Hyundai IONIQ Electric crowned best among electric cars

DUBAI: The Hyundai IONIQ Electric has been crowned as ‘best value’ for electric cars, according to a new survey, and supporting the Middle East’s take-up of electric and hybrid vehicles.

Being crowned ‘Wertmeister 2017’ – or ‘value champion’ - the Hyundai IONIQ Electric held an impressive 60.65 per cent of its projected residual value after four years, based on an annual mileage of 10,000 kilometres. The study was conducted by German car magazine

and market intelligence consultancy Eurotax Schwacke.

“We are proud the Hyundai IONIQ Electric was named ‘ Wertmeister 2017’ in Germany,” said Thomas A. Schmid, Chief Operating Officer at Hyundai Motor Europe. “The award reconfirms the confidence we have in the IONIQ, offering the best warranty, a great driving range, and latest safety and connectivity features at a very competitive price – e-mobility without compromises. After the launch of the IONIQ Hybrid and

Being crowned ‘Wertmeister 2017’ – or ‘value champion’ - the Hyundai IONIQ Electric held an impressive 60.65 per cent of its projected residual value after four years, based on an annual mileage of 10,000 kilometres

Electric last year, the line-up will be completed by the arrival of the IONIQ Plug-in this summer.”

Among electric vehicles, the Hyundai IONIQ beat out the Volkswagen e-Golf and ranking above the BMW i3. In another accolade for Hyundai, the IONIQ Hybrid also ranked among cars that hold their value best. IONIQ is part of Hyundai Motor’s global sustainability strategy to launch 14 new eco models by the year 2020, including five hybrid vehicles, four plug-in hybrid vehicles, four elec- tric vehicles and one fuel-cell electric vehicle. The world’s first car to have three electrified powertrains – Hybrid, Plug-in, and Electric – the Hyundai IONIQ comes with a comprehensive five-year unlimited mileage warranty.

This applies to all vehicles acquired at authorised Hyundai dealers and even includes an eightyear or 200,000-kilometre warranty for the car’s valuable highvoltage battery.

Mike Song, head of Middle East and Africa Region at Hyundai Mo- tor Company, said, “With Middle East customers posting strong demand for electric cars, the Hyundai IONIQ provides an ‘eco car’ that doubles as a financially-sound purchase. Hyundai is committed to supporting sustainable motoring, with the IONIQ’s tailored powertrains ideal for the diverse needs of Middle East markets and customer preferences.”