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2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Trims Comparison

2021 Ioniq Electric trim level differences

The 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric is an electric vehicle offered in a hatchback body style and two trims: SE and Limited. The Ioniq Electric uses a 100-kW electric motor (134 horsepower, 218 lb-ft of torque) that draws power from a 38.3-kWh battery pack. Range on a full charge is an EPA-estimated 170 miles.

If you like this all-electric Ioniq but need a car that uses gasoline, the mechanically similar Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid or Ioniq Hybrid (both reviewed separately) should suffice.

SE
The entry-level Ioniq Electric is generously equipped with:

  • 16-inch alloy wheels
  • Heated mirrors
  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Height-adjustable, heated front seats
  • Automatic climate control
  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (with wireless connection capability)
  • Satellite radio

Standard advanced safety features include:

  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Hyundai and the car in front)
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)

Limited
Includes everything above, plus:

  • LED headlights
  • Power-folding mirrors
  • Sunroof
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Rear air vents
  • Power driver's seat with lumbar support and memory settings
  • Leather upholstery
  • Navigation system
  • Wireless charging pad
  • 10.25-inch touchscreen (deletes the wireless connection capability for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto)
  • Eight-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
  • Blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)

Which 2021 Ioniq Electric trim does Edmunds recommend?

We think the Ioniq Electric SE offers the strongest value in the lineup. It comes with a number of desirable features, including nearly all of the driving aids the Ioniq offers, while keeping the cost low.

Compare 2021 Ioniq Electric trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Clifton, NJ
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Ioniq Electric SE
Ioniq Electric Limited
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Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not available
Not available
Upholstery
cloth
leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
N/A
N/A
Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
134 hp
134 hp
Engine torque
218 lb-ft
218 lb-ft
Engine displacement
Not available
Not available
Engine configuration
Electric
Electric
Transmission
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
Tire size
205/55R16
205/55R16
Wheel size
16 X 6.5-in
16 X 6.5-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
Not applicable
Not applicable
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
145 / 121 / 133 MPGe
145 / 121 / 133 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
Not applicable
Not applicable
Driving Range (city/hwy)
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
Fuel Type
electric
electric
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Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
170 mi.
170 mi.
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
25
25
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
5.8 hr.
5.8 hr.
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
Curb weight
3,371 lb.
3,488 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.9 in.
5.9 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
71.7 in.
71.7 in.
Height
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
Length
176.0 in.
176.0 in.
Wheelbase
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
23.0 cu. ft.
23.0 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
39.1 in.
38.2 in.
Front Leg Room
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.1 in.
56.1 in.
Rear Head Room
37.4 in.
37.4 in.
Rear Leg Room
35.7 in.
35.7 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.0 in.
55.0 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$30,297
$30,132
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.4
$0.4
Depreciation
$5,525
$6,547
Financing
$2,817
$3,197
Taxes & Fees
$1,223
$1,346
Fuel
$4,049
$4,049
Insurance
$10,534
$10,634
Maintenance
$4,469
$2,679
Repairs
$1,680
$1,680
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Gray, cloth
Charcoal Black, cloth
Gray, leather
Charcoal Black, leather
Exterior
Electric Shadow
Ceramic White
Black Noir Pearl
Intense Blue
Stellar Silver
Electric Shadow
Ceramic White
Black Noir Pearl
Intense Blue
Stellar Silver