Hyundai Ioniq V breaks cover in Beijing with Australia under review
The first dedicated Ioniq EV for China packs a 27-inch 4K screen and over 600km of claimed range with Hyundai now reviewing a wider launch that includes Australia.
Rob Leigh
Key takeaways
- Hyundai Ioniq V revealed at the 2026 Beijing Motor Show
- Over 600km CLTC range and a 27-inch 4K touchscreen
- Australian launch under review with no confirmed date
Hyundai has pulled the covers off the Ioniq V at the 2026 Beijing Motor Show, and it could end up on Australian roads. The Hyundai Ioniq V is the first model in Hyundai's electric Ioniq sub-brand built specifically for China, but president Jose Munoz has confirmed the company is reviewing a wider rollout that includes Australia.
The Ioniq V is a sleek four-door fastback drawn directly from the Ioniq Venus concept Hyundai showed just weeks earlier. It rides on the E-GMP platform that underpins almost every Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis EV.
2026 Hyundai Ioniq V specs
| Specification | Detail |
| Body style | Fastback sedan |
| Length | 4,900mm |
| Width | 1,890mm |
| Height | 1,470mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900mm |
| Platform | E-GMP |
| Range (CLTC) | 600km+ |
| Touchscreen | 27-inch 4K |
CLTC is China's range standard and tends to read more generously than WLTP, so real-world Australian range would likely land below the headline figure.
Interior and tech
A 27-inch 4K touchscreen stretches across the dashboard, replacing almost every physical button. There is no traditional instrument cluster. Hyundai uses what it calls a Horizon Head-Up Display, projected at the base of the windscreen, to show driving info.
A Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip runs the cabin tech. Voice control is handled by ByteDance's Doubao AI, while CATL supplies the battery and Momenta provides the driver assistance tech.
Could the Hyundai Ioniq V come to Australia?
Munoz confirmed Hyundai is weighing a phased rollout across Asia-Pacific that includes Australia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. No timeline has been locked in.
There is local form here. The Hyundai Elexio, also developed in China, went on sale in Australia earlier this year. The Ioniq V is part of a 20-model push from Beijing Hyundai over the next five years, with a larger SUV based on the Earth concept due in early 2027.
For Australian buyers the Ioniq V is one to watch, but don't expect it in showrooms any time soon.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Hyundai Ioniq V coming to Australia?
Hyundai is reviewing a launch in Australia and other Asia-Pacific markets, but no date has been confirmed.
What is the Hyundai Ioniq V's range?
Hyundai claims more than 600km on China's CLTC cycle, which is typically more generous than WLTP.
Is the Hyundai Ioniq V an SUV?
No. It is a four-door fastback sedan. A separate Ioniq SUV based on the Earth concept is due in early 2027.
