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Hyundai Motor Co‘s (OTC:HYMLF) Ioniq 5 electric vehicle is set to undergo a revamp, with over-the-air (OTA) updates, an expanded battery capacity, and the inclusion of a rear window wiper, according to details revealed on Hyundai’s Korean website.
What Happened: Electrek reported on Thursday that Hyundai has updated its Korean website with information regarding the upcoming refresh of its popular Ioniq 5 EV. While the exterior remains largely the same, the vehicle now comes with a host of new interior features.
The revamped model includes a larger battery, increasing the car’s capacity from 77.4kWh to 84kWh, potentially extending its range from 285 miles to roughly 301 miles.
Despite the larger battery, Hyundai assures that the Ioniq 5 will still charge from 10%-80% in 18 minutes.
Notable exterior changes include new colors, an exterior charge status indicator, and a slightly larger rear spoiler. The addition of a rear window wiper addresses a significant criticism of the original model. The vehicle’s length has also increased by 20mm due to changes in the bumpers.
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