Hyundai IONIQ V Revealed as China’s New Electric Sedan

Hyundai’s electric strategy in China is taking a new direction with the debut of the IONIQ V, a production sedan developed specifically for the local market. The model was shown at the Beijing Auto Show and is based on the earlier IONIQ Venus concept.

Until recently, Hyundai’s Chinese EV plans appeared to be separate from its global IONIQ family. Through the Beijing-Hyundai joint venture, the company had been preparing a dedicated range of China-focused electric cars, starting with the Elexio crossover. However, Hyundai has now decided to bring the Ioniq name into China in a more independent form.

Although the IONIQ V still carries a Hyundai badge at the front, IONIQ will now be positioned in China as a separate electric brand. The sedan’s design was created by Hyundai’s Chinese design center and keeps much of the Venus concept’s angular, low-slung appearance.

The front end is one of the most distinctive parts of the car. Thin LED running lights sit high across the nose, while the main headlights are hidden lower in the bumper and visually disguised as air intakes. A real lower intake features active flaps, and the front panel has a reverse-slanted shape that gives the sedan a more aggressive look.

From the side, the IONIQ V has a smooth, almost single-volume profile with pronounced body sculpting and flush door handles. At the rear, Hyundai has used separate taillights and a large bumper element shaped like a diffuser. The sedan measures 4,900 mm long, 1,890 mm wide and 1,470 mm tall, with a 2,900 mm wheelbase.

The cabin follows the same futuristic approach. The dashboard has a layered structure, with a central section angled back toward the occupants. A compact digital instrument display sits close to the windshield, while a wide screen combines the infotainment system and front passenger display.

The center tunnel is arranged on two levels and includes dual wireless charging pads, cupholders and several storage areas. Hyundai has also confirmed an advanced driver-assistance system from Chinese company Momenta, using Qualcomm hardware.

Technical details remain limited. The IONIQ V is built on Hyundai’s global E-GMP platform and uses an 800-volt CATL battery. Hyundai says the sedan should offer more than 600 km of driving range, though the official test cycle and full battery specifications have not yet been announced.

Production will be handled by the Beijing-Hyundai joint venture. Launch timing and pricing have not been revealed yet. Hyundai is also preparing a China-specific Ioniq crossover for the first half of next year, likely based on the earlier IONIQ Earth concept.