Hyundai Ioniq electric boosts 37 percent more driving range for 2020

(January 29, 2020) FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. —The redesigned 2020 Ioniq Electric delivers 170 miles of range, technology and advanced standard safety features at a starting price of $33,045 for the well-equipped SE model. Customers may receive the available federal tax credit of up to $7,500 making the net price $25,545 for the SE model.

The top-of-the-line Limited is available for $38,615 — $31,115 net with federal tax credit — and now offers the following optional features: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Highway Drive Assist, 10.25-inch navigation system and Harman Kardon premium audio.

Hyundai also announced its collaboration with Amazon Home Services to make shopping for and installing home electric vehicle chargers easy. Installations will use licensed electricians and will be backed by Amazon’s Happiness Guarantee.

2020 Ioniq Electric Enhancements

    • Driving range increases from 124 miles to 170 miles
    • Battery pack capacity increases from 28 kWh to 38.3 kWh
    • On-board charger increases from 6.6 kW to 7.2 kW increasing charging speed
    • Using a 100-kW fast-charging station, the new battery can reach 80% charge in as little as 54 minutes
    • 133 combined MPGe makes Ioniq Electric one of the most efficient vehicles sold in the U.S.
   •  Horsepower increases from 118 hp. to 134 hp.

The new Ioniq Electric’s battery has been upgraded from 28 kWh to 38.3 kWh, meaning drivers can go even further between charges. It boasts 36% additional energy storage capacity, offering a total of 170 miles of estimated range.

The new Ioniq Electric also features Eco+, which supplements the standard Eco, Comfort and Sport driving modes. By selecting the Eco+ mode, drivers can reduce their energy consumption extending the car’s remaining energy.