The electric vehicle (EV) market continues to bring something new to the table. Its latest innovation is the world’s first car-powered pop-up hotel, which will be run by the Hyundai Ioniq 5.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 will power the first Hotel Hyundai
According to the research conducted by Hyundai in the United Kingdom (UK), staycations are becoming more popular amid the cost-of-living crisis. 53 percent of the respondents prefer to spend their holidays in local UK economies. That said, the Hotel Hyundai is the brand’s answer to the demand.
“We’re looking for unique, memorable stays more now than ever and this is a delicious blend of innovation, luxury, and comfort that gets you thinking. With power coming from the car, where could Hotel Hyundai pop up next?,” said Hotel Hyundai Curator Grace Dent.
The Hotel Hyundai will offer three key areas: the guest suite, bar & restaurant, and a cinema. Using the vehicle-to-load (V2L) technology, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 will be Ioniq powering all three services, including lights, showers, coffee lounge, and projector and speakers for the cinema area.
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Introduced as the brand’s first EV underpinned by its Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), the Hyundai Ioniq 5 has been bagging several accolades since 2021. Its latest achievement was making WardsAuto’s 10 Best Engine and Propulsion Systems list, complimenting the electrified powertrain that will be used to power the pop-up hotel.
“Our award-winning Ioniq 5 is able to power Hotel Hyundai using its V2L feature, where an adapter from the car provides a socket which domestic appliances can be plugged into. The whole experience demonstrates the practicality of this pioneering technology, and we hope the concept inspires more people to go off-grid,” said Hyundai Motor UK Managing Director Ashley Andrew.
The Hotel Hyundai will only be open in the UK for 14 nights from October 19 to November 5. But at least, we will get to see the Ioniq 5 soon as Hyundai Motor Philippines, Inc. (HMPH) announced that it will bring the EV model in January next year.
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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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