Charging Cost

The electricity cost to run the vehicle.

Adjust to cents per kWh (default 25 cents).

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Charging cost is calculated by multiplying the WLTP consumption figure by your electricity unit cost.

It accounts for recharged energy from the mains.

See the complete cost calculator

Safety

Safety ratings (from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency)

Economy

Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.

Economy

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Economy

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Energy consumption is displayed on the dashboard and is re-calculated as you drive. It is different to the WLTP-rated consumption (which measures power from the mains).

This number is estimated by comparing the usable battery capacity against the WLTP range.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

WLTP Consumption

How much electricity the vehicle consumes per kilometre of travel - including charging losses

WLTP measures recharged electric energy from the mains which allows comparison of running costs.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

Highway Range

An estimate of how far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, when driving only on open road (100 km/h).

WLTP range, however, tends to match mostly urban travel (under 80 km/h).

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

Real Range Estimate

How far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, accounting for local driving conditions.

Adjust for the portion of urban/city driving vs highway (100 km/h) that you typically do.

Consumption ⚡️

How much electrical energy does the vehicle use while driving?

Often displayed on the dashboard, this is different to WLTP consumption - where charging losses are included (helpful in comparing running costs).

Higher speeds increase energy consumption (due to aerodynamic drag and reduced opportunity for electricity regeneration).

Vehicle-to-load (V2L) ⚡️

V2L allows electricity to flow from the battery to power appliances.

Some vehicles have interior NZ sockets, while others require an adapter be plugged into the Type 2 exterior charging socket.

Tow Capacity

Unbraked (kg) / Braked (kg)

Most EVs can have towbars fitted for carrying bikes (but not for towing loads).

Towing a load will significantly decrease range (typically by 50%).

See all EVs ranked by tow capacity.

Boot Space 🧳

Seats up (Litres) / Seats down (Litres)

The volume of space available.

Frunk

Volume (Litres)

The American term "front trunk" indicates how much storage space is available under the bonnet of the car.

Battery Capacity 🔋

Total (Gross) kWh / Usable (Net) kWh

Usable battery capacity is the number of kilowatt-hours that the vehicle can access.

Complete guide to EV batteries.

Battery Chemistry 🔋

Lithium-ion batteries have several different cathode materials. Each material has tradeoffs between energy density, safety, cost, and longevity.

LFP - Longer life, but less energy dense.

NMC - More energy dense, but more expensive.

Which EVs have LFP?.

AC Charge

The maximum speed the EV can charge at home or a public AC charger.

An EV has a built-in charger that converts household AC electricity into DC current that goes into the battery.

This limits the maximum speed you can charge at home - no matter what extra equipment you install. Some public chargers (such as at motor camps and shopping malls) are also AC only.

Fast Charge ⚡

The maximum speed the EV can charge at a DC fast charger.

Speed is also limited by the capacity of the public charger. In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.

Temperature (20°+ is ideal) and battery state-of-charge affect speed (an empty battery charges faster).

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Hyundai IONIQ

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OverviewSpecsPrevious modelsSales rank

RANGE

311kms

PRICE

$65,990+

The IONIQ Electric debuted in NZ in late 2016. This first edition (model year 2017) had an 88 kW motor, a 28 kWh battery and around 230 km of range. The Series II edition appeared in 2019 with more range and power. The IONIQ has been a popular choice for fleet vehicles.

In addition to the base model is the Elite trim.

Variants

Hyundai IONIQ 38 kWh

2019→
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The Series II IONIQ Electric was a popular choice for fleet vehicles. It has a larger battery than the previous model and slightly more power (100 kW).

Price

Price$65,990

Performance

0-100 km/h9.7 s
Top Speed165 km/h
Total Power100 kW
DriveFront Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range311 km
Highway Range238 km
WLTP Consumption138 Wh/km
Charging Cost $3.45/100 km

Hyundai IONIQ 38 kWh: Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range276 km
Consumption7.2 km / kWh
13.9 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
↔
All highway

Outside temperature

14 °C

Battery & Charging

Battery40.4 kWh / 38.3 kWh
ChemistryNMC
AC speed (max)7.2 kW
DC speed (max)44 kW
V2L-

Safety

Based on 2023 VSRR rating

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating- / -
Boot Space350 L / -
Frunk-
ShapeSmall Sedan
Length4470 mm
Width1820 mm
Height1460 mm
Kerb Weight1527 kg

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These model(s) are only available second-hand, either locally, or as used imports.

Hyundai IONIQ 28 kWh

2017-2019
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The first generation of the fully electric Ioniq can be distinguished by its smaller 28 kWh battery and lower power (88 kW) than the later model.

Price

Used Price (est.)$16,000+

Performance

0-100 km/h9.9 s
Top Speed165 km/h
Total Power88 kW
DriveFront Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range200 km
Highway Range153 km
WLTP Consumption138 Wh/km
Charging Cost $3.45/100 km

Battery & Charging

Battery30.5 kWh / 28 kWh
ChemistryNMC
AC speed (max)6.6 kW
DC speed (max)69 kW
V2L-

Safety

Based on 2023 VSRR rating

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating- / -
Boot Space350 L / -
Frunk-
ShapeSmall Sedan
Length4470 mm
Width1820 mm
Height1460 mm
Kerb Weight1495 kg
All Time
7
Last 12 months
17

The Hyundai IONIQ is the 7th best selling new fully electric vehicle (of all time) - in New Zealand.

Over the past 12 months, the Hyundai IONIQ was the 17th best selling new EV.

See all EVs ranked in New Zealand.

How many Hyundai IONIQs have been sold in NZ?

There have been 1,752 Hyundai IONIQs registered in NZ to date. This is made up of 99.4% NZ new and 0.6% used import.

How many sold per month and year

Hyundai IONIQ registrations per month and year, (NZ new and used imports combined).

How many of each submodel is there?

How many units of each major model variation (NZ new only) have been registered to date.

SubmodelUnits
100KW EV 100KW/EV1150
88KW/EV/FD466
ELITE 88KW/EV/FD102
100KW EV ELITE 100KW24
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