Electric cars, or battery electric vehicles (BEVs), have an electric powertrain and motor that is powered by a large battery. These vehicles are 100 per cent non-emitting. You can only “fuel” them by plugging into a wall outlet or electric vehicle charging station to charge up the battery.

A Level 1 charger (1.4 kW) which is the standard household outlet, takes approximately 48 hours for a full charge. A Level 2 charger (7.2 kW) can provide a full charge in between 7 to 10 hours. Level 3 (minimum 50 kW) chargers can provide up to 80 % charge in between 1 to 2 hours. Charging times are estimates based on manufacturer’s testing, charging output, and vary by model depending on current state of charge. Please consult your Owner’s manual for more information on charging.

Hyundai Canada offers a variety of electric vehicles with varying ranges. The 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Preferred Long Range RWD has an estimated range of up to 488 km and up to 581 km on the IONIQ 6 Preferred Long Range RWD on a full charge. The 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric has an estimated range of up to 415 km on a full charge. The 2023 Hyundai Tucson Luxury Plug-in Hybrid has an estimated all-electric range of up to 53 km on a full charge. It's important to note that actual range may vary depending on factors such as driving habits, temperature, and terrain.

The cost of charging an electric vehicle varies depending on the price of electricity in your province and which time of day you choose to charge. A helpful solution for owners to charge during off-peak hours is to set the charging system to accept a charge during this specific time frame. All you have to do is set it and forget it. See your Hyundai dealer for details.

The maintenance cost for Hyundai electric vehicles in Canada varies depending on the model and the type of service needed.

An electric vehicle can experience a loss of range in extreme cold temperatures. The primary reasoning behind range reduction is that the electric vehicle must power a separate electric heater that draws power from the high-voltage battery. To counteract this natural response, our electric vehicles come with a Heat Pump System, which turns atmospheric heat into cabin heat reducing the use of the HVAC system. In addition, our electric vehicles also come with a Battery Temperature Management System that preheats the battery while charging to aid in reducing range loss. These two systems help take on Canadian winters while providing owners with that extra bit of driving confidence.

A Hybrid vehicle uses both a gasoline engine and electric motor for propulsion. An electric vehicle uses only an electric motor for propulsion – no gasoline required. The electric vehicle’s high-density battery needs to be periodically charged through an external electrical power source.