# Avride Robotaxi (Hyundai Ioniq 5) — robot model

Canonical ID: `ea6e1e0c-2941-46e1-858d-3e95ec7482d7`

- **Slug:** avride-robotaxi
- **Form factor:** av
- **Deployments registered:** 3

## Specs

- **platform:** integrated into Uber ride-hailing app
- **supervision:** in-vehicle safety operator present
- **base_vehicle:** Hyundai Ioniq 5 (fully electric)

## Deployments

- [avride-delivery-jersey-city](/deployments/avride-delivery-jersey-city.md) at Jersey City — id `349eadca-5b4f-4aec-8497-de0c78ebe967`
- [avride-robotaxi-austin](/deployments/avride-robotaxi-austin.md) at Austin — id `9d5d2917-f52e-4fc9-98c4-f0fff85b7890`
- [avride-robotaxi-dallas](/deployments/avride-robotaxi-dallas.md) at Dallas — id `439eb0d7-e237-4009-8d87-e8310c2ad22e`

## Incidents affecting Avride Robotaxi (Hyundai Ioniq 5) (2)

- [NHTSA opened an investigation into Avride after 16 robotaxi crashes in Dallas and Austin](/incidents/avride-nhtsa-probe-16-crashes-2026-05.md) — 2026-05-06 · Regulatory action
- [Avride delivery robot struck a cyclist in Jersey City, who suffered a broken clavicle and concussion](/incidents/avride-jersey-city-cyclist-injury-2025-10-22.md) — 2025-10-22 · Injury
    - via [Avride Robotaxi (Hyundai Ioniq 5) at Jersey City](/deployments/avride-delivery-jersey-city.md)

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## Sources (2)

1. **Avride ADS-equipped Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxis, public passenger rides on Uber in Dallas** · https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/uber-partner-avride-faces-nhtsa-probe-after-16-robotaxis-crashes-in-texas/cZX2wLERegn · 2026-05-08
2. **Ioniq 5, safety operators, most crashes below 20 mph** · https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/robotaxi-operator-under-investigation-for-crashes-in-dallas/4023503/ · 2026-05-12

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