dealer network and Hyundai Motor UK facilities.
The Ioniq Electric is available in six different exterior colours; Polar White, Phantom Black, Platinum Silver, Marina Blue, Phoenix Orange and exclusively for the Ioniq Electric, Blazing Yellow. The lava stone interior trim features copper accents throughout the cabin and control surfaces.
The Hyundai Ioniq Electric will initially be available from a selected network of 27 dealerships, with full network rollout from 2017.
All Ioniq models come with Hyundai’s industry-leading 5 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty package, with the additional high voltage battery cover of 8 years / 125,000 miles.
May 2019
Hyundai Ioniq Electric updated for 2019
Hyundai has updated its Ioniq Electric with new technology and a refreshed look.
The new Ioniq Electric’s battery has been upgraded from 28kWh to 38.3kWh, meaning drivers can go further between charges. It boasts 36% additional energy storage capacity, offering a total of more than 182 miles of range (internal target under WLTP regulations). Its e-motor delivers a maximum power of 136PS and 295Nm of torque and is fitted standard with a 7.2kW on-board charger - an upgrade from current 6.6kW – for Type 2 AC charging. Using a 100kW fast-charging station, the battery can reach 80% charge in around 54 minutes.
Added technology includes Hyundai Blue Link, a connected vehicle system which allows drivers to remote start and stop their Ioniq Electric. It can also remote lock or unlock the vehicle and control air conditioning via a smartphone app, as well as allow drivers to check the status of their battery remotely.
With the updated Ioniq, Hyundai is also introducing eCall, automatically phoning emergency assistance if airbags are deployed or the call button located above the rear-view mirror is pressed. Relevant information (car information, time of accident, driving direction, airbag and impact sensor information) is sent to the local emergency services.
Further updates include Live services available as part of a five-year free subscription, providing up-to-date navigation information on weather, traffic, speed camera warning, nearby dealers and nearby charging stations.
An improved 10.25-inch infotainment system can be customised with widgets and icons, while Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard.
Externally, the Ioniq Electric has been updated with a new distinctive pattern on the closed grille. It also features an updated front bumper design, while the LED head and taillights have been updated. The 16-inch alloy wheels have also been updated.
April 2021
Hyundai Ioniq Electric given price cut following Plug-in Car Grant changes
The Ioniq Electric range sees prices cut for the Premium model to £32,995 and the Premium SE to £34,995 (before first registration fee applied). Premium models are already well equipped, with 10.2-inch widescreen navigation, 7-inch TFT Driver Information Display, Wireless Charging Pad, and heated seats and steering wheel. The Premium SE, meanwhile, adds ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, leather seat facings and Memory Function driver’s seat.
