From icy mountain passes to India’s coastal plains, the EV covered more than 3,045 miles in just two weeks. The record-setting journey puts some of the Ioniq 5’s key specs on full display, highlighting its resilience, advanced technology, and performance.

Hyundai's Ioniq 5 set a new world record for the greatest altitude change experienced by an electric vehicle (EV).The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Hyundai Motor India and Evo India, a leading auto magazine firm, organized the event. The IONIQ 5 began its journey at Umling La in Leh Ladakh, which is known as the world’s highest driveable road, at 19,025 ft (5,799 m) above sea level.

South Korean carmaker Hyundai says it drove an Ioniq 5 EV from India's Umling La mountain pass to the Kuttanad river delta, sets record for EV altitude change

Hyundai’s electric hatch sets a Guinness World Record for the greatest elevation change by an EV, but is it the perfect vehicle for such a feat?

Hyundai IONIQ 5 achieves Guinness World Record for greatest altitude change by an electric car, showcasing its performance across Indias diverse terrains.

Built on the advanced Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), the SUV achieved 5,802m elevation change on a 4,900 km journey from Umling La in Leh Ladakh to Kuttanad in Kerala.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N has been awarded The Drives Best EV of 2024, showcasing its performance and innovative features.

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is part of Hyundai’s growing lineup of electric vehicles. This sleek sedan is unchanged this model year aside from dropping Digital Green from its range of exterior colors and adding a head-up display to the Limited trim.