2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Hatchback

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$30,315 - $36,815
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 2, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Affordable price tag for an EV

Unimpressive acceleration

No significant changes for 2019

Spacious cargo area

Cramped rear row

Lots of safety and driver assistance features

Available only in select states of the country

Specs & Features

$30,315

price

118 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 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric carries all the qualities of a true electric vehicle. With a starting price of MSRP $30,315, 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 ldquo;car namerdquo; gets a range of 124 miles. In a straight line, the Ioniq Electric clocks a 0-60 of 8.1 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

The Hyundai Ioniq Electric carries over to 2019 without any major changes. There are two trims offered and we recommend getting the base trim that offers immense value for the money paid.

Trims

    Base
    $30,315 onwards
    • 19-inch two-tone alloy wheels
    • 6.3-inch touchscreen interface
    • Eight-way heated power front seats
    • Nine-speaker Fender premium sound system
    • Power tilt/slide sunroof
    • R-Line door sill protectors
    • R-Line front bumper
    • Rear sport valance
    Limited
    $36,815 onwards
    • Engine: electric FWD 1A
    • Horsepower: 118 hp hp
    • Torque: 218 lb.-ft.
    • 0-60 mph: 9.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 125 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$30,315- $36,815

Engine

electric

Rating

6.57

Horsepower

118 hp

Torque

218 lb.-ft.

Capacity

5

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$31,895- $38,895

electric

8.18

134 hp

214 lb.-ft.

5

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$36,620- $41,020

electric

8.17

200 hp

266 lb.-ft.

5

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$22,500- $32,100

Gasoline

6.93

185 hp @ 6000 rpm

178 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$29,990- $42,550

electric

7.15

147 hp @ 3282 rpm

236 lb.-ft.

5

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$23,200- $32,950

Gasoline

6.89

161 hp @ 6200 rpm

151 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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$25,750- $39,000

hybrid

7.96

193 hp @ 1770 rpm

140 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

5

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$44,450- $51,500

electric

6.96

170 hp @ 4800 rpm

184 lb.-ft.

4

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$23,900- $30,000

electric

6.41

-

-

5

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2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Hatchback vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    9.7 sec--
    6.5 sec14.9 sec-
    7.5 sec15.1 sec90 mph
    7.68 sec--
    7.8 sec--
    8.1 sec--

    2019 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--
      127 mpg110 mpg119 mpg--
      124 mpg102 mpg113 mpg--
      124 mpg99 mpg112 mpg--
      124 mpg94 mpg108 mpg--

      2019 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.
        191.1 in.73.4 in.58.1 in.5.3 in.110.4 in.
        191.1 in.73.4 in.57.9 in.5.1 in.110.4 in.
        176.4 in.72.8 in.64.8 in.6.4 in.105.1 in.
        176.4 in.70.5 in.61.4 in.5.9 in.106.3 in.
        168.1 in.70.8 in.57.2 in.5 in.103.5 in.

        2019 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.
          22.8 cu.ft.-52.7 cu.ft.
          16.3 cu.ft.106.1 cu.ft.49.6 cu.ft.
          15.1 cu.ft.84 cu.ft.22.5 cu.ft.
          23.6 cu.ft.92.4 cu.ft.30 cu.ft.

          2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Hatchback vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            -23 cu.ft.--
            13.3 cu.ft.31 cu.ft.61.9 cu.ft.73 ft.
            -16.5 cu.ft.--
            49.6 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.49.6 cu.ft.-
            81.4 cu.ft.16.9 cu.ft.56.6 cu.ft.-
            52.7 cu.ft.22.8 cu.ft.52.7 cu.ft.-

            2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Hatchback vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -1025 lbs.3164 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1146 lbs.3309 lbs.
              -827 lbs.3459 lbs.
              --3247 lbs.
              --3563 lbs.
              -1133 lbs.3497 lbs.

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              MPG Combined : 58 mpg

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