Hyundai Ioniq 5 Vs. Tesla Model Y: Functional Vs. Funky - Cars.com

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0:00-3:01 - Intro
3:01-4:02 - Acceleration
4:02-5:48 - Braking
5:48-6:57 - Ride Quality
6:57-8:40 - Handling
8:40-9:57 - Home Charging
9:57-11:21 - Fast Charging
11:21-15:21 - User Interface
15:21-17:29 - In-Cabin Storage
17:29-18:40 - Cargo
18:40-21:41 - Visibility and Fitment
21:41-22:52 - Value
22:52-23:32 - Conclusion

[@lplt]

just a tip with choosing the regen mode and making it stay. go to the regen mode you like and holding the right paddle, it will turn to "auto+(regen level)" and it will start the car in that regen level

[@colear3]

And, once in auto mode, you can hold the left paddle to stop and use i-Pedal, essentially.

[@monk333]

The droning music track at the summary section is so annoying

[@COSolar6419]

How relevant are the acceleration results to the average driver? Are those additional “miles” added to the Tesla while home charging are real or based upon the car’s range estimates.

[@shaneoneill919]

I have the 2022 ioniq 5 I love the vehicle. While I respect what Tesla has done for the industry I just don't like their cars at all. Maybe it's the 80s kid in me. Maybe its 8 bit experience. Maybe it's just because it's a cool ass car. I dunno but I love it.

[@KaiPonte]

looking at Ionic 5 vs. id.4 and Model Y. How is the build quality in the Ionic? I had an (admittedly) older Kia that aged very quickly.

[@shaneoneill919]

Ya know I honestly can't give much of an expert opinion. I don't think I have much of an eye for the build quality. I will say my impression is it's very good. The trim details, fit, form and function seem really well thought out and high quality.

[@cheesun124]

Still hold true? Trying to decide in 2024 between a new model Y and a 2022 ionic 5

[@ChrisWhittenMusic]

All the i5 regen settings are remembered except iPedal. I use Regen 3 and I’ve never had to reset it.

[@t1328]

Great review. Two differences I found between my Model Y, and now my Ioniq 5 Limited AWD. In my case, overnight charging at home using my Tesla Gen 4 charger charges the Ioniq to 80% or 100% more quickly than it did the Model Y. Secondly, the Ioniq 5’s range Guess O’ Meter has been a lot more accurate than the Model Y’s was (this was a 2020 LR). I have far less range anxiety with the Ioniq 5 than I did with the Model Y, because I trust it’s range a lot more.

[@coben70]

I have never seen handling test like they did here. Normally it is done at a track or mountain road not at a parking lot with course that kids would drive with their barbie car. I have seen figure 8 test at a parking lot but much bigger at higher speed. And level 2 charging test only lasted 1 hour and called it good? Hmm, I normally hear how long it takes to charge 80 or 100% because charging speed varies and it is a good way to get overall speed. Seems like a half fast tests to me.

[@Narcissist86]

Charging speeds at lvl 2 normally does not change. You're thinking of lvl 3 fast charging, which is what they tested later.

[@howardthompson5349]

I think the missing elephant in the room for me is repair costs and ease of getting repairs done. Long term, someone is going to ding a fender. I have to admit that I’ve only read up on Tesla repair stories and prices. My personal bet is that Hyundai will be significantly less and 3rd parties will be able to order parts from Hyundai.

[@acchaladka]

Exactly. I'm getting rid of our Tesla for this or the EV6, partly because out of warranty costs look horrendous. I'd originally planned to keep our model 3 twenty years and replace the battery, until I heard that the battery replacement is $17k Canadian. Also the new Gen of EVs coming out look really worthwhile. At least in this way, something ELSE will screw me rather than Tesla repair costs.

[@trondialsingh594]

@@acchaladka you know these battery costs going to come down they have been coming down since the original model s back 2012 look into the decrease in battery costs over past 10 years I think it's more than half

[@kevinn1158]

Top trim Ioniq 5 AWD costs 62k CAD here in Canada. It gets a 5k rebate. Model 3 AWD costs 77k, no rebate. So 57k vs 77k. Hummmmmm. The Model Y AWD is 88k CAD. (my gosh that 3rd row is beyond stupid. It's like the rear seat of a 911. So 20 to 31k less for the Hyundai or Kia.

