Company:Ioniq

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Ioniq
TypeDivision
IndustryAutomotive
Founded10 August 2020; 5 years ago (2020-08-10)
Headquarters
Seoul
,
South Korea
ProductsElectric vehicles
ParentHyundai Motor Company
Website

Ioniq (stylized in all caps) is an automotive sub-brand and a division of Hyundai Motor Company with headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. The sub-brand was established in 2020 as a sub-brand for Hyundai's electric vehicle line-up.[1] The sub-brand is slated to aid Hyundai to achieve a targeted 1 million electric vehicle sales annually by 2025, with the Ioniq brand projected to contribute 560,000 of those sales.[2][needs update]

History

Before it was introduced as a sub-brand, the Ioniq name had been used for the 2012 Hyundai i-oniq concept, a small sporty hatchback that was equipped with a battery-electric drivetrain and a range-extending gasoline engine.[3][4] Between 2016 and 2022, the name was used for the Hyundai Ioniq, a compact liftback available with a choice of eco-friendly powertrains: gasoline hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or full battery-electric;[5] the 2016 Ioniq was intended to compete with the Toyota Prius hybrid and Nissan Leaf battery-electric vehicles.[6][7]

On 10 August 2020, the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai Motor Group announced the launching of a new automotive brand called Ioniq (a portmanteau of "ion" and "unique", styled in all-capital letters as "IONIQ") in London, reserved for electric cars.[8][9] At the launch, the manufacturer revealed its plans to produce electric vehicles named 5, 6 and 7 and based on the Hyundai-Kia E-GMP common electric car platform presented at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.[10]

The first vehicle launched was the Ioniq 5, a crossover utility vehicle that was first sold in 2021. Hyundai is currently expanding its full-electric lineup to include the Ioniq 6, a sedan which debuted in Europe and South Korea in the second half of 2022, and the Ioniq 9 (renamed from its concept - the Ioniq 7[11]), a large sport-utility vehicle which was projected to hit the market in 2024 but was delayed until the first cars were delivered in May of 2025.[12][13]

IONIQ in China

On 10 April 2026, the Ioniq brand was introduced in China two concepts Venus concept sedan and Earth concept crossover SUV.[14]

Models

Model Class Released Markets Concept Notes / Refs.

3 		B-segment subcompact hatchback 2026 Global File:Hyundai Ioniq Three Concept Auto Zuerich 2025 DSC 3277.jpg
Concept Three
Munich 2025 		Sibling vehicles marketed as Kia EV2.[15]

5 		C-segment compact crossover SUV 2021 Global
45 EV Concept
Frankfurt 2019 		Sibling vehicles marketed as Kia EV6[16] and Genesis GV60.[17]
File:Hyundai IONIQ 6 CE1 PE Transmission Blue Matte (9) (cropped).jpg
6 		D-segment mid-size sedan 2022 Global
Prophecy
Geneva 2020 		Production confirmed for 2022 in an investor presentation.[18]

9 		E-segment Full-size crossover 2024 Global Seven
Los Angeles 2021 		Vehicle with three seating rows, approximately the same size as the Hyundai Palisade.[19] Sibling vehicles to be marketed as Kia EV9 and Genesis GV90.[20]

V 		D-segment mid-size sedan 2026 China Venus

The Ioniq 3 subcompact hatchback was released in April 2026 and was previewed by the THREE concept at the 2025 Munich Motor Show in Munich, Germany.[21][22][23]

The Ioniq 5 compact crossover was released in February 2021 and was previewed by the Hyundai Concept 45 EV presented at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show.[5][24]

The Ioniq 6 mid-size sedan was released in July 2022 and is foreshadowed by the Hyundai Prophecy concept car, which was scheduled to be presented at the 2020 Geneva International Motor Show but this was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[25][needs update]

The Ioniq 9 mid-size crossover was released in November 2024. Previously known as the Ioniq 7 during development, it is the production model of the Seven concept car, which made its debut at the LA Motor Show in November 2021.[26][needs update]

The Ioniq V mid-size sedan was released in April 2026 and was previewed by the Hyundai Venus.[27]

Design

Close-up of Ioniq 5 tail lights, featuring "Parametric Pixel" design.

