The original Hyundai
Ioniq line has been discontinued in the U.S., which means the end of an era for one of their first electrified vehicles. However, fans of the Ioniq 5
don’t need to be concerned, as it seems that ending what was Hyundai’s first EV venture is a good sign. This Japanese carmaker is still set on making the best EVs on the market. And if you drive an EV yourself it’s possible that you’re getting overcharged on your current insurance policy
. Take a look, with a little help from Jerry today. Why is Hyundai pulling the Ioniq series out of the U.S.?
The first possibility is that the Hyundai Ioniq series hasn’t been selling as well as Hyundai had anticipated in North America. As Motor1
points out, this would stand in stark contrast to the 100,000+ units of the Hyundai Ioniq lineup that were sold in Europe last year. It’s also been noticed that Hyundai’s EV sales have been a little all over the place in 2022. Apparently, though, these stats have nothing to do with the decision to pull the Ioniq lineup from North America, an idea that’s in fact been in the works for years.
It’s part of a strategic plan from Hyundai, which they say is based on changing customer demands in North America.
Where will the Hyundai Ioniq lineup be available for purchase?
The Hyundai Ioniq lineup will still be available in Europe and Asia. However, Hyundai will focus specifically on the European market, where Motor1
reports that it, along with Kia and Genesis, will focus on building Euro-centric vehicles. These EVs will focus on a compact, market-style design, perfect for navigating Europe’s often smaller, more packed city streets. In addition, Hyundai also plans to design and sell EVs marketed toward small business owners in European cities—so we could be seeing smaller, EV-style “lorries”.
MORE: How Is Hyundai Cutting Dealers Out of Ioniq 5 Sales?
What’s up next for the Hyundai Ioniq lineup?
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 was a smashing success by all accounts and solidified Hyundai’s brand image as a future-facing, design-savvy EV company. The Ioniq 5 will be succeeded by the Ioniq 6 later in 2022, which is a zero-emissions sedan.
It’s intended to outsell the Tesla Model 3, which Car and Driver
explains isn’t such a far-fetched idea. The Ioniq 6 is anticipated to have about a 400-mile range, offering rear- and all-wheel drive capabilities. Expect a starting price of around $40,000, with lower trim options having a singular motor and reduced battery range. MORE: Hyundai Is Hiding Many Ioniq 6 Details, but Here’s What We Know
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