Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) launched the Hyundai IONIQ 5 in India at Auto Expo – The Motor Show 2023 on Wednesday. Hyundai IONIQ 5 will be the company’s first dedicated EV model for customers who want to be in charge of a more sustainable future.

Commenting on the launch, Unsoo Kim, Managing Director and CEO, Hyundai Motor India, said, “As we evolve towards a brighter and more sustainable tomorrow, Hyundai is proud to introduce IONIQ brand to India with the launch of Hyundai IONIQ 5, symbolising our commitment to ‘Progress for humanity’. Reflecting our vision, with Hyundai IONIQ 5, we are aspiring to give customers quality time and make their mobility journey as rewarding and worthwhile as possible. Hyundai IONIQ 5 represents our shift towards future mobility with tenets that encapsulate intelligent technology, innovation and sustainability. Driving the pump to plug revolution, Hyundai IONIQ 5 will pave the way for faster adoption of electric mobility and build customer confidence towards truly liberating electric mobility solutions.”

This latest car has been launched in India on the underpinnings of E-GMP (Electric Global Modular Platform) that will pave the way for a new era of electric mobility lifestyle and has been anchored on the pillars of modularity, performance, reliability and usability. Each of these pillars are perfectly personified by Hyundai IONIQ 5, claims Hyundai Motor India.

Development concept
Hyundai IONIQ 5 boasts of design characteristics that were envisioned to remain contemporary through the ages. Paying homage to its roots, the car’s design has been inspired by Hyundai’s first passenger vehicle – Hyundai PONY, claims the company. With extravagant interiors and superior comfort, the car has been engineered to deliver an exciting electric mobility experience, according to the automobile manufacturer, one that truly adds versatility and opulence in every single journey. Developed on E-GMP, the car was conceptualised to deliver the next level of smart mobility experiences, thus ensuring highest level of safety and convenience. Created along the lines of Hyundai's global design identity of ‘sensuous sportiness’, the company states that Hyundai IONIQ 5 reflects the company’s vision to build a future-ready all-electric SUV, with innovation at the core of its DNA. For Indian consumers, the SUV has been developed on the tenets of five key pillars –

1.  Impressive exterior
2. Opulent interiors
3. Novel technologies
4. Incredible performance and safety
5. Quenching convenience

Exterior
The SUV car boasts of an exterior that will herald a new era of design. As per Hyundai Motor India, representing the visual identity of Hyundai IONIQ 5, the façade features an interplay of parametric pixels and is characterised by clean, sharp lines. The iconic front is defined by parametric pixel LED headlamps that boast of a unique pixel signature, reflecting the design inspiration of the car. The automobile manufacturer claims that the premium front LED accent lighting features transflective coating technology that lends the appearance of a garnish when the lamp is off. The front bumper with skid plate showcases planar symmetry while diagonal creases provide a hi-tech interpretation of ‘sensuous sportiness’. According to Hyundai Motor India, the clamshell hood features a smooth and seamless design, bolstering the minimalistic appeal of the all-electric SUV. Hyundai IONIQ 5 also features an Active air flap (AAF) that improves aerodynamics when closed, and cools vehicle parts when open.

The automobile manufacturer states that the side design seamlessly carries forward the visual identity of the all-electric SUV, while the rear is again a quintessential depiction of ‘sensuous sportiness’.  The side profile sports a definitive Z shaped side character line that exudes elegance. Plus, the SUV features auto flush door handles that automatically pop out when the driver is in close proximity, as per Hyundai Motor India. The parametric pixel design is further carried through to the rear with Hyundai IONIQ 5 emblem featured in between parametric pixel LED tail lamps. The automobile manufacturer claims that the rear spoiler with LED high mount stop lamp (HMSL) resonates the SUV’s unique design philosophy, adding athletic sensibilities while simultaneously improving vehicle aerodynamics.

*Without shark fin antenna

Interiors
The interiors of the SUV car reflect a masterful integration of technology and design that evokes a pleasant customer experience. According to Hyundai Motor India, the dark pebble gray interior color on Hyundai IONIQ 5 is a resplendent depiction of technology intertwined with earthy elements. The opulent interiors offer customers a unique third space experience, forming their home away from home with a spacious cabin. The interiors of the SUV feature –

• Eco-processed leather seat upholstery: Premium seat upholstery that provides an upmarket experience to customers.

