Back then, a 800 V architecture had only been seen in expensive high-end EVs from Porsche, but here was a model with that same technology—and even faster fast-charging, taking just 18 minutes to go from 10–80 percent.
The AWD version has an EPA range of 269 miles versus 318 miles for the rear-wheel drive variant.
Hyundai issued a recall in December 2024 and, at the time, said that 1 percent of vehicles were likely affected.
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Single-motor Ioniq 5s should be capable of 4 miles/kWh or more. Having 49 miles more range would, of course, mean a little longer behind the wheel between charging stops.
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When we first drove the Hyundai Ioniq 5 at the end of 2021, it didn’t take much exposure to the angular electric vehicle to find much about it appealing. Back then, a 800 V architecture had only been seen in expensive high-end EVs from Porsche, but here was a model with that same technology—and even faster fast-charging, taking just 18 minutes to go from 10–80 percent. The retro looks didn’t hurt either, channeling the boxy hatches styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro in the 1970s and ’80s. But five years is a long time in the car world, and the compact electric crossover segment is far more competitive than it was when the Ioniq 5 debuted.
We figured it was worth spending some more time with one to see how it still stacks up.
The AWD version has an EPA range of 269 miles versus 318 miles for the rear-wheel drive variant.
Single-motor Ioniq 5s should be capable of 4 miles/kWh or more. Having 49 miles more range would, of course, mean a little longer behind the wheel between charging stops, should one happen to be on a road trip or dependent upon public fast-chargers, but even with a larger pack, the 2026 Ioniq 5 still fast-charges plenty fast. The native NACS port means the Ioniq 5 can charge at Tesla Superchargers as well as other networks, like IONNA and Electrify America.
Hyundai issued a recall in December 2024 and, at the time, said that 1 percent of vehicles were likely affected.
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