Hyundai IONIQ 5 Sets New World Record

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What a good way to finish the yr — attempting to set a brand new world report. That’s what a Hyundai crew in India has been doing with its absolutely electrical Hyundai IONIQ 5.

Hyundai Motor India Restricted has tried to drive the IONIQ 5 throughout the most important altitude change in historical past for an electrical automotive — properly, utilizing knowledgeable driving crew from Evo India. To set the brand new report — which, sure, they did accomplish — they began out at India’s highest drivable level, Umling La in Leh Ladakh. They then went down 5,802 meters to Kuttanad, Kerala. The journey was over 4,900 km (3,045 miles).

And, sure, they used a normal manufacturing model of the IONIQ 5 for this. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 that was used to set the report didn’t have some loopy 200 kWh battery. It had a easy 72.6 kWh battery pack like different IONIQ 5 EVs you’ll be able to see out on the highway or purchase from a Hyundai supplier. That mentioned, Hyundai used the achievement to fluff up its description of the automotive and its capabilities: “Equipped with a high-capacity 72.6 kWh battery, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 delivers exceptional driving range, advanced safety, and cutting-edge smart technologies, offering customers an exhilarating and versatile e-mobility experience.” Effectively, it is a world report–holding automotive.

The brand new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ took 14 days to finish. Hyundai’s tackle it — apart from getting press within the final week of the yr — is that this accomplishment exhibits how versatile, strong, and succesful the IONIQ 5 is. “Throughout the journey, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 reaffirmed its position as a benchmark in electric mobility, seamlessly navigating harsh environments, from freezing temperatures and steep mountain passes in the Himalayas to humid coastal regions in Kerala.” (I think about loads of different electrical vehicles might do the identical, however, hey, this was Hyundai’s concept, so it will get to bask within the glory.)

Mr. Unsoo Kim, Managing Director, Hyundai Motor India Restricted mentioned, “We are incredibly proud to see the Hyundai IONIQ 5 create history by achieving the Guinness World Record™ for the Greatest altitude change by an electric car. This achievement is a testament to Hyundai’s unwavering commitment to innovation, technological excellence, and sustainability. The IONIQ 5’s performance in such extreme conditions reflects its engineering prowess and durability. At Hyundai, we are dedicated to pushing boundaries and setting new benchmarks in e-mobility, and this record further reinforces our vision of ‘Progress for Humanity’.”

I’m certain Hyundai want to take all of the credit score and funnel individuals into its dealerships — and deservedly so — however the achievement is extra of a testomony to how far battery know-how has come up to now decade and the way way more succesful and properly constructed standard electrical vehicles are in the present day. They lead the auto market on security. They’ve sufficient vary for any regular, sane use. There are chargers in every single place. These EVs have been examined beneath all kinds of circumstances. Final however not least, as gross sales and manufacturing have ramped up, automakers have labored out an increasing number of of the bugs of early know-how, refined the vehicles, and made them extra dependable. There isn’t any want for “sacrifice” when going electrical in the present day. In reality, by shopping for an electrical automotive, you’re going to profit from just a few key benefits EVs have over gasoline vehicles: better comfort, a smoother drive, a quieter driving expertise, extra torque/acceleration, over-the-air software program updates, and cleaner air after all.