2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Hatchback

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$33,045 - $38,615
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on January 31, 2024

ProsConsWhat's New

Plenty of standard equipment for the money

The back seats are tight and not particularly comfortable

Driving range and horsepower get an upgrade

Quite a generous amount of cargo space in the rear

Limited availability in the States

Now capable of quick charging

The electric range is at par with the rivals

Tepid acceleration for the class

Specs & Features

$33,045

price

134 hp

horsepower

218 lb.-ft.

torque

1-Speed Direct Drive

transmission

electric FWD 1A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Belonging to the midsize hatchback segment, the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hatchback carries all the qualities of a true electric vehicle. With a starting price of MSRP $33,045, the Hyundai Ioniq offers 2 trims. This puts it in direct competition with cars like the Nissan Leaf, the Chevrolet Bolt EV, and the Tesla Model 3. There aren't any powertrain options to explore here. The Ioniq EV is equipped with a single 100kW motor setup with a rated power output of 134 horsepower. In a straight line, the Ioniq EV clocks a 0-60 of 8.8 seconds. A 38.3-kWh battery can be found here, which gives the Ioniq EV a range of 170 miles. While the powertrain leaves you devoid of choices, the choice is instead offered through the 5 beautiful colors available for the car. 

Buying Advice

With the 2020 Ioniq Electric being available in 2 trim levels, our recommendation is the SE trim. The SE trim is the most affordable offering with a base MSRP of $33,045 and offers a number of driving aids along with other desirable features making it an excellent value for money.

Trims

    SE
    $33,045 onwards
    • Engine: electric FWD 1A
    • Horsepower: 134 hp hp
    • Torque: 218 lb.-ft.
    • 0-60 mph: 9 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 124 mpg
    Limited
    $38,615 onwards
    • Engine: electric FWD 1A
    • Horsepower: 134 hp hp
    • Torque: 218 lb.-ft.
    • 0-60 mph: 9 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 124 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$33,045- $38,615

Engine

electric

Rating

6.88

Horsepower

134 hp

Torque

218 lb.-ft.

Capacity

5

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electric

7.5

200 hp

266 lb.-ft.

5

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$31,600- $43,900

electric

7.72

147 hp @ 3282 rpm

236 lb.-ft.

5

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$44,450- $51,500

electric

7.09

170 hp @ 4800 rpm

184 lb.-ft.

4

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2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Hatchback vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    SourceCompare
    9 sec-
    6.5 sec16.5 sec
    7.68 sec-
    9.7 sec16.5 sec

    2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Hatchback vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      SourceCompare
      127 mpg121 mpg124 mpg
      127 mpg108 mpg118 mpg
      124 mpg102 mpg113 mpg
      123 mpg99 mpg111 mpg

      2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Hatchback vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        176 in.71.7 in.58.1 in.5.9 in.106.3 in.
        176.4 in.70.5 in.61.4 in.5.9 in.106.3 in.
        164 in.69.5 in.62.8 in.5.5 in.102.4 in.
        158.3 in.69.9 in.62.9 in.5.5 in.101.2 in.

        2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Hatchback vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          23 cu.ft.96.2 cu.ft.-
          16.9 cu.ft.94.4 cu.ft.56.6 cu.ft.
          15.1 cu.ft.84 cu.ft.52.4 cu.ft.
          23.6 cu.ft.92.4 cu.ft.30 cu.ft.

          2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Hatchback vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            -23 cu.ft.-
            30 cu.ft.23.6 cu.ft.30 cu.ft.
            36.9 cu.ft.15.1 cu.ft.52.4 cu.ft.
            81.4 cu.ft.16.9 cu.ft.56.6 cu.ft.

            2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Hatchback vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              1179 lbs.3371 lbs.
              814 lbs.2972 lbs. -
              -3563 lbs.
              1220 lbs.3538 lbs.

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