Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 vs Ioniq Electric Gen 2

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019) for as low as $12950, while the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) begins at $15484.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Liftback.

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2
Years of Production 2016-2019 2019-2022
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture South Korea South Korea
Body Style Liftback Liftback
Available in the USA Yes Yes
Price USA (Used) $12950 $15484
GCC Score 4.8 5

Range and Efficiency

While the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019).

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2
Range (EPA) 124 mi 170 mi
Range (WLTP) - Range (WLTP) 193 mi
Range (GCC) 124 mi 163 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 30.5 kWh 40.4 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 28 kWh 38.3 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 22.6 kWh/100 mi 23.5 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 4.43 mi/kWh 4.26 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.2 6.4

Charging

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2
Max Charging Power (AC) 6.6 kW 7.2 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 69 kW 44 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 3.4 3.9

Performance

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type 1 motor: PMSM 1 motor: PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 88 kW 100 kW
Motor Power (hp) 118 hp 134 hp
Motor Torque 218 lb-ft 218 lb-ft
0-60 mph 9.5 s 9.3 s
Top Speed 103 mph 103 mph
Performance Score 2.8 2.9

Dimensions

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2
Length 176 in 176 in
Width (with Mirrors) 80.5 in 80.5 in
Height 57.1 in 57.1 in
Wheelbase 106.3 in 106.3 in

Cargo and Towing

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 3131 lb 3472 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 12.4 ft3 12.6 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 49.8 ft3 50 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 4.2 4.2
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