Comparison

Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Nissan Leaf

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Best range Hyundai Ioniq 5 318 mi vs 303 mi
Best value Nissan Leaf $42,600 vs $29,990
Faster charging Hyundai Ioniq 5 17 min vs 40 min
Weighted profile Hyundai Ioniq 5 7.3 vs 2.7

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
318 mi vs 303 mi
Value winner
Nissan Leaf
$99/mi vs $134/mi
Charging winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
17 min vs 40 min
Efficiency winner
Nissan Leaf
278 Wh/mi vs 300 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
86.6 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Hyundai Ioniq 5 Nissan Leaf
Trim used RWD SV
MSRP (USD) $42,600 $29,990
Range 318 mi 303 mi
Efficiency 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh 278 Wh/mi • 3.6 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 74 kWh 75 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain RWD FWD
Body type Crossover Hatchback
DC max 168 kW 100 kW
AC max 11 kW 7 kW
10–80% (DC) 17 min 40 min
Roadtrip score 86.8 61.8
Miles added (15 min est.) 152 mi 71 mi
USD per mile of range 134 $/mi 99 $/mi
Top speed 115 mph 99 mph
Cargo 19 cu ft 15 cu ft
Tow rating 3,527 lb 2,150 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Hyundai Ioniq 5 if you want the longer rated range (318 mi vs 303 mi).
  • Choose Hyundai Ioniq 5 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 17 min vs 40 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Nissan Leaf looks better ($99/mi vs $134/mi).

Weighted verdict

Hyundai Ioniq 5 has the stronger weighted profile (7.3 vs 2.7).

Hyundai Ioniq 57.3 Nissan Leaf2.7 168 kW17 min 100 kW40 min

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