HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 VS TESLA MODEL Y LR 375 MILE RACE: RANGE, EFFICIENCY, AND CHARGE SPEED HEAD-TO-HEAD

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This head-to-head comparison between the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 and the Tesla Model Y Long Range reveals distinct strengths for each EV. The Tesla Model Y emerges as the more efficient vehicle, achieving 3.7 miles per kilowatt-hour compared to the Ioniq 5's 3.1 miles per kilowatt-hour on the tested route. This efficiency, combined with a slightly larger usable battery capacity, gives the Model Y a real-world range advantage of approximately 50 miles over the Ioniq 5 on the day of testing (266 miles vs. 213 miles). In charging tests, the Ioniq 5 demonstrated a faster peak and sustained charging speed in the mid-range, while the Model Y hit a higher peak but tapered off more quickly. Ultimately, the Tesla Model Y won the challenge of recharging enough to complete the return journey faster, requiring less battery percentage and less time due to its superior efficiency. The reviewer noted the Ioniq 5's comfortable ride and soft suspension, while the Model Y offered firmer handling, sharper steering, and more interior space. The Tesla's preconditioning for charging was also highlighted as an advantage in colder weather.