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Used 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Hatchback Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid hatchback is available in three trim levels: SE, SEL and Limited. It shares its hybrid powertrain and six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with the regular Ioniq Hybrid, but the Plug-In Hybrid comes with a larger 8.9-kWh battery, which allows it to drive an EPA-estimated 29 miles on all-electric power. The Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid uses a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine combined with an 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
Standard features on the base SE model include:

  • 16-inch wheels
  • Heated mirrors
  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifters
  • Heated front seats
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Six-speaker audio system
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
  • High beam assist
  • Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)

The Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid SE also includes several advanced driving aids, 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
Stepping up to the SEL adds:

  • LED headlights
  • 7-inch digital instrument panel display
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • 10-way power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Wireless smartphone charging
  • Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
  • Rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle behind you is about to cross your path while you're in reverse)

Limited
The top Limited includes everything above, plus:

  • Sunroof
  • Power-folding mirrors
  • Driver's seat memory settings
  • Rear air vents
  • Leather upholstery
  • 10.25-inch touchscreen
  • Navigation system
  • Eight-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
  • Cargo cover
  • Ambient interior lighting
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (not wireless for Limited trim)
  • Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind or in front of the vehicle when parking)
  • An advanced driver aid system that combines adaptive cruise control and lane keeping for highway driving

The 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid does not offer any optional packages or stand-alone options on any trim level.

Which Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid trim does Edmunds recommend?

The base SE trim comes standard with lots of features, but we recommend the SEL trim for the added driver aids, power driver's seat, wireless smartphone charger and larger instrument panel display.

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Chesapeake, VA
Vehicle
Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid SE
Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid SEL
Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid Limited
Vehicle
SE
1.6L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6AM
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Limited
1.6L 4cyl gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6AM
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Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
139 hp @ 5,700 rpm
139 hp @ 5,700 rpm
139 hp @ 5,700 rpm
Engine torque
Not available
Not available
Not available
Engine displacement
1.6 l
1.6 l
1.6 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
6-speed automated manual
6-speed automated manual
6-speed automated manual
Tire size
205/55R16
205/55R16
205/55R16
Wheel size
16 X 6.5-in
16 X 6.5-in
16 X 6.5-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG (Gas only)
52 / 51 / 52 MPG
52 / 51 / 52 MPG
52 / 51 / 52 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas)
123 / 115 / 119 MPGe
123 / 115 / 119 MPGe
123 / 115 / 119 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
11.4 gal.
11.4 gal.
11.4 gal.
Gas Driving Range (city/hwy)
593 / 581 miles
593 / 581 miles
593 / 581 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Battery

Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
29 mi.
29 mi.
29 mi.
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
28
28
28
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
2.3 hr.
2.3 hr.
2.3 hr.
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
Curb weight
3,318 lb.
3,318 lb.
3,417 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
71.7 in.
71.7 in.
71.7 in.
Height
56.9 in.
56.9 in.
56.9 in.
Length
176.0 in.
176.0 in.
176.0 in.
Wheelbase
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
23.0 cu. ft.
23.0 cu. ft.
23.0 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
38.2 in.
Front Leg Room
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.1 in.
56.1 in.
56.1 in.
Rear Head Room
37.4 in.
37.4 in.
37.4 in.
Rear Leg Room
35.7 in.
35.7 in.
35.7 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.0 in.
55.0 in.
55.0 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$30,350
$31,411
$32,977
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.4
$0.42
$0.44
Depreciation
$8,350
$9,122
$10,475
Financing
$3,173
$3,409
$3,582
Taxes & Fees
$934
$987
$1,027
Fuel
$4,771
$4,771
$4,771
Insurance
$4,529
$4,529
$4,529
Maintenance
$6,318
$6,318
$6,318
Repairs
$2,275
$2,275
$2,275
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Colors

Colors

Colors

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