2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Hatchback

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$33,245 - $38,815
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Impressive fuel economy

Prominent road noise on the inside

Now offers wireless smartphone connectivity

Hyundai's excellent warranty coverage

Lethargic acceleration

Smooth driving dynamics

Specs & Features

$33,245

price

134 hp

horsepower

218 lb.-ft.

torque

1-Speed Direct Drive

transmission

electric FWD 1A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Armed with a 1.6L Inline-4 engine and 319V electric system, fused to a 6-Speed Automatic transmission, the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hatchback PHEV makes 139 horsepower and 109 lb-ft of torque. Standalone, the engine makes 104 horsepower while the electric motor manages 35 horsepower. This powertrain helps the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Hatchback cover 0-60 in 8.9 seconds. You can drive the Ioniq for 29 miles on the electric system alone, making it good for a small trip in the city. Combined, the Ioniq achieves an impressive 119 MPGe combined while getting 52 MPG from the traditional engine alone. With a base price of MSRP $26,700, the Ioniq makes a formidable competitor in the compact hatchback segment, competing with the likes of the Toyota Prius Prime PHEV and the Honda Clarity PHEV. 

Buying Advice

Looking for a budget family hauler with decent bells and whistles, with features such as dual-zone climate control, land departure mitigation, driver attention warning, adaptive cruise control, etc the base SE trim doesn’t leave much room for inadequacy. 

Trims

    SE
    $33,245 onwards
    • Heated exterior mirrors
    • Heated Front Seats
    • Leather-Wrapped steering wheel
    • Led daytime running lights
    • Paddle shifters with regenerative braking controls
    • Upgraded driver information display
    Limited
    $38,815 onwards
    • 10.25-inch touchscreen
    • Hyundai'S Highway Driving Assist
    • Integrated navigation system
    • Leather seats
    • Parking sensors
    • Power-Folding exterior mirrors

Compare to similar cars

Price

$31,670- $43,970

Engine

electric

Rating

7.4

Horsepower

147 hp @ 3282 rpm

Torque

236 lb.-ft.

Capacity

5

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$33,245- $38,815

electric

7.14

134 hp

218 lb.-ft.

5

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2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Hatchback vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    9 sec--
    7.9 sec15.4 sec106 mph

    2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Hatchback vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      SourceCompare
      127 mpg121 mpg124 mpg
      123 mpg99 mpg111 mpg

      2021 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.

        2021 Kia Niro EV Electric

        Ranked #3

        172.2 in.71.1 in.61.4 in.6.1 in.106.3 in.

        2021 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.-
          23.6 cu.ft.92.4 cu.ft.30 cu.ft.

          2021 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.

            2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Hatchback vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              972 lbs.3371 lbs.
              1007 lbs.3538 lbs.

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