Watch Chelsea’s gamers participate in a coaching session with a distinction, courtesy of Hyundai Motor UK.
Dozens of footballs had been launched on the star footballers by a machine powered by the all-new, all-electric Hyundai IONIQ 5.
Membership captain Cesar Azpilicueta, goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, defender Ben Chilwell and striker Olivier Giroud had been joined by the electrical vehcile (EV) which has intelligent ‘vehicle-to-load’ expertise that permits bi-directional charging.
This implies the automotive’s highly effective 800v battery can operate as a 110/220V energy outlet for digital units – on this case the Premier League facet’s ball launchers.
The machines had been then plugged into the IONIQ 5, giving the Premier League stars a difficult time because the balls had been hurled in the direction of them at excessive speeds.
“The brand new IONIQ 5 is Hyundai’s first standalone electrical automobile and we wished to indicate the advantages of its bi-directional charging,” mentioned Ashley Andrew, Managing Director of Hyundai Motor UK.
“We thought it will be a enjoyable thought to exhibit the expertise with our companions at Chelsea FC.
“Whereas vehicle-to-load expertise wasn’t essentially designed to assist footballers keep in form on the coaching floor, it exhibits how versatile and helpful the tech will be for motorists.”