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

Subaru

Premium AWD

Touring AWD

Solterra

The Subaru Solterra is a compact electric SUV co-developed with Toyota — sharing its platform with the bZ4X — and represents Subaru's first battery-electric vehicle. Positioned as an all-weather, trail-capable EV, it targets Subaru's loyal outdoor-oriented buyer base. All three trims carry identical powertrain specs: dual-motor AWD, 215 hp, and a 222-mile EPA range. Reviewers at Edmunds and Car and Driver consistently highlight its all-weather capability and Subaru's brand trust, while flagging its below-average range and slow charging speeds as significant competitive weaknesses.

Standard dual-motor AWD across all trims provides genuine all-weather and light off-road traction, reinforcing Subaru's core brand identity

0–60 mph in 6.5 seconds is competent for the segment and consistent across all trims

Elevated ride height and available X-Mode terrain control system give it more off-road utility than most crossover EVs

Interior build quality and available features on the Limited and Touring trims are well-regarded, with Touring adding a panoramic roof and upgraded driver-assist tech

222-mile EPA range falls short of key rivals — the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Hyundai Ioniq 5 both exceed 260–300 miles in comparable configurations

Maximum DC fast-charging rate of 100 kW is notably slow by current standards, meaning longer charging stops compared to competitors like the Ioniq 5 (up to 235 kW)

Infotainment interface has drawn consistent criticism from reviewers at InsideEVs and Edmunds for being unintuitive and slow to respond

At $41,345–$51,345, pricing places it in direct competition with longer-range, faster-charging alternatives, making value-per-dollar a recurring concern in reviews

	Hyundai Ioniq 5	Subaru Solterra
Body type	compact crossover	compact crossover
Trims	4	3
Starting price	$42,500	$41,345
Max EPA range	318 mi	222 mi
Max power	320 hp	215 hp
Quickest 0–60	5.0 s	6.5 s
Federal tax credit	$7,500 eligible	Not eligible
Drive options	Single-Motor RWD Dual-Motor AWD	Dual-Motor AWD
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs. Subaru Solterra