Hyundai's First Electric Car Goes On Sale

Korean Automaker, Hyundai has officially released its ground-breaking IONIQ range of alternative-fuel cars for sale.

The IONIQ is the first Hyundai platform to be purpose-built for alternative-fuel drivetrains, and represents Hyundai’s flexible approach to moving its products towards zero-emissions technology.

The full hybrid version features a 1.6 liter direct injection petrol engine with a 32 kW electric motor, the two offering a combined 103.6 kW of power and 265 Nm of torque, with a top speed of 185 km/h. The IONIQ Electric has less power at 88 kW, but more torque at 295 Nm, and an estimated maximum range of around 250 km on a full charge.