Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH) has partnered up with SM Supermalls to establish a series of in-mall charging stations to promote the use of electric cars in the country. The two entities have already inaugurated their first-ever charging facility at the SM Mall of Asia.
The EV Charging Station is located at the third floor of the North Parking Building in SM MOA
For EV owners who want to use the new charging station, it is located on the third level of the North Parking Building in SM Mall Of Asia. It is compatible with fully electric models equipped with CCS Type 2 charger which is present on the Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Ioniq 5.
The charging station uses a Wallbox Pulsar Plus unit which is capable of outputting 7.4 kW. The facility has three EV charging bays, and it is free to use for mall-goers even if they aren’t driving a Hyundai EV.
According to HMPH, this is just one of the six stations it will put up with its mall partner. The brand’s forthcoming EV charging facilities will be located in other SM malls including SM City Cebu, SM City Clark, SM City Fairview, The Podium, and the SM Lanang Premier in Davao City.
It uses the Wallbox Pulsar Plus EV charger
During the event, HMPH President Dongwood See said that the establishment of more facilities like this contributes to Hyundai’s global vision of progressing humanity. He further added that “as an automaker, [Hyundai] has to be more proactive when responding to climate change compared to companies in other industries.”
SM Supermalls President Steven Tan also said that the company advocates for sustainability and ensuring the safety of its employees, customers, and adjacent communities. Tan added that SM Supermalls and HMPH have the same goals for sustainability and an emissions-free future.
In attendance were several HMPH and SM Supermalls executives
At the inauguration event, the brand also displayed two of its premier EV models: the Ioniq 6 and the Ioniq 5.
Hyundai Philippines currently offers two variants of the Ioniq 5. The GLS L is the top-spec Ioniq 5 variant, which is priced at Php 3,698,000. It features a 214 horsepower electric motor, and comes with a range of up to 451 kilometers. The entry-level GLS S trim, on the other hand, is priced at Php 3,068,000. Its motor outputs 168 horsepower and it offers 384 kilometers of range.
The Ioniq 6 meanwhile, is newer to the market and it assumes a smaller sedan form. It uses a 225-horsepower electric motor, and it has a range of 545 km. Currently, this EV is available for reservation and it is priced at Php 3,798,000.
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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.
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