Mumbai, June 8: Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has voluntarily recalled the flagship electric vehicle, the Ioniq 5, due to a faulty part. Over 1700 units of the flagship EV are affected by the recall due to a potential issue with the integrated charging control unit (ICCU). This recall has affected the EVs produced between January 2023 and April 2024. It’s worth noting that the integrated charging unit (ICCU) essentially helps power electronic components like AC, infotainment and seat ventilation in the electric vehicle. The component functions as a converter to scale down the voltage from the main battery to the secondary battery (12V). Tata Altroz Racer Launched in India.
The South Korean automaker will fix the potential issue free of cost for the affected Ioniq 5 customers. The brand will reach the customers to inspect the vehicle at authorized dealerships.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV (Photo Credits: Hyundai India)
Feature-wise, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV comes loaded with features like dual 12.3-inch displays, a wireless phone charger, ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, 6-airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), a 360-degree camera, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
The Ioniq 5 EV comes to India as a completely knocked-down (CKD) or locally assembled unit. The Electric Vehicle (EV) has a price tag of Rs. 46.05 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and is available as a single fully loaded variant. The flagship EV has a 72.5 kWh battery pack offering a claimed range of 631 km. The EV competes with the Kia EV6, BMW iX1 and the Volvo XC40 Recharge.
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