From icy mountain passes to India’s coastal plains, the EV covered more than 3,045 miles in just two weeks. The record-setting journey puts some of the Ioniq 5’s key specs on full display, highlighting its resilience, advanced technology, and performance.

Hyundai Motor India and Evo India, a leading auto magazine firm, organized the event. The IONIQ 5 began its journey at Umling La in Leh Ladakh, which is known as the world’s highest driveable road, at 19,025 ft (5,799 m) above sea level.

Hyundai's Ioniq 5 set a new world record for the greatest altitude change experienced by an electric vehicle (EV).The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Hyundai’s electric hatch sets a Guinness World Record for the greatest elevation change by an EV, but is it the perfect vehicle for such a feat?

South Korean carmaker Hyundai says it drove an Ioniq 5 EV from India's Umling La mountain pass to the Kuttanad river delta, sets record for EV altitude change

Hyundai IONIQ 5 achieves Guinness World Record for greatest altitude change by an electric car, showcasing its performance across Indias diverse terrains.

Built on the advanced Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), the SUV achieved 5,802m elevation change on a 4,900 km journey from Umling La in Leh Ladakh to Kuttanad in Kerala.

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is part of Hyundai’s growing lineup of electric vehicles. This sleek sedan is unchanged this model year aside from dropping Digital Green from its range of exterior colors and adding a head-up display to the Limited trim.