The Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in hybrid has been unwrapped in Geneva, completing the Ioniq trio which already includes a Hybrid and Electric model. Expect the Plug-in hybrid to arrive in showrooms this July, with an all-electric range of 39 miles.

It will form part of Hyundai Motor’s global sustainability strategy to launch 14 eco cars until 2020 including five hybrid vehicles, four plug-in hybrid vehicles, four electric vehicles and one fuel-cell electric vehicle.

“With the launch of the Ioniq Plug-in we are completing the Ioniq family and making e-mobility more accessible for everyone.” says Jochen Sengpiehl, Vice President Marketing at Hyundai Motor Europe. “With the choice of three electrified powertrains, the Ioniq is an unique offer – with no compromise as regards to great design, driving pleasure and new connectivity features at a competitive price. It’s a car that is truly driven by e-motion.”

The Ioniq Plug in combines Hyundai Motor’s new 1.6 GDI direct-injection petrol, four-cylinder engine with class-leading thermal efficiency of 40 percent delivering maximum power of 104bhp with a 60bhp electric motor that is powered by a 8.9 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery to enable electric driving range up to 39 miles while reducing CO2 emission to 26 g/km and fuel consumption to 257mpg (NEDC combined cycle).

It has been engineered for optimum driving dynamics and ride comfort. Hyundai Motor’s in-house developed six-speed dual-clutch transmission enhances driver engagement while increasing efficiency. The different drive modes enhance the driving experience. The Sport Mode applies a sportier steering feel, different transmission logic and a sporty design for the 7-inch TFT digital instrument cluster.

The lightweight structure, multilink rear suspension and intelligent powertrain layout also contribute to the driving experience of the Ioniq Plug-in. Advanced active safety technologies are made accessible with Autonomous Emergency Braking including pedestrian detection, Lane Keeping Assist System and Smart Cruise Control as standard features. Additionally customers can choose Blind Spot Detection including Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

A light and rigid body features 53 per cent Advanced High Strength Steel for better ride and handling characteristics while enhancing passive safety through high impact energy absorption and minimised distortion in the event of a collision.

The Ioniq Plug-in’s exterior features LED headlamps and specially designed 16-inch wheels, while sharing most general details with the Hybrid, such as the front grille, the vertical C-shaped LED daytime running lights and an elegant blue or silver character line below the front and rear bumpers. The sleek aerodynamic shape of the Ioniq helps to achieve a class-leading drag coefficient of just 0.24 Cd and creates an appealing silhouette.

Inside, there are smart connectivity and infotainment features controlled via its eight-inch high resolution touchscreen including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless inductive charging, LIVE services for real-time traffic information as well as Hyundai Motor’s Lifetime Mapcare offering free annual map and software updates.

The Ioniq Plug-in enhanced the digital driving experience through its seven-inch digital information cluster. With a high resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels, the TFT screen displays all cluster information like the vehicle speed, drive range, navigation information, drive modes, battery status etc. Depending on the selected drive mode, the layout of instrument cluster is changing. In Sport Mode the display changes into a revolving digital speedometer surrounded by an analogue-style tachometer, indicating the engine’s rpm on red coloured background.

When it arrives this summer, we’d expect the Ioniq Plug-in to cost around £25,000 after the government’s Plug-in Car Grant is deducted.