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Aside from an interesting hybrid version, the IONIQ is also available in plug-in hybrid and fully electric variants, which both benefit from government rebates. The IONIQ electric plus is equipped with an electric motor and a 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine, which produce a total of 164 horsepower. The IONIQ electric gets a 118-horsepower electric system that delivers 218 pound-feet of torque.
IONIQ electric plus (PHEV)
Base MSRP: $32,299
Combined rebate: $6,500 (Quebec), $5,000 (BC), $2,500 (rest of Canada)
Fuel consumption equivalent: 2.0 Le/100 km
Fuel consumption without fully electric driving (combined city/highway): 4.5 L/100 km
Electric driving range: 47 km
Recharge time with level-2 charger: 2.3 hours
IONIQ electric
Base MSRP: $37,899
Combined rebate: $13,000 (Quebec), $10,000 (BC), $5,000 (rest of Canada)
Fuel consumption equivalent: 1.7 Le/100 km
Electric driving range: 200 km
Recharge time with level-2 charger: 4.5 hours