• Soft touch materials on dashboard and door trims: Add to an opulent in-cabin experience.

• Pixel design on door armrest, seat upholstery and steering wheel: Incorporate Hyundai’s pixel inspired design philosophy.

• Knob-free design: On handles have been applied to lend an integrated design appeal.

• Magnetic dashboard: Attributes to the novelty of the customers’ mobility life, enabling them to collect memories and add more to life experiences.

Crafted from nature
• Bio paint is used on the Hyundai IONIQ 5’s surfaces, such as crash pad, switches, steering wheel and door
panels, that includes oil extractions from plants, such as rape flowers and corn.

• Eco-processed leather used in the interior is dyed using flaxseed oil.

• Headlining and carpet fabric includes bio-components extracted from sugarcane and corn.

• Eco-friendly fabric is created using plastic bottles that are shredded into plastic chips. These chips are melted and spun into threads which makes for a fabric that is used on the seatback and door armrest of the car.

• 100 percent recyclable paperette from HDPE has the same lightness and texture of traditional paper.
 

Innovative space
The automobile manufacturer states that Hyundai IONIQ 5 derives a fresh take on cabin space by maximising emphasis on comfort and convenience. The SUV has been developed with a dedicated focus to enhance cabin usability, thereby ensuring it is not just a means of transportation but transforms mobility lifestyle. As per Hyundai Motor India, innovative space on the SUV car features the following –

• Flat floor: Under floor battery eliminates the centre tunnel giving flat floor that increases legroom and enhances the feeling of openness and roominess.

• Slim cockpit design: Relocating the HVAC components to engine bay area resulted in slimming down the size of the crash-pad and increasing interior space.

• Sliding centre console: The adjustable sliding centre console greatly enhances user convenience and versatility, offering customers up to 140 mm of travel.

• Sliding glove box:The large drawer-type glove box enhances user convenience. 

• Front trunk: E-GMP allows the SUV car to have front boot space of 57 litres.

Novel technologies
The SUV features innovative new technologies that amplify electric mobility life for discerning customers

Battery charging technology 
The automobile manufacturer states that the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is geared up to transform customer lifestyle with thoughtful innovation by incorporating features such as the following –  

Ultra-fast battery charging: Utilising a 350 kW DC charger, the car’s 72.6 kWh battery can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in 18 minutes, and with a 150 kW DC charger the battery can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in 21 minutes (ambient temp of 25℃).

Multi-charging system: Multi-charging system with 400V and 800V multi-charging to reduce waiting times at charging stations. Both 800V ultra-rapid and 400V rapid chargers can be used.

Charging status indicator lights at charging port: Displays current battery state of charge (SOC) in four steps.

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) technology
Under the aegis of ‘beyond mobility’ the SUV car is equipped with cutting-edge Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) technology that opens opportunities for customers to reimagine their lifestyle and create new mobility experiences, as per Hyundai Motor India. The V2L function can support up to 3.6 kW of power. 

V2L(Vehicle-to-Load): Inside
- Customers can power-up electrical appliances like laptop, phones and other devices.

V2L(Vehicle-to-Load): Outside
 - Focusing on advance convenience, customers can also use V2L outside, after securing a connector in the charging outlet.

- Customers can power electronic appliances and gadgets like bicycles, e-scooters, camping equipment etc.

The automobile manufacturer claims that with Hyundai IONIQ 5 customers can experience a new realm of mobility that seamlessly intertwines with their lifestyle, offering features such as –

• IONIQ 5 features 31.19 cm (12.3") touchscreen infotainment with navigation
• Bose premium sound system (eight speakers)
• Ambient sounds of nature 
• OTA updates for system and map
• 31.22 cm (12.3") digital cluster

Further, the SUV will offer customers over 60 connected car features. The SUV has been offered with three years free Bluelink subscription, according to Hyundai Motor India. The car will feature Bluelink services and connected solutions such as –  

• Home-to-Car (H2C) with Alexa and Google Voice Assistant in Hindi and English
• Remote services
• Safety and security
• Voice assistant
• Vehicle diagnostics
• Location based services
• Electric Vehicle controls

Performance and safety
The automobile manufacturer states that Hyundai IONIQ 5 is also equipped with cutting-edge technology, offering customers a superior powertrain that is future-ready to deliver an exhilarating driving experience. The SUV car offers customers a 72.6 kWh high voltage battery pack with high density battery cells and compact battery pack construct.