[@wgemini4422]

9 Month later, the base model Y is $60K now (AWD long range about 70K) But more important, Ioniq 5 is nowhere to be found. Dealerships are charging $10K extra for "slightly used" cars, which wouldn't qualify for the rebate. It's just frustrating. It's unhealthy for a market to be dominated by a single player, but I just can't see how these "traditional" car markers will be able to compete if they can't scale up their production. I still want a base Ioniq 5 for $51.6K, but I am not going to wait 2 years for it with the possibility of dealers adding more fees on top of it.

[@kevinn1158]

@@wgemini4422 I couldn’t agree more. What is noteworthy beyond what you’ve said is, Tesla sales hardly bumped up on the big price drop. Either people in general hate Elon or EV cars sales are softening a lot. From my perspective I don’t know why the Model Y is still 5k more than an EV6 AWD GT. Line 2 package. I think anybody buying an EV above MRSP is an idiot. They are already over priced and we are moving into a recession. I used to be anything but Tesla, but if the OEMs are stuck on charging these crazy prices I say F them. The worst of the lot is VW. Their software is really bad. They dropped their premium stereo, dropped their heat pump, dropped their surround cam, dropped their folding mirrors and increased their price by 5k CAD.

[@wgemini4422]

@@kevinn1158 Lol, did they? I was going to look at ID4. I guess I shouldn't bother. I did talk with a KIA dealer, he said there's a 2-3 years wait for EV6. Sigh...

[@kevinn1158]

@@wgemini4422 2-3 yrs. That’s stupid. The OEMs just aren't interested in putting pressure on Tesla. I have to buy a new car soon and if it's a BEV it's probably going to be a Tesla. Not completely happy about it, but it is what it is.

[@sunkneee]

2024: Model Y is $57k Ioniq 5 $59k

[@steveosullivan6861]

Please watch audio mix? Music is intrusive.

[@jeanbergeron6451]

I ordered the ioniq 5 in January. I don’t expect it to arrive until end of next year!

[@billr8316]

With the recent price cut, I can get a performance version for the same price as the top of the line Ioniq. How would you rank the cars now given the same price and available features?

[@Seitenwerk]

Personal preference. The Ioniq has some major advantages tho: 800V platform, it charges at double the speed than the Tesla. 15 Minutes charging time is a huge difference for everyday life. V2l, So can can plug in any device you want or use it for your house in case of a blackout or camping etc etc. Adjustable regen (One paddle driving, auto regen, multiple regen steps and multiple auto regen steps), Apple Carplay and Android Auto, ventilated seats, heated seats on both rows, relax seats, closable sunroof, auto regen, backseat side ventilation, better build quality, better drive train and suspension, noticeable much quieter inside, detachable front motor in the AWD version, Augmented reality HUD, Driver info screen etc. Theres a lot more to list there. Tesla on the other hand has the full driving assist that is currently in beta and they probably have the best software and app feeling currently. Both are good but you have to know the list of differences to decide

[@BioniqBob]

Well done!

[@th003gh8]

Why are they using miles added as a reliable unit of measure for charging? It should be percentage of battery and real world efficiency.

[@FrancisdeBriey]

Very balanced review and good end choice because I bought the ioniq5 LoL !

[@johnparsons3454]

'turn on windshield wipers' gets rid of turning a switch

[@jacanagardens6818]

Good review, but this annoying background music .... 😞

[@MattyNiceZM]

Omg turn it off

[@Leecho.]

Ev6 vs ionic 5

[@tubelator]

Ioniq 5 is just so solid. Love my AWD!

[@ClarkyAv]

As an Ioniq5 driver for a year and a half I couldn't agree more about how the steering wheel blocks the dash. It's actually quite annoying at times! But it does feel like sitting on an old sofa when you get in it so that's nice 😛

[@alexanderjokkmok396]

How much horsepower has the Model Y compared to the Ioniq5? Very good review 👏

[@hanyasamsung1536]

V2L .. rocks... ioniq 5 is ultimate camping ev.. it has utility mode too..

