by Tesla and Hyundai make two of the best EV SUVs you can buy today. The Tesla model Y is hard to miss; It is the best-selling EV due to a wide margin and point roads nationwide.
On the other hand, Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 is a well -received, highly rated EV SUV who keeps its own. Although not so popular, it is an excellent alternative that deserves attention.
How even matches if these two EVs are, there are advantages and disadvantages that you must explain when making your next purchase. This is what you need to know.
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Tesla Model Y versus Hyundai Ioniq 5: Prices
Here is a price determination of every trim for the Tesla model Y and Hyundai Ioniq 5:
Tesla Model Y prices (without estimates of “gas savings”)
Hyundai Ioniq 5 prices
Prices are fairly right, but that may not be the whole story. Hyundai dealers still implement marketups from the COVID era on most vehicles, and we have seen Ioniq 5 markings up to $ 5,000. Although they are negotiable, it is unlikely that dealers are renouncing them, especially for a vehicle that is as popular as the Ioniq 5.
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Reach, charging and performance for the Tesla model Y and Hyundai Ioniq 5
When it comes to EVs in daily Rijscenarios, Range is the most important. Acceleration is excellent on fully electric vehicles, and there is little chance that you need Tesla’s top speeds.
Tesla Model Y -Range and Performance
Hyundai IONIQ 5 -Range and performance
Hyundai does not record 0-60 times or top speed on the site, and Tesla does not mention the KW or PKs of his vehicles, making it difficult to compare.
Interior
The Tesla interior ethos is that is less. The automaker is a pioneer in minimalist interiors for EVs and has remained strong in this conviction.
Hyundai does an excellent job with the silence of “traditional” car interiors with minimalism for its Ioniq 5. It has real dashboard mounted buttons for essential controls such as AC and a robust layout for steering wheel than Tesla.
The Tesla model Y has an iconic (and massive) center-mounted display unit where it hides controls and settings. Many mock this choice.
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Hyundai opted for a dual display package, with one behind the wheel and the other mounted in the middle on the right side of the first display. Both screens are encapsulated in a single assembly that takes half of the dashboard. Yet it is again a nod to the familiar for Hyundai, which reduces the learning curve for those who buy their first EV.
Neither interior feels special premium, but we appreciate the decisions of Hyundai. Both have great cockpits from the driver and lots of space at the front, but the backseat of the Ioniq 5 feels a bit more spacious. However, the model Y has a lot of glass, which can make the ride a bit noisy for some.
Exterior
Both vehicles have an SUV/crossover -testics with four doors and an athletic position. The model Y is sportier with its sloping rear roof line, while the IONIQ is 5 boxier.
The lights of the IONIQ 5 look a bit like an old LED panel, and the vehicle has a lot of plastic, which gives it a cheaper aesthetics than we want. The model Y is not a premium vehicle, but we appreciate the minimum use of plastics around the bottom of the car.
If you had told us that one of the two companies had decades of design experience behind his EV, we would not have guessed it was Hyundai. In general, we prefer the Tesla model Y.
Ride and handle
This is a toss-up because both offer a smooth ride, competent handling and a lot of pep. The IONIQ 5 has less body lean and a slightly longer wheelbase (118.1 versus 113.8), so we suspect that some people prefer it. The model Y also has a stiffer suspension, making the IONIQ 5 more pleasant to ride for most drivers.
An area in which the two differ considerably is regenerative braking. We think that Tesla does regenerative braking better, and in Rijscenarios of one pedal it feels more natural and it will be fine if you expect that. The IONIQ 5 drives more like an ice cream vehicle and the regenerative brakes is less aggressive.
Both cars have level-2-drivers aid, which means that these vehicles can steer, accelerate and stop autonomously, accelerate the road and traffic as long as the driver monitors. Tesla’s “Steering machine” offers more suggestions, such as lane changes and the automatic use of the turn signal, but it still requires the consciousness of drivers.
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Other considerations
If you are a CarPlay or Android Auto Stalwart, then know that Tesla does not support either. Teslas are best when subscribing to the Premium Connectivity Package for $ 99/year.
The Tesla charging network is superior and both models have access to it. Both vehicles also accept DC fast charging, with the Tesla model Y adding 162 miles of reach in 15 minutes and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 charges 10 percent to 80 percent in 18 minutes.
Last thoughts
If the EV SUV segment were a fight, Hyundai would be the only manufacturer who pulled the line and lies to Tesla. Spec for spec and pound for pounds, these two cars are equal.
Aesthetically, we prefer the Model Y. From a “pure driving” point of view, the IONIQ 5 wins none of the premium, but we suspect that many will prefer the accessible, conventional and trusted design ethos of the Ioniq.
We abhor the continuous use of the registration of Hyundai dealers as much as we are stunned and often shocked by the antics of Elon Musk. Teslas quickly become goals for the inconvenience of people with Musk.
In general, we would say that the IONIQ 5 is an excellent choice if you can accept a shorter range.
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