Reston, VA - Electrify America today announced a new agreement with Hyundai to provide all-electric Hyundai IONIQ 5 drivers with two years of unlimited 30-minute complimentary charging sessions from the date of purchase at Electrify America charging stations.

This announcement builds on an existing agreement between the two companies - announced earlier this year - to provide 250 kilowatt-hours of complimentary charging on Electrify America's network for owners of 2021 Kona Electric and IONIQ Electric models.

As Hyundai's first-ever all-electric SUV hits showrooms in fall 2021, owners and lessees of the IONIQ 5 will enjoy a convenient, ultra-fast charging experience and be able to manage their charging plan through the recently redesigned and easy-to-use Electrify America mobile app. EV drivers are using the network's mobile app in increasingly large numbers, with more than half of customers using it to locate nearby charging stations, check charger availability and pay for and start a charging session, contact-free.

'With 600 public ultra-fast charging stations operational in less than three years - and growing at an impressive pace - Electrify America is prepared to meet new IONIQ 5 drivers where they are and give them the confidence to travel to new destinations with ease,' said Giovanni Palazzo, president and chief executive officer of Electrify America. 'We are excited to continue our collaboration with Hyundai as the industry comes together in support of the future of mobility.'

'Recently, we partnered with Electrify America to support owners of the Kona Electric and our IONIQ plug-in sedans. Electrify America's plan to have a network of over 800 stations by the end of 2021 offers owners the access they need to fully enjoy their EV,' said Jose Munoz, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor America. 'In order to support our IONIQ 5 customers, we will continue to partner with Electrify America to provide convenient, ultra-fast charging stations across the country.'

Electrify America's ultra-fast charging network is perfectly matched to IONIQ 5 by offering the fastest technology available today - providing speeds of up to 150kW and 350kW for capable vehicles - to help reduce the amount of time spent charging.

IONIQ 5 can support both 400-V and 800-V charging infrastructures. The platform offers 800-V charging capability as standard, and can accommodate 400-V charging without the need for additional components or adapters. The multi-charging system is a world's first patented technology that operates the motor and inverter to boost 400 V to 800 V for stable charging compatibility. With a 350-kW charger, IONIQ 5 can charge from 10 percent to 80 percent in just 18 minutes.

On the heels of completing two cross-country and two coastal routes in 2020, Electrify America is on track to have 800 charging stations with about 3,500 chargers open or under development by the end of 2021.

About Electrify America

Electrify America LLC, the largest open DC fast charging network in the U.S., is investing $2 billion over 10 years in Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure, education and access. The investment will enable millions of Americans to discover the benefits of electric driving and support the build-out of a nationwide network of workplace, community and highway chargers that are convenient and reliable. Electrify America expects to install or have under development approximately 800 total charging stations with about 3,500 DC fast chargers by December 2021. During this period, the company will be expanding to 29 metros and 45 states, including two cross-country routes, delivering on its commitment to support increased ZEV adoption with a network that is comprehensive, technologically advanced and customer friendly. Electrify America earned the '2020 EV Charging Infrastructure Best-in-Test' award from umlaut, an independent testing & validation company, as published in Charged Electric Vehicles Magazine noting the brand's accessibility and seamless customer experience. Electrify America's Electrify Home offers home charging solutions for consumers with flexible installation options. Electrify Commercial provides expert solutions for businesses looking to develop electric vehicle charging programs. For more information, visit www.electrifyamerica.com and media.electrifyamerica.com.

About Hyundai

At Hyundai Motor America, we believe everyone deserves better. From the way we design and build our cars to the way we treat the people who drive them, making things better is at the heart of everything we do. Hyundai's technology-rich product lineup of cars, SUVs and alternative-powered electric and fuel cell vehicles is backed by Hyundai Assurance-our promise to create a better experience for customers. Hyundai vehicles are sold and serviced through more than 820 dealerships nationwide and nearly half of those sold in the U.S. are built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. Hyundai Motor America is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, and is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea.

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