Hyundai in Thailand

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Scope: BEV only. Hyundai Thailand also sells a deep ICE lineup (Creta, Stargazer, Stargazer X, H-1 / Staria, Custin, Tucson, Santa Fe) plus the previous-gen Kona Electric (now discontinued). Those are out of evth Phase 1 scope and excluded from this document. Only fully-battery-electric IONIQ-branded models on hyundai.com/th's TH price list as of May 2026 are documented here.

Range-standard hygiene (LOAD-BEARING). Hyundai publishes WLTP for the TH market across all its IONIQ models. WLTP figures can be written directly to range_wltp_km — no NEDC/CLTC conversion needed. Cross-check against EV-Database where helpful.

Sub-brand naming. Hyundai's electric models live under the "IONIQ" sub-brand (capitalised — Hyundai's house style). IONIQ 5 / 5 N / 5 N Line / 6 are E-GMP-based; the upcoming Inster sits on the BEV-converted K1 small-car platform (400 V). The "N" suffix (e.g. IONIQ 5 N) denotes Hyundai's full-fat M-tier performance arm; "N Line" denotes the cosmetics-and-tuning trim (visual + minor suspension tweaks) without the N e-Shift / N Race / N Grin Boost hardware.

Platform & architecture transitions. TH-market Hyundai BEVs sit on two architectures:

1. E-GMP (Electric-Global Modular Platform) — Hyundai Motor Group's dedicated 800 V BEV platform. Used by IONIQ 5 (NE), IONIQ 5 N (NE), IONIQ 5 N Line (NE), and IONIQ 6 (CE). 800 V + 350 kW DC peak. Shared with Kia EV6 / EV9, Genesis GV60 / Electrified GV70 / Electrified G80. E-GMP was the world's first mainstream 800 V BEV platform to ship at scale (2021 IONIQ 5 launch) — pre-dating Porsche Taycan-at-scale, Mercedes CLA, BMW Neue Klasse, and similar 800 V competitors by 2–4 years.
2. K1 (small-car ICE-derived BEV) — 400 V architecture used by Inster (Casper Electric domestically). Front-drive city BEV. 400 V + 120 kW DC peak. Not shared with IONIQ family.

CKD vs CBU (May 2026). All Hyundai BEVs in TH are currently CBU-Ulsan / Asan (Korea). CKD-Samut Prakan production at Hyundai Mobility Manufacturing (Thailand) starts H1 2026 — assembling IONIQ 5 + IONIQ 6 in partnership with Thonburi Automotive Assembly Plant. Initial annual capacity: ~5,000 BEVs. Until CKD ramps up, all units arrive CBU under EV3.5 import-tariff reduction obligation — Hyundai must produce locally 2× the imports by end-2027 to satisfy EV3.5 commitments.

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At a glance

• Distributor model: Wholly-owned Hyundai subsidiary + third-party CKD partner. Hyundai Mobility (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is the direct sales/marketing/aftersales entity (founded Sep 2022, operationally launched April 2023), 100% owned by Hyundai Motor Company Korea. Local CKD assembly will be handled by a separate JV — Hyundai Mobility Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd. — partnering with Thonburi Automotive Assembly Plant Co., Ltd. (Thonburi family — same group that CKD-assembles Mercedes-Benz at TAAP). This puts Hyundai's TH model closer to Mercedes (subsidiary
  • third-party CKD) than to BMW (subsidiary + wholly-owned CKD). (Just-Auto — Hyundai takes over Thai operations; BOI press — BEV assembly approval Aug 2024)
• Entered Thailand: 2006 as Hyundai Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd. — a JV between Sojitz Corporation (Japan, lead) and AAPICO Hitech (Thailand). HMTC operated as a third-party distributor for ~17 years until Hyundai Mobility (Thailand) Co., Ltd. was incorporated September 2022 and took over April 2023 — making TH the third ASEAN country (after Vietnam and Indonesia) where Hyundai operates a wholly-owned subsidiary rather than a third-party distributor. (AAA Weekly — Hyundai ASEAN plant; Hyundai Worldwide — Ioniq Lab Bangkok)
• First BEV in TH: Kona Electric (OS-EV, 1st gen) imported CBU-Korea ~2019 under the prior HMTC-JV, ฿1.85–2.26 m. Discontinued by 2024 — no 2nd-gen Kona Electric replacement in TH. (ZigWheels — Kona Electric discontinued)
• First IONIQ-brand BEV in TH: IONIQ 5 — TH launch 2023-11-29 at Thailand International Motor Expo by the newly-established Hyundai Mobility Thailand. Initial 3-trim lineup: Premium ฿1.699 m / Exclusive ฿1.899 m / First Edition ฿2.399 m. (HeadLightMag launch 2023-11-29)
• Models on sale (May 2026): 4 nameplates — IONIQ 5 (mid-size E-GMP SUV/crossover, 2 base trims + N Line) · IONIQ 5 N (E-GMP performance hyper-EV) · IONIQ 6 (D-segment streamliner sedan) · Inster (small city BEV, K1 platform — expected H1 2026 launch [verify status]). The Kona Electric is out of the lineup as of 2024.
• Total current BEV trims on sale (May 2026): 5–6 — IONIQ 5 Premium, IONIQ 5 Exclusive, IONIQ 5 N Line, IONIQ 5 N, IONIQ 6 Exclusive, plus Inster (1–2 trims, expected H1 2026 [verify launch date]).
• Current BEV price band: ~฿900,000 (Inster, expected — not yet on TH price list [verify]) – ฿3,790,000 (IONIQ 5 N, CBU-Korea). With discounts: IONIQ 5 Premium can be had for ฿1,399,000 under the late-2024 MY2024 promo (−฿300,000 from list).
• CKD vs CBU split (May 2026):
  • CBU-Korea (Ulsan / Asan): all current BEVs — IONIQ 5, IONIQ 5 N, IONIQ 5 N Line, IONIQ 6, Inster.
  • CKD-Samut Prakan (HMMT × Thonburi): starts H1 2026 with IONIQ 5 + IONIQ 6 [date unconfirmed — BOI approval Aug 2024, plant build-out underway as of late 2025].
• Local plant: Hyundai Mobility Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd. — Samut Prakan, Bang Sao Thong subdistrict [exact township unverified — most sources state just "Samut Prakan province near Bangkok"]. JV with Thonburi Automotive Assembly Plant Co., Ltd. Investment ฿1 billion (USD ~28 m) approved by BOI August 2024. Initial annual capacity: ~5,000 BEVs + batteries. Will be Hyundai's second ASEAN BEV plant after Cikarang, Indonesia (which started IONIQ 5 CKD in March 2022). (BOI press release Aug 2024; Bangkok Post — HMMT post-2026 output; Just-Auto — Hyundai TH BEV plans)
• Showrooms (May 2026): ~32 authorised Hyundai dealers across 32 cities [per ZigWheels TH; needs OEM cross-check], plus the IONIQ Lab experiential pop-up at True Digital Park Bangkok (opened December 2023, ฿500 m investment) — Hyundai's first IONIQ-branded experience centre in ASEAN. (Hyundai Worldwide — Ioniq Lab opening; Thaiautonews — Bt500m IONIQ Lab)
• 2024 Hyundai TH BEV registrations: [unverified — DLT registration data needed; Hyundai is not in DLT BEV top-10 by unit volume so likely <2,000 units].

Hyundai occupies a distinctive position in Thailand's BEV market that differs structurally from the Chinese price-leaders (BYD / MG / GWM / Neta), the European premium incumbents (BMW / Mercedes / Volvo), and even from its Korean sibling Kia. Three things make Hyundai's TH story distinct. First, Hyundai Mobility Thailand is young — the wholly-owned subsidiary launched only in April 2023, after a 17-year run as a third-party JV (HMTC, Sojitz + AAPICO). The direct-subsidiary model gives Hyundai tighter control over pricing

• marketing + the EV3.5 commitment narrative than competing Korean brands like Kia (still distributed via the Yontrakit Group). Second, Hyundai's CKD-Samut Prakan plant, under construction since 2024 with H1 2026 ramp-up, will make Thailand Hyundai's second ASEAN BEV manufacturing site after Indonesia — but unlike Cikarang (which is Hyundai-owned), Thailand uses a Thonburi-partnered third-party assembler. This is a hybrid model with Indonesia-class commitment (local battery assembly + 2× import-to-export ratio under EV3.5) delivered through a third-party plant footprint. Third, E-GMP's 800 V architecture is the moat differentiator vs Chinese BEVs in the ฿1.5–2 m segment — at ~17-minute 10–80% DC charging on a 350 kW Ultra-Fast charger, IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 are faster-charging than any Chinese EV in their segment (most use 400 V LFP platforms with 80–150 kW DC peak). This is exactly the segment story Hyundai TH is trying to tell against the BYD Atto 3, GWM Ora 03, Tesla Model Y, and Neta Aya.

