State | Country: India
Hyundai IONIQ 5, Hyundai’s first battery electric vehicle (BEV) introduced on the Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) — an innovative platform exclusively developed for next-generation EVs. I mark the beginning of Hyundai’s commitment to usher in a new era of clean mobility in India, aligned with the vision of ‘Progress for Humanity.’
With futuristic design, cutting-edge electric performance, and sustainability woven into my very fabric, I represent Hyundai’s pledge to a circular, low-carbon automotive future.
The Problem
India’s transport sector is one of the largest contributors to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions:
- 🚘 High Dependence on Fossil Fuels: ICE vehicles emit large amounts of carbon and are resource-intensive.
- 🌍 Carbon Footprint of Materials: Conventional automotive materials like plastics, synthetic leathers, and paints rely on non-renewable resources.
- 🛑 End-of-Life Waste: Traditional automotive design often overlooks recyclability, adding to landfill pressure.
As a fully electric vehicle, IONIQ 5 addresses these issues by eliminating tailpipe emissions, promoting renewable energy adoption, and integrating eco-friendly, recyclable materials in automotive design.
Circular Economy Alignment
The IONIQ 5 embodies circular economy principles not just in propulsion, but also in design and materials:
- ♻️ Recycled Inputs: PET bottles are shredded into plastic chips and repurposed for seatbacks and door armrests.
- 🌱 Bio-Based Materials:
- Headlining & carpets include bio-components from sugarcane and corn.
- Crash pad and door trims use bio-paint made from rapeseed and corn oil.
- Eco-processed leather is dyed with flaxseed oil.
- 🔄 Recyclable Elements: Door detailing includes 100% recyclable paperette made from HDPE, combining lightness and durability.
- ⚡ Energy Circularity: By operating as a BEV, IONIQ 5 eliminates tailpipe emissions and reduces reliance on fossil fuel cycles.
This integration of design-to-last durability, renewable resources, and recyclability makes IONIQ 5 a model of circular innovation in the automotive sector.
Impact
🌍 Environmental
- Zero tailpipe emissions reduce urban air pollution and GHG emissions.
- Use of recycled PET bottles directly reduces plastic waste.
- Bio-materials cut reliance on virgin plastics and synthetic inputs, lowering overall carbon footprint.
👥 Social
- Inspires consumers towards responsible mobility choices, accelerating EV adoption in India.
- Aligns with global sustainability goals while catering to Indian market aspirations.
🏭 Industrial
- Showcases how global automakers can localize circular materials innovation in high-value vehicles.
- Sets a benchmark for sustainable automotive manufacturing in India.
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 goes beyond being a premium electric SUV — it is a statement of circular design and sustainability. By embedding recycled plastics, bio-materials, and recyclable elements into its interiors while offering zero-emission driving, the IONIQ 5 demonstrates how mobility can be both innovative and regenerative.
As India accelerates its EV journey, the IONIQ 5 sets the tone for how the automotive sector can adopt circular economy practices, reduce environmental impact, and deliver progress for humanity.
Contact Information
Contact: Ankit Bhardwaj
Company: Hyundai Motor India Limited
Address: Plot C 11, City Center, Sector 29, Gurugram – 122001
Email: ankit.bhardwaj@hmil.net
Phone: +91 95600 55194
Website: www.hyundai.com/in/en