2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gains 46 Miles Of Range, But Costs Nearly $3,000 More
The Ioniq Electric starts at $33,045 which makes it more expensive than the Nissan Leaf
Hyundai introduced the 2020 Ioniq Electric at the Los Angeles Auto Show and now the company has announced pricing will start at $33,045.
That's a significant jump from last year's price of $30,315 but the 2020 Ioniq Electric features a larger 38.3 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. This increases the range from 124 miles (200 km) to 170 miles (274 km).
The upgrades don't stop there as the 2020 model has a more powerful electric motor that produces 134 hp (100 kW / 136 PS) and 218 lb-ft (295 Nm) of torque. That's an increase of 16 hp (12 kW / 16 PS), but the torque rating remains unchanged.
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To help reduce charging times, the 6.6 kW on-board charger has been replaced by a new one with a capacity of 7.2 kW. This means the model can be fully recharged in approximately 6 hours and 5 minutes using a 240V Level 2 charger. If that's too long, a 100 kW fast charger can deliver an 80% charge in as little as 54 minutes.
Besides the powertrain changes, the 2020 Ioniq Electric has a revised exterior that features modified bumpers and a new grille. The model also sports revised side skirts, restyled wheels, new switchgear and a larger 8-inch infotainment system.
Besides the aforementioned equipment, the entry-level Ioniq Electric SE comes with a leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats and an automatic climate control system. The model also has a sunroof, 16-inch alloy wheels and a 7-inch LCD display in the instrument cluster.
The Limited starts at $38,615 and boasts LED headlights, ambient interior lighting and a 10.25-inch infotainment system with GPS navigation. Other highlights include leather upholstery, a Harman Kardon premium audio system and an assortment of driver assistance systems such as Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert.
Note: Prices exclude a $955 destination fee and a federal tax credit of up to $7,500