2022 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Hatchback

　　

2022 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Review

byChristian WardlawCorrespondent

　　Christian Wardlaw has worked in the automotive industry since 1994. He has written nearly 10,000 car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 2,000 vehicles over the course of his career. Chris is a correspondent at zzdcar and was the first editor-in-chief of zzdcar.com in the 1990s. He has also contributed to Autotrader, CarGurus, J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, NADAguides, New York Daily News Autos and WardsAuto. His mom claims that his first word was “car,” and Chris believes that Miata is always the answer.

　　Hyundai is winding down production of its original Ioniq lineup of electrified vehicles. The fully electric model has been canceled for 2022, leaving a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid model in the lineup. If this seems like an odd strategy as all automakers gear up for the transition to electric vehicles, worry not. The Ioniq name will continue to serve on new Hyundai EVs, starting with the daring Ioniq 5 that debuts for 2023.

　　

Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid PHEV Insights

Trim:Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid SE

　　SE 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6AM) - $26,800 MSRPSEL 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6AM) (Most Popular) - $29,800 MSRPLimited 4dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6AM) - $33,250 MSRP

　　

All Electric Range

　　29 miles

　　EPA Estimated Electric Range

　　The Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid will automatically switch to gas when the electric battery is low.Electric cars typically experience 1-2% of range loss per year with slightly faster degradation over the first 50,000 miles as the car settles into its long term state, according to Recurrent's study of 15,000 EVs.

　　Estimated range mapThis map is a visual representation of the possible one-way and round-trips by this vehicle (on a full charge) from the geometric center of Rutland, North Dakota. The depicted ranges are based on the estimated new vehicle range value provided by the EPA, rounded down to miles for one-way and miles for round-trip. Actual range will vary depending on the condition of this vehicle’s battery pack, how you drive, driving conditions and other factors.Map display generated using: © openrouteservice.org by HeiGIT | Map data © Recurrent contributors | Recurrent

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Hybrid Parts Warranty

　　10 yrs or 100,000 milesHybrid batteries are federally mandated to carry at least 8 years or 100,000 miles of warranty coverage from the manufacturer. Batteries that lose capacity more rapidly than expected should be eligible for replacement under warranty. Coverage of additional hybrid components beyond the battery itself will vary by automaker.

　　

Charging at Home

　　2.3 hours

　　Total Charging Time (240V outlet)

　　

EV Tax Credits & Rebates

　　$400

　　Available Rebates. Restrictions apply.

　　Utility EV Charger Offer

　　$400

　　Restrictions: Otter Tail Power offers EV owners a rebate of up to $400 towards the installation of a Level 2 charging station. To qualify for this rebate, the customer and/or charging station must meet the following requirements: Receive electricity from Otter Tail Power.

　　To learn more, visit Recurrent

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Cost to Drive

　　$66/mo

　　Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid

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　　$162/mo

　　Car Avg.

　　Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

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　　In the meantime, the 2022 Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid enjoys one last lap. It is a great vehicle to consider if you're interested in owning an electric car but worry you'll have trouble charging it. It gives you an EPA-rated 29 miles of pure electric range before the internal combustion engine starts up, at which point it will average 52 mpg in hybrid mode. Start off with a full battery pack and fuel tank, and an Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid will travel an estimated 620 miles before you'll need to find a gas station or an electrical outlet.

　　Affordable pricing makes the Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid appealing, and Hyundai adds value with a long warranty, complimentary scheduled maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles, and a free three-year subscription to Bluelink connected services. It also earns favorable crash test ratings and has a roomy trunk thanks to its five-door hatchback design.

　　This Hyundai's only rivals are the Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid and the Toyota Prius Prime. Among these three, the Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid is an appealing choice.

　　

Which Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid does zzdcar recommend?

It makes sense to upgrade to the Limited trim level. It costs more than the midgrade SEL, but you get leather seats, the top-shelf infotainment system, a premium sound system, and a semi-automated highway driver assistance system in exchange for the extra cash.

　　

Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid models

Three trim levels are available for the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid hatchback: SE, SEL and Limited. They all share a hybrid powertrain and six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with the regular Ioniq Hybrid, but thanks to a larger 8.9-kWh battery, the Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid can drive an EPA-estimated 29 miles on all-electric power. The powertrain combines a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with a 44.5-kW electric motor to produce a total of 139 horsepower. Charging a depleted battery takes about two hours using a Level 2 (240-volt) charger and over six hours using a Level 1 (120-volt) charger.

　　SE

　　The base SE model includes these standard features:

　　16-inch alloy wheels Automatic high-beam headlights Heated exterior mirrors Proximity-sensing keyless entry Push-button start Dual-zone automatic climate control Leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel Cloth seats Heated, height-adjustable front seats 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration Satellite radio Bluelink connected services Six-speaker audio system Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)The Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid SE also comes with several driver assist and collision avoidance systems, such as:

　　Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios) Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position) Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane) Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid and the car in front)SEL

　　Upgrade to the SEL for:

　　LED headlights 7-inch digital instrument panel display Auto-dimming rearview mirror Power-adjustable driver's seat Wireless smartphone charging Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)Limited

　　The top Limited trim includes everything above, plus:

　　Power sunroof Power-folding mirrors Ambient interior lighting Rear air-conditioning vents Leather upholstery Memory for the driver's seat settings 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (not wireless for Limited trim) Expanded Bluelink services Navigation system Eight-speaker Harman Kardon audio system Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind or in front of the vehicle when parking) Highway Driving Assist (combines adaptive cruise control and lane keeping system for highway driving) The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid does not offer any optional packages or stand-alone options on any trim level.

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