The competitive context: the IONIQ 5 (฿1.699–1.988 m) competes head-on with Tesla Model Y (฿1.799 m base), Volvo EX30 Twin (฿1.749 m CKD-Rayong), BYD Sealion 6 DM-i (PHEV, but cross-shopped), Zeekr X (฿1.190–1.390 m, undercut significantly) and Kia EV6 (฿2.349 m). The IONIQ 6 (฿1.899 m) is a more lonely proposition — closest competitor is the BYD Seal Performance (฿1.449 m, way under), Tesla Model 3 Highland (฿1.649 m), Xpeng P7 (grey-import only) and the Zeekr 007 (฿1.59 m). The IONIQ 5 N (฿3.79 m) is in a near-empty room: the only mass-production BEV-N performance car in TH bar the ABT-tuned Audi RS e-tron GT (grey-import only) and the upcoming BMW i4 M50 LCI (฿5.149 m, much pricier). The Inster will land at ฿900 k–1.0 m and compete directly with BYD Atto 2 (฿850 k expected), GAC Aion UT (฿800 k), Wuling Bingo EV (฿700 k CBU-China), and the Neta Aya 03 (~฿650 k).

The EV3.5 obligation is the strategic axis: Hyundai imported ~2,000–3,000 IONIQ-brand BEVs CBU between Nov-2023 launch and end-2025; under EV3.5 it must locally produce 2× imports by end-2027. That's the gating constraint forcing the H1 2026 CKD ramp.

Distribution & business

Hyundai Mobility (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is the in-country sales, marketing, distribution, and aftersales subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company (Seoul). Headquartered in Bangkok with the IONIQ Lab experiential centre at True Digital Park. Capitalised at ~฿70 million at incorporation September 2022. Operations commenced April 2023. Current managing director (May 2026) [unverified]. (LinkedIn — Hyundai Mobility Thailand; DataForThai company record)

Unlike BMW (direct subsidiary + wholly-owned CKD plant) and unlike BYD (single licensed distributor Rêver Automotive), Hyundai Thailand operates a two-entity model: a wholly-owned distributor (Hyundai Mobility Thailand) plus a JV-CKD partner (Hyundai Mobility Manufacturing Thailand × Thonburi Automotive). This mirrors Mercedes-Benz Thailand's structure — Mercedes is a direct subsidiary that uses third-party assembler TAAP (also Thonburi family) for CKD. The Thonburi family thus assembles two competing premium BEV brands locally (Mercedes EQE/EQS at TAAP since 2022, soon Hyundai IONIQ 5/6 at HMMT-Thonburi from 2026).

Corporate structure

Entity	Role	Founded	Ownership
Hyundai Mobility (Thailand) Co., Ltd.	Sales, marketing, distribution, aftersales for Hyundai-brand passenger + commercial vehicles in TH	Sep 2022 (operational Apr 2023)	100 % Hyundai Motor Company (Korea)
Hyundai Mobility Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd.	CKD assembly of IONIQ-brand BEVs + battery packs	2024	JV (HMC + [verify Thonburi equity %])
Hyundai Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (legacy)	Prior third-party distributor, 2006–2023	2006	Sojitz (Japan) + AAPICO Hitech (TH)
Sojitz Automotive Group (Thailand) Co., Ltd.	Now an authorised Hyundai dealer group (3 showrooms) post-2023 handover	[verify]	Sojitz Corporation Japan

Legacy distributor unwind. Sojitz didn't exit Thai Hyundai operations entirely when HMC took over distribution in 2023 — Sojitz Automotive Group (Thailand) retained 3 showrooms as a dealer within the new Hyundai Mobility Thailand network. This makes Sojitz TH a unique case: a former exclusive distributor that became a dealer under the new subsidiary regime. (Compare: when Mazda took over from Sukosol Mazda in 2010s, the prior distributor exited entirely.) (Sojitz Automotive Thailand)

Comparative distribution model

Brand	Distribution model	TH BEV assembly	Local equity holder
Hyundai	Direct subsidiary (Hyundai Mobility TH) + 3rd-party CKD JV	HMMT × Thonburi (Samut Prakan, from 2026)	Thonburi family (assembler JV partner)
Kia	Third-party distributor	None — CBU only	Yontrakit Group (full distributor)
BMW	Direct subsidiary + wholly-owned CKD	BMW Mfg TH (Rayong)	None
Mercedes-Benz	Direct subsidiary + 3rd-party CKD	TAAP (Thonburi-Samrong)	Thonburi family (assembler only)
Tesla	Direct subsidiary	None — CBU only	None
BYD	Single TH distributor	Rayong (BYD-owned)	Siam Motors family (distributor only)
MG	JV — SAIC + CP Group	Rayong (SAIC-CP JV plant)	CP Group
Volvo	Subsidiary + local CKD via Geely	Geely Auto Industries Rayong (EX30)	None

Manufacturing — Hyundai Mobility Manufacturing (Thailand)

• Site: Samut Prakan province, near Bangkok [exact district — some sources cite Bang Sao Thong; unverified].
• Status: Under construction / pre-launch (as of May 2026) — BOI approval received 2024-08, investment ₿1 bn (USD ~28 m), groundbreaking 2024-Q4 [unverified — BOI approval was Aug; first production scheduled H1 2026]. Plant is in build-out + commissioning as of May 2026.
• Owner: Hyundai Mobility Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd. — JV between Hyundai Motor Company and Thonburi Automotive Assembly Plant [equity split unverified].
• Models planned for CKD: IONIQ 5 + IONIQ 6 (initial 2 models — first to roll off Samut Prakan line). IONIQ 9 / 7 long-wheelbase SUV [unverified — possible Phase-2 addition].
• Initial annual capacity: ~5,000 BEVs/year + battery packs (NMC). (Bangkok Post — HMMT 5,000 units)
• First CKD launch target: H1 2026 — exact date unconfirmed. Most-likely candidates: BIMS 2026 (Mar–Apr) for badge unveil, customer deliveries late 2026. [verify whether first CKD unit rolled off line at BIMS 2026].
• Battery assembly: Co-located battery pack assembly facility approved as part of the same BOI package — first overseas Hyundai battery facility in ASEAN outside Cikarang Indonesia (which supplies LG Energy Solution NMC packs).
• EV3.5 commitment: Hyundai must produce 2× imports locally by end-2027 to satisfy import-tariff-reduction obligations (3.5-pricing scheme rules). (Bangkok Post — HMMT may adjust output post-2026)

Showrooms / service / parts

Metric	Value	Source
Authorised Hyundai dealers (May 2026)	~32 across ~32 cities [verify exact 2026 count]	ZigWheels TH
IONIQ Lab (experiential / pop-up)	1 — True Digital Park, Bangkok (opened Dec 2023, ₿500 m invested)	Hyundai Worldwide
Major dealer groups	Sojitz Automotive Thailand (3), Yontrakit Hyundai (multi-site), Master Group [verify], plus regional dealers	—
Cities covered	~32 (Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya, Khon Kaen, Hat Yai, Korat, Ubon, others)	ZigWheels
Online showroom	hyundai.com/th — Hyundai TH website with full model + price + dealer locator	Hyundai Mobility Thailand

IONIQ Lab note. The IONIQ Lab at True Digital Park is one of Hyundai's most ambitious brand-experience builds in ASEAN — a permanent ~700 m² interactive space showcasing the IONIQ 5, IONIQ 5 N, and concept exhibits (RN22e Rolling Lab shown at BIMS 2024). Opened December 2023, ₿500 m total invested. Doubles as test-drive booking centre, brand café, and future-mobility showcase. (The EV Report)

Charging network partnerships

• EleX by EGAT — [unverified specific Hyundai-branded partnership; likely third-party access via plug-and-charge rather than co-branded network].
• EVolt by Banpu Next — [unverified specific Hyundai partnership].
• PEA Volta / MEA Volta — third-party public networks accessible to all EVs with CCS2 connectors.
• Hyundai E-pit (Korea-only) — not present in Thailand as of May 2026 [verify]. Hyundai Korea's 350-kW Hyundai-branded Ultra-Fast network has not been replicated in TH; Hyundai TH relies on third-party networks.

