Best of three

The Ioniq is Hyundai’s first electric car, and is under evaluation for India launch

HYUNDAI SHOWCASED NOT ONLY the electric but also hybrid version of the Ioniq at the Auto Expo. The Ioniq is powered by an electric motor that produces 88kW (118bhp) and 295Nm of max torque, which helps it sprint from 0-100kmph in 10.2 seconds (9.9 in Sport mode) with a top speed of 165kmph and a claimed range of 280km on a full charge. The Hybrid version gets an electric motor that produces 32kW (43bhp) and 170Nm of torque and draws power from a 1.56kWh lithium-ion-polymer battery. Combined power output along with a 1.6-litre petrol motor stands at 139bhp and the top speed is a claimed 185kmph. The plug-in hybrid gets a larger 45kW (60bhp) electric motor that produces 170Nm of torque with the combined hybrid system output being 139bhp. The Ioniq has already received a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating, securing all stars in four major categories. Hyundai is evaluating all the three variants for India but the high tax rates on hybrids continue to be a major challenge.