EVs in Winter

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Contrary to some people’s beliefs, electric vehicles are well suited for winter. Hyundai’s BEVs use innovative heat pumps to warm the cabin; heat pumps work efficiently by absorbing external heat to warm the cabin with minimal power loss from the battery. They also feature an advanced battery thermal management system to help get the most range in colder weather. And of course, almost every Hyundai electrified vehicle is available with sure-footed all-wheel drive to get you safely through the snow and ice.

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EV Performance

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Anyone who thinks that electric cars are boring have obviously not got behind the wheel of a Hyundai EV. And they especially haven’t checked out the Ioniq 5 N, an all-electric car with outrageous performance. Born from Hyundai’s N performance division based at the famed Nürburgring racetrack, the Ioniq 5 N boasts up to a whopping 641 horsepower and 568 lb.-ft. of torque, and can reach 100 km/h in under four seconds. With performance features such as N e-Shift (simulating an eight-speed gearbox), electronic limited slip differential, electronic control suspension and special aerodynamics, the Ioniq 5 N is just as comfortable clipping apexes as it is picking up groceries.

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Electric Range

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People who say that may not think about their own driving habits. Consider this: according to Natural Resources Canada, the average long commuting distance for Canadians is 57 kilometres. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 can reach up to 550 km, the Ioniq 5 can go up to 504 km, the Kona Electric up to 420 km and the Ioniq 5 N up to 356 km. Even if you factor in dropping off and picking up the kids, a grocery shop or even a weekend away, there is more than enough range. And with more than 80 per cent of EV owners charging from home*, they have a fresh, full battery every morning.

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Charging an EV

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Hyundai’s Ioniq 5, Ioniq 5 N and Ioniq 6 are all built with 800-volt charging infrastructure, meaning they can be charged from 10 per cent to 80 per cent in around 18 minutes with a Level 3 DC fast charger. Even the Kona Electric can get to 80 per cent in just 45 minutes, which is around the time you’d spend in the mall or at a restaurant. Regardless, most EV owners charge bit by bit when they’re away from home, simply because they don’t always need a full battery, and then charge fully overnight at home, when they’re asleep and when electricity prices are at their lowest.

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