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.

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