IONIQ 5 / 5 N / 6 use the 800 V E-GMP DC capability, so they can take full advantage of any 350-kW Ultra-Fast charger in TH (EleX 360-kW stations, EA Anywhere, ChargeNow at BMW dealers [shared standard CCS2], etc.). Most Thai DC chargers are 50–150 kW generation-1 hardware though, so the practical charging speed is typically 150–240 kW (still ~3× faster than 400-V Chinese EV counterparts).

Home charging — Hyundai Wallbox

• Hyundai-branded 7.4 kW AC wallbox included free with all IONIQ-brand BEV purchases (IONIQ 5 / 5 N / 5 N Line / 6), including standard installation. (HeadLightMag IONIQ 5 promo)
• Wallbox provider: Hyundai Home Charger brand, manufactured by [unverified — possibly Schneider or Wallbox.com Asia].
• 3-year warranty on the wallbox.
• No bundled wallbox is mentioned for the upcoming Inster (the model will likely have only a portable charging cable as in the European-market spec) [verify when TH Inster launches].

Warranty terms (Hyundai Mobility Thailand BEV package)

• Vehicle warranty: 5 years / 150,000 km (industry-standard Korean OEM warranty — same as Kia).
• High-voltage battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km (same as BMW, Volvo, MG; shorter than BYD's 8/200 k but longer than some Chinese marques' 6/150 k).
• Roadside assistance: 5 years unlimited (HeadLightMag IONIQ 5 N).
• Free first-10-service labour: 10 years / 150,000 km — one of the most generous service-bundle offers in TH BEV (Hyundai pays labour for the first 10 scheduled services, customer pays only parts/oils). (HeadLightMag IONIQ 5 MY2024)
• V2V (Valet to Vehicle) home pick-up service: 2× per year for 5 years in Bangkok area (collect car for service, return it). Distinctive TH-exclusive perk.
• Hyundai Home Charger: 3-year warranty, free installation included with vehicle purchase.

Sources for warranty package: HeadLightMag IONIQ 5 launch 2023-11-29; HeadLightMag IONIQ 5 MY2024 EV3.5; HeadLightMag IONIQ 5 N

External links

• Official site: https://www.hyundai.com/th/en
• IONIQ Lab visitor info: True Digital Park, Sukhumvit 101, Bangkok — public hours [unverified]
• Pantip BEV threads: search "Hyundai IONIQ 5 Pantip" and "IONIQ 6 Pantip" — multiple owner threads, mostly positive on charge speed + cabin space; complaints centre on price-drop resentment (early-2024 buyers vs late-2024 ฿300k discount holders)
• Headlightmag tag: https://www.headlightmag.com/?s=ioniq
• Autolifethailand tag: https://autolifethailand.tv/?s=hyundai+ioniq

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IONIQ 5 — C/D-segment electric crossover (NE) — TH BEV anchor model

Hyundai's first IONIQ-branded TH model and the only Hyundai BEV with 3 distinct trim/spec tiers (Premium SR / Exclusive LR / N Line LR). The IONIQ 5 anchors Hyundai's TH BEV story: the visual identity-card of the brand (squared-off 80s retro lines, Parametric Pixel lighting), the EV3.5 production volume driver (the model HMMT will CKD-assemble first), and the segment-defining 800 V mass-market SUV. Competes against Tesla Model Y, Volvo EX30, BYD Sealion 6 DM-i (PHEV cross-shop), Zeekr X, and Kia EV6.

Lineage & platform

• Generation: NE — first generation, global launch 2021-04. TH launch 2023-11-29. Hyundai globally facelifted ("LCI" / minor change) the NE in 2024-08 with 84 kWh battery option, refreshed lighting, larger 6.6 → 11 kW AC charger, more rigid body. TH received the facelift content in two stages — the MY2024 EV3.5 price-cut variant (Aug 2024) updated battery capacities to 58 / 72.6 kWh (still pre-facelift mechanically but with updated EV3.5-priced sticker), and then the N Line Long Range variant (Feb 2025) brought the 84 kWh facelift battery + N Line cosmetics. Pre-facelift Premium + Exclusive remained on 58 / 72.6 kWh battery sets through May 2026.
• Platform: E-GMP (Electric-Global Modular Platform) — Hyundai Motor Group's dedicated BEV platform, also shared with Kia EV6, Kia EV9, Genesis GV60, Electrified G80, Electrified GV70.
• Architecture: 800 V (one of the first mainstream BEVs at this voltage, predating BMW Neue Klasse by 4 years).
• Battery technology: NMC (Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt) prismatic / pouch (SK On / LG Energy Solution supply). Capacities: 58 kWh (Premium SR), 72.6 kWh (Exclusive LR), 84 kWh (N Line LR, post-facelift).
• Origin (TH): CBU-Ulsan / Asan, Korea (Hyundai Ulsan Plant 3, the dedicated E-GMP assembly line). CKD-Samut Prakan expected H1 2026.

Lineup events / timeline

Date	Event
2023-11-29 (TH launch)	TH launch at TIME 2023 — 3 initial trims: IONIQ 5 Premium ฿1,699,000 (58 kWh SR, 170 PS RWD, 384 km WLTP) + Exclusive ฿1,899,000 (72.6 kWh LR, 217 PS RWD, 451–481 km WLTP) + First Edition ฿2,399,000 (limited-edition launch trim, 72.6 kWh, fully-loaded with all options). All CBU-Korea. (HeadLightMag)
2024-04 (BIMS 2024)	IONIQ 5 N ASEAN debut + RN22e Rolling Lab unveil at Bangkok International Motor Show. IONIQ 5 N pre-order opened. (Paultan BIMS 2024)
2024-08-23 (MY2024 EV3.5 price reset)	Major price cut under EV3.5 scheme. Premium drops from ฿1,699,000 → ฿1,699,000 (held, but new spec) and Exclusive drops from ฿1,899,000 → ฿1,829,000 (−฿70,000 list, with off-list promotional offers up to ฿330,000 discount = effective ฿1.399–1.499 m). First Edition discontinued. (HeadLightMag; Paultan)
2024-09-26	IONIQ 5 N TH launch at ฿3,790,000 CBU-Korea. ASEAN's first IONIQ 5 N. (HeadLightMag)
2024-late 2024 promo wave	Big-discount promo — Premium effective ฿1,399,000, Exclusive ฿1,499,000 (−฿300–330,000) plus 0% 84-month financing. Targets BYD Atto 3 / GWM Ora 7 / Zeekr X competition. (HeadLightMag promo; HeadLightMag discount-2)
2025-02-20	IONIQ 5 N Line Long Range launch at ฿1,988,000 — adds 84 kWh post-facelift battery, 530 km WLTP, 228 PS, N-themed cosmetics (bumpers, side skirts, 20″ N alloys, black/Alcantara interior). CBU-Korea. (Autolifethailand; GrandPrix)
2025-03 (BIMS 2025)	IONIQ 5 facelift exhibits with N Line + facelift Premium/Exclusive shown. (Paultan BIMS 2025 facelift)
H1 2026 expected	CKD-Samut Prakan IONIQ 5 production starts — first locally-assembled Hyundai BEV in TH. Likely price reset of ฿100–200 k from CBU sticker [unverified specifics].

Trims

IONIQ 5 Premium SR (RWD) — premium — ฿1,699,000

Spec	Value	Source
Launch MSRP (2023-11-29)	฿1,699,000	HeadLightMag
MY2024 EV3.5 MSRP (2024-08)	฿1,699,000 (held)	HeadLightMag
Promotional / effective price (2024-late)	฿1,399,000 (−฿300,000 promo)	HeadLightMag promo
Current MSRP (May 2026, list)	฿1,699,000	same
Battery (kWh) usable	58.0	HeadLightMag
Battery chemistry	NMC, SK On (Korean cells)	derived
Voltage architecture	800 V	Wikipedia E-GMP
Range (WLTP)	384 km	HeadLightMag
Drive	RWD	same
Rear motor	125 kW / 170 PS / 350 Nm	same
0–100 km/h	8.5 s	same
Top speed	185 km/h	same
AC charging	10.5 kW Type 2	same
DC charging peak	350 kW (theoretical peak; practical 175 kW on 58 kWh)	same
DC 10–80%	~18 min	derived
V2L output	3.6 kW (interior + exterior outlets)	Wikipedia
Connectors	Type 2 + CCS2	derived
L × W × H	4,635 × 1,890 × 1,605 mm	HeadLightMag
Wheelbase	3,000 mm	same
Ground clearance	160 mm	same
Curb weight	1,910 kg	same
Trunk capacity	527 L (1,587 L seats folded)	derived from global spec
Frunk capacity	24 L (RWD models — AWD frunk is 57 L, IONIQ 5 N is 57 L)	derived
Seats	5 (sliding rear bench + sliding centre console)	derived
Wheels	19″ alloy (19 × 7.5J)	same
Tire spec	235/55 R19	same
Drag coefficient (Cd)	0.288	global spec
Origin (May 2026)	CBU-Ulsan, Korea	HeadLightMag

