Hyundai Ioniq 5 updated with larger 77.4kWh battery pack

The pure-electric Hyundai Ioniq 5 has been given a minor update, with the range-topping model’s 73kWh battery pack being swapped for a slightly larger 77.4kWh unit. Hyundai has also introduced a couple more optional extras and some suspension tweaks.
The updated Ioniq 5 will be available to order in the UK from April, with the first deliveries scheduled to arrive in 2023. Hyundai hasn’t yet confirmed prices and specifications for the new model, but we’re expecting a small uplift over the current car’s £36,995 starting figure.

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Hyundai is also tight-lipped on the range benefit the new 77.4kWh battery pack will have over the old unit, as it’s still pushing the automobile through the final stages of its homologation process. However, it’s certain to push the EV’s maximum figure closer to the 300-mile mark with only a minimal impact on charging times. 
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The outgoing 73kWh unit is capable of covering up to 280 miles on a single charge, when paired with Hyundai’s 214bhp single-motor electric powertrain. thanks to the car’s 800-volt electrical architecture, the system can also take on an 80 per cent charge in around 18 minutes if you can find a quick enough rapid charger.
Hyundai will continue to offer the Ioniq 5’s 58kWh battery at the lower end of the EV’s line-up. the most basic version is powered by a 168bhp electric on the rear axle, and is capable of covering up to 238 miles between charging stops.