Over time, electric vehicles have amassed relevance in the automotive sector. Slowly but steadily, these EVs are becoming the standard by which every automaker is measured, and more sooner than later, the conventional gas-powered vehicles would not be as mainstream as they are now. Korean manufacturer Hyundai realizes this, and since 2008, they have been setting in motion plans to dominate the SUV electric vehicle section with their luxurious and affordable builds. A major pointer to their intended dominance is Hyundai's Ioniq brand.

Five years after its launch, the Ioniq EV stands head and shoulders above the budget electric sedan rivals. The two-row EV is available in two trims levels; the base SE trim and the Limited trim. Packed with loads of exciting features, advanced tech, and a simple yet eye-catching design, the Ioniq is built with eco-friendly materials. These are some of the features that make the Hyundai Ioniq EV difficult to ignore.

10 Great Fuel Efficiency

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One advantage an EV has over gas-powered models is that you tend to spend less on gas (or electricity). A great example of this is the Hyundai Ioniq EV. It has an electricity efficiency of 145 MPGe in the city, 121 MPGe on the highway, and 133 MPGe combined city and highway.

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Its closest competition is the Tesla Model 3, with 134 MPGe. Models like the Nisan Leaf and Chevrolet Bolt are further behind in the fuel-efficiency ratings. This means that with the Hyundai Ioniq EV, you get to spend less on electricity than most EVs in the game.

9 Budget-Friendly Price

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The starting price for the SE trim of Ioniq EV is $33,240, while $38,815 is enough to get you the Limited trim. These figures are quite affordable compared to some of its rivals like the Chevrolet Bolt EV, which has a starting MSRP of $36,500, and Telsa Model 3, which starts at $39,990 and extends to $56,990.

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The Hyundai Ioniq EV offers space, luxury, and everything electric at a fantastic budget-friendly price tag for an SUV of its class.

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8 Spacious Interior/Cargo Area

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With a capacity to comfortably seat five adults, the Hyundai Ioniq EV is one of the most spacious vehicles in its class. The two-row SUV’s headroom is roughly 39.1/37.4 inches, while the legroom measures 42.2/35.7 inches for the front and rear seats.

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The Ioniq EV has a total interior space of 119.2 cubic feet when the seats are folded down and cargo space of 23 cubic feet behind the rear seats when the seats are up. Now, that's enough room for as much luggage as you want to go along with. Hyundai’s EV beats Chevrolet Bolt EV by 6.1 cubic feet in terms of cargo space.

7 Cutting Edge Tech/Infotainment

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When it comes to technology and infotainment, the Hyundai Ioniq EV is well-packed. It comes with an 8.0-inch touchscreen for the standard SE trim and a 10.3-inch touchscreen for the Limited trim. These screes have navigation infotainment systems that can split up to enable you to use the navigation map on one side while performing other tasks.

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Other features include dual Bluetooth connectivity, wireless phone charging, Apple Carplay, Android Auto, wireless radio, Auto-tracking System, and the Bluelink smartphone app. For sound, the EV uses a Harmon/Kardon eight-speaker sound system.

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6 Outstanding warranty

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No list of automakers with the best warranty is complete without Hyundai. For the Ioniq EV, Hyundai dishes out a five-year/60,000-mile basic, a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain, and a seven-year/unlimited miles Anti-perforation warranty package. All of these are in addition to a five-year Other/unlimited miles warranty offering. Hybrid components and the lithium-ion battery pack come with a 10-year/100,000-mile warranty and maintenance coverage.

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There is also scheduled complimentary maintenance and 24-hour roadside assistance. To make it juicier, the original (first) owners of the Ioniq EV get a lifetime lithium battery warranty and an immediate replacement in the event of a malfunction. And what’s more? It is free of charge.

5 Smart Cruise Control

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Built for everyday driving, Hyundai Ioniq EV is smart in every sense of the word. Hyundai's Smart Cruise Control has features and capabilities like the stop-and-go adaptive cruise, which can help you navigate through traffic while maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles.

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It also has front and rear parking sensors, and an eCall feature, which automatically calls assistance should the airbags be deployed or the eCall button pressed. The Hyundai Smart Cruise Control utilizes radar technology to relate and react with the Hyundai and its environment as well as with other vehicles in front and behind the Hyundai.

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4 Driver-Assist Features

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In a bid to make driving more comfortable and less rigorous, Hyundai has fitted its EV with advanced driving features like blind-spot monitoring, standard forward-collision notification, rear cross-traffic alert, Lane Departure Warning System, and Lane Following Assist.

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Some other features are the Highway drive assist, Rearview camera, driver attention monitor, automatic high-beam headlights, and forward collision warning with camera-based pedestrian detection. It also has comfortable leather seats to make your drive relaxing.

3 Class-Leading Safety Features

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Hyundai prioritizes passenger safety, and this is evident in the Ioniq EV. The EV has advanced safety features like anti-lock brakes, which automatically detects when a tire has stopped rotating under extreme braking conditions and modulates brake pressure to allow the tire to rotate.

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Also standard on the EV is the stability control feature that monitors vehicle handling limits to reduce or increase engine power. The Ioniq EV comes with seven airbags, including front-impact, side-impact airbags, overhead airbags, knee airbags, pretensioners, and a security system.

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2 Strong Battery And Good Performance

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The Hyundai Ioniq EV is powered by a 100 kW electric motor that uses a 38.3 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery for energy storage. Determined to match up to the competition, the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq EV now has 218 lb-ft of torque and churns out 134 horsepower compared to 118 hp in previous models.

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Its driving range is also increased to 170 miles from 124 miles in a single charge. The Ev has single-speed transmission but can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 8.3 seconds.

1 Easy Charging Anywhere

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The Ioniq EV has a 220 or 240-volt charger that allows you to charge your vehicle at home, in the office, in public stations, or anywhere you find electricity. It should take about 5.8 hours to get your EV fully charged. Hyundai, however, has provided a 100-kW DC Fast Charging to make charging easier and faster.

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It would only take 54 minutes of DC fast charging to get up to 80% battery. In addition, the Blue Link telematics system allows you to check the charging status and schedule charging times with the help of a smartphone.