Under its numeric nomenclature, even numbers are reserved for sedans, while odd numbers are reserved for crossovers and hatchbacks.[28][29] As a unifying design concept, Hyundai has included "Parametric Pixel" external light designs on each vehicle; these are small square lighting elements which Hyundai characterize as "a unique jewel-like design",[30] reminiscent of 8-bit video game graphics.[19]

In 2022, Hyundai chief of design SangYup Lee clarified there were three "pillars" consistent across the Ioniq brand:[31]

  1. Living space-focused interior
  2. Parametric Pixel
  3. Sustainability and sustainable materials

Because the lineup is designed to embrace "diverse lifestyles ... rather than a one-size-fits-all approach", Lee noted that each model will follow a different theme. The E-GMP platform enables a flat floor inside, giving designers more freedom to personalize the interior for the intended use. For example, the Ioniq 6 has a "mindful cocoon" theme.[31]

Heritage Series

Hyundai have exhibited several models in its Heritage Series, which are one-off electromod vintage Hyundai vehicles that have been restored and converted with an electric vehicle powertrain; the head- and tail-lights of Heritage Series models share the same "Parametric Pixel" design language as the Ioniq line. Technical details of the powertrains fitted to the Heritage Series vehicles were not disclosed.[32][33] The Pony Heritage was part of the "Reflections in Motion" exhibition at Hyundai Motorstudio Busan (April 8–27 June 2021) alongside the 45 EV and Prophecy concepts;[34][35] the pixelated lights of the Pony Heritage were animated, which Hyundai called the "Pixel Roadtrip".[36]

Hyundai Heritage Series models
Model Released Based on Notes / Refs.

Pony Heritage 		2021
Pony (1G), 1975 		Exhibited at Hyundai Motorstudio Busan.[34]

Grandeur Heritage 		2021
Grandeur (1G), 1986 		Exhibited at Hyundai Motorstudio Goyang and Seoul.[37]

Galloper EV 		Cancelled
Galloper (1G), 1991

ICCU failures

The integrated charging control unit (ICCU) is a component of Hyundai's Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) used by Ioniq vehicles, as well as some Genesis and Kia models. It is responsible for charging the vehicle's 12V battery and powering low-voltage systems, and has been noted for its high failure rate.[38][39][40][41][42]

On March 15th, 2024, the NHTSA issued a safety recall for certain Hyundai and Genesis vehicles equipped with the ICCU. Because of the component's role in charging the 12V battery, failure of ICCU causes the 12V battery to gradually discharge over time, eventually resulting in complete loss of the vehicle's low voltage systems and motive power. The vehicle will, upon failure, notify the driver through aural and visual warnings on the dashboard and, if in motion, will gradually slow the vehicle until the driver has stopped.[43] The NHTSA issued an additional recall for ICCU failures in November after initial remedies failed to solve the issue.[38][44]

