2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Hatchback

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$29,500 - $36,000
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Generous trunk space when compared to its counterparts

Laggy acceleration for an electric hatchback

Some standard features revision

Huge cargo space in its segment

Rear visibility is quite restricted due to the split rear window

Brimmed with plenty of driver aids

Tight rear seats are not so comfortable for adults

Specs & Features

$29,500

price

118 hp

horsepower

215 lb.-ft.

torque

1-Speed Direct Drive

transmission

electric FWD 1A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Belonging to the compact hatchback segment, the 2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Hatchback carries all the qualities of a true electric vehicle. With a starting price of MSRP $29,500, the Hyundai Ioniq Electric offers 2 trims. This puts it in direct competition with cars like the Nissan Leaf, the Chevrolet Bolt, and the Volkswagen e-Golf. There aren#39;t any powertrain options to explore here. The Ioniq Electric is equipped with a single motor and a 28-kWh battery with a rated power output of 118 horsepower. Through this setup, the Ioniq electric gets a range of 124 miles. In a straight line, the Ioniq Electric clocks a 0-60 of 8.9 seconds. While the powertrain leaves you devoid of choices, the choice is instead offered through the 4 beautiful colors available for the car.

Buying Advice

If you are in the market for an economical electric hatchback, the base trim will suit all your needs and expectations. However, if all you need is luxury, the top-level Limited trim comes into play, offering features like xenon headlights, leather upholstery, power-folding side mirrors, a power-adjustable driver seat, interior ambient lighting, wireless device charging driver-seat memory settings, and plenty of comfort features.

Trims

    Base
    $29,500 onwards
    • Automatic Front air conditioning
    • Cloth Seat trim
    Limited
    $36,000 onwards
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Navigation system

Compare to similar cars

Price

$29,500- $36,000

Engine

electric

Rating

6.87

Horsepower

118 hp

Torque

215 lb.-ft.

Capacity

5

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$29,990- $36,200

electric

7.38

147 hp @ 3282 rpm

236 lb.-ft.

5

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$23,800- $29,100

electric

7.86

80 hp

118 lb.-ft.

2

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$23,475- $30,565

hybrid

7.43

121 hp @ 5200 rpm

105 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm

5

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$29,120

electric

6.55

143 hp

184 lb.-ft.

5

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$30,495- $37,345

electric

8.45

134 hp

214 lb.-ft.

5

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2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Hatchback vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    9.7 sec--
    9.6 sec-93 mph
    9.7 sec17.3 sec-
    9.7 sec18.9 sec-
    9.9 sec17.7 sec85 mph
    11.38 sec--

    2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Hatchback vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      127 mpg122 mpg125 mpg--
      126 mpg111 mpg119 mpg--
      125 mpg100 mpg113 mpg--
      124 mpg94 mpg109 mpg--
      118 mpg96 mpg107 mpg--
      54 mpg50 mpg52 mpg11.3 gal.610.2/565 mi.

      2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Hatchback vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        176 in.71.7 in.57.1 in.5.5 in.106.3 in.
        178.7 in.69.3 in.58.1 in.5.1 in.106.3 in.
        176.4 in.70.5 in.61.4 in.5.9 in.106.3 in.
        172.9 in.71.8 in.58.2 in.7 in.104.3 in.
        168.1 in.70.8 in.57.2 in.5 in.103.5 in.
        106.1 in.74.5 in.61.2 in.4 in.73.7 in.

        2018 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.13 cu.ft.
          24.6 cu.ft.93.1 cu.ft.126 cu.ft.
          22.8 cu.ft.-52.7 cu.ft.
          14.2 cu.ft.90.7 cu.ft.33.2 cu.ft.
          23.6 cu.ft.92.4 cu.ft.30 cu.ft.
          7.8 cu.ft.-7.8 cu.ft.

          2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Hatchback vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            13 cu.ft.23 cu.ft.13 cu.ft.
            33.2 cu.ft.14.2 cu.ft.33.2 cu.ft.
            7.8 cu.ft.7.8 cu.ft.7.8 cu.ft.
            30 cu.ft.23.6 cu.ft.30 cu.ft.
            126 cu.ft.24.6 cu.ft.126 cu.ft.
            52.7 cu.ft.22.8 cu.ft.52.7 cu.ft.

            2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Hatchback vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              1025 lbs.3164 lbs.
              -2363 lbs.
              825 lbs.3075 lbs.
              919 lbs.3455 lbs.
              1020 lbs.3433 lbs.
              827 lbs.3640 lbs.

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