Hyundai electric cars: Your questions answered

Hyundai offers three fully electric cars in the UK at present, but many more are on the horizon.

This is a broad overview of what you need to know about buying an electric Hyundai right now. This page will be updated regularly.

Buying an electric Hyundai

What fully electric cars does Hyundai sell?

Hyundai sells three battery-electric cars in Britain: the Ioniq Electric, Kona Electric and new Ioniq 5.

The Ioniq Electric is a family-sized hatchback, similar in style to a Toyota Prius. The Kona Electric and Ioniq 5 are both compact SUVs – the latter with a greater emphasis on design.

Hyundai Kona Electric

Which Hyundai electric cars are coming soon?

Hyundai has a fuller range of EVs in development. The Ioniq 6 is a production version of the stunning Prophecy concept – a luxury saloon that is likely to spawn a performance N version. It arrives in 2022.

Further ahead, the Ioniq 7 large SUV is also on the way. Expect a range in excess of 300 miles, and possibly seven seats.

What is Hyundai’s electric car brand called?

The Hyundai electric car brand is, rather obviously, called ‘Electric’. However, the company is increasingly using the ‘Ioniq’ name to denote its standalone electric models.

What is the warranty on a Hyundai electric car battery?

The electric car battery is covered by an eight-year, 100,000-mile warranty. The remainder of the car is covered by Hyundai’s excellent five-year, unlimited mileage warranty.

Are Hyundai electric cars eligible for the government Plug-in Car Grant?

Both the Ioniq Electric and Kona Electric can qualify for the £2,500 government Plug-in Car Grant.

Unfortunately, the Ioniq 5 starts from £36,995, so it exceeds the £35,000 price limit.

Where can you buy an Hyundai electric car?

You can buy a new Hyundai electric car from your nearest Hyundai dealer. 

Hyundai Ioniq 5

How much do Hyundai electric cars cost?

At the time of writing, the (now rather dated) Hyundai Ioniq Electric costs from £30,550 after the Plug-in Car Grant is deducted.

The Kona Electric is priced from £27,950 including the grant, while the Ioniq 5 starts at £36,995.

Charging an electric Hyundai

What type of plug do Hyundai EVs use?

Hyundai electric cars use a CCS (Combo Rapid Charge) and seven-pin Type 2 plug.

What charging equipment comes as standard with a Hyundai electric car?

All new Hyundai electric cars come with a Type 2 charging cable and an emergency three-pin ICCB (In-Cable Control Box) cable for trickle charging.

Can Hyundai electric cars use rapid chargers?

Yes, Hyundai electric cars can use rapid chargers.

Can Hyundai electric cars use Ionity chargers?

Yes, Hyundai electric cars can use the Ionity ultra-rapid charging network.

Hyundai Ioniq 5

Where is the charging point located on a Hyundai electric car?

The charging point on a UK-spec Hyundai Ioniq 5 is located by the rear lamp on the driver’s side of the car (see pic above).

For the Kona Electric, you’ll find it under a flap between the front badge and the passenger-side headlight. The charging point on the Ioniq Electric is on the passenger-side rear wing, where you’d expect to find a petrol filler cap.

Which charge partner does Hyundai work with?

In the UK, Pod Point is Hyundai’s preferred partner for domestic charging points. Hyundai has also joined BMW, Daimler, Ford, Volkswagen and Porsche by investing in Ionity.

The Ioniq 5 and all new Hyundai electric cars going forward will come with 800-volt charging systems to accommodate Ionity’s maximum charging power of 350kW.

Hyundai has also partnered with BP Chargemaster for public charging.

What wallbox options does Hyundai offer?

The company recommends installing a Pod Point 7kW Home Charger. It costs around £500 after the government Homecharge Scheme grant towards purchase and installation.

Hyundai Kona Electric

Do you get a free wallbox when you buy a new Hyundai electric car?

No, the Pod Point Home Charger costs extra.

What is the Hyundai charging service?

Hyundai doesn’t operate a proprietary charging service.

Do Hyundai electric cars have an on-board DC charger?

The Hyundai Kona Electric and Ioniq Electric are fitted with a 7.2kW on-board charger for Type 2 AC and 50kW DC charging.

The Ioniq 5 has an 11kW on-board charger for ultra-rapid charging at up to 225kW DC.

What is the maximum charging speed of a Hyundai electric car?

Hyundai Ioniq 5: using a 350kW DC charger, it will take 18 minutes to reach an 80 percent state of charge.

Hyundai Kona Electric: using a 50kW DC charger, it will take 57 minutes to reach an 80 percent charge for the 39kWh battery – or 75 minutes for the 64kWh battery.

Hyundai Ioniq Electric: using a 50kW DC charger, it will take 57 minutes to reach an 80 percent charge.

Driving an electric Hyundai

Hyundai Kona Electric

What is the range of Hyundai electric cars?

Hyundai Ioniq 5: up to 298 miles.

Hyundai Kona Electric: up to 278 miles.

Hyundai Ioniq Electric: up to 193 miles.

What is the Hyundai electric car smartphone app called?

Hyundai electric car drivers can connect to their car using the Bluelink smartphone app.

How many Hyundai dealers are there and do they offer free charging for owners?

There are approximately 160 Hyundai dealers in the UK. They do not offer free charging for EV owners.

Does Hyundai sat-nav show charging point locations and availability?

Yes, the BlueLink system shows live charging point locations, along with traffic, parking and weather information.

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