Editor’s comparisonFigures as published
Tesla Model Y and Hyundai Ioniq 5
Long-distance efficiency versus exceptionally fast charging and cabin flexibility.
| Question | Tesla Model Y | Hyundai Ioniq 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Electric | Electric |
| Body | Crossover | Crossover |
| Official range | up to622 km WLTP Market or version specific | up to570 km WLTP Market or version specific |
| Battery | Not officially disclosed Local check needed | up to84 kWh Market or version specific |
| Peak DC charging | up to250 kW Market or version specific | up to260 kW Published reference |
| Published fast charge | Manufacturer claims vary by version | 10–80% in about 18 minutes claimed |
| Efficiency reference | from13.9 kWh/100 km Market or version specific | from15.6 kWh/100 km Market or version specific |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
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Our view. Choose between these cars by the charging you can access, the version sold in your market, and the journeys you repeat. The table below separates official reference values from assumptions. A larger maximum number is not automatically the better ownership experience.
Tesla Model Y rapid charging
Manufacturer claims vary by version
Hyundai Ioniq 5 rapid charging
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Batteries, motor outputs, standard equipment, warranties, connectors, and even model names can differ by country. Compare local quotations only after confirming that both cars match the versions shown here.