As per Hyundai Motor India, the SUV will offer customers a range of 631 km per full charge (as per ARAI). Designed to produce power output of 160 kW (217 ps) and 350 Nm (35.7 kgm) of torque, the car has been equipped to satisfy customers’ mobility needs and deliver a superlative driving experience featuring –  

• Smart regenerative braking
• Drive mode select
• Column type shift-by-wire
• Rear multi-link suspension 
• Integrated drive axle 
• Permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM)

Advanced safety and strong structure
The automobile manufacturer claims that Hyundai IONIQ 5 sets a safety benchmark through a combination of advance safety features, ensuring the utmost customer safety with Hyundai SmartSense. It has been built on superior body structure that has been strengthened with Ultra High Strength Steel (UHSS), AHSS (Advanced High Strength Steel) and HSS (High Strength Steel) application and an extensive application of hot-stamping to assure of superior protection in the event of a collision.

According to Hyundai Motor India, the SUV car comes with strong passenger protection, as it is structured using hot stamped parts that minimise body deformation during collision and improved passenger protection. Further, it offers customers Level Next Safety, with over 60 safety features like Electric Parking Brake (EPB), Multi collision-avoidance brake (MCB), ensuring utmost customer safety. The automobile manufacturer states that the advanced safety features include the following – 

• Six airbags (driver and passenger, side and curtain)
• Virtual engine sound system (VESS)
• Electric parking brake (EPB)
• All four disc brakes
• Multi collision-avoidance brake (MCB)
• Power child lock

Advanced driver assistance system
According to Hyundai Motor India, Hyundai IONIQ 5 has been designed with safety technology, ensuring smart and superior mobility experience to customers. Hyundai SmartSense uses equipment such as front radar, front camera and rear radars to detect and mitigate risks of collision, offering the driver adequate warning and if necessary, automatically applying countermeasures to offset an impact. The automobile manufacturer states that the vehicle even assures the safety of backseat passengers with Safe Exit Assist (SEA), which helps keep the rear doors closed by maintaining the electronic child lock when there is oncoming traffic.

Quenching convenience
As per Hyundai Motor India, the vision roof comes with full glass panel without any centre, partition, thereby providing a greater sense of openness. Enhancing convenience of customers and to make the drive experience even more personalised, Hyundai IONIQ 5 will be equipped with smart and luxurious features such as – 

• Premium relaxation seat (driver and passenger)
• Dual zone FATC with auto defogger 
• Hands free smart power tail gate with height adjustment 
• Front row heated and ventilated seats and rear heated seats 
• Heated outside mirrors with LED turn indicators 
• Wireless smartphone charger 
• Rain sensing wipers

Designed to provide modern elegance and luxurious convenience, the SUV offers ample seating comfort and caters to a relaxed and content mobility life. Hyundai Motor India claims that it comes with seating configuration made with memory function, ensuring that the customer can save up to three seating positions and much more, as below –

• Memory seat configuration (all seats)
• Rear power sliding seat with manual reclining function
• Power adjustment seat with lumbar support (driver and passenger)
• Passenger seat walk in device
• Front row sliding headrests

The SUV car offers three years/unlimited kilometres warranty, eight years/160,000 kilometres battery warranty, three-years roadside assistance and two complementary home chargers (3.3 kW and 11 kW). Additionally, Hyundai states that it will also offer first connect home visit within 15 days of delivery, while also providing the service of Vehicle to Vehicle charging support in four cities. Besides, the company will offer customers an extended warranty option of up to five years or 140,000 kilometres as well as iCare Maintenance packages.

Colours
As per Hyundai Motor India, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is offered in three exterior colour options that include HMI’s first matte colour – gravity gold matte, optic white and midnight black pearl. The SUV will offer opulent and futuristic interior tones with dark pebble gray interior colour. 

