The altitude has never been good to combustion cars. As meters are gained, the oxygen concentration is reduced due to atmospheric pressure, which has a direct effect on the engine. This gives a poorer mixture of fuel and air, so power is lost. However, in an electric model this variable does not affect that much and they have demonstrated it with the Hyundai Ioniq 5. This specimen has achieved a peculiar record that serves to show that they have fewer and fewer barriers.
He takes the Guinness World Record for the greatest change in altitude achieved by an electric vehicle. They achieved it during an expedition of more than 4,900 kilometers traveled in which the Ioniq 5 achieved a accumulated difference of 5,802 meters. Curiously, the route went from more to less, as they began at the highest passable point in India. From Umling La in Leh Ladakh, located 5,799 meters above sea level, they set off on an exciting route that ended in Kuttanad (Kerala), which is three meters below sea level.
To achieve that distance and that difference in altitude with the Hyundai electric it took 14 dayssince loading times and extreme weather conditions had to be taken into account. The Ioniq 5 was able to overcome all kinds of problems in harsh environments and showed that it is built on a very solid foundation. This model uses the E-GMP platform and has a state-of-the-art electric propulsion system. In fact, they used the version before restylingso it would not be at its maximum capabilities.
This model has been updated and has improved several aspects. The one who broke the record was equipped with the 72.6 kWh battery to achieve autonomy according to the needs of the trip. However, the new one increases the battery capacity and also the efficiency, so it could travel greater distances. It maintains the 800V technology to ensure fast charges ideal for a journey of this type. The Korean brand also confirms that it was made with a strictly stock unit, without any type of modification.
