What's New
As well as internal and external design changes, the 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric has more horsepower and a larger battery. Range has increased from 124 miles last year to 170 miles for 2020. Charging times have also improved with its more powerful 7.2-kW onboard charger (Level 2).
The standard infotainment screen improves to 8 inches, while Hyundai's suite of active safety becomes standard.
Choosing Your Hyundai Ioniq Electric
The Ioniq Electric is available in two trims: SE and Limited. Prices start at $34,000 including destination for the SE and climb to $39,570 for the Limited.
Engine Choices
The Hyundai Ioniq Electric is powered by a more powerful 38.3-kWh battery and a 100-kW electric motor, with power supplied to the front wheels through a single-speed automatic transmission. The electric powertrain generates 134 horsepower and 218 pound-feet of torque.
The bigger battery leads to a much improved 170 miles of all-electric range, according to the EPA. It also achieves 133 miles per gallon of gasoline equivalent (MPGe).
Passenger and Cargo Capacity
The Ioniq Electric is a hatchback that offers seating for five passengers. It offers 23 cubic feet of cargo space.
Safety Features
The Ioniq Electric gains Hyundai's bundle of safety features as standard equipment for the 2020 model year. This means automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, lane keeping assist, a driver attention warning system, automatic high beams, and adaptive cruise control are standard.
Limited models additionally receive blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and Hyundai's Highway Drive Assist feature for semi-autonomous driving on freeways.
Connectivity
The Hyundai Ioniq Electric comes standard with an 8-inch touchscreen, whereas Limited models receive a larger 10.25-inch touchscreen. Both displays come with Bluetooth, HD radio, satellite radio, and Android and Apple CarPlay integration. The Limited additionally gets navigation and wireless device charging.
SE - From $34,000
The Ioniq Electric SE trim offers all the basics and more. Remote keyless entry complements door handle approach lights and push button start. The cabin features heated front seats, six-way power front seats, cloth upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a 7-inch digital instrument cluster. The exterior gets heated side mirrors, automatic headlights, and LED headlights, taillights, and daytime running lights.
The Limited’s cabin is brightened by a power tilt-and-slide sunroof and ambient interior lighting. The seating upgrades to leather, rear passengers get their own HVAC vents, and the driver's seat gets power lumbar support and memory functionality. An eight-speaker Harman Kardon audio system is also standard. There are also splashes of chrome across the car’s exterior, which further benefits from side mirrors with puddle lights and turn signal indicators.
Compare Ioniq Electric Trims Side-By-Side
The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric is back and better than ever with its improved range, safety features, and touchscreen. The price gap between SE and Limited models seems huge on paper, but if your budget will stretch, the latter’s superior specifications make its cabin a much more pleasant place to spend time.