Hyundai Ioniq 5 V2L gets award

The Hyundai Ioniq 5’s vehicle-to-load (V2L) function has gained a 2021 Popular Science Best of What’s New Award in the automotive category.

“With the Ioniq 5’s cutting-edge V2L technology serving as a charger on wheels, drivers can now power their electrical devices, tailgate parties, camping trips, homes during power outages, and even other stranded EVs,” Hyundai Motor North America product planning and mobility strategy vice president Olabisi Boyle says.

The Ioniq 5 was officially launched by Hyundai New Zealand in October and is available to order, plus check our review in the November magazine.

The Best of What’s New Awards recognise the 100 most innovative, ground-breaking products and technologies each year that represent a significant advancement in their categories. It spans 10 categories – Aerospace, Automotive, Engineering, Entertainment, Gadgets, Health, Home, Personal Care, Security, and Sports & Outdoors.

The Best of What’s New Award is selected by a panel of expert judges and editors from Popular Science, established in 1872 and bringing readers ground-breaking innovations and discoveries and making science and tech engaging, approachable, and inclusive. Popular Science is part of Camden Media, a portfolio company of North Equity LLC.