2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets power increase plus battery and tech updates

Hyundai has introduced a series of updates for its Ioniq 5 electric relatives hatchback for 2022, together with an increase in capacity for the greater of its two battery options, from 73kWh to 77.4kWh.

A new selection figure from official testing has nonetheless to be issued, but Hyundai estimates an raise from 300 to 315 miles for the rear-wheel-drive edition of the car or truck with the new battery. The all-wheel-generate model will also see its power output elevated from 301 to 321bhp.

Technological innovation updates include electronic central and aspect mirrors, partly to tackle the trouble of the car’s rear display speedily getting obscured in very poor weather conditions disorders. Hyundai is also building battery heating and conditioning typical throughout the variety this claims enhanced charging functionality by ensuring the battery can be introduced to its optimum temperature ahead of charging becoming began.

A new array-topping ‘Namsan Edition’ trim amount has been added to the line-up, named immediately after a mountain in the South Korean funds city Seoul. Normal functions involve a entire-length ‘vision roof’, plus leather upholstery, relaxation seats and aforementioned electronic aspect mirrors.

The Ioniq 5 range carries on to kick off with the rear-push 58kWh battery design, accessible in SE Link (£39,400) and Top quality (£41,900) trim ranges. Following that, the 77.4kWh battery is the order of the day, offered with both rear or 4-wheel drive in the High quality (£45,345/£48,845), Final (£48,345/£51,845) and Namsan Version (£52,900/£56,400) requirements.