Hyundai showcases EV confidence and cost effective travel with the Ioniq 5

Hyundai has finally concluded its exhilarating 11-day journey across five countries in Asia. The Ioniq 5 ASEAN Tour, themed “Go Far with Zero Worries” reached its final destination in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on 30 November 2023 and it was an exciting and informative tour indeed.

The tour concluded after the convoy travelled through Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Cambodia, making this an electric vehicle (EV) tour featuring the most visited countries in Southeast Asia with a total journey of 3,197KM, a 446KM increment from the initial calculation.

Moreover, aligning with the tour’s initial objectives, the tour becomes a dynamic proving ground as it showcases the Hyundai Ioniq 5’s reliability, eco-friendliness, and long-distance capabilities, especially in the Southeast Asia market, where many are still doubtful of EV capabilities.

As an added bonus, the Ioniq 5 showcased remarkable cost efficiency, with a total cost of only USD116 (about RM539) per car for the entire journey. Approximately two times more cost-efficient in comparison to an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 ASEAN Tour, a groundbreaking electric mobility initiative comprising 5 vehicles and in collaboration with several participants from the Association of Singapore (AAS), and KOLs from Indonesia and Thailand, began in Singapore with a thrilling flag-off ceremony.

In Malaysia, the team participated in a media convoy featuring the sleek Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6. In Bangkok, Thailand, the Ioniq 5’s revolutionary Vehicle to Load (V2L) technology transformed the cars into power hubs, enhancing outdoor lamps, music performances, mini cinema experiences, and culinary experiences.

As the tour ventured into Cambodia, Fitra Eri, an influencer from Indonesia as well as an automotive expert took the stage, sharing compelling insights and enlightening the Cambodian market on the immense potential of electric vehicles in shaping the future of transportation and highlighting the Hyundai Ioniq 5’s superb usability.

Culminating in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, the tour reached its grand finale with yet another electrifying media convoy, featuring a high note from Fitra Eri, who declared, “As the first proud owner of the Ioniq 5 in Indonesia, my electric vehicle journey shattered the anxiety about city limits.”

This tour not only confirmed that beyond urban boundaries, we experienced zero worries and unmatched convenience during long-distance drives with the Ioniq 5 crossing borders of different countries, but it also erased anxieties about finding charging stations. We arrived at our destinations rejuvenated, waking up to a fully charged vehicle the next morning.” He concluded.