While there are some people still skeptical of embracing the electric vehicle movement, there are plenty of folks who want to have one in their driveway, and a solid list of available EVs to help them achieve that goal.

Hyundai is among the companies that has embraced the electric movement, offering a strong lineup of EVs — including the excellent Ioniq 5 compact SUV, which I was recently able to spend some time with.

Read on to learn 5 things that you need to know about the Ioniq 5 to determine if it’s the right EV for you, as it battles other electric vehicles such as the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Volkswagen ID.4, Tesla Model Y, and Kia EV6.

1. Strong EV range, fast charging

Range on the Ioniq 5 will span from 245 miles (on base model) up to 318 miles (on RWD models in SE/SEL/Limited trims). AWD options land between 259 miles and 290 miles. The Ioniq 5’s numbers are competitive, as they are among the best you’ll find in this size of EV, limiting any range anxiety.

One reality check: Keep in mind that if you live in colder weather climates, cold temperatures can impact the actual distance and limit mileage of any EV you purchase.

Charging at home overnight with a Level 2 charger is the best option for any EV, but if you must charge publicly for any reason, the Ioniq 5 is compatible with the fast 350 kW public chargers that can get you from 10 percent to 80 percent in about 20 minutes, and is also compatible with Tesla superchargers.

While the much-anticipated transition to electric vehicles has its ups and downs in recent years at some car makes, other brands are ignoring all the drama and sticking to their plans or even accelerating their transition.

Once such brand is Hyundai, which offers several EV models including the Ioniq 5 — a compact electric SUV that I recently had the opportunity to experience.

The Ioniq 5 hits a nice sweet spot in the EV landscape, offering a smaller size, solid mileage range, a roomy interior and strong tech features.

New for 2025 is the XRT trim level, an off-road friendly model, as well as extended range numbers, plus updates to its charging capabilities and interior.

Read on to find out how this vehicle, which is made at Hyundai’s plant in Georgia, compares in the segment to rivals such as the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Volkswagen ID.4, Tesla Model Y, and Kia EV6.

As all automakers work to step up their game in the EV sector, Nissan is finally growing its EV presence with the new Ariya SUV.

An early adopter with the Nissan Leaf EV being on sale for more than a decade, Nissan has now delivered a strong second EV entry. All new for 2023, the Nissan Ariya delivers a bold look unlike anything else in the Nissan lineup, and expands the brand’s EV footprint beyond the long-running Nissan Leaf. 

The Ariya represents a logical step into the EV world for fans of the top-selling Nissan Rogue SUV, as the Ariya is sized similarly to the Rogue.

I spent some time behind the wheel of a 2023 Nissan Ariya Empower+, and I’m back with a full report on how it holds up in a growing and competitive EV market with offerings from Tesla (Model Y), Kia (EV6/EV9), Hyundai (Kona), Ford (Mach-E Mustang), Volkswagen (ID.4), Chevy (Bolt EUV) and more.

Like most automakers, Volkswagen — one of the largest global OEMS — is fully embracing the arrival of electric vehicles.

While a bunch more EVs are scheduled in the near future (including the long-anticipated ID Buzz van), the one that they have put out as their opening salvo is the Volkswagen ID.4, a compact crossover that debuted in the 2021 model year. It houses five passengers comfortably and features a futuristic design and a respectable range per charge, plus solid tech and safety features.

Competition is stiff, as everyone from Hyundai and Kia to Ford and Chevy are putting out EVs in this size and category. But VW is committed to the EV space in the U.S., even building the ID.4 at its Chattanooga, Tennessee facilities.

I recently drove a 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro S model, and I’m back with a full report on how it measures up in the growing world of EV options.