Comparison
Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Tesla Model Y
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Tesla Model Y 318 mi vs 320 mi
Best value Hyundai Ioniq 5 $42,600 vs $59,900
Faster charging Hyundai Ioniq 5 17 min vs 33 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model Y 4.8 vs 5.2
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Tesla Model Y
320 mi vs 318 mi
Value winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
$134/mi vs $187/mi
Charging winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
17 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model Y
281 Wh/mi vs 300 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model Y
97.6 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | RWD | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $42,600 | $59,900 |
| Range | 318 mi | 320 mi |
| Efficiency | 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh | 281 Wh/mi • 3.56 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 74 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Crossover | SUV |
| DC max | 168 kW | 331 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 17 min | 33 min |
| Roadtrip score | 86.8 | 74.6 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 152 mi | 89 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 134 $/mi | 187 $/mi |
| Top speed | 115 mph | 125 mph |
| Cargo | 19 cu ft | 30 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,527 lb | 3,527 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Tesla Model Y if you want the longer rated range (320 mi vs 318 mi).
- Choose Hyundai Ioniq 5 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 17 min vs 33 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Hyundai Ioniq 5 looks better ($134/mi vs $187/mi).
Weighted verdict
Tesla Model Y has the stronger weighted profile (5.2 vs 4.8).
Hyundai Ioniq 54.8 Tesla Model Y5.2 168 kW17 min 331 kW33 min
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