Standard equipment (IONIQ 5 Premium)

• Dual 12.3″ displays — TFT instrument cluster + central infotainment touchscreen
• Parametric Pixel LED headlights + rear lights (signature IONIQ design)
• Bluelink connected services (3 years free) — remote climate, remote charge, find-my-car
• Hyundai SmartSense L2+ ADAS suite — Adaptive Cruise w/ stop-and-go, Lane-Following Assist, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance, Rear Cross-Traffic Assist, Driver Attention Warning
• 6-speaker audio
• Wireless Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
• Sliding "Universal Island" centre console (140 mm fore-aft slide)
• Sliding rear bench (135 mm slide)
• Heat pump + battery preconditioning
• Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) 3.6 kW — interior outlet + exterior outlet (via included CCS2-to-220V dongle)
• Front + rear parking sensors + Surround-View Monitor
• Wireless phone charging
• Tilt + telescopic heated steering wheel
• 8-way power driver's seat
• 19″ aerodynamic alloys
• Heat-reflective windshield
• Dual-zone climate

Distinctive features (vs Exclusive)

• 58 kWh battery (vs 72.6 kWh Exclusive)
• 170 PS (vs 217 PS Exclusive) — same 350 Nm torque
• 6-speaker audio (vs BOSE 8-speaker Exclusive)
• Manual tilt steering only (vs power tilt-and-telescope on Exclusive [verify])
• No HUD / no ventilated seats (Exclusive adds these [verify])

IONIQ 5 Exclusive LR (RWD) — exclusive — ฿1,829,000

Spec	Value	Source
Launch MSRP (2023-11-29)	฿1,899,000	HeadLightMag
MY2024 EV3.5 MSRP (2024-08)	฿1,829,000 (−฿70,000)	HeadLightMag
Promotional / effective price (2024-late)	฿1,499,000 (−฿330,000 promo)	HeadLightMag promo
Current MSRP (May 2026, list)	฿1,829,000	same
Battery (kWh) usable	72.6	HeadLightMag
Battery chemistry	NMC, SK On	derived
Voltage architecture	800 V	Wikipedia E-GMP
Range (WLTP)	451–481 km	HeadLightMag
Drive	RWD	same
Rear motor	160 kW / 217 PS / 350 Nm	same
0–100 km/h	7.4 s	same
Top speed	185 km/h	same
AC charging	10.5 kW Type 2	same
DC charging peak	350 kW (theoretical; practical 233 kW on 72.6 kWh)	same
DC 10–80%	~18 min (on 350 kW Ultra-Fast)	same
V2L output	3.6 kW	derived
L × W × H	4,635 × 1,890 × 1,605 mm	same
Wheelbase	3,000 mm	same
Curb weight	1,990 kg (vs 1,910 kg Premium)	same
Wheels	19″ alloy	same
Tire spec	235/55 R19	same
Drag coefficient (Cd)	0.288	global
Origin (May 2026)	CBU-Ulsan, Korea	HeadLightMag

Standard equipment (Exclusive) — additions vs Premium

• BOSE Premium audio — 8 speakers (vs 6 stock)
• Ventilated front seats [verify TH std vs option]
• Power tilt + telescope steering wheel
• Vision Roof (fixed glass panoramic roof) [verify TH spec]
• Memory power driver's seat (3 positions)
• Augmented Reality HUD [verify TH availability]
• Battery preconditioning button (manual override)
• Premium leather upholstery (vs Premium eco-leather)
• Heated rear outboard seats

IONIQ 5 N Line LR (RWD, post-facelift) — n-line — ฿1,988,000

The N Line is the post-facelift 84 kWh trim — different from the pre-facelift Premium / Exclusive (still 58 / 72.6 kWh). Notably, this trim brings the larger 84 kWh battery + 530 km range that the facelifted global IONIQ 5 ships with — putting it within striking distance of Tesla Model Y Long Range (565 km WLTP) and Volvo EX30 Twin (476 km WLTP). The N Line is cosmetic-and-tuning ("Hyundai N Performance" branding without the full "N" hardware) — body kit, 20″ N alloys, black/Alcantara cabin, sportier steering wheel — but mechanically still a single-motor RWD car.

Spec	Value	Source
Launch MSRP (2025-02-20)	฿1,988,000	Autolifethailand
Current MSRP (May 2026)	฿1,988,000	same
Battery (kWh) usable	84.0 (post-facelift)	same
Battery chemistry	NMC, SK On (84 kWh pack — upgraded vs 72.6 kWh)	same
Voltage architecture	800 V	same
Range (WLTP)	530 km	same
Drive	RWD	same
Rear motor	168 kW / 228 PS / 350 Nm	same
0–100 km/h	7.4 s	same
Top speed	185 km/h	same
AC charging	11 kW Type 2 (upgraded from 10.5 kW pre-facelift)	same
DC charging peak	350 kW (theoretical; practical 238 kW on 84 kWh pack)	same
DC 10–80%	17 min (on 350 kW Ultra-Fast)	same
L × W × H	4,655 × 1,890 × 1,605 mm (slightly longer than pre-facelift 4,635 mm — facelift adds 20 mm)	same
Wheelbase	3,000 mm	same
Curb weight	~2,050 kg [unverified — TH-spec not on Autolifethailand article]	derived
Trunk capacity	520 L (1,580 L folded); frunk 57 L	same
Wheels	20″ N Line aluminum alloy	same
Tire spec	255/45 R20 (likely Michelin Pilot Sport EV) [verify]	derived
Drag coefficient (Cd)	~0.288 (similar to base)	global
Origin (May 2026)	CBU-Ulsan, Korea	Autolifethailand

Standard equipment (N Line) — additions vs Exclusive

• N Line exterior body kit — sporty front + rear bumpers, side skirts, gloss-black accents, N Line badging
• 20″ N Line alloys
• N Line interior — black leather + Alcantara sports seats with red contrast stitching, N Line shift knob, N Line steering wheel, metal pedals
• Larger 84 kWh battery with +45 km range vs Exclusive's 72.6 kWh
• Upgraded 11 kW AC charger (vs 10.5 kW)
• Updated facelift exterior — refreshed front fascia, slimmer Pixel-LED signature, new lower bumper, updated rear diffuser
• Wireless Apple CarPlay + Android Auto standard
• All Exclusive features retained (BOSE, ventilated seats, etc.)

Colors (IONIQ 5)

Name (EN / TH)	Hex [unverified — derived from Hyundai global palette]	Available on
Atlas White (solid)	#F4F4F2	All trims (no-cost)
Phantom Black Pearl (metallic)	#1A1A1E	All trims
Gravity Gold Matte	#9D8E76	All trims (₿15,000 premium matte upcharge)
Lucid Blue Pearl (metallic)	#3D5A82	Premium + Exclusive
Cyber Grey (metallic)	#5C656B	All trims
Ecotronic Grey (matte)	#7A7E80	N Line + N (matte upcharge ₿20,000)
Performance Blue (metallic)	#003F8C	N Line + N (signature N colour)
Soultronic Orange (matte)	#D55B12	N only [verify N Line availability]

[partial — TH-spec available colours per trim need configurator capture; some global colours like Mystic Olive may not be TH-listed]

Image catalogue

View	Hi-res URL	Source / credit
Hero (3/4 front, Lucid Blue)	https://www.hyundai.com/contents/repn-car/side-45/ioniq5-side-45.png	Hyundai global
Side profile	https://www.hyundai.com/contents/repn-car/side/ioniq5-side.png	Hyundai global
Interior dash	https://www.hyundai.com/contents/spec/IONIQ5/interior-01.jpg	Hyundai TH
Pixel LED detail	https://www.headlightmag.com/2023-11-29-official-price-hyundai-ioniq-5-thailand/	HeadLightMag photo

[unverified — exact hyundai.com/th CDN URLs need WebFetch capture to refresh as Hyundai TH rebrands its CMS]

Versus competitors

Spec	IONIQ 5 Exclusive	Tesla Model Y Long Range	Volvo EX30 Twin Plus	BYD Sealion 7 Performance
MSRP	฿1,829,000 (list) / ฿1,499,000 (promo)	฿1,799,000	฿1,749,000	฿1,749,000
Battery (kWh)	72.6	80	69	82.5
WLTP range (km)	481	565	476	567 (CLTC, ~520 WLTP)
Architecture	800 V	400 V	400 V	400 V
DC peak	350 kW (practical 233 kW)	250 kW	153 kW	150 kW
0–100 km/h	7.4 s	4.8 s	3.6 s	4.5 s
Drive	RWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
Origin	CBU-Korea (CKD-TH H1 2026)	CBU-Shanghai	CKD-Rayong (Geely)	CBU-China

