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Kia EV6 Debut In May, Hyundai Ioniq 5 Launch In Oct 2022

EV (electric vehicle) space is going to be crowded in India as several automakers are planning to enter the segment in the next 2-3 years. While the home-grown Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra are ready to unveil three new EVs in coming months, Maruti Suzuki will introduce its first electric car sometime in 2025. The South Korean automakers – Kia and Hyundai have also planned new EVs across different price range.

According to a latest media report, Kia EV6 will be the brand’s first electric car in India that will debut in the first half of May 2022. Its bookings and deliveries might begin near around Diwali season. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 will witness a market launch in the last weeks of October 2022. Here’re the products’ key details we know so far.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV

Different Pricing

Pricing and positioning of both electric crossovers will be different. The new Kia EV will be brought via CBU (Completely Built Unit) route and it’s estimated to cost over Rs 50 lakh. The company might initially introduce the fully-loaded imported unit and gradually shift to CKD route. Hyundai’s new electric crossover, on the other hand, will be assembled at the brand’s Chennai based facility. Its prices are likely to fall in the range of Rs 35 lakh – Rs 40 lakh.

Powertrains

The Kia EV6 GT-Line variant comes with a 77.4kWh battery pack and dual e-AWD (all-wheel drive), offering longer range. It delivers a maximum power of 320bhp and 605Nm of torque. There are two electric motors positioned one at each axle. It offers a driving range of around 425 kms.

In India, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is likely to be offered with a 58kWh battery pack and a single 125kW electric motor. The RWD (rear-wheel drive) variant pushes out a peak power of 168bhp and 350Nm of torque. The electric crossover promises a range of 384kms. The South Korean automaker might introduce its longer-range version with a 72.6 kWh battery pack.

Source – carandbike

Kia EV6 Debut In May, Hyundai Ioniq 5 Launch In Oct 2022
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