As of March 2026, Hyundai says that the failure rate is around 1%, but the actual rate may be has high as 10% according to Consumer Reports.[45]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Jean-Baptiste Trichot (10 August 2020). "Ioniq devient la nouvelle marque 100 % électrique de Hyundai" (in fr). https://www.automobile-magazine.fr/voitures-electriques/article/27956-ioniq-devient-la-nouvelle-marque-100-electrique-de-hyundai. 
  2. ↑ "Hyundai reboots Ioniq as an EV brand, starting with Ioniq 5 crossover in fall 2021" (in en). 9 August 2020. https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1129179_hyundai-reboots-ioniq-as-an-ev-brand-starting-with-ioniq-5-crossover-in-fall-2021. 
  3. ↑ "2012 i-oniq". Hyundai Motor Corporation. https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/company/innovation/design/concept-car/2012/i-oniq. 
  4. ↑ "Hyundai unveils unique new concept car: i-oniq" (PDF) (Press release). Hyundai Motor Global P.R. Team. 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Florent Ferrière (10 August 2020). "Hyundai : Ioniq devient une marque, premier modèle en 2021" (in fr). https://www.caradisiac.com/hyundai-ioniq-devient-une-marque-premier-modele-en-2021-184843.htm. 
  6. ↑ Voelcker, John (August 24, 2015). "Hyundai to Launch All-Electric 'Prius Fighter' Model In 2016: Tip". Green Car Reports. https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1099702_hyundai-to-launch-all-electric-prius-fighter-model-in-2016-tip. 
  7. ↑ Edelstein, Stephen (November 4, 2015). "Is Hyundai Ioniq The Name For New Hybrid, Electric Models? (UPDATED)". Green Car Reports. https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1100757_is-hyundai-ioniq-the-name-for-new-hybrid-electric-models. 
  8. ↑ "IONIQ Launch | IONIQ – Hyundai Worldwide" (in en). https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/ioniq/ioniq-launch. 
  9. ↑ Lambert, Fred (2020-08-10). "Hyundai launches IONIQ as new EV brand, confirms 3 new electric cars" (in en-US). https://electrek.co/2020/08/10/hyundai-ioniq-ev-brand/. 
  10. ↑ Beresford, Colin (August 10, 2020). "Hyundai Announces Plans for Three EVs under New Ioniq Brand". https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a33546876/hyundai-ioniq-brand-electric-cars/. 
  11. ↑ "2025 Hyundai IONIQ 9 renamed and delayed to early next year" (in en-AU). https://www.carsales.com.au/editorial/details/2025-hyundai-ioniq-9-renamed-and-delayed-to-early-next-year-146847/. 
  12. ↑ Johnson, Peter (2025-05-30). "Hyundai's first three-row electric SUV is here as IONIQ 9 deliveries kick off across the US" (in en-US). Electrek. https://electrek.co/2025/05/30/hyundai-delivers-first-three-row-ioniq-9-suvs/. 
  13. ↑ "Hyundai will build its first South Korean EV factory". Automotive News Europe. July 12, 2022. https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/hyundai-will-build-its-first-south-korean-ev-factory. 
  14. ↑ Lopez, Jose Antonio (April 18, 2026). "Hyundai Launches IONIQ EV Brand in China: Unveiling the VENUS and EARTH Concepts". https://thekoreancarblog.com/hyundai-launches-ioniq-ev-brand-in-china-unveiling-the-venus-and-earth-concepts/. 
  15. ↑ Lopez, Jose Antonio (July 2, 2025). "Hyundai Confirms IONIQ 2 Development, September 2026 Debut". https://thekoreancarblog.com/hyundai-confirms-ioniq-2-development-september-2026-debut/. 
  16. ↑ Capparella, Joey (May 19, 2021). "2022 Kia EV6 Coming to U.S. Next Year with Claimed 300 Miles of Range". https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a36465183/2022-kia-ev6-us-specs/. 
  17. ↑ Capparella, Joey (August 19, 2021). "Genesis GV60 Revealed, Looks Like a Luxury EV Hatchback". https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a37343341/genesis-gv60-revealed/. 
  18. ↑ Capparella, Joey (May 7, 2021). "Hyundai Confirms Genesis GV70 EV, Ioniq 6 Sedan Coming in 2022". https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a36365229/hyundai-genesis-gv70-ev-ioniq-6-confirmed/. 
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 Miller, Caleb (November 17, 2021). "Hyundai Seven Concept Previews Electric SUV For Ioniq Sub-Brand". https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a38267015/hyundai-ioniq-seven-concept-details/. 
  20. ↑ Capparella, Joey (November 17, 2021). "Kia EV9 Concept Looks Big and Chunky, Previews a Three-Row EV SUV". https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a38281333/kia-ev9-concept-revealed/. 
  21. ↑ Fowler, Steve (July 1, 2025). "Hyundai set to reveal new high-tech Ioniq model at Munich motor show in September". https://www.the-independent.com/cars/electric-vehicles/hyundai-ioniq-2-electric-car-b2780340.html. 
