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2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric

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Ioniq Electric
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2020
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3.3 (Good)

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2020 SE 4dr Hatchback
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Price:   -  From $33,045
2020 Limited 4dr Hatchback Price:   -  From $38,615

Overview

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.

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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.

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Limited - From $39,570

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.

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CarsDirect Tip

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.

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Expert Review

Pros
  • Greater range
  • Standard safety features
  • Technology updates
  • Conventional design
Cons
  • Mediocre rear seat room
  • More power offset by heavier battery
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Conventional design
Expert Rating
3.3 (Good)

Our expert ratings are based on seven comprehensive criteria: quality, safety, comfort, performance, fuel economy, reliability history and value.

You can interpret our ratings in the following way:

: Outstanding vehicle. Only the most exceptional vehicles achieve this rating.

: Very Good vehicle. Very good and close to being the best vehicle in its class.

: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

: Below average vehicle. Not recommended, and lacking attributes a car buyer would come to expect for the price.

: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

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Increased range. The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric receives a mild refresh – the first since its introduction in 2017. By far the biggest upgrade is a larger battery pack, upping capacity from 28 kilowatt-hours (kWh) to 38.3 kWh.

Range increases to an EPA-estimated 170 miles, way up from last year's 124 miles. This is even more than the standard Nissan LEAF. Fuel economy dips slightly to 133 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent combined (MPGe). It achieved 136 MPGe last year.

Horsepower also jumps from 118 last year to 134 this, while the on-board charger gets bumped from 6.6 kilowatts (kW) to 7.2 kW. This increases charging speeds – using 100-kW fast charging, the bigger battery can hit 80% charge in as little as 54 minutes.

At the same time, the Ioniq Electric still falls short – in both battery capacity and, therefore, range – of the Nissan Leaf PLUS (62-kWh battery, 226-mile range) and the Chevrolet Bolt EV (66-kWh battery, 259-mile range). Meanwhile, the additional horsepower is offset by a 300-pound increase in overall weight – largely due to the larger battery pack.


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Additional advanced safety features. For 2020, adaptive cruise control with idle stop and go is added to a core advanced safety features on both Ioniq Electric trims – SE and Limited. This includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist, driver attention warning, and automatic high beams.

The Limited trim also receives blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and Hyundai's semi-autonomous highway driving system.

Updated interior, technology. Inside, the upper dash has been redesigned and both trims get larger touchscreens. The base SE model gets an 8-inch display this year, up from 7 last, while the Limited now has a 10.25-inch unit instead of last year's 8-inch touchscreen.

Both trims feature Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and satellite radio integration. Limited models get navigation, wireless device charging, and an eight-speaker Harman Kardon audio system.

Comfortable and well equipped. Although front seat occupants sit low, both chairs are comfortable, nicely-bolstered, and covered in either grippy cloth or soft leather. Being a hatchback, cargo volume is also commendable, with 23 cubic feet of cargo space behind the back seats. At the same time, just two adults of medium height will be comfortable in back, since seating is on the tight side and the sloping roofline cuts into head room.

The $34,000 SE comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and taillights, heated outside mirrors with turn signals, and door handle approach light. Inside, the Ioniq Electric has heated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, keyless entry, push button start, and cloth seats.

The $39,570 Limited adds such niceties as a sunroof, leather seats, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, ambient interior lighting, and power-folding side mirrors with puddle lights.

Final thoughts. The 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric offers improved range, a mainstream design, stylish interior, and hatchback functionality. The only downsides here are a smallish back seat and a driving range that still doesn’t match the Bolt EV and LEAF PLUS.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Available
Engine - Horsepower/Torque
134 HP / 218 ft.lbs.
Transmission
1-spd auto
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
145 / 121 / 134 Mpge
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Horsepower/Torque
134 HP / 218 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Front-wheel
key
145 / 121 / 134 Mpge
Brakes
4-wheel Disc
Front Suspension
Strut
Rear Suspension
Semi-independent Torsion Beam Beam
Spare Tire And Wheel
Fuel Tank
Recommended Fuel Type
Electric
Average Cost To Fill Tank
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
Passenger Volume
96 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
176.0 "
Exterior Width
71.7 "
Exterior Height
58.1 "
Front Headroom
39.1 "
Rear Headroom
37.4 "
Front Legroom
42.2 "
Rear Legroom
35.7 "
Front Shoulder Room
56.1 "
Rear Shoulder Room
55.0 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
3,371 Lbs.
Wheel Base
106 "
Turning Radius
17.4 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
16.0 " Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote Heated
Bumpers
Body-colored
Grille Moldings
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
None
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5
Seat Trim
Cloth
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
6-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
6-way
Front Armrests
6-way
Rear Armrests
Center
Rear Seats
60-40 Bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Siriusxm Am/fm/hd/satellite, Seek-scan
Speakers
6
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Automatic Air Conditioning
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Rearview Mirror
Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Driver
Tinted Windows
Light
Vanity Mirrors
Dual Illuminated
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
2
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Not Yet Available
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Driver
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (fca) W/pedestrian/cyclist Detection Forward Collision Mitigation
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist (lka) Lane Departure
Autonomous Cruise Control
Lane Follow Assist (lfa) Hands-on Steering Assist
Pedestrian Detection
Forward Collision-avoidance Assist (fca) W/pedestrian/cyclist Detection Front Pedestrian Detection Prevention
Driver Attention Alert
Driver Attention Warning (daw) Driver Attention
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
High Beam Assist Auto High-beam
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Major Components Months
120 Months / 100,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance Months
60 Months / Unlimited Miles
Corrosion Perforation
84 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months
12 Months / Unlimited Miles

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