[@blessonjacob3809]

Surprised it wasn’t a focus area in the video.

[@Tealzter]

This review seems too biased for the MY. For any advantage that the Ioniq has, the two guys seems to find something negative to say about it. Yet when they talk about ride quality (which the Ioniq wins on) it's quickly brushed aside.

[@streetmoney21]

You also failed to talk about software features and Sentry which allows you to see through the car cameras on you cellphone from anywhere, flash the lights, honk the horn, or speak through the speakers. Hyundai doesn’t not offer anything like that.

[@colear3]

Ioniq 5 ftw for sure. Physical buttons, reasonable range, and a tax credit. Plus, access to Tesla chargers soon, not to mention a superior fit and finish than Tesla's QC.

[@markplott4820]

IONIQ 5 uses a GIMP platform and is built with a GAS car body.

[@teslabot5650]

lol

[@colear3]

@@markplott4820 Nah; the I5 is build on the EV-only E-GMP platform; not a gas body. Even if it were, I'd applaud that. Watch Savagegeese's review...

[@markplott4820]

@@colear3 - FALSE eGMP (GIMP) platform is a GAS based multifuel Platform. its too HEAVY & outdated . to COMPETE with TESLA , kia/Hyundai needs to build a DEDECATED BEV skateboard Platform. Currently DO NOT have.

[@colear3]

@@markplott4820 That's just not true lol the e-GMP is their skateboard-style foundation platform...

[@jjjj5452]

Yeah but then I have to deal with the Hyundai dealer...

[@tobipotg]

Just bought one it was actually a very nice experience to go try out the vehicle and talk to someone that actually know a lot about the vehicle.

[@stephenodonohue9876]

Thanks for the excellent review, however, it seems that neither of you seemed to know where the camera was. I would suggest that your camera person is a bit younger than you, trendy you're not :)

[@holaadios9958]

Ioniq 5 is an awesome head turner. Tesla Modelo Y in the other hand...meh.

[@stockey]

Egg on 4 wheel.

[@stockey]

Ioniq5 all the way, no overpriced egg shape car for me.

[@matthewrivera9314]

Yeah, I find the model Y ugly to.

[@Rick9482]

My only complaint on my M3 Dual is the ride on rough pavement but I think loose handling would bother me more so I glad I purchased the Tesla. On decent roads the ride is perfect. A fast car like this requires air suspension or stiffer springs to handle the high speed maneuverability. I'm big on music so not saying anything about navigation and music takes away from the review a great deal. In fact, it makes the review almost worthless because those items I mentioned can make or break a sale. Things I find exceptionally poor on the Ionic 5: *Screen view thru the steering wheel is poor design, nothing more. *Poor handing....no thanks. *Nav and sound system missing in review.....wtf. *Inefficient range and will probably cost quite a bit more to charge which again is missing data in the review. IMO, it's a good first effort but certainly not cheap. Frankly, I though the review was biased and incomplete and some data totally missing. I thought it was a thumbs up until I wrote my remarks and changed to a thumbs down. Essentially for the lack of info on sound system, nav, user interface.

[@ampt6733]

I can hear it in their responses that these guys are totally Tesla Fan Boys. I’ve watched a ton of reviews (from more reputable reviewers) for both vehicles and they had a more genuine take and explanations. I won’t be watching anymore reviews from this Channel

[@gamestar8180]

Can't stand the ride quality of the Y especially in the rear seats.

[@Yanquetino]

Where the Tesla clearly wins isn't in the car: it's in the Supercharger network. Of course, they have a head start there, and hopefully other DCFC providers will catch up over the next few years. I'm frankly tempted to forego my current Model 3 for an Ioniq 5 Limited, but… they are extremely hard to come by right now. We'll see in the future.

