No. The Hyundai Ioniq lineup includes multiple powertrains; only the Ioniq Electric is fully electric, while the Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid variants use internal combustion alongside electric propulsion. In addition, Hyundai’s IONIQ sub-brand today features fully electric models such as the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6.
Understanding the Ioniq variants
Here's a quick overview of the main Ioniq powertrains historically offered under the name.
- Ioniq Hybrid (HEV) — A parallel hybrid that combines a gasoline engine with an electric motor and a small battery. It cannot be plugged in to recharge the battery; energy is recovered through braking and engine operation to boost efficiency.
- Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) — A plug-in hybrid with a larger battery that can be charged from an outlet, providing a limited electric-only range before the gasoline engine engages.
- Ioniq Electric (BEV) — Fully electric; runs solely on a rechargeable battery with electric motors and no gasoline engine.
These variants illustrate how Hyundai used the Ioniq name for a family of electrified vehicles, not a single fully electric model.
IONIQ today: fully electric models in the lineup
Hyundai's IONIQ sub-brand today emphasizes fully electric models, including vehicles designed specifically to be BEVs on dedicated EV platforms.
- IONIQ 5 — A compact electric crossover built on the Hyundai E-GMP platform, offering rapid charging and long-range options.
- IONIQ 6 — A streamlined electric sedan aimed at efficiency and aerodynamics, also built on E-GMP.
- IONIQ 7 (planned) — A future flagship electric SUV anticipated as part of the IONIQ BEV family; exact timing varies by market.
In practice, these models show that the current IONIQ lineup is fully electric, even as the original Ioniq naming included non-electric variants as well.
How to tell which model you’re looking at
When shopping, look for the model name and the badge on the car. If it carries IONIQ in capital letters or is listed as IONIQ 5 or IONIQ 6, you’re looking at a BEV. If you see Ioniq Hybrid or Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid, those are not all-electric and use a gasoline engine with electric propulsion.
Summary
The Hyundai Ioniq name has spanned multiple powertrains. The original lineup included a Hybrid, a Plug-in Hybrid, and an Electric model. Today, the IONIQ brand focuses on fully electric vehicles such as the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6, with future BEV models planned. So, is the Hyundai Ioniq fully electric? Some versions are, but not all—the Ioniq family historically included non-electric variants as well as dedicated BEVs in the IONIQ lineup today.