Hyundai in 2020 established the sub-brand Ioniq for its future electrical automobiles (the title was taken from Hyundai’s present Prius rival), and in February the covers got here off the primary member of the brand new EV household: the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5.

Hyundai on Monday supplied particulars on what U.S. consumers can anticipate, together with the all-important pricing info. The 2022 Ioniq 5 arrives at dealerships later in December with a beginning worth of $40,925, together with a $1,225 vacation spot cost.

The bottom worth is just like what rivals just like the Volkswagen ID.4, Tesla Mannequin Y and Ford Mustang Mach-E begin at. The Ioniq 5 additionally has company cousins within the type of the Kia EV6 and Genesis GV60, although pricing for these fashions is but to be introduced.

Be aware, the Ioniq 5’s base worth is for an SE Customary Vary mannequin which comes with a 58-kilowatt-hour battery and a single electrical motor on the rear producing 168 hp. All different Ioniq 5 fashions include a 77.4-kwh battery and the selection of both 225 hp in single-motor, rear-wheel-drive guise or 320 hp in dual-motor, all-wheel-drive guise.

EPA-rated vary for the Ioniq 5 SE Customary Vary is 220 miles. Fashions with the larger battery are rated at 303 miles in rear-wheel-drive guise or 256 miles in all-wheel-drive guise.

The quickest Ioniq 5 sprints to 60 mph from relaxation in lower than 5 seconds and all fashions have a prime pace of 115 mph. Most tow capability is 1,500 kilos. Hyundai stated it’s nonetheless deciding whether or not to develop a extra excessive mannequin through its N efficiency skunkworks, however it appears to be like like one is coming.

The Ioniq 5 has a boxy, virtually wedge-like look that echoes the Giugiaro-designed Pony Coupe idea of 1974, which later spawned the primary Hyundai. There are additionally cool parts like lights made up of particular person pixels and a clamshell hood that spans the width of the automobile.

Underpinning it’s Hyundai Motor Group’s new E-GMP devoted EV platform, a skateboard-style design that’s extraordinarily stiff. The platform can help each 400V and 800V fast-charging, and its multi-charging system will successfully step up the voltage with 400V {hardware} to attain quick, secure charging. In accordance with the automaker, the Ioniq 5 can get from a ten% cost to 80% in simply 18 minutes, and as a bonus, consumers obtain two years of complimentary charging with Electrify America.

The Ioniq 5 has additionally been designed with bi-directional charging and consequently can provide a steady 3.6 kilowatts, which may be very best when tenting or throughout a blackout. Energy connectors may be discovered underneath the rear seats and on the charging port on the outside of the car.

The Ioniq 5 is about 182 inches lengthy which makes it roughly 5 inches shorter than the Mannequin Y, although the Hyundai has the longer wheelbase. That wheelbase, Hyundai is eager to level out, quantities to a lot of area for 5 adults. Cargo area is ample, too—18.8 cubic ft in again, or 56.2 cubic ft with the seats folded. A large, configurable cockpit options particular person 12-inch screens for the instrument cluster and infotainment hub. Augmented actuality head-up show expertise can be included, as are a number of digital driver-assist options together with semi-autonomous freeway and parking help options.

Hyundai has already confirmed two extra automobiles based mostly on the E-GMP platform and slotting within the Ioniq household. One is an Ioniq 6 sedan based mostly on final yr’s beautiful Prophecy idea. It is due in 2022. One other is an Ioniq 7 massive SUV due in 2024 and previewed by the latest Seven idea. Along with fellow Hyundai Motor Group manufacturers Kia and Genesis, we should always see a complete 23 EVs launched by 2025.

Full pricing for the complete vary is listed under:

2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Customary Vary – 168 hp – RWD – 220 miles – $40,925
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE – 225 hp – RWD – 303 miles – $44,875
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE – 320 hp – AWD – 256 miles – $48,375
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SEL – 225 hp – RWD – 303 miles – $47,125
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SEL – 320 hp – AWD – 256 miles – $50,625
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Restricted – 225 hp – RWD – 303 miles – $51,825
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Restricted – 320 hp – AWD – 256 miles – $55,725

All costs embody a $1,225 vacation spot cost.