Hyundai Introduces Electric Vehicle for Mass Market, Targeting Current Internal Combustion Engine Car Buyers
Get ready for a new addition to the electric vehicle (EV) market, as Hyundai prepares to unveil the Ioniq 2 at the 2025 International Motor Show in Munich this September [1][3][5]. Set to launch in Q3 2026, this compact EV is poised to make a significant impact, targeting the European market and offering an affordable, stylish, and efficient electric crossover [1][2][3].
Size and Segment
With a footprint similar to the combustion-engine Hyundai Bayon, the Ioniq 2 will find itself in the compact crossover B-segment. This strategic positioning places it between the Hyundai Inster and Kona Electric in size and pricing, allowing it to compete with rivals such as the Renault 4, Ford Puma Gen-E, BYD Atto 2, Kia EV2, and VW ID2.X [1][2][3].
Battery and Range
The Ioniq 2 is expected to offer powertrain options similar to the Kia EV3, including a 58.3 kWh battery delivering around 267 miles (430 km) of range, and an optional larger 81.4 kWh battery promising up to 372 miles (599 km) range (though this larger battery option remains unconfirmed) [1][3].
Platform and Architecture
The Ioniq 2 will utilise a low-cost variant of Hyundai’s EV-exclusive E-GMP platform, similar to the 400-volt architecture employed by the Kia EV3. This differentiates it from earlier hybrid platforms with packaging compromises [2].
Interior and Technology
The interior of the Ioniq 2 will feature a driver-centric adaptive infotainment system, complete with ambient lighting and sound profiles that adjust according to driving mode. A wide integrated digital display will combine the instrument cluster and infotainment across half the dashboard, while the overall design will adopt a minimalist aesthetic akin to the upcoming Kia EV2 [1].
Pricing and Market Availability
The Ioniq 2 is targeted to have a starting price of around €30,000 (approximately £25,000 or $29,000-35,000), making it one of Europe’s most affordable electric crossovers [1][2][3]. While the car will debut in Europe and be heavily focused there, it is not expected to launch in the U.S. market per current information [4].
Hyundai's Electric Future
The Ioniq 2 is just one piece of a larger puzzle, as Hyundai plans for a full range of Ioniq models, from a small Ioniq 1 to a large, three-row Ioniq 9 SUV. Hyundai is not just participating in the EV transition; they are architecting a long-term, sustainable, and profitable electric future.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Ioniq 2 and Hyundai's electric vehicle ambitions!
[1] Torque News [2] Green Car Reports [3] Electrek [4] Autoblog [5] Hyundai's Official Website
- The Ioniq 2, a forthcoming electric vehicle by Hyundai, will join the compact crossover B-segment, positioning itself between the Hyundai Inster and Kona Electric in size and pricing.
- The Ioniq 2's powertrain options are speculated to include a 58.3 kWh battery offering around 267 miles of range, similar to the Kia EV3.
- The Ioniq 2 will utilize a cost-effective version of Hyundai's EV-exclusive E-GMP platform, similar to the 400-volt architecture used by the Kia EV3.
- With an approximate starting price of €30,000, the Ioniq 2 aims to become one of Europe's most affordable electric crossovers, eventually forming part of Hyundai's planned range of Ioniq models that envisions an extensive, sustainable, and profitable electric future.
