Hyundai designed the new fastback specifically to feature battery packs supplied by manufacturer CATL. Credit: Hyundai Understand China EV’s Market Real-time notifications when critical EV data is released All important data in one place 2,000,000+ data points Become a member Hyundai has unveiled the body colour designations for the upcoming Ioniq V (Ioniq Venus) fastback sedan. The model marks a strategic shift away from the brand’s global retro-pixel styling toward a localised cyberpunk aesthetic designed by a Chinese design team, according to IT-Home. This official visual rollout follows the vehicle’s initial public presentation at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. The vehicle measures 4900 mm in length, 1890 mm in width, and 1470 mm in height with a 2900 mm wheelbase. Built on the modular E-GMP architecture, the low-slung fastback incorporates frameless doors and a sharp front lighting assembly. This streamlined profile accommodates both battery-electric and extended-range powertrains to target local buyer preferences. Colour and style The newly announced colour palette consists of eight options, including Cyber Gold, Dimensional Purple, Gamma Green, and Magnetic Grey. Buyers can also select Photon White in either a gloss or matte finish, alongside Streamer Silver and Night Blade Black. These distinctive tones emphasise the sharp, geometric body panels. The low-slung fastback profile was initially observed during early on-road validation testing when the Hyundai Ioniq V was spotted in China. The exterior utilises a highly aerodynamic design, including specialised aero V wheels and a clean rear lighting sequence called dimensional star-track tail lights. These aesthetic choices differentiate the sedan from more conservative global electric models. Hyundai Ioniq V will be available in 8 colour options. Platform and technology Beyond the exterior aesthetics, the underlying platform integration represents an industrial adaptation because the Ioniq V’s regulatory filings confirm a dual-powertrain strategy. The architecture features an 800V high-voltage electrical network to enable fast-charging capabilities and drive high-efficiency electric motors. Certified energy storage is provided by advanced lithium battery packs from CATL. The cabin design shifts from western configurations to incorporate localised tier-one technology solutions. The interior layout features a nebula wraparound configuration centred on a 27-inch ultra-thin 4K widescreen display and a cyber-eye head-up display. Internal computing power relies on flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon cockpit chips to manage the local software ecosystems. Market and strategy The smart driving features are driven by Momenta ADAS software, ensuring the vehicle satisfies current competitive local technology baselines. Regulatory disclosures for the Hyundai Ioniq V fastback revealed a 66.8 kWh battery capacity, achieving a 620 km range under standardised CLTC testing conditions. This localised product development framework indicates Beijing Hyundai’s effort to expand consumer appeal in a contested electric vehicle market. May 2026 retail registrations reveal the joint venture still relies heavily on legacy internal combustion lines, led by the Elantra with 2,730 deliveries to secure a 42.0% brand share. The Tucson crossover followed with 1,486 sales, up 32.7% year over year, while the older ix35 slid 81.1% year over year to 73 units, according to China EV DataTracker.