Hyundai

SE Standard Range

SE RWD

SEL AWD

Limited AWD

Ioniq 5

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 arrived in 2022 as a mainstream rival to the Tesla Model Y and Ford Mustang Mach-E, built on Hyundai's dedicated 800V E-GMP platform. Reviewers from Edmunds, Car and Driver, and MotorTrend consistently praise its retro-futurist exterior design and genuinely spacious flat-floor interior as class standouts. The 800V architecture enabling ultra-fast DC charging at up to 350 kW is frequently cited as a technical advantage few competitors at this price point can match.

800V architecture supports DC fast charging at up to 350 kW, allowing roughly 10–80% charge in around 18 minutes under ideal conditions — faster than most rivals in its class

Dual-motor AWD trims achieve 0–60 mph in 5.0 seconds with 320 hp, delivering genuinely strong performance at the $51,200–$56,000 price points

Flat-floor interior with a sliding center console and 110V vehicle-to-load (V2L) outlet draws consistent praise from reviewers for practicality and interior flexibility

SE RWD offers 318 miles of EPA-rated range at $46,350, which Edmunds and InsideEVs note is competitive value for a long-range non-Tesla option

Distinctive exterior design based on the 1974 Hyundai Pony concept is widely cited by MotorTrend and Car and Driver as one of the most visually memorable in the segment

Limited AWD EPA range drops to 269 miles despite being the most expensive trim at $56,000 — a real-world trade-off buyers must weigh against the SE RWD's superior 318-mile figure

SE Standard Range offers only 245 miles and a relatively slow 8.5-second 0–60 time, which reviewers at InsideEVs note feels underpowered relative to its $42,500 entry price

Rear cargo volume is modest for the vehicle's footprint, a complaint echoed by Edmunds testers who found the sloped hatch and raised floor limit practical luggage capacity versus the Model Y

Over-the-air software update capability and infotainment responsiveness have drawn mixed feedback, with some Car and Driver reviewers noting the system lags behind Tesla's interface in polish

Ioniq 6

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is a streamlined electric sedan built on Hyundai's 800-volt E-GMP platform, positioned as a more aerodynamic and driver-focused alternative to the Ioniq 5 crossover. Reviewers from outlets including Car and Driver and MotorTrend have consistently highlighted its exceptional real-world efficiency and unusually quick DC fast-charging capability as its defining advantages. Its polarizing streamliner styling sets it apart in a segment dominated by conventional proportions, and the SE RWD trim's 361-mile EPA range ranks among the best in its price class.

SE RWD achieves 361 miles of EPA-rated range at $43,750, outpacing most competitors in the same price bracket

800-volt architecture supports DC fast charging at up to 350 kW, enabling roughly 18 minutes from 10 to 80 percent at compatible stations per Hyundai's figures

Dual-motor AWD trims reach 0–60 mph in 5.1 seconds at $48,450, offering strong performance without a premium-brand price

Aerodynamic coefficient of drag (Cd 0.21) contributes to class-leading efficiency and is frequently cited by reviewers as a core engineering achievement

Interior offers a wide, uncluttered dashboard with dual 12-inch screens, physical climate controls, and available 64-color ambient lighting well-regarded by reviewers for usability

Rear headroom is notably limited for passengers over six feet tall due to the steeply raked roofline, a recurring complaint in owner and press reviews

SE Standard Range trim is rear-wheel drive with only 149 hp and a 8.7-second 0–60 time, making it a poor value relative to the SE RWD given the performance and range gap for a $5,100 difference

Trunk space is constrained by the sloping fastback shape, with a relatively shallow frunk offering minimal supplemental storage

Interior material quality on lower SE trims has been described by reviewers as noticeably below European EV competitors at similar price points

	Hyundai Ioniq 5	Hyundai Ioniq 6
Body type	compact crossover	sedan
Trims	4	4
Starting price	$42,500	$38,650
Max EPA range	318 mi	361 mi
Max power	320 hp	320 hp
Quickest 0–60	5.0 s	5.1 s
Federal tax credit	$7,500 eligible	$7,500 eligible
Drive options	Single-Motor RWD Dual-Motor AWD	Single-Motor RWD Dual-Motor AWD
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs. Hyundai Ioniq 6