The Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric vehicle (EV) has recently completed its epic 11-day journey across a total of five Asian countries. Aptly named the Ioniq 5 ASEAN Tour, it covered a total of 3,197 kilometers traveling over Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 at the ASEAN Tour flag-off ceremony in Singapore
The EV started its journey back on November 20, 2023, at the newly opened Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center (HMGICS) in Singapore. The final leg of the sojourn landed the Ioniq 5 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on November 30, 2023.
In keeping with the tour’s “Go Far With Zero Worries” theme, the vehicle made the five-country trip without any hitches. It even traveled through Cambodia and Vietnam where charging stations are scant. But even after crossing the border between the two nations, the vehicle still kept 50 percent of its battery life.
All the more impressive is the fact that the entire total journey only netted a cost of $116 for each car (around Php 6,400). This of course shows the strong cost efficiency of the vehicle. Hyundai likewise claimed that it is at least two times more cost-efficient when compared to an internal combustion (ICE) vehicle.
Ioniq 5 in Malaysia
Of note, the Ioniq 5 ASEAN Tour is comprised of five vehicles. Two were made in Indonesia, and three in Singapore. These were piloted by a mixture of local community influencers, members of the Association of Singapore, Hyundai Motor Company officials, as well as key opinion leaders from Indonesia and Thailand.
Along the way, the aforementioned participants went through exciting activities including the thrilling flag-off ceremony in Singapore, and media convoys in Malaysia and Vietnam. During its stop in Thailand, the Ioniq 5 showcased its vehicle-to-load V2L technology where it was made to power outdoor lamps, music performances, a mini cinema, and other fun activities.
With all that said, the Ioniq 5’s completion of its Asia tour might alleviate the remaining doubts some buyers have about EVs. So if you want to take the plunge into electric-powered mobility, the Philippine-spec Ioniq 5 is priced at Php 3,068,000 for the GLS Standard Range variant, and Php 3,698,000 for the top-spec GLS Long Range variant.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 ASEAN Tour at Vietnam
The GLS Long Range can travel up to 488 km in just a single charge. It is also relatively peppy, with its 72 kW motor being able to churn out 214 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque.
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Know more about Hyundai Ioniq 5 2024
The Ioniq 5 is a fully-electric compact crossover SUV. For the Philippine market, it has two variants: The Long Range 2WD, and the entry-level Standard Range 2WD. These are available for Php 3,698,000 and Php 3,068,000 respectively.
When it comes to size, the Ioniq 5 is 4,635mm long. It also has a width of 1,890mm, and a height of 1,605mm. It then has a wheelbase length of 3,000mm.
Powering the Ioniq 5 Long Range is a 72.6 kWh battery. The Standard Range variant meanwhile, gets a 58 kWh battery. Both use a permanent magnet synchronous motor. On the Long Range Variant, it can make up to 214 horsepower and 653 Nm of torque. The Standard Range meanwhile, can produce up to 167 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque.
For both variants, the engine output is then managed by an E-Shift transmission sending power to the rear wheels.
As per their names, these two trims also get different ranges. The Long Range variant is capable of travelling up to 451 km in a single change, while the entry level trim meanwhile, provides 384 km of range.
Locally, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is set to compete against the upcoming Kia EV6.
₱ 3,068,000 - ₱ 3,698,000
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