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Bengaluru-based electric motorcycle maker Ultraviolette Automotive has expanded its presence across India with the launch of new experience centres in five cities – Madurai, Kolkata, Berhampore, Jaipur and Yelahanka (Bengaluru) – within a span of 72 hours. The company has also opened its second experience centre in Bengaluru, taking its total presence to 17 cities nationwide.

The rapid rollout is aimed at meeting growing demand for its F77 series, including the F77 SuperStreet and F77 MACH 2 models. These new ‘UV Space Stations’ will offer customers test rides, vehicle delivery, aftersales support and access to genuine spare parts.

Narayan Subramaniam, CEO and Co-Founder, Ultraviolette Automotive, said, Ultraviolette’s active expansion is not just about scaling but also about strategy and impact. With the opening of five new experience centres in a short span of 72 hours and launch of a second experience centre in Bengaluru today, we are delivering on our commitment to architect a scalable customer ecosystem with robust sales and aftersales facilities. Our launch in ten countries across Europe in June 2025 and the second phase of India expansion underscores the agility of our operational model, and our vision of serving our customers across hundred cities by FY 2026. Designing and building in India isn’t just a philosophy, it’s about laying the foundation for long-term value creation, and prioritizing service excellence ahead of new product rollouts. We are ushering in the next wave of design-led and advanced tech mobility.”

The company’s experience centres provide tailored sales and service support, creating an end-to-end customer experience. The expansion marks Ultraviolette’s entry into Rajasthan and West Bengal.

Ultraviolette also continues to upgrade its technology offerings. Its latest ‘GEN3 Powertrain Firmware’ and ‘Ballistic+’ performance mode are now available at no extra cost for all F77 owners, new and existing. These updates improve throttle response, acceleration, and initial torque. Earlier updates in 2024 included features such as Traction Control, Dynamic Stability Control, Hill-Hold Assist, and regenerative braking.

The company aims to further scale its reach to 100 cities across India by FY 2026.

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BYD has made its debut in the top 100 of the Fortune Global 500, securing the 91st position in the 2025 ranking announced on 29 July. This marks a significant leap from its 143rd place in 2024 and represents its fourth consecutive year on the prestigious list since 2022.

The company achieved robust growth across its four core industries in 2024, generating annual revenue of RMB 777.1 billion (around USD 107.1 billion), a 29 percent increase year-on-year. BYD also set a new benchmark in new energy vehicle (NEV) sales, delivering 4.27 million units – a 41 percent surge compared to the previous year – solidifying its position as the global NEV sales leader for the third straight year.

Central to BYD’s success is its dedication to technological innovation, guided by a ‘Technology-based, Innovation-oriented’ philosophy. In 2024, the company invested RMB 54.2 billion (approximately USD 7.47 billion) in R&D, a 36 percent annual rise that exceeded its net profit. Remarkably, BYD has outpaced its annual net profit with R&D spending in 13 of the past 14 years, leading to breakthroughs like the Blade Battery, DiSus Intelligent Body Control System and Megawatt Flash Charging.

Expanding its global footprint, BYD accelerated overseas growth in 2025, with passenger vehicles and pickup trucks surpassing 470,000 units in overseas sales during the first half of the year. Key milestones include launching its European headquarters in Hungary, producing its first vehicle in Brazil and delivering its 90,000th NEV in Thailand. Today, BYD operates in 112 countries and regions, offering sustainable mobility solutions worldwide.

With its rising Fortune ranking underscoring its innovation and global strategy, BYD remains committed to advancing sustainable development and its mission to ‘Cool the Earth by 1°C’ through cutting-edge technology and expanded international presence.

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Automobili Lamborghini has reported strong financial and operational performance for the first half of 2025, demonstrating stability despite global economic challenges. The Italian automaker generated EUR 1.62 billion in revenue, matching previous year figures, while operating profit reached EUR 431 million – a slight decline attributed to unfavourable currency fluctuations. The company delivered 5,681 vehicles during this period, setting a new first-half record with a two percent year-over-year increase.

Maintaining robust profitability at 26.6 percent, Lamborghini continues its sustainable growth trajectory while renewing its entire product lineup. Regional deliveries were led by EMEA with 2,708 units, followed by the Americas (1,732) and APAC (1,241).

