JAKARTA – Hyundai has launched the Ioniq 9, a large electric SUV with high-tech features, into the international market. The Ioniq 9 is to arrive in Indonesia shortly, with local assembly in talks.
Fransiscus Soerjopranoto, PT Hyundai Motor Indonesia (HMID) Chief Operating Officer, has confirmed that the Ioniq 9 will come to the Indonesian market. But the launch date remains a secret for now.
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Key Highlights
- Launch in Indonesia: Hyundai plans to introduce the Ioniq 9 in Indonesia this year to boost sales volume.
- Local Production: Discussions are ongoing regarding local production to meet market demands.
- Customization for Indonesia: The Ioniq 9 may come with certain adjustments to suit Indonesian consumers.
Advanced Platform and Battery
The Hyundai Ioniq 9 runs on a revolutionary Hyundai E-GMP platform that empowers widespread batteries and fast charging technologies.
- Battery Capacity: The battery is comprised of high-voltage NCM lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 110.3 kWh.
- Range: WLTP testing shows it drives up to 620 km for one charge.
- Charging Speed: It takes only 24 minutes using a 350 kW charger for a 70% charge (from 10% to 80%).
- V2L Capability: It aids the user with its vehicle-to-load (V2L) facility and also has a 400V/800V multi-charge system to charge multiple devices at once.
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Impressive Performance Variants
The Ioniq 9 emanates a kind of versatility where it offers multiple variants, each with different performance levels. These are the performance of each car:
- Performance Variant: It moves from his place to 100 km/h in just 5.2 seconds.
- Long-Range AWD: It takes only 6.7 seconds to get from 0 to 100 km/h.
- Long-Range RWD: It needs 9.4 seconds to reach
Hyundai’s Strategy for Indonesian Market
Hyundai is trying to consolidate its presence in Indonesia by selling high-quality, internationally known models. The Ioniq 9 launch should boost growth in the domestic EV market.
Frans emphasized that offering new global models like the Ioniq 9 will help expand the market share in Indonesia. “We aim to introduce this model this year to increase market volume,” said Frans during a media briefing in Jakarta on March 20.
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Conclusion
The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is set to revolutionize the Indonesian EV market with its advanced features, long range, and powerful performance. While details on local production and customizations are still under discussion, the Ioniq 9 is expected to be a game-changer in Indonesia’s growing EV segment.
