Here is the list of the 3 most famous Indians who possess the Hyundai Ioniq 5. It is the flagship electric vehicle made by a Korean car company in India. It’s been selling well since its launch in India last year. It’s won important awards like the World Car of the Year. This shows how great Hyundai Motor Company is on a global level right now. The Ioniq 5 got a fantastic 5-star safety rating in the Euro NCAP. Apart from that, it offers powerful specifications and the latest tech and connectivity features. Let us take a look at the details of this latest case.
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3 Famous Indians Who Use Hyundai Ioniq 5
| Celebs With Hyundai Ioniq 5 |
| Anil Ambani |
| Shahrukh Khan |
| Nitin Gadkari |
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Anil Ambani
The latest owner of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is Anil Ambani. He is the brother of the richest man in Asia, Mukesh Ambani. However, he is in the news for being slightly less successful than his brother. Recently, he was spotted using a humble Hyundai Ioniq 5. As per various reports online, he was returning from the inauguration ceremony of the monumental Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The paparazzi caught the businessman in the passenger seat of the EV. He once owned tons of top-end luxury automobiles including the likes of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Land Rover Range Rover Vogue, Lamborghini Gallardo and Rolls-Royce Phantom.
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Shahrukh Khan
Then there is the King of Bollywood, Shahrukh Khan. He has been the brand ambassador for Hyundai Motor India for decades now. Hence, it only makes sense to own the Ioniq 5. Note that it is the first EV in the garage of King Khan.
On this occasion, SRK said, “I am honoured to receive the all-electric SUV Hyundai IONIQ 5. This is my first ever EV and I am glad it is a Hyundai. Year 2023 has been truly remarkable for Hyundai as well as for me. The love we have mutually received from the people of India is our driving force in the industry. IONIQ 5 is a delight to look at with its unique design and exceptional features. It is unbelievable that this EV marvel by Hyundai has surpassed its expectations and sold over 1000 units this year. Being the oldest member of the Hyundai Motor India family, our 25 year long journey has been really fruitful for both me and the brand. We have had some brilliant moments and milestones together. The brand Hyundai is family to me and it is my pleasure to be associated with one of the most trusted and loved car brand in India.”
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Nitin Gadkari
The final personality on this list of the top 3 famous Indians to own the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is Nitin Gadkari. He is the Minister of Roads, Highways and Transport in India. He is very passionate about electric and sustainable mobility solutions. As a result, he takes immense pride in owning eco-friendly vehicles including the Ioniq 5, Toyota Mirai (hydrogen car) and Toyota Innova Hycross Flex Fuel. Having hydrogen, electric and flex-fuel cars clearly highlights his vision of mobility. He works tirelessly toward reducing India’s dependence on crude oil imports by exploring alternative fuel sources. These are the prominent Indians to own this EV.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 uses the E-GMP (Electric Global Modular Platform) architecture just like its sedan sibling, the Ioniq 6. It comes with a 72.6 kWh battery pack. It powers an electric motor that can produce 160 kW (equivalent to 217 horsepower) and 350 Nm of torque. You can charge the vehicle using a 350 kW DC fast charging system, which can get you from 10% to 80% charge in just 18 minutes. Alternatively, a 150 kW DC fast charger achieves the same charging level in 21 minutes. The car can use both 800V and 400V charging equipment and has a handy V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) feature, letting you power external devices. This premium electric vehicle has an ARAI-certified range of 631 km on one charge. In India, it has a price tag of Rs 45.95 lakh, ex-showroom.