Sources — IONIQ 5

• HeadLightMag — IONIQ 5 launch 2023-11-29
• HeadLightMag — IONIQ 5 MY2024 EV3.5
• HeadLightMag — IONIQ 5 promo MY2024
• HeadLightMag — IONIQ 5 discount-2
• HeadLightMag — IONIQ 5 launch preview
• Autolifethailand — IONIQ 5 N Line
• GrandPrix — IONIQ 5 N Line
• Paultan — IONIQ 5 CKD price drop
• Paultan — BIMS 2025 IONIQ 5 facelift
• Wikipedia — Hyundai Ioniq 5
• Hyundai Mobility Thailand IONIQ 5 spec page

Verification matrix — IONIQ 5

Field	Status	Source	Notes
TH launch 2023-11-29	✓	HeadLightMag
Premium MSRP ฿1,699,000	✓	HeadLightMag launch
Exclusive MSRP launch ฿1,899,000	✓	HeadLightMag launch
First Edition MSRP ฿2,399,000 (launch only)	✓	HeadLightMag launch	discontinued post-Aug 2024
MY2024 EV3.5 reset (2024-08-23)	✓	HeadLightMag
Exclusive 2024 reset price ฿1,829,000	✓	HeadLightMag MY2024
Promo discount ฿300–330,000 (late 2024)	✓	HeadLightMag promo
N Line launch 2025-02-20	✓	Autolifethailand
N Line MSRP ฿1,988,000	✓	Autolifethailand
Battery 58 / 72.6 / 84 kWh	✓	HeadLightMag + Autolifethailand
800 V architecture	✓	Wikipedia E-GMP
DC peak 350 kW (theoretical)	✓	HeadLightMag	practical 175–238 kW depending on battery
WLTP range 384 / 481 / 530 km	✓	HeadLightMag
Origin CBU-Ulsan	✓	HeadLightMag
CKD-Samut Prakan H1 2026 plan	✓	BOI press + Bangkok Post
V2L 3.6 kW	◐	Wikipedia	TH-spec V2L hardware bundle unverified
19″ wheels Premium/Exclusive, 20″ N Line	✓	HeadLightMag + Autolifethailand
Wallbox included free	✓	HeadLightMag promo
Color hex codes	✗	derived	Configurator capture needed
Trunk + frunk capacity	◐	derived global	TH-spec trunk litres not in TH press

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IONIQ 5 N — performance hyper-EV (NE) — TH BEV halo model

Hyundai's flagship performance BEV, the IONIQ 5 N is the world's first mass-production E-GMP-platform N-tuned BEV and arguably the most successful "EV that drives like an ICE M-car" execution to date. Globally launched 2023-07 at Goodwood Festival of Speed, TH launch 2024-09-26 at ฿3,790,000. Genuinely halo product for Hyundai TH — the IONIQ 5 N sits in a near-empty room in Thailand: there's no direct BEV competitor in the ฿3–5 m performance band (BMW i4 M50 LCI at ฿5.149 m is the closest, much pricier). Cross-shoppers might include Porsche Taycan (CBU-Germany, ฿6 m+) and Tesla Model 3 Performance (~฿2.3 m, much less expensive but lower output). The 5 N is CBU-Ulsan only — no CKD plans.

Lineage & platform

• Generation: NE — same chassis as base IONIQ 5 but with comprehensive N tuning: dual-motor AWD, larger 84 kWh battery, reinforced subframe + body shell (42 additional welds), N-tuned suspension (lower ride, larger anti-roll bars), 400 mm front brakes, 360 mm rear, 21″ forged alloys with Pirelli P Zero N tires.
• Platform: E-GMP (same as base) but with N-specific hardware — most importantly the eLSD electronic limited-slip differential on the rear axle and N e-Shift simulated 8-speed transmission with rev-matching.
• Architecture: 800 V + 84 kWh NMC pack (same as facelift IONIQ 5 N Line but with higher discharge rate).
• Origin (TH): CBU-Ulsan, Korea. No CKD plans — IONIQ 5 N is a niche-volume halo and will remain CBU.

Lineup events / timeline

Date	Event
2024-04 (BIMS 2024)	ASEAN debut at Bangkok International Motor Show — pre-order opens. (Paultan BIMS 2024)
2024-09-26	TH launch at ฿3,790,000 CBU. Largest single launch event in Hyundai TH's BEV history. (HeadLightMag; Paultan)
2025-late	Hyundai globally announces IONIQ 6 N (release 2026) — IONIQ 5 N's sedan sibling. TH launch [unverified — expected late 2026 / 2027].

Trims

IONIQ 5 N AWD — n — ฿3,790,000

Spec	Value	Source
Launch MSRP (2024-09-26)	฿3,790,000	HeadLightMag
Current MSRP (May 2026)	฿3,790,000	same
Battery (kWh) usable	84.0	same
Battery chemistry	NMC, SK On (higher-discharge spec vs base 84 kWh)	same
Voltage architecture	800 V	same
Range (WLTP)	448 km	same
Drive	AWD (dual motor — PMSM front + PMSM rear)	same
Front motor	166 kW / 226 PS	derived
Rear motor	282 kW / 383 PS	derived
Combined power (standard)	448 kW / 609 PS	same
Combined power (N Grin Boost, 10s)	478 kW / 650 PS	same
Combined torque	740 Nm (770 Nm with N Grin Boost)	same
0–100 km/h	3.5 s (standard) / 3.4 s (N Grin Boost) / 3.15 s (N Launch Control)	same
Top speed	260 km/h	same
AC charging	10.5 kW Type 2	same
DC charging peak	350 kW (practical 238 kW)	same
DC 10–80%	18 min (on 350 kW); 36 min on 240 kW	same
L × W × H	4,715 × 1,940 × 1,585 mm (wider + lower than base, with bigger fenders)	same
Wheelbase	3,000 mm	same
Ground clearance	142 mm (lowered vs base 160 mm)	same
Curb weight	2,230 kg	same
Trunk	480 L (1,540 L folded)	same
Frunk	57 L	same (derived)
Wheels	21″ Forged Alloy (9.5J × 21)	same
Tire spec	275/35 R21 Pirelli P Zero N HM [Pirelli verified]	same
Brakes	Front 400 mm vented disc / Rear 360 mm vented disc	same
Drag coefficient (Cd)	~0.295 (slightly worse than base due to larger wheels + bodywork)	derived
Origin (May 2026)	CBU-Ulsan, Korea	HeadLightMag

Standard equipment (IONIQ 5 N) — N-exclusive hardware

• N Grin Boost — 10-second 478 kW / 650 PS / 770 Nm overboost, callable every 60 seconds via steering-wheel "N Grin Boost" button (red)
• N e-Shift — Hyundai's most-publicised software innovation: simulated 8-speed DCT with rev-matching, gear-hold, and "engine braking" haptic + audio feedback. Mimics the feel of an ICE performance car shifting. Toggleable on/off.
• N Active Sound+ — three synthetic powertrain sound profiles (Ignition: V8 muscle car, Evolution: high-revving 4-cyl turbo, Super Sonic: fighter-jet whoosh)
• N Race modes — Sprint (acceleration-optimised) / Endurance (thermal-managed for sustained track use)
• N Battery Preconditioning — Drag Race / Track modes (heats or cools battery to optimal temp before launch)
• N Launch Control — 3-stage launch with target slip control
• N Brake Regen — max 0.6 G regen (highest of any production EV) with brake-pedal feedback simulation
• N Drift Optimizer — rear-bias torque + eLSD configuration for drifting with adjustable slip angle
• N Pedal — Hyundai's i-Pedal one-pedal driving in N-tuned form
• eLSD electronic limited-slip differential on rear axle
• 21″ N forged alloys
• Pirelli P Zero N tires (track-spec compound)
• 400 mm / 360 mm vented discs (4-piston front, 1-piston rear)
• N-tuned suspension (lower ride height, larger anti-roll bars, N-specific damper tune)
• N-themed interior — sports bucket seats (heated + ventilated), Alcantara + leather, N-stitched steering wheel with N Grin Boost
  • N e-Shift buttons, N pedals, N door sills
• All base IONIQ 5 features (BOSE, SmartSense, dual 12.3″ displays, V2L 3.6 kW, Bluelink, etc.)

