Hyundai Motor America Adds "Charging Century" Of More Than 100 Charging Locations To Headquarters In Southern California

Eco-focused Automotive Leader adds Network of more than 100 Level-2 Chargers for Employee Use with its Ioniq Electric, Plug-in Hybrid and Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles

Hyundai's New "Charging Century" Represents one of the Most Prolific EV Charging Networks in California

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Sep 21, 2017, 12:00 ET

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Hyundai Motor America officially opened its "Charging Century" of more than 100 convenient, level-two charging locations to its employee work force. These innovative and efficient new chargers allow Hyundai's employees driving Ioniq Electric, Plug-in Hybrid and Sonata Plug-in Hybrid vehicles to conveniently recharge their vehicles at Hyundai Motor America's new gold LEED-certified modern building, minimizing local fossil-fuel-based emissions during their weekly commutes. Hyundai refers to its headquarters as "The Headquarters of Better" in keeping with the overall direction for the innovative automotive brand.

Hyundai Motor America Adds "Charging Century" Of More Than 100 Charging Locations To Headquarters In Southern California

"We're very excited about taking this important next step in Hyundai's evolving leadership in eco-focused mobility," said Michael O'Brien, vice president, Product, Corporate and Digital Planning, Hyundai Motor America. "By allowing hundreds of our employees the opportunity to conveniently plug-in daily at work, our new headquarters has become a blueprint for zero-emissions corporate commuting throughout the nation."

By providing convenient charging at work via a 113-charger Chargepoint® network, many employees with a sub-25-mile commuting distance will be able to fully charge both at work and home during the week, minimizing fossil-fuel-based emissions and gas station visits on their daily commutes. The Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid has an estimated all-electric range of 27 miles and the Sonata Plug-in Hybrid has an all-electric range of 25 miles, allowing for emissions-free commuting to and from work. The Ioniq Electric has an even greater range of 124 miles and is the most efficient electric vehicle in the U.S. market, with 136 MPGe.

Hyundai has established itself as an eco-focused vehicle leader by offering a full spectrum of eco offerings including: Ioniq Electric, Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid vehicles, Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid vehicles and the Tucson Fuel Cell electric vehicle. These innovative and consumer-friendly sedans and CUVs provide clean transportation options, helping to reduce daily emissions throughout the region.

IONIQ "UNLIMITED+" SUBSCRIPTION MOBILITY
Aligned with Earth Day 2017, Hyundai Motor America began its "Ioniq Unlimited+" electric vehicle subscription-based program for residents of greater Los Angeles. This innovative electric vehicle program offers a truly worry-free means to drive Hyundai's newest zero-emission, eco-focused vehicle, the 2017 Ioniq Electric. Ioniq Electric shoppers are now able to select one fixed payment that includes unlimited mileage, electric-charging reimbursement, scheduled maintenance, vehicle wear items and typical purchase fees such as registration, with a zero-net down payment. Details are available at www.hyundaiusa.com.

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Hyundai Motor America, headquartered in Fountain Valley, Calif., is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Co. of Korea. Hyundai vehicles are distributed throughout the United States by Hyundai Motor America and are sold and serviced through about 835 dealerships nationwide. All Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. are covered by the Hyundai Assurance Program, which includes the 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable new vehicle limited warranty, Hyundai's 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance.

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