Comparison

Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Tesla Model S

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

Best range Tesla Model S 318 mi vs 410 mi
Best value Hyundai Ioniq 5 $42,600 vs $86,630
Faster charging Hyundai Ioniq 5 17 min vs 31 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model S 3.6 vs 6.4

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Tesla Model S
410 mi vs 318 mi
Value winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
$134/mi vs $211/mi
Charging winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
17 min vs 31 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model S
271 Wh/mi vs 300 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model S
92.6 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Hyundai Ioniq 5 Tesla Model S
Trim used RWD Model S
MSRP (USD) $42,600 $86,630
Range 318 mi 410 mi
Efficiency 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh 271 Wh/mi • 3.69 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 74 kWh 96 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain RWD AWD
Body type Crossover Sedan
DC max 168 kW 250 kW
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 17 min 31 min
Roadtrip score 86.8 88.7
Miles added (15 min est.) 152 mi 120 mi
USD per mile of range 134 $/mi 211 $/mi
Top speed 115 mph 155 mph
Cargo 19 cu ft 25 cu ft
Tow rating 3,527 lb 3,527 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Tesla Model S if you want the longer rated range (410 mi vs 318 mi).
  • Choose Hyundai Ioniq 5 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 17 min vs 31 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Hyundai Ioniq 5 looks better ($134/mi vs $211/mi).

Weighted verdict

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

Hyundai Ioniq 53.6 Tesla Model S6.4 168 kW17 min 250 kW31 min

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