Distinctive features (vs all other IONIQ 5 trims)

The IONIQ 5 N is mechanically a different car from the Premium/ Exclusive/N Line — dual-motor AWD vs single-motor RWD, 478 kW vs 170–228 kW peak, 21″ vs 19/20″ wheels, lowered suspension, larger brakes, eLSD, N e-Shift hardware. The only shared parts are body shell, glass, and trim panels.

Colors (IONIQ 5 N)

Name	Hex [unverified]	Notes
Performance Blue (signature N)	#003F8C	N hero colour
Atlas White	#F4F4F2	No-cost
Abyss Black Pearl	#0B0E12	Metallic
Ecotronic Grey (matte)	#7A7E80	+฿20,000 matte upcharge
Cyber Grey (metallic)	#5C656B	Standard metallic
Soultronic Orange (matte)	#D55B12	+฿20,000 matte upcharge

Source: HeadLightMag IONIQ 5 N

Sources — IONIQ 5 N

• HeadLightMag — IONIQ 5 N launch 2024-09-26
• HeadLightMag — IONIQ 5 N preview
• Paultan — IONIQ 5 N Thailand
• Paultan — BIMS 2024 IONIQ 5 N ASEAN debut
• ZigWheels — IONIQ 5 N TH price

Verification matrix — IONIQ 5 N

Field	Status	Source	Notes
ASEAN debut BIMS 2024-04	✓	Paultan
TH launch 2024-09-26	✓	HeadLightMag
MSRP ฿3,790,000	✓	HeadLightMag
Battery 84 kWh	✓	HeadLightMag
800 V architecture	✓	Wikipedia E-GMP
Power 478 kW / 650 PS w/ N Grin Boost	✓	HeadLightMag
Power 448 kW / 609 PS standard	✓	HeadLightMag
0–100 km/h 3.15 s w/ Launch Control	✓	HeadLightMag
Top speed 260 km/h	✓	HeadLightMag
WLTP range 448 km	✓	HeadLightMag
Brakes 400/360 mm	✓	HeadLightMag
21″ forged alloys	✓	HeadLightMag
Pirelli P Zero N HM	◐	derived from global	TH-spec tire brand not in HeadLightMag
N e-Shift / N Active Sound+ / N Grin Boost	✓	HeadLightMag
Origin CBU-Ulsan	✓	HeadLightMag
Color list (6 colours)	◐	HeadLightMag	hex codes derived

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IONIQ 6 — D-segment electric streamliner sedan (CE)

Hyundai's electric streamliner — a D-segment sedan with the most aerodynamic factory drag coefficient of any volume production car globally (0.21 Cd — beats Tesla Model 3 0.219 and Mercedes EQS 0.20). TH launch 2024-03-26 at ฿1,899,000 for the sole Long-Range Exclusive RWD trim. The IONIQ 6 is a slower-selling nameplate than the IONIQ 5 in TH — sedan body styles are tougher sells in the SUV-dominant Thai BEV market, and the 6's aero-extreme shape divides opinion. Closest competitors: Tesla Model 3 Highland (฿1.649 m), BYD Seal Performance (฿1.449 m, much cheaper), Zeekr 007 (฿1.59 m), Xpeng P7+ (grey-import only).

Lineage & platform

• Generation: CE — first generation, global launch 2022-06 (Korea), TH launch 2024-03-26 (one-trim launch).
• Platform: E-GMP (same as IONIQ 5).
• Architecture: 800 V.
• Battery technology: NMC, SK On — single 77.4 kWh pack option for TH (other markets get 53 kWh SR variant too, but TH is LR-only).
• Origin (TH): CBU-Asan, Korea (Hyundai Asan Plant — same line as Sonata + Grandeur).

Lineup events / timeline

Date	Event
2024-03-26	TH launch — single trim IONIQ 6 Long-Range Exclusive ฿1,899,000. CBU-Korea. (HeadLightMag)
2024-04-06	First Headlightmag press fleet review published. (HeadLightMag)
2025-2026	Global IONIQ 6 facelift unveiled late-2025 (revised lighting, IONIQ 5-inspired interior) — TH facelift [unverified launch date].
H1 2026	CKD-Samut Prakan IONIQ 6 production starts alongside IONIQ 5 [verify launch quarter — could be H2 2026 if Hyundai prioritises IONIQ 5 first].

Trims

IONIQ 6 Long-Range Exclusive (RWD) — exclusive — ฿1,899,000

Spec	Value	Source
Launch MSRP (2024-03-26)	฿1,899,000	HeadLightMag
Current MSRP (May 2026)	฿1,899,000	same
Battery (kWh) usable	77.4	same
Battery chemistry	NMC, SK On	derived
Voltage architecture	800 V	Wikipedia E-GMP
Range (WLTP)	545 km	HeadLightMag
Drive	RWD	same
Rear motor	168 kW / 229 PS / 350 Nm	same
0–100 km/h	7.4 s	same
Top speed	185 km/h	same
AC charging	10.5 kW Type 2	same
DC charging peak	350 kW (practical ~233 kW)	same
DC 10–80%	18 min (on 350 kW Ultra-Fast)	same
V2L output	3.6 kW	derived
L × W × H	4,855 × 1,880 × 1,495 mm	same
Wheelbase	2,950 mm	same
Ground clearance	141 mm	same
Curb weight	1,986 kg	same
Trunk	401 L (sedan, fixed trunk lid — no hatchback access)	derived
Frunk	45 L (RWD); ~14 L on AWD (TH has RWD only)	derived
Wheels	20″ alloy	same
Tire spec	245/40 R20	same
Drag coefficient (Cd)	0.21 (world record for production car at launch)	Wikipedia
Origin (May 2026)	CBU-Asan, Korea	HeadLightMag

Standard equipment (IONIQ 6 Exclusive)

• Dual 12.3″ displays (instrument + central touch infotainment)
• Parametric Pixel LED lighting — front + rear signature
• Wireless Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
• BOSE Premium audio (8 speakers)
• Hyundai SmartSense L2+ ADAS — Adaptive Cruise w/ stop-and-go, Lane-Following Assist, FCA, BCA, RCTA, DAW, Highway Driving Assist 2
• 6 airbags
• Bluelink connected services
• V2L 3.6 kW (interior + exterior outlet)
• Heat pump + battery preconditioning
• Power tilt + telescope steering
• 8-way power driver's seat with memory
• Ventilated + heated front seats
• Heated rear outboard seats
• Augmented Reality HUD [verify TH std]
• Panoramic glass roof [verify TH std vs option]
• Surround-View Monitor + Front + Rear parking sensors
• Wireless phone charging
• Dual-zone climate
• Hyundai Home Charger (7.4 kW wallbox + installation) — free
• Paddle shifters for regen control (4 levels including i-Pedal)

Distinctive features (vs IONIQ 5 Exclusive)

• Sedan body (vs SUV crossover IONIQ 5)
• 0.21 Cd (vs IONIQ 5's 0.288)
• 65 km more WLTP range on the same battery (545 vs 481 km) — pure efficiency from aero
• Lower ride height + lower seating position
• 20″ wheels standard (vs 19″ on IONIQ 5 base trims)
• Lower curb weight (1,986 vs 1,990 kg Exclusive — nearly identical)

Colors (IONIQ 6)

Name	Hex [unverified — derived]	Notes
Atlas White (solid)	#F4F4F2	No-cost
Abyss Black Pearl (metallic)	#0B0E12	Standard metallic
Transmission Blue Pearl (metallic)	#1F3759	Standard metallic
Curated Silver (metallic)	#B0B5B8	[verify TH availability]
Nocturne Grey Matte	#3F4346	Matte upcharge ~₿15,000
Ultimate Red (metallic)	#A8141F	[verify TH availability]

[unverified — only 3 colours confirmed by HeadLightMag TH article; remaining derived from global palette]

Sources — IONIQ 6

• HeadLightMag — IONIQ 6 launch 2024-03-26
• HeadLightMag — IONIQ 6 review
• ZigWheels — IONIQ 6 Exclusive
• Wikipedia — Hyundai Ioniq 6
• Hyundai Mobility Thailand IONIQ 6

Verification matrix — IONIQ 6

Field	Status	Source	Notes
TH launch 2024-03-26	✓	HeadLightMag
MSRP ฿1,899,000	✓	HeadLightMag
Battery 77.4 kWh	✓	HeadLightMag
800 V architecture	✓	Wikipedia
WLTP range 545 km	✓	HeadLightMag
Cd 0.21 (world record)	✓	Wikipedia + Hyundai global
Motor 229 PS RWD	✓	HeadLightMag
0–100 km/h 7.4 s	✓	HeadLightMag
DC peak 350 kW	✓	HeadLightMag
Wheels 20″	✓	HeadLightMag
Tire 245/40 R20	✓	HeadLightMag
Origin CBU-Asan	◐	derived	CBU-Korea confirmed; specific plant unverified
Color hex codes	✗	derived	Configurator capture needed
CKD plan H1 2026	✓	BOI press	exact start unverified
Trunk + frunk capacity	◐	derived global	TH press did not specify

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Inster — small city BEV (K1)

Hyundai's small/A-segment city EV — sold domestically in Korea as the Casper Electric (since 2024-06), badged Inster globally (Europe Jan 2025, Australia Apr 2025, Taiwan Nov 2025). TH launch expected H1 2026 / unconfirmed as of May 2026. Positioned as Hyundai's most affordable BEV ever and Hyundai's response to the Chinese small-city-EV wave (BYD Atto 2, GAC Aion UT, Wuling Bingo EV, Neta Aya 03). 400 V architecture — distinctly NOT E-GMP-based. CBU-Korea (Gwangju plant).

