Hyundai IONIQ Electric: real-world range vs WLTP
The Hyundai IONIQ Electric has an official WLTP range of 193 mi–193 mi from a 38.3 kWh usable battery. Lab figures rarely match the road, so here is what to really expect — and a calculator to tune it to your weather, route and battery health.
What range to really expect
Winter (−10 °C)
128 mi
66% of WLTP
Warm weather (30 °C)
183 mi
95% of WLTP
Motorway
151 mi
78% of WLTP
City
209 mi
108% of WLTP
Estimates for an as-new battery, based on the Hyundai IONIQ Electric (2020). Cold weather and motorway speeds cut range the most; town driving recovers some through regenerative braking.
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Trims & specifications
| Trim | Year | WLTP range | Usable battery | WLTP consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.3 kWh | 2020 | 193 mi | 38.3 kWh | 12.3 kWh/100 km |
How the Hyundai IONIQ Electric's range compares
Its 193 mi WLTP range is longer than 6% of the 217 EVs we track — ranked #204 of 217.
Estimate Hyundai IONIQ Electric range for your conditions
Estimated real range
Estimated real range
160 mi
83% of WLTP
WLTP range
193 mi
Real-world use
4.18 mi/kWh
Where the range goes
Your car & conditions
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How to read these numbers
Each estimate takes the Hyundai IONIQ Electric WLTP range and applies a transparent derate for temperature, driving profile, climate use and battery health. They are guides, not guarantees — your own efficiency, tyres, load and route all matter, so use the calculator above to match your situation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the real range of the Hyundai IONIQ Electric in winter?
- In cold weather (around −10 °C) with the heating on, expect roughly 128 mi from the Hyundai IONIQ Electric — well below its WLTP rating, because batteries lose capacity in the cold and cabin heating draws extra power.
- How far does the Hyundai IONIQ Electric go on the motorway?
- At sustained motorway speeds the Hyundai IONIQ Electric manages about 151 mi. High speed is the single biggest drain on an EV, so motorway range is noticeably shorter than the WLTP figure.
- Why is the Hyundai IONIQ Electric real range lower than WLTP?
- WLTP is measured in a controlled lab cycle. Real driving adds cold or hot weather, higher speeds, climate control and an ageing battery — together they typically cut range by 20–40%, which is what these estimates reflect.