The Hyundai IONIQ 5 achieved a Guinness World Record for meeting the challenge of greatest altitude change
This standard production vehicle demonstrated impressive credentials as an electric car, with great range and efficiency
Hyundai Motor Company’s award-winning Hyundai IONIQ 5 participated in a prestigious attempt, aiming for the prestigious GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title and recognition for the world’s greatest altitude change by an electric car.
The event was organized by Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) and the vehicle was driven by a professional team from Evo India; the Hyundai IONIQ 5 set the iconic record by recording an altitude change of approximately 5,802 m. The journey began at the highest motorable point in India, and the car traveled more than 4,900 km, from Umling La in Leh, Ladakh (5,799 m above sea level) to Kuttanad, Kerala (2 m below sea level), according to international media.
The extraordinary feat was achieved over 14 days, facing challenging terrain and extreme weather conditions, thus demonstrating the endurance, advanced technology, and performance of the Hyundai IONIQ 5.
Throughout the journey, it is explained, this Hyundai model reaffirmed its position as a benchmark in electric mobility, easily negotiating hostile environments, from freezing temperatures and steep mountain passes in the Himalayas to humid coastal regions in Kerala.
Progress for humanity
Unsoo Kim, Managing Director of Hyundai Motor India Limited, commented on this success and outcome: “We are incredibly proud to see the Hyundai IONIQ 5 make history by achieving the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ for the greatest altitude change achieved by an electric car. This achievement is a testament to Hyundai’s unwavering commitment to innovation, technological excellence, and sustainability. The IONIQ 5’s performance in such extreme conditions reflects its engineering prowess and durability. At Hyundai, we are dedicated to pushing boundaries and setting new benchmarks in electric mobility, and this record further reinforces our vision of ‘Progress for Humanity.’”
The Hyundai IONIQ 5, built on the next-generation Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), is designed to redefine smart mobility experiences. It features a futuristic and progressive design, inspired by Hyundai’s iconic PONY, as a revolutionary step towards a new era of electric mobility.
Equipped with a high-capacity 72.6 kWh battery, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers exceptional driving range, advanced safety, and cutting-edge smart technologies, providing customers with an exciting and versatile electric mobility experience.
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has once again demonstrated its capabilities, setting a new standard in the electric vehicle segment and offering an unmatched combination of performance, safety, technology, and design. Hyundai Motor India remains committed to delivering advanced mobility solutions and shaping a sustainable future for all.
Information and images from Hyundai Motor Company, Hyundai Motor India Limited, and Hyundai Venezuela, as well as various international media outlets and social media channels.
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