Hyundai Ioniq 5 platform and positioning
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is an electric crossover built on the Hyundai Motor Group E-GMP platform with an 800-volt battery system. Production started at Ulsan Plant 1 in South Korea in March 2021, and the car has since added assembly at the HMG Metaplant America in Georgia.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 powertrain, range and charging
There are two batteries, 63 kWh (Standard Range) and 84 kWh (Long Range). The Standard Range car has a 125 kW (168 hp) rear motor, reaches 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds and is rated at 245 miles (394 km) EPA. The Long Range RWD uses a 168 kW (225 hp) rear motor, takes 7.5 seconds to 100 km/h and is rated at 318 miles (512 km) EPA and up to 570 km (354 miles) WLTP. The Long Range AWD pairs a 74 kW front motor with a 165 kW rear motor for 239 kW (320 hp) and 5.3 seconds to 100 km/h.
On a 350 kW DC charger both batteries go from 10 to 80 percent in 18 minutes, according to Hyundai. The 84 kWh car adds 336 km (209 miles) in 15 minutes and the 63 kWh car 270 km (168 miles).
Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT and N
The XRT is the off-road-styled version: all-wheel drive with the same motors as the Long Range AWD, rated at 259 miles (417 km) EPA. The Ioniq 5 N is the high-performance version, with two motors rated at 166 and 282 kW and an 84 kWh battery; the EPA rates it at 221 miles (356 km).
Hyundai Ioniq 5 price and trims
US prices start at $35,000 for the Standard Range RWD, then $37,500 for the Long Range RWD, $41,000 for the Long Range AWD and $46,275 for the XRT, before destination. UK trims are Advance from £40,695 (~$55,700), Premium from £43,255 (~$59,300), N Line from £48,255 (~$66,100), Ultimate from £50,255 (~$68,800) and N Line S from £53,255 (~$73,000).
