What is the range of the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and how does it perform in a Canadian winter?
The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is available in Canada in Long Range RWD (estimated range by Natural Resources Canada of 488 km) and Long Range AWD (456 km per NRC). In a Canadian winter with temperatures around -15 degrees Celsius, expect a range reduction of 30 to 40%, yielding a practical range of approximately 290 to 340 km for the RWD version. The heat pump, standard on all 2022 Ioniq 5 models, reduces heating energy consumption by approximately 15% compared to traditional resistance heating. The 77.4 kWh battery incorporates an automatic preconditioning system that, when navigating to a fast charger, thermally prepares the battery to optimize charging speed. DC fast charging up to 350 kW on the 800-volt architecture allows reaching 80% charge in approximately 18 minutes on a compatible charger (such as the Electrify Canada network with over 150 stations across the country). Preheating the cabin and battery while plugged in overnight is strongly recommended for sub-minus-10 Canadian mornings.