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Major additions are in store for the 2025 Ioniq 5 lineup, including bigger batteries, more range, native NACS compatibility with Tesla charging stations, a rear wiper and a new off-road-oriented XRT trim level. Tech upgrades include standard wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and smartphone key functionality. The midgrade SEL trim is also treated to standard leatherette upholstery and heated rear seats. Production for the 2025 Ioniq 5 shifts to Hyundai's Georgia EV plant, which unlocks half of the federal EV tax credit ($3,750) for eligible buyers. Meanwhile, the hilarious 601-horsepower 2025 Ioniq 5 N gives you supercar-grade acceleration and hot-hatch handling, but it comes with a significant range penalty.
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"Stylish, capable, versatile and efficient, the Ioniq 5 — significantly updated for 2025 — has just about everything a compact electric SUV shopper could ask for. You'll want to skip the base rear-drive model with the standard-range battery, however, as it gives you less than 250 miles of range and lacks power, too. Step up to the long-range battery and you've got a couple of excellent options, starting with the long-range rear-drive Ioniq 5, which offers nearly 320 miles of range and gets to 60 mph in a little more than 7 seconds. The all-wheel-drive Ioniq 5, meanwhile, adds a second motor and cuts the sprint to 60 mph way down to the mid-4-second region, while the range drops to a maximum of 290 miles. That's well shy of the Model Y Long Range AWD's range estimate, but it's close enough to be in the ballgame. Now add the style factor, where the Model Y gets trounced, and you can see why this Hyundai is nipping at Tesla's heels."—Ranked #2 out of 12 Compact Electric SUVs
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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A bigger battery for 2025 tacks on nearly 25 miles of range, but the base Ioniq 5 remains forgettable compared to its siblings. Towing is not recommended, and while you might not care about that, you should be aware that the base Ioniq 5 makes very little power for a two-ton vehicle.
The rear-drive Ioniq 5 with the bigger battery should be the sweet spot for most EV shoppers. The range far surpasses the base model's maximum, and while 225 horsepower isn't that much for a vehicle that weighs well over 4,000 pounds, it's more than adequate for most purposes. The dual-motor Ioniq 5 variants are faster, of course, but if you want the one with the most range, you found it right here. Note that the towing capacity maxes out at 2,300 pounds with either RWD or AWD unless you get the specialized XRT.
If acceleration really matters to you — and with a starting price around $50k, perhaps it should — then adding the second motor is a no-brainer. Not only do you get almost 100 more horsepower than the Long Range RWD can muster, but the torque output goes through the roof, increasing by nearly 200 pound-feet. Drawbacks? Aside from the upcharge for that second motor, you get appreciably less range, but 290 miles isn't that far behind the Long Range RWD's 318. Just keep in mind that if you get the AWD Limited version, your range will drop to 269 miles due to larger wheels.
The XRT isn't our cup of tea, but it might be yours. Why aren't we enthused? There's not even an extra inch of ground clearance, and the tough-guy styling add-ons detract from the Ioniq 5's admirably sleek body. Plus, the chunky tires knock a substantial 31 miles off the EPA range rating compared to the regular Ioniq 5 Dual Motor AWD. But if you take it on its own merits, this is still a quick and capable EV with a small footprint, a spacious interior and enough range for most purposes. Oh, and if the regular Ioniq 5's max towing capacity of 2,300 pounds has been bugging you, the XRT has the antidote —- it can tow up to 5,834 lbs.
And now for something completely bonkers: How about an Ioniq 5 EV that does 0-60 in three seconds flat? Most people will be sufficiently wowed by the Ioniq 5 Long Range Dual Motor, which starts at about $16k less and gets you to 60 in 4.5 seconds while providing nearly 70 more miles of range. But 3.0 is far quicker than 4.5, and 123 mph at the quarter-mile mark is a whole lot faster than 102. The Ioniq 5 N would make no sense if not for the fact that it gives a world full of EV skeptics a glimpse of a potentially exciting future, which strikes us as highly sensible.
What are the different versions of the 2025 Ioniq 5, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2025 Ioniq 5 specs and model data.
| Version | Price | Fuel | Range | Power | Torque |
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| 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range (Rear-Wheel Drive) | $42,600 | Electric | 245 mi | 168 hp | 258 lb-ft |
| 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range (Rear-Wheel Drive) ✅ our pick | $46,650 | Electric | 318 mi | 225 hp | 258 lb-ft |
| 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range Dual Motor (All-Wheel Drive) | $50,150 | Electric | 290 mi | 320 hp | 446 lb-ft |
| 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT (Dual Motor AWD) | $55,500 | Electric | 259 mi | 320 hp | 446 lb-ft |
| 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N | $66,200 | Electric | 221 mi | 601 hp | 545 lb-ft |
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