The Hyundai IONIQ 5 was announced before most Australians had seriously considered an EV. This news segment from early 2021 covers what Hyundai was claiming at launch: the E-GMP platform, the 800-volt charging architecture, and the retro-inspired design that nobody expected from a Korean manufacturer.
Amelia breaks down the specs and positioning as announced. The IONIQ 5 was entering a market that still had more questions than answers about public charging, long-term battery performance, and resale value. The claims were confident. The reality took a couple of years to validate in Australian conditions.
Watching the news coverage from 2021 is useful context for understanding how far the conversation has moved since. The IONIQ 5 made good on most of what was announced here. That is not always how these segments age.
The full review is on the cartell.live YouTube channel above.
