The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and its Kia sibling, the EV6, are the first mainstream EVs to offer 350-kW DC fast-charging. Priced from around $40,000 to the mid-$50,000 range, the Ioniq 5 offers striking looks, good range, and—in AWD dual-motor guise—strong performance.
The base Ioniq 5 is the rear-drive, 168-hp SE Standard Range. It costs $40,925 but isn’t yet available.
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Next up in the model range is the $44,875 Long Range, which seems like a no-brainer over the base car. It’s a rear-driver with 225 horsepower and 303 miles of EPA-estimated range.
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Top of the line, for now, is the 320-hp Limited AWD, at $55,725.
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At a 350-kW Electrify America stall, it takes just 18 minutes for the Ioniq 5 to charge from 10 percent to 80 percent.
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The exterior styling evokes origami, Minecraft, and the Lancia Delta Integrale.
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Key to the dramatic proportions is a long wheelbase—118.1 inches, longer than that of the three-row Palisade SUV.
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Hyundai claims the AWD version will hit 60 mph in less than five seconds, which feels entirely believable.
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The frunk is only 1 cubic foot, but that’s 1 cubic foot more than the Volkswagen ID.4’s.
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The interior isn’t as dramatic as the exterior, with identical 12.3-inch screens resembling a dual-monitor setup for a desktop computer.
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Lack of wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto seems out of touch for an otherwise advanced vehicle.
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