The Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV was recently launched in India at a price of Rs. 44.95 lakhs (ex-showroom, New Delhi). It is one of the most accomplished EVs out there in the Indian market. Let’s dig deeper to have a look at the car’s top 5 features.
1.V2L (Vehicle to load)
Vehicle to load enables you to power other electric gadgets anywhere. It provides up to 3.6kW of power to charge other gadgets. It can charge any electric device such as electric bicycle, scooter, camping equipment, or even a stranded EV through its large battery.
2.ADAS Level 2
ADAS is one the most futuristic features that one can get in cars in India. First it was the Tucson, now it’s the Ioniq 5. It has most of the advanced Level 2 Autonomous ADAS features including Forward-collision avoidance assist, Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA), Rear cross-traffic collision assist, and smart cruise control with stop-n-go.
3. Auto Crash Notification
You and your loved ones will get a notification in case your Ioniq 5 meets with an accident. In case of a mishap, Bluelink automatically notifies the Hyundai Bluelink connect centre.
4. Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS)
EVs can also pose a risk to children while being driven in societies, as it moves silently without any warnings to pedestrians. Hence, Hyundai has enabled a Virtual Engine Sound System (VESS) to alert people when it the vehicle is moving around.
5. Eco-friendly interior materials
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 not only comes with zero tailpipe emissions but on the inside, it provides certain materials and textures that are made of eco-friendly materials. For example, the leather used inside dyed using flaxseed oil. The carpet fabric components are extracted from sugarcane and corn.
With the above 5 features, we feel that the Hyundai Ioniq 5 seems to be in a league of its own. Its closest competitor is the BYD Atto 3. For someone looking for a more futuristic vehicle we would recommend the Ioniq 5 ahead of the Atto 3 and MG’s ZS EV.
