The first of Hyundai’s cars to be created and marketed under the Ioniq brand – Hyundai’s new branch specifically for electric vehicles – this is a neat, compact crossover SUV. The interior is made from sustainable materials, so this emission-free car is truly eco-friendly. Unpretentious and unassuming, this is a comfortable EV that’s ideal for families and those looking to make long journeys. 

Key highlights

The Hyundai Ioniq is a comfortable, reliable electric vehicle on the road. While it may not appear to be immediately exciting, it has a host of hidden features that make it a seriously appealing car to drive. On top of that, the interior is made from all sorts of sustainable materials, such as composites of sugar cane and volcanic rock. Why just focus on emissions when you can take care of the environment in the manufacturing process, too? 

There’s plenty of space for passengers and a lot of room for luggage, making the Ioniq a sensible option if you’re looking at leasing an electric car for long journeys with the family. 

The car comes with all the safety features we now expect as standard. It has adaptive cruise control, active park assist, automated emergency braking, drive-attention 

monitoring and lane assist as standard. There’s even technology that detects pedestrians in the car’s path. The Ioniq also offers hill-start assist control, tyre pressure monitoring and lane departure warning systems. Whatever help you need, it’s there. 

With safety taken care of, it’s easy to sit back and relax in this smooth ride. And the Bluelink feature means you can tell the car to get the interior warmed up while you’re still at the breakfast table. 

It’s not an EV for attention seekers, but the Ioniq is the subtle, smart choice for people looking to economise while caring for the environment. 

Performance and range

With a range of up to 183 miles, the battery can be recharged to 80% in a little under an hour. It goes from 0 to 62mph in just under 10 seconds, while an integrated heat 

system warms the high-voltage battery to maximise performance, both for charging and in low-temperature driving conditions. 

Tech specs

• 0-62mph in 9.9 seconds
• 38.3 kWh battery
• 103 mph top speed
• Bluelink connected car services
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connections 

Similar models

Comparable models by other manufacturers include the Peugeot Traveller, the Nissan Leaf and the Kia Soul. Check these out before deciding which electric vehicle to lease.