Hyundai Motor Company’s award-winning Hyundai IONIQ 5 took part in a prestigious GUINNESS WORLD
RECORDS™ title attempt for the Greatest altitude change by an electric car.
The record attempt was organized by Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) and driven by the
professional team from Evo India, with the Hyundai IONIQ 5 setting the remarkable record by registering
an altitude change of 5,802 m. The journey began at India’s highest drivable point, Umling La in Leh
Ladakh, located 5,799 m above sea level, and finished in Kuttanad, Kerala, situated three meters below
sea level.
The extraordinary feat was accomplished over 14 days, with the route covering a distance of more than
4,900 km, tackling challenging terrain and extreme climatic conditions and truly demonstrating the
Hyundai IONIQ 5’s resilience, advanced technology, and superior performance.
Throughout the journey, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 reaffirmed its position as a benchmark in electric mobility,
seamlessly navigating harsh environments, from freezing temperatures and steep mountain passes in
the Himalayas to humid coastal regions in Kerala.
The extraordinary feat was accomplished over 14 days, with the route covering a distance of more than
4,900 km, tackling challenging terrain and extreme climatic conditions and truly demonstrating the
Hyundai IONIQ 5’s resilience, advanced technology, and superior performance.
Throughout the journey, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 reaffirmed its position as a benchmark in electric mobility,
seamlessly navigating harsh environments, from freezing temperatures and steep mountain passes in
the Himalayas to humid coastal regions in Kerala.
Speaking on the achievement, Mr. Unsoo Kim, Managing Director, Hyundai Motor India Limited said,
“We are incredibly proud to see the Hyundai IONIQ 5 create history by achieving the Guinness World
Record™ for the Greatest altitude change by an electric car. This achievement is a testament to
Hyundai’s unwavering commitment to innovation, technological excellence, and sustainability. The
IONIQ 5’s performance in such extreme conditions reflects its engineering prowess and durability. At
Hyundai, we are dedicated to pushing boundaries and setting new benchmarks in e-mobility, and this
record further reinforces our vision of ‘Progress for Humanity’.”
The Hyundai IONIQ 5, developed on the state-of-the-art Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), has
been designed to redefine smart mobility experiences. It features a futuristic and progressive design,
inspired by Hyundai’s iconic PONY, as a revolutionary step towards a new era of electric mobility.
Equipped with a high-capacity 72.6 kWh battery, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 delivers exceptional driving range,
advanced safety, and cutting-edge smart technologies, offering customers an exhilarating and versatile
e-mobility experience.
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has once again proven its capabilities, setting a new standard in the electric vehicle
segment while offering an unmatched combination of performance, safety, technology, and design.
Hyundai Motor India remains committed to delivering advanced mobility solutions and shaping a
sustainable future for all.
