Ioniq V platform and positioning
The Hyundai Ioniq V is an electric fastback built in Beijing by the Beijing Hyundai joint venture with BAIC Group. It went on sale in China on 29 September 2026, after an Auto China unveiling in April and pre-orders from 21 August at the Chengdu Auto Show. It is the first of 20 new models the partners committed to launching in China over five years, backed by an 8 billion yuan (~$1.2 billion) investment. The car measures 4,900 mm long, 1,890 mm wide and 1,470 mm tall on a 2,900 mm wheelbase, with a 465-litre boot, and introduces Hyundai’s “The Origin” design language for its China EV lineup.
Ioniq V powertrain and range
Two lithium iron phosphate packs from CATL are offered. The 53.5 kWh pack drives a 140 kW (188 hp) front motor for 540 km of CLTC range (443 km WLTP); the 66.8 kWh pack pairs with a 168 kW (225 hp) motor for 650 km CLTC (533 km WLTP). The CLTC figures come from the Chinese test cycle, which returns higher numbers than WLTP or EPA testing.
Every version runs the 800-volt version of Hyundai’s E-GMP platform, so it accepts higher DC charging power than a 400-volt car on the same charger. Hyundai has said an extended-range version may join the lineup, without specifications, pricing or timing.
Inside the Ioniq V
The cabin is built around a 27-inch 4K panoramic display running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chipset, paired with a head-up display. The infotainment uses AI models from Baidu and ByteDance, and the driver-assistance system was co-developed with Momenta, supporting L2+ assisted driving on highways.
Ioniq V price and trims
Five trims are sold. The 540 Pro, 540 Max and 540 Max+ cost 109,900, 119,900 and 129,900 yuan with the smaller battery; the 650 Max and 650 Max+ cost 129,900 and 139,900 yuan with the larger one.