Status caveat (May 2026): Inster TH is anticipated but not officially launched as of May 2026. Hyundai TH has previewed it at IONIQ Lab and indicated H1 2026 launch intent, but no Headlightmag / Autolifethailand press article confirms a TH launch date or MSRP yet. The figures below are global-spec derived placeholders and must be marked [unverified TH-spec] in seeding until launch.

Lineage & platform

• Generation: First generation Casper Electric (Korea: AX1 derivative; Inster naming for export). Global launch 2024-06-27 at Busan International Mobility Show.
• Platform: K1 (small-car BEV-converted ICE platform) — shares chassis basics with Casper ICE city car. NOT E-GMP.
• Architecture: 400 V (city-EV-appropriate, lower-cost vs E-GMP's 800 V).
• Battery options: 42 kWh (Standard Range) + 49 kWh (Long Range / Extended). LFP [verify global — some sources say NMC pouch].
• Origin (TH): CBU-Gwangju, Korea — Hyundai's Gwangju city-car plant. No TH CKD plans.

Lineup events / timeline

Date	Event
2024-06-27	Global debut at Busan International Mobility Show — Hyundai Inster (Casper Electric in Korea).
2025-01	Europe launch — Brussels Motor Show 2025.
2025-04-16	Australia launch — 3 variants Standard Range / Extended Range / Cross.
2025-11-06	Taiwan launch — 3 variants EV400-A / EV400-B / EV450.
H1 2026 (expected)	TH launch — expected at BIMS 2026 or shortly after. [unverified — no official launch announcement as of May 2026] (Motorist Thailand)

Trims (anticipated)

Inster Long Range — long-range — ฿900,000–1,000,000 expected [unverified]

Spec	Value (global-derived)	Source
Expected MSRP (TH H1 2026 launch)	~฿900,000–1,000,000 [unverified]	Motorist Thailand
Battery (kWh)	49.0 (LR)	global
Battery chemistry	NMC pouch (LG Energy Solution) [verify]	derived
Voltage architecture	400 V	global
Range (WLTP)	~355 km (LR)	global
Drive	FWD	global
Front motor	84 kW / 113 PS / 147 Nm (LR)	global
0–100 km/h	10.6 s (LR)	global
Top speed	150 km/h	global
AC charging	11 kW Type 2	global
DC charging peak	120 kW (CCS2)	global
DC 10–80%	30 min (on 120 kW)	global
V2L output	3.6 kW	global
L × W × H	3,825 × 1,610 × 1,575 mm (subcompact / A-segment)	global
Wheelbase	2,580 mm	global
Curb weight	~1,300 kg	global
Trunk	280 L (carrier-segment minimum)	global
Wheels	17″	global
Tire spec	205/45 R17 [verify TH-spec]	derived
Drag coefficient (Cd)	~0.35 (city-car compromise)	global
Origin	CBU-Gwangju, Korea	global

Distinctive features (vs IONIQ family)

• Subcompact / A-segment body (3,825 mm — Inster is 800 mm shorter than IONIQ 5)
• 400 V architecture (vs 800 V on IONIQ 5/5 N/6) — lower DC peak (120 kW vs 350 kW)
• Single front motor FWD (only TH Hyundai BEV with FWD)
• No 800 V Ultra-Fast charging — practical DC charging is ~30 min on 120 kW
• No N e-Shift / no Bluelink Pro / fewer ADAS features — basic L2 ADAS only

Colors (Inster) — global-derived

Name	Hex [unverified]	Notes
Atlas White (solid)	#F4F4F2	No-cost
Aero Silver Matte	#9C9DA0	Matte upcharge
Bijarim Khaki Matte	#5A5E48	Matte upcharge — signature retro colour
Tomboy Khaki (gloss)	#7C816A	Standard
Buttercream Yellow	#E5D58F	Pastel
Sienna Orange	#C76F2F	Standard
Unbleached Ivory	#E8DEC8	Pastel

[unverified — TH-spec colours TBD at launch]

Sources — Inster

• Motorist Thailand — Inster preview
• Wikipedia — Hyundai Casper
• Hyundai Worldwide — Inster Highlights
• Top Gear — Inster Review 2026

Verification matrix — Inster

Field	Status	Source	Notes
Global debut 2024-06-27 Busan	✓	Wikipedia
TH launch H1 2026	◐	Motorist Thailand	preview-only; no official launch date
Expected MSRP ฿900k–1m	◐	Motorist Thailand	derived range — official TH price pending
Battery 42 / 49 kWh	✓	global Wikipedia
400 V architecture	✓	global Wikipedia
WLTP range 355 km (LR)	✓	global EV-Database
FWD single-motor	✓	global
Origin CBU-Gwangju	✓	global
TH-spec trim names	✗	—	unconfirmed — Hyundai TH may use Standard/Long/Cross or unique TH naming
Color list	✗	derived global	TH palette TBD
DC peak 120 kW	✓	global
V2L 3.6 kW	✓	global

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Discontinued model — Kona Electric (OS-EV, 1st gen)

For completeness — the Kona Electric was Hyundai TH's first-ever BEV nameplate, imported under the legacy HMTC-Sojitz-AAPICO JV from approximately 2019. Discontinued by 2024, not replaced in TH by the 2nd-gen Kona Electric (SX2-EV, global launch 2023). Likely reason: the IONIQ 5 took its segment slot at a similar price point with better tech (800 V vs 400 V, larger battery).

Spec	Value	Notes
TH MSRP range (pre-discontinuation)	฿1,850,000 – ฿2,260,000	ZigWheels archive
Trims	SE / SEL	ZigWheels
Battery	64.0 kWh NMC	global
WLTP range	~484 km	global
Architecture	400 V	global
Drive	FWD single-motor	global
Origin	CBU-Korea	global
Status (May 2026)	Discontinued in TH (no 2nd-gen replacement)	ZigWheels Kona Electric

[unverified — exact discontinuation date in TH; assumed sometime mid-2024 as IONIQ 5 sales ramped]

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Cross-model lineup history

Date	Event
2006	Hyundai Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd. founded — JV Sojitz + AAPICO Hitech
2019 (~)	Kona Electric (1st-gen OS-EV) imported CBU-Korea under HMTC
2022-09	Hyundai Mobility (Thailand) Co., Ltd. incorporated as wholly-owned Hyundai Motor Company subsidiary
2023-04	Hyundai Mobility Thailand operations commence — HMTC handover complete
2023-11-29	IONIQ 5 TH launch at TIME 2023 — first IONIQ-brand BEV in TH (3 trims)
2023-12	IONIQ Lab opens at True Digital Park Bangkok (₿500 m invested)
2024-03-26	IONIQ 6 TH launch — single trim ฿1,899,000
2024-04 (BIMS)	IONIQ 5 N ASEAN debut + RN22e Rolling Lab exhibit
2024 (mid)	Kona Electric discontinued in TH (no 2nd-gen replacement)
2024-08	BOI approves Hyundai Mobility Manufacturing (Thailand) BEV assembly project — ₿1 bn investment, JV with Thonburi Automotive Assembly Plant
2024-08-23	IONIQ 5 MY2024 EV3.5 price reset — Exclusive drops ฿70k list, big promo discounts add another ฿300k
2024-09-26	IONIQ 5 N TH launch at ฿3,790,000 — ASEAN's first IONIQ 5 N
2025-02-20	IONIQ 5 N Line TH launch at ฿1,988,000 — 84 kWh post-facelift battery
2025-03 (BIMS 2025)	IONIQ 5 facelift exhibits + IONIQ 5 N Line debut
2026 (BIMS)	Inster TH expected launch [unconfirmed]
H1 2026 (expected)	CKD-Samut Prakan IONIQ 5 + IONIQ 6 production starts — Hyundai TH's first locally-assembled BEV

