EV-Exclusive & High-Tech Features (IONIQ Series)

Question 1

What is Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)?

Answer 1

Lets you use your EV’s battery to power external devices like laptops, tools, or camping equipment.

Question 2

What is Hyundai Digital Key 2 Touch / Plus?

Answer 2

Uses your phone (via Bluetooth or UWB) to unlock, start, and drive the vehicle — works even if your phone is in your pocket.

Question 3

What is Over-the-Air (OTA) Updates?

Answer 3

Wireless software updates for vehicle systems — no dealership visit needed. Found in IONIQ 5/6.

Question 4

What is Ambient Interior Lighting?

Answer 4

Lets you customize cabin mood lighting with color choices — available in IONIQ 5/6 and some Sonata trims.

Question 5

What is the Touch Climate Control Panel?

Answer 5

A sleek interface that replaces buttons with touch-sensitive controls for A/C and fan settings. Found in IONIQ 5/6.

Question 6

What is the Integrated Navigation + EV Route Planner?

Answer 6

Navigation system that plans charging stops based on current battery range and driving style.

Question 7

What is Hyundai Smart Regenerative Braking?

Answer 7

EVs slow down automatically when you lift off the pedal to recharge the battery. Adjustable levels in IONIQ.

Question 8

What is the EV Start-Up Sound / Electric Soundscape?

Answer 8

Customizable cabin and pedestrian sounds in EVs to enhance safety and experience.

Question 9

What is the Frunk?

Answer 9

A front trunk (common in EVs) that adds more cargo space. Available in IONIQ 5 and 6.

Question 10

What is Ultra-Fast Charging?

Answer 10

800V architecture in IONIQs enables ~10–80% charge in ~18 minutes with compatible DC fast chargers.