Hyundai Ioniq 5 Car-to-Load (V2L) expertise powers cabin, restaurant and cinema at Lodge Hyundai

The brand new Lodge Hyundai, the world’s first car-powered lodge, located in Essex, England, is now open for bookings. The lodge will solely be open for 3 weeks between October 19 to November 5 this 12 months.

The posh woodland cabin is accompanied by a bar, restaurant and cinema and caters to solely two at a time. All the pieces from lighting, home equipment and even the bathe within the sole cabin is powered by a fleet of Ioniq 5s utilizing the electrical car’s 230V Car-to-Load (V2L) expertise.

The tech can be used to energy the espresso machines on the Ioniq 5 espresso lounge, together with the projector, audio system and even the popcorn machine on the cinema. Within the identify of sustainability, meals and drinks served at Lodge Hyundai are domestically sourced.

The brand new idea was launched in collaboration with broadcaster Grace Dent after a analysis by Hyundai on 2,000 holidaymakers confirmed that 55% mentioned that the growing value of residing has made them rethink their vacation plans. Of these surveyed, 31% most well-liked staycations for brief breaks as they’re extra sustainable, with the added bonus of supporting native companies and providing a stress-free travelling expertise.

In Malaysia, the Ioniq 5 is on the market in three variants – Lite, Plus and Max, with the range-topper fitted with a 72.6 kWh battery and dual-motor all-wheel capabilities. The Lite and Plus variants are fitted with a 58 kWh battery, powering a single electrical motor to drive the rear wheels.

The Max variant produces 305 PS and 605 Nm, with 0-100 km/h achieved in 5.2 seconds, whereas the Lite and Plus have 170 PS and 350 Nm for a 0-100 km/h time of 8.5 seconds. Claimed vary on a full cost is 430 km within the Max, and 384 km within the Lite and Plus, based mostly on the WLTP cycle. With a 350 kW DC quick charger, the Ioniq 5 may be juiced from 10 to 80% in simply 18 minutes. Costs begin from RM207,808 for the Lite, RM238,408 for the Plus, and RM270,408 for the Max variant.