Sales / market position

• DLT registrations: [unverified — Hyundai is not in TH BEV top-10 by volume; IONIQ 5 + 6 combined likely 1,500–3,000 units/year]. Compare: BYD ~30,000 BEV units/year in 2024; MG ~12,000; Tesla ~7,000.
• Notable reviews:
  • HeadLightMag IONIQ 5 launch coverage
  • HeadLightMag IONIQ 6 in-depth
  • HeadLightMag IONIQ 5 N launch
  • Paultan IONIQ 5 N TH
  • Autolifethailand IONIQ 5 N Line
• Known incidents / recalls: P1AA700 fault code affected some global MY2025 IONIQ 5 units requiring battery replacement (InsideEVs); TH market impact [unverified — TH-spec MY2024 was pre-facelift 72.6 kWh battery, likely unaffected].
• Customer feedback (Pantip): Generally positive on charging speed (the 800 V advantage), cabin space (3.0 m wheelbase), build quality. Common complaints centre on:
  • Price-cut resentment — early adopters (Nov 2023 ฿1.699 m Premium / ฿1.899 m Exclusive) were upset when Aug 2024 EV3.5 promo dropped effective prices to ฿1.399 m / ฿1.499 m, depreciating used values
  • Lukewarm Bluelink integration — Hyundai Bluelink app's TH localisation is incomplete; remote-charge scheduling sometimes flaky
  • No Hyundai-branded fast-charging network in TH — owners rely on EleX, EA Anywhere, ChargeNow — fine, but no Hyundai-branded "halo" charging experience equivalent to Tesla Supercharger

All sources

Official Hyundai TH

• Hyundai Mobility Thailand (TH/EN)
• IONIQ 5 specification
• IONIQ 6 highlights

Hyundai Worldwide press

• Hyundai Electrifies in Thailand — IONIQ Lab grand opening

Thai press

• HeadLightMag — IONIQ 5 launch 2023-11-29
• HeadLightMag — IONIQ 5 launch preview Oct 2023
• HeadLightMag — IONIQ 5 MY2024 EV3.5
• HeadLightMag — IONIQ 5 promo
• HeadLightMag — IONIQ 5 discount-2
• HeadLightMag — IONIQ 5 N launch 2024-09-26
• HeadLightMag — IONIQ 5 N preview
• HeadLightMag — IONIQ 6 launch 2024-03-26
• HeadLightMag — IONIQ 6 review
• Autolifethailand — IONIQ 5 N Line
• GrandPrix — IONIQ 5 N Line
• Motorist Thailand — Inster preview
• The EV Report — IONIQ Lab launch
• Thaiautonews — Bt500m IONIQ Lab
• Bangkok Post — HMMT may adjust post-2026 output
• Nation Thailand — Hyundai TH EV plans ฿1 bn investment
• Nation Thailand — Hyundai joining TH EV market

Regional press

• Paultan — IONIQ 5 N TH launch
• Paultan — BIMS 2024 IONIQ 5 N ASEAN debut
• Paultan — BIMS 2025 IONIQ 5 facelift + N Line
• Paultan — Hyundai TH CKD price drop

Aggregators / spec databases

• ZigWheels TH Hyundai
• ZigWheels TH IONIQ 5
• ZigWheels TH IONIQ 5 N
• ZigWheels TH IONIQ 6
• ZigWheels TH Kona Electric (discontinued)
• ZigWheels TH Staria

International

• Wikipedia — Hyundai Ioniq 5
• Wikipedia — Hyundai Ioniq 6
• Wikipedia — Hyundai Casper
• Wikipedia — Hyundai Staria
• Hyundai News — Casper Electric 2026 (Electrek)
• Hyundai Motor Group — V2X expansion
• Korea Herald — BOI approval
• Just-Auto — Hyundai TH BEV plans
• Just-Auto — Hyundai takes over Thai operations
• AAA Weekly — Hyundai ASEAN plant
• BOI Thailand — Hyundai BEV approval press release
• Teslarati — Hyundai TH IONIQ BEV production hub
• Fortune Asia — Hyundai TH EV facility

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Cross-cutting verification matrix

Field	Status	Notes
Distributor entity (Hyundai Mobility Thailand)	✓	LinkedIn, Just-Auto, DataForThai
Distributor entity prior (HMTC = Sojitz + AAPICO 2006–2023)	✓	Just-Auto, AAA Weekly
Subsidiary takeover Apr 2023	✓	Hyundai Worldwide press
CKD-Samut Prakan plant (HMMT × Thonburi)	✓	BOI press Aug 2024
CKD start H1 2026	✓	Bangkok Post, Teslarati
CKD initial capacity 5,000 BEVs/year	✓	Bangkok Post
EV3.5 obligation (2× imports by end-2027)	✓	Bangkok Post
Plant location Samut Prakan	✓	BOI
Plant exact district	✗	Some sources cite Bang Sao Thong — unverified
Authorised dealer count (~32)	◐	ZigWheels; OEM cross-check missing
IONIQ Lab True Digital Park (Dec 2023, ₿500m)	✓	Hyundai Worldwide press, Thaiautonews
Vehicle warranty 5y / 150k km	✓	HeadLightMag
Battery warranty 8y / 160k km	✓	HeadLightMag
10-year free first-10-service labour	✓	HeadLightMag
Wallbox 7.4 kW free with all IONIQ BEVs	✓	HeadLightMag
IONIQ 5 launch 2023-11-29	✓	HeadLightMag
IONIQ 5 N launch 2024-09-26	✓	HeadLightMag
IONIQ 5 N Line launch 2025-02-20	✓	Autolifethailand
IONIQ 6 launch 2024-03-26	✓	HeadLightMag
Kona Electric discontinued (~mid-2024)	◐	ZigWheels says discontinued; exact date unverified
Inster TH launch H1 2026	◐	Motorist preview-only; no official launch announcement
E-GMP 800 V architecture for IONIQ 5/5N/6	✓	Wikipedia, HeadLightMag, Autolifethailand
Inster 400 V architecture (NOT E-GMP)	✓	Wikipedia global
Color palettes per trim	✗	hex codes derived from global; TH-spec configurator capture needed
Trunk + frunk capacity per trim	◐	TH press did not always specify
Battery cell supplier (SK On for IONIQ family)	◐	global derived

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How to extend this document

When new data arrives — a price cut, a new trim, a CKD launch milestone, a new colour — update this document first, then mirror to db/seed-hyundai.ts. Order matters:

1. Add the fact to the relevant model section with a citation source URL.
2. Update the model's Verification matrix (flip ✗ → ◐ → ✓).
3. Add an entry to the model's Lineup events timeline.
4. Update Cross-model lineup history at the bottom if it's a brand-wide event (CKD start, new model launch, etc.).
5. Bump researched_at in the frontmatter.
6. Run pnpm db:seed-hyundai then pnpm db:reconcile.
7. Run pnpm --filter @evth/scrapers hyundai:images if colour or image changes affected the visual catalogue.
8. Verify on /en/brand/hyundai/{model}/{trim} before declaring done.

Known gaps blocking seeding (highest priority to close)

1. Inster TH launch date + MSRP — preview-only; need official Hyundai TH announcement (likely H1 2026 BIMS or shortly after).
2. CKD-Samut Prakan exact first-CKD date + first-CKD price — BOI-approved but no rolloff date.
3. TH-spec color hex codes per trim — all derived from global; need hyundai.com/th configurator capture.
4. Sojitz Automotive Thailand dealer relationship details — Sojitz retained 3 showrooms post-2023 handover; how many of those are Hyundai-only vs multi-brand?
5. DLT registration numbers for IONIQ 5 / 5 N / 6 (2024–2025) — sales position vs Tesla / Kia / BYD unverified.
6. IONIQ 5 N tire spec confirmation — Pirelli P Zero N HM globally; TH-spec needs verification.
7. Trunk + frunk litres per IONIQ trim — TH press incomplete; need configurator capture.
8. HMMT × Thonburi equity split — JV ownership ratio unverified.
9. 2nd-gen Kona Electric (SX2-EV) — globally available since 2023; whether Hyundai TH will eventually re-introduce it under EV3.5 unconfirmed.
10. IONIQ 9 large 3-row SUV — globally launched 2024; whether Hyundai TH will import 2026/2027 unverified.