{"id":3255,"date":"2021-02-23T12:57:28","date_gmt":"2021-02-23T12:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/?p=1340166"},"modified":"2021-02-23T12:57:28","modified_gmt":"2021-02-23T12:57:28","slug":"3-things-that-make-the-hyundai-ioniq-5-a-great-ev","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/?p=3255","title":{"rendered":"3 things that make the Hyundai Ioniq 5 a great EV"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Today, South Korean carmaker Hyundai unveiled its new hatchback EV, the 5. And you know what, it looks like a bloody brilliant.<\/p>\n

The motoring media has already published plenty of lengthy write-ups, so I\u2019m going to focus on just three things you need to know about this new car: its range, how fast it charges, and a unique feature that means it can power other devices.<\/span><\/p>\n

But before we get to that, here\u2019s a picture (lucky you) and quick overview.<\/p>\n

Credit: Hyundai<\/figcaption>
<\/i><\/a>The Ioniq 5 is not a hatchback, it\u2019s a crossover. Or so Hyundai tells us.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hyundai\u2019s 5 is the company\u2019s first <\/span>EV<\/span> that\u2019s part of its new electric-focused Ioniq brand.<\/span><\/p>\n

In August last year, Hyundai announced that it was broadening its EV offering and would do so under the Ioniq name<\/a>, which so far has been the name of one of the brand\u2019s EVs. With that in mind, the 5 lays down the foundation of what\u2019s to come for Ioniq\u2019s electric future.<\/p>\n

It looks compact and like a hatchback, but Hyundai is adamant that it\u2019s a crossover. In fact, it\u2019s so long and wide that it gives the Hyundai Sante Fe SUV a run for its money.<\/p>\n

From my point of view, it looks like a Cybertruck and a Lancia Delta Integrale of the late 1980s had a child. That\u2019s no bad thing, it\u2019s angular, and brutishly handsome.<\/p>\n

It\u2019ll come in 2WD (rear-wheel drive) or four-wheel drive. There will also be long-range and standard range versions, the American long-range version gets a 77.4 kWh battery pack, the rest of the world will get a 72.6 kWh battery.<\/p>\n

Range<\/h2>\n

Here\u2019s where we get on to perhaps the 5\u2019s most important feature: its range.<\/p>\n

With the 72.6 kWh long-range battery, the 5 will be capable of driving up to 300 miles on one full charge.<\/p>\n

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Credit: Hyundai<\/figcaption>
<\/i><\/a>Hmm, yes please.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For a vehicle of this size, that\u2019s not too bad. It brings the challenge to EVs like the Ford Mustang Mach-E, and the VW ID.4. With many EVs now hitting the 200-mile mark quite easily<\/a>, 300 miles of range is likely to become the new benchmark, and the 5 is already there.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, the 5 can charge, bloody quick, too.<\/p>\n

Fast-charging<\/h2>\n

In fact, if the Ioniq 5 was on sale today it would be one of the fastest, if not <\/span>the <\/span><\/i>fastest, charging EVs on the planet.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to Hyundai, the 5 can charge from 10% to 80% in just 18 minutes when using a 350 kW charger. Sure, there aren\u2019t many of those around right now, but being able to charge this fast puts it in the same league as the Porsche Taycan.<\/p>\n

Now, let\u2019s be honest, we\u2019ve never lived in a world where we can make a serious comparison between a Hyundai and a Porsche. What a time to be alive.<\/p>\n

[Read: How do you build a pet-friendly gadget? We asked experts and animal owners<\/a>]<\/em><\/p>\n

Bidirectional charging<\/h2>\n

But that\u2019s not all. The Hyundai Ioniq 5\u2019s best feature is its vehicle-to-load charging feature. In normal people speak, the V2L feature is a type of bidirectional charging which lets drivers recharge or power other electronics like ebikes, laptops, TVs, fridges, and so on, directly from the vehicle.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a plug socket inside the vehicle for smaller electronics, and an adaptor outside that can be used in the <\/span>car<\/span>\u2019s regular charge port to power pretty much anything \u2014 well, as long as it doesn\u2019t draw more than 3.6 kW of power<\/span>.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not vehicle-to-grid charging, so you can\u2019t power your home from this, but it\u2019s close.<\/p>\n

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Credit: Hyundai<\/figcaption>
<\/i><\/a>The Hyundai Ioniq 5 can power all sorts of electronics. It can charge your ebike, power your laptop, or even run a fridge\u2026 apparently.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Y\u2019know, just yesterday I wrote about<\/a> vehicle-to-grid charging and how i<\/span>t could be a lifeline for those experiencing power outages because of adverse weather.<\/p>\n

Hopefully, Hyundai\u2019s V2L system is a sign that fully fledged V2G hardware is on the way. It\u2019s the next logical step for this technology and Hyundai should definitely make it happen.<\/p>\n

V2G tech can help secure energy, reduce load on local grids, and provide support in times of emergency. Get on it, Hyundai.<\/p>\n

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Published February 23, 2021 \u2014 12:57 UTC <\/p>\n

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