Hyundai's new Ioniq 5 has bigger battery, native Tesla Supercharging

One of the best reasons to buy a Tesla over another EV is Tesla's vast Supercharging network. And while most U.S. car manufacturers have adopted the standard via a dongle, Hyundai's new Ioniq 5 is one of the first that does it natively.

On the outside, the latest Ioniq 5 isn't that different from its predecessor; the biggest visual changes come in the form of the new, rugged, Ioniq 5 XRT version, which comes with a number of details that scream "off-road."

But inside, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 has improvements in all the right places. The Standard Range models now have a 64kWh battery (up from 58 on the previous model), while the Long Range models have an 84kWh battery (up from 77.4 on the previous model). This translates into 240+ miles of range for the RWD, SE Standard Range variant, 310+ miles of range for the RWD SE/SEL/Limited models, and 250+ to 280+ miles of range for the AWD models, depending on trim, wheel, and tire size.

Another nice touch is the native Supercharging. Instead of having to use a dongle, you can just plug the new Ioniq 5 into a Tesla Supercharger, which is great because dongles are annoying. If you want to go the other way and connect the new Ioniq 5 to a CCS plug, you'll have to use the (included) dongle.

Other details include new, more aerodynamic wheels, new steering wheel design, heated rear seats on some trims, and a bunch of safety improvements; check out the full list on Hyundai's website.

The new Ioniq 5 will be manufactured at Hyundai's new facility in Georgia, with deliveries starting in the fourth quarter of 2024. It should be eligible for a $3,750 U.S. tax credit, with leases continuing to quality for the $7,500 credit, but exact pricing for the new version hasn't yet been revealed.