Hyundai has given the new Ioniq 5 quick acceleration and rapid charging but decided to limit the top speed on the first model family from its electric-only subbrand to 185 kph. By comparison, the top-of-the-range 585-hp EV6 GT from sister brand Kia reaches a top speed of 260 kph.
Both crossovers, which share parent Hyundai Motor Group's Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) underpinnings, can support either 400- or 800-volt charging thanks to an on-board inverter, which boosts a 400-volt current to 800 volts without needing adapters or additional equipment.
This means the Ioniq 5 offers charging speeds that challenge the Porsche Taycan as well as a bold design that mirrors the striking looks of the 45 Concept that Hyundai launched in 2019.