Canadian pre-orders now available

Does Canada require the base model of an EV to cost less than $45K Canadian dollars to qualify for the federal rebate? If I read that right, I doubt the Ioniq 5 will qualify. Hyundai isn't making any special models that trim the few dollars necessary to meet the British threshold for cost incentives.

There have been no predictions of Hyundai dealers being burdened with parking lots full of unsold Ioniq 5s being offered at the non-qualifying prices.

 

I've opted not to apply. I signed up for notifications on the Hyundai Canada website and have not received anything about this pre-order opening up. Looks like Hyundai Canada is operating exactly as they did during the ramshackle Kona EV launch. I don't need to go through that again.
It also bugs me that you can't order a top trim long range/single motor version. The dual-motor Ultimate is going to be pretty close to $80K from the look of things. I'll wait.

 

Well that didn't last long...

I relented and registered. Having been through the Kona EV pre-order process I decided that I could pre-register and (this time) remain calm and removed from what will almost certainly be a long, opaque and potentially frustrating process.

The dealership called me immediately - I'm the first registration they got - and we chatted. I can pull out any time and it's the only way I'll be able to truly find out $$$ and final options/packages being offered. What the heck...call it a hobby.

I really don't like that to get all the toys I need to buy the AWD version. If they offered the single motor (Preferred) long range version with the Ultimate package I would jump on it. Perfect balance of range and features. And, man, the colours are a snore.

 

Yeah the colours are a bit of a snooze so I stayed with white and light gray interior. Would have gone blue but don't like black interior. Already have that in my ICE. The interesting part will be what they'll offer for MY20 Kona Ultimate.

 

AWD w. Ultimate package.

 

Wonder what will come first, Kona battery or new wheels.

 

$80K for top trim model? They are crazy if they think people spend that on Hyundai product…..$80K for BMW, Audi, Mercedes Benz, Porsche understandable but not Hyundai/ Kia


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I guess my main complaint is that I feel manufacturer’s should be releasing more affordable EV’s… instead of this trend of just more expensive and that includes Tesla

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If you try to compare apples to apples: dual motor, an actual paint colour other than white and some advanced self-driving features, you're looking at 80k+ for the Model Y and definitely after taxes and fees.

 

Hi, I just placed a pre-order for the AWD w ultimate package. Currently own a 2021 Kona Preferred EV (which I really like). The features on the new Ioniq 5 from better charging to a potential Level 4 self driving in 2023 to the larger size appeal to me.

The choice of colours and how bland they are is a different matter. I had a really tough time choosing the colour for my Kona, not so for the Ioniq 5 since there was only one that even resembled anything I'd like.

Whether or not I proceed will not only depend on the final cost, but also what kind of trade-in value I can get for the Kona. If no deal, I may do the same for the Kia EV 6 and see what happens there. Although they state late fall delivery in 2021, I'd expect spring 2022 as a more realistic timeframe. Cheers, Steve

 

I'm not sure I entirely trust these estimates but I am curious as to what it is about the Ultimate package that robs the car of that much additional mileage.

 

Your electric Kona has a rear wiper, right? I'm puzzled about Hyundai not including one with any trim level of the Ioniq 5. At slow speeds in the city, where you really need to see through the rear window, no aerodynamic device can replace a rear wiper. I realize that sedans don't get rear wipers, but most hatchbacks do.

 

It's a concern, no doubt. Maybe the angle is different from most hatches?