  22. ↑ Pappas, Thanos (September 2, 2025). "This Electric Hatch May Be Hyundai’s Best-Looking Ioniq Yet". https://www.carscoops.com/2025/09/hyundais-new-concept-could-preview-a-baby-ioniq/. 
  23. ↑ Rimell, Will; Page, Felix (September 2, 2025). "Hyundai to preview Ioniq 3 with radical electric hot hatch concept". https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/hyundai-preview-ioniq-3-radical-electric-hot-hatch-concept. 
  24. ↑ Joey Capparella (13 January 2021). "2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Production EV Previewed before February Reveal". https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a35196654/2022-hyundai-ioniq-5-preview/. 
  25. ↑ Hugo Quintal (10 August 2020). "Hyundai lance la sous-marque Ioniq pour les véhicules électriques" (in fr). https://www.turbo.fr/actualite-automobile/hyundai-lance-la-sous-marque-ioniq-pour-les-vehicules-electriques-166193. 
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  29. ↑ Halvorson, Bengt. "Hyundai launching dedicated EV sub-brand, Ioniq 5 electric crossover arriving in 2021" (in en). https://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1129196_hyundai-launching-dedicated-ev-sub-brand-ioniq-5-electric-crossover-arriving-in-2021. 
  30. ↑ "IONIQ – Exploring the Inspiration and Design behind its EV Line-up". Hyundai. https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/ioniq/ioniq-design. 
  31. ↑ 31.0 31.1 Halvorsson, Bengt (July 14, 2022). "Hyundai Ioniq 6 vs. Ioniq 5: How sibling EVs' very different designs fit harmoniously". Green Car Reports. https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1136483_hyundai-ioniq-6-vs-ioniq-5-evs-different-designs-fit-harmoniously. 
  32. ↑ Fink, Greg (April 13, 2021). "Hyundai Heritage Series Pony First Look: The 1970s Hatch Remastered". Motor Trend. https://www.motortrend.com/news/hyundai-heritage-series-pony-first-look-review/. 
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  34. ↑ 34.0 34.1 "Reflections in Motion". Hyundai Motorstudio Busan. https://motorstudio.hyundai.com/busan/cotn/exhb/designDsp.do?strgCd=04&lang=en. 
  35. ↑ "Reflections in Motion (exhibition catalogue)" (in ko,en). Hyundai Motorstudio Busan. 2021. https://motorstudio.hyundai.com/itg/download/HMS_Busan_Reflections_In_Motion.pdf. 
  36. ↑ Ruffo, Gustavo Henrique (April 13, 2021). "Not A Tiny Hyundai Ioniq 5: This is The Heritage Series - Pony". Inside EVs. https://insideevs.com/news/500692/tiny-hyundai-ioniq-5-pony/. 
  37. ↑ Alderson, Alex (November 23, 2021). "Hyundai reimagines its classic 1980s Grandeur with a Heritage Series EV resto-mod". Notebook Check. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Hyundai-reimagines-its-classic-1980s-Grandeur-with-a-Heritage-Series-EV-resto-mod.581094.0.html. 
  38. ↑ 38.0 38.1 "Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-868". 18 November 2024. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V868-6505.PDF. 
  39. ↑ Kierstein, Alex (2025-02-18). "ICCU: The Four-Letter Word Hyundai Ioniq Owners *Hate*". MotorTrend. https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2024-hyundai-ioniq-6-yearlong-review-update-3-iccu-recall. 
  40. ↑ Dnistran, Iulian (2025-03-07). "Hyundai's ICCU Problem: Here's What We Know". InsideEVs. https://insideevs.com/features/752768/hyundai-kia-genesis-iccu-failure/. 
  41. ↑ Hareyan, Armen (2026-02-07). "A Call From Hyundai Corporate About ICCU Replacements Leaves Ioniq Owners Waiting and Wondering About an Upcoming Reliability Improvement". Torque News. https://www.torquenews.com/1/call-hyundai-corporate-about-iccu-replacements-leaves-ioniq-owners-waiting-and-wondering-about. 
  42. ↑ Barry, Keith (2026-02-12). "Hyundai's and Kia's Charging Unit Issues Cause Problems for EV Owners". Consumer Reports. https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-recalls-defects/hyundai-ioniq-kia-iccu-failure-tesla-a3038878758/. 
  43. ↑ "Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-204". 15 March 2024. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RCLRPT-24V204-1453.PDF. 
  44. ↑ "Hyundai Recall Campaign 272/025G; Requested Chronology of Events Leading Up to Decision". 18 November 2024. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RMISC-24V868-4397.pdf. 
  45. ↑ Peng, Michelle (2026-03-02). "Robot turtles: Waymo's next-gen cars could be buggy Hyundai EVs". The San Francisco Standard. https://sfstandard.com/2026/03/02/robot-turtles-waymo-s-next-gen-cars-could-buggy-hyundai-evs/. 

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