[@Telcontarnz]

Plus the software updates. Just has one come into our Y overnight and it’s a game changer over time…

[@Yanquetino]

@@afrose71 Yes, Superchargers are *starting* to open up for non-Teslas -slowly. As of this moment there are 11 sites with "Magic Docks": 9 in New York State and 2 in California. I just wish Tesla would SELL consumers the non-Tesla adapter in those "docks" and then make ANY Supercharger available for those who buy them.

[@Seitenwerk]

Probably a US only thing. Outside of the US the fast chargers are outpacing Tesla chargers by around 20 times. Getting to a Tesla charger would probably mean driving 30 to 60 minutes extra while non Tesla chargers are everywhere. The whole advantage of Tesl charges faded away nearly completely in. the last 2-3 years.

[@Eduardo-yj2fq]

@@SeitenwerkIn the EU is becoming more and more common the 250kW chargers. There is a lot of investing happening right now to expand the charging network. On top of that, Tesla is now open to many brands, so that is one of the advantages that has faded away. Software? Yes, it’s good, but in the real world it is not something you are going to benefit from on your daily commute. I chose the ioniq5 over the Model Y because of its pragmatism. It is a no-nonsense car, fully equipped, that will make my life easier than the Tesla. Not having parking sensors, 360° camera, ventilated seats or the possibility to block the sun on the panoramic roof were good enough reasons to stay away from Tesla. V2L capability is the icing on the cake.

[@MarvinFontanilla]

Ioniq 5 lost its tax credit.

[@yangpentingkomentar]

Ioniq 5 for now

[@tbone21158]

Lot of money for a Hyundai if you ask me. Same goes for the Kia EV6.

[@tooltalk]

Yeah, they are not targetting low-income buyers with their EVs.

[@matthewrivera9314]

Neither is tesla.

[@raeldor]

Tesla is more future-proofed for self driving and has some really nice features such as Sentry Mode. But the Ioniq has the better looks and interior. The Y looks like a pregnant Model 3. If Ioniq stepped up their software game it would put a lot of pressure on Tesla. They're both really nice cars, and I think it comes down to what you're looking for and your everyday lifestyle.

[@swaxtastic]

I doubt the Ioniq 5 will hold it's resale value like a Tesla.

[@chrisfriends7911]

One is a basic ev, and ine is the most hugh tech, safest longest range and best in supercharger network in the world with free over the air updates.

[@ChrisWhittenMusic]

Ioniq 5 has free OTA updates

[@afrose71]

Ioniq now has access to that charging network, the reviewers said the I5 is better at guesstimating range then the MY, and the I5 has OTA updates.

[@Kimbrough87]

CANT WAIT TO SEE APPLE GET IN THE CAR BUSINESS.

[@markplott4820]

Apple cant even make their own batteries.

[@svengaefgen5909]

@@markplott4820 You know that Tesla just recently started producing their own batteries?

[@markplott4820]

@@svengaefgen5909 - not exactly news, Tesla battery day was a Blast.

[@svengaefgen5909]

@@markplott4820 Vaporware does not drive cars.

[@amino-acid4919]

Tesla is the best 👌

[@streetmoney21]

It’s sad when people who review cars for a living do not know all of the features of the vehicle they are reviewing and don’t even mention them in their review. The windshield wiper could have been easily activated with voice commands. In fact, the Tesla has the best voice control system available today and these people said not one word about it. So to me this is a fake review. If you can’t explain and review all of features and functions of a vehicle and it’s your job to do just that you suck at your job period. You even failed to talk about How Tesla software has the ability to integrate with 3rd party apps some which allow you to issue commands using Siri on an Apple Watch. So No the Hyundai is no where near as good as a Tesla. It’s designed like a dinosaur. Nothing about the Hyundai is new or forward thinking. It has a sloppy suspension and handles like shit. Please do your job and make sure you know everything about the vehicles you review before trying to give an opinion which at this point is bias.

[@BG-ej5fy]

Ioniq, Bionic, Zioniq, Mickey Mouse, what ever you want to call it I’m taking Tesla all day

[@joo02]

bah. i'd take Ioniq all day over tesla. tesla look is getting old, and it's become next camry in my town