It turns out the reports from November last year were correct. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 receives a larger battery pack for the European market with a mid-cycle refresh for the electric hatchback. There are other smaller updates for the new model year, but let’s focus on the hardware enhancements first.
Just like the Ioniq 5 for the US market, the zero-emissions Hyundai will now be sold with an optional 77.4-kWh battery pack. It replaces the previous 72.6 kWh battery and joins the smaller 58 kWh battery, which will carry over as a base option. A power increase of 11 horsepower comes with the larger battery option, as well as a WLTP-certified range of 315 miles (507 kilometers) on a single charge. However, the heat pump remains an option and is not part of the standard equipment.