The brand's success reflects the execution of its Direzione Cor Tauri strategy, particularly its transition to a fully hybridised lineup. Key models driving this momentum include the Revuelto, Lamborghini's first High Performance Electrified Vehicle (HPEV), featuring a groundbreaking 1,015 HP hybrid powertrain combining a V12 engine with three electric motors. Equally impactful is the Urus SE plug-in hybrid Super SUV, delivering 800 HP with enhanced efficiency and technology.

Later this year, Lamborghini will expand its electrified range with the Temerario, a new V8 HPEV super sports car that recently completed dynamic testing in Estoril. Scheduled for deliveries in early 2026, this model reinforces the brand's commitment to performance-oriented electrification, marking another milestone in its ongoing transformation.

Stephan Winkelmann, Chairman and CEO, Automobili Lamborghini, said, “The results from the first six months of 2025 are solid despite global economic and political instability, confirming that the decision to hybridise the entire range was the right one. The success of the Revuelto and Urus SE demonstrates that our vision is shared by our customers, and we now look forward to the market launch of the Temerario, which will complete the first fully hybrid range in the segment.”

Paolo Poma, Managing Director and CFO, Automobili Lamborghini, said, “In the current macroeconomic and geopolitical context, the financial and business performance of the first half of 2025 demonstrates the resilience we have built over the years, and confirms once again the brand’s positioning among the leading players in the luxury sector.”

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The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), in partnership with the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), convened a roundtable conference titled ‘Gas se Gati, Bharat ki Pragati’ at the India Habitat Centre, focusing on the role of gas-based fuels in promoting cleaner mobility across India.

Held under SIAM’s ‘Gas Mobility’ initiative, the event brought together government officials, industry leaders and technical experts to discuss the development of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) as alternative fuels for urban and long-distance transport.

In his opening address, Prashant K Banerjee, Executive Director, SIAM, said, “Globally, India is the largest user of gas fuels in mobility. We began with CNG cars and now have the largest gas-based bus and three-wheeler fleet. The launch of the world’s first CNG two-wheeler last year marked another key milestone.”

Dr Hanif Qureshi, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries, highlighted the role of the auto industry in achieving carbon neutrality by 2047. He noted that the government’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme supports gas-powered vehicles and localisation of their components.

Additional Secretary from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Sudeep Jain, emphasised the potential of CBG from agricultural waste, stating that converting 10 percent of oil imports to CBG could significantly impact rural development, pollution control and energy self-sufficiency.

Maruti Suzuki’s Rahul Bharti acknowledged the government’s role in expanding CNG infrastructure, with nearly 10,000 stations targeted by 2025. He cited improvements in CNG fuel efficiency and job creation, adding that CBG and LNG also offer promising solutions for the transport sector.

The Commission for Air Quality Management’s Dr Sujit Kumar Bajpayee called gas-based transport a necessity, not a choice, especially for pollution control in Delhi-NCR. He pointed to efforts such as phasing out older vehicles and reducing stubble burning.

Dr Anil Kumar Jain, Chairperson, PNGRB, said India’s energy transition in transport is well underway and gas fuels are an effective transitional option, supported by existing infrastructure.

The thematic session, chaired by Ved Prakash Mishra of the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, reiterated gas’s relevance until full electrification is achieved. Academic and policy experts, including IIT Kanpur’s Prof Mukesh Sharma and MNRE’s Dr Gaurav Mishra, shared data on emissions reduction and the role of bioenergy.

Presentations covered city gas expansion, vehicle technology innovations, and infrastructure challenges, featuring speakers from Bajaj Auto, Mahanagar Gas and the Association of CGD Entities.

A panel discussion on CBG and LNG adoption, moderated by ICF’s Gurpreet Singh Chugh, included input from NITI Aayog, GAIL Gas, Indraprastha Gas, VE Commercial Vehicles and Tata Motors. Speakers discussed scalability, infrastructure needs, and the role of gas in supporting India’s net-zero goals by 2070.

The event concluded with remarks by Ashish Chutani, Chairman, SIAM Gas-Based Mobility Group and Head – Government & Policy Affairs, Maruti Suzuki India.

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