Comparison

Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Tesla Model 3

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

Best range Tesla Model 3 318 mi vs 363 mi
Best value Tesla Model 3 $42,600 vs $42,490
Faster charging Hyundai Ioniq 5 17 min vs 36 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model 3 3.6 vs 6.4

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Tesla Model 3
363 mi vs 318 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model 3
$117/mi vs $134/mi
Charging winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
17 min vs 36 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model 3
246 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 Tesla Model 3
Trim used RWD Long Range RWD
MSRP (USD) $42,600 $42,490
Range 318 mi 363 mi
Efficiency 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh 246 Wh/mi • 4.07 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 74 kWh 82 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain RWD RWD
Body type Crossover Sedan
DC max 168 kW 208 kW
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 17 min 36 min
Roadtrip score 86.8 79.7
Miles added (15 min est.) 152 mi 97 mi
USD per mile of range 134 $/mi 117 $/mi
Top speed 115 mph 125 mph
Cargo 19 cu ft 21 cu ft
Tow rating 3,527 lb 2,205 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Tesla Model 3 if you want the longer rated range (363 mi vs 318 mi).
  • Choose Hyundai Ioniq 5 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 17 min vs 36 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Tesla Model 3 looks better ($117/mi vs $134/mi).

Weighted verdict

Tesla Model 3 has the stronger weighted profile (6.4 vs 3.6).

Hyundai Ioniq 53.6 Tesla Model 36.4 168 kW17 min 208 kW36 min

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