Reference variant
IONIQ 5 84 kWh RWD (MY24)
Current
Available from July 2024
Vehicle data sourceHyundai IONIQ 5 vs Tesla Model Y
Compare the selected reference variants, then check the specifications, family prices and other versions below.
Reference variant
Model Y Premium AWD (Juniper)
Current
Available from October 2025
Vehicle data sourceData updated 17 July 2026. Headline figures use the available longest-range variant on each side. Range and charge times are real-world estimates.
Key differences
These differences apply to the reference variants above. Missing values and ties are omitted; the figures do not establish an overall winner.
Estimated range
Tesla Model Y has 25 km more estimated range.
- Hyundai IONIQ 5
- 450 km
- Tesla Model Y
- 475 km
Estimated 10–80% DC time
Hyundai IONIQ 5 has an estimated 10–80% charging time 10 minutes shorter.
- Hyundai IONIQ 5
- 17 min
- Tesla Model Y
- 27 min
Efficiency
Tesla Model Y uses 12 Wh/km less in the stored estimate.
- Hyundai IONIQ 5
- 178 Wh/km
- Tesla Model Y
- 166 Wh/km
Seats
The reference variant of Tesla Model Y has 2 more seats.
- Hyundai IONIQ 5
- 5
- Tesla Model Y
- 7
Charging time is estimated from usable battery energy and typical DC power. Temperature, charger limits and the charging curve can change a real session.
Data-led verdict
PlugSphere Smart Score
A transparent score for this comparison pair only, calculated from available range, charging, efficiency, performance, practicality and EV-capability data.
A
Leads
Hyundai IONIQ 5
91
/100
Smart Score verdict
Hyundai IONIQ 5 leads
6-point advantage in this pairing
Pair-relative, not a universal vehicle rating. Missing categories do not become zero.
B
Tesla Model Y
85
/100
| Score category | A · IONIQ 5 | B · Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Range 25% weight | 95/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Charging 25% weight | 100/100 Leads | 64/100 |
| Efficiency 15% weight | 93/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Performance 10% weight | 64/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| Practicality 15% weight | 77/100 | 100/100 Leads |
| EV capability 10% weight | 100/100 Leads | 40/100 |
Compared 13 of 13 possible metrics. The strongest value in a numeric pair receives 100 and the other is scaled proportionally; capability features use present/not-present values. Categories without comparable data are excluded and remaining weights are renormalized.
Side by side
Full specification comparison
Every available field for the two reference variants, grouped so differences are easy to scan.
| Specification | A Reference model Hyundai IONIQ 5 | B Reference model Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Range & energy | ||
| Estimated real-world range* | 450 km | 475 km Better |
| Useable battery | 80 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Efficiency | 178 Wh/km | 166 Wh/km Better |
| One-stop range | 554 km | 556 km Better |
| Charging | ||
| Onboard AC charger | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Typical DC charging power | 196 kW Better | 125 kW |
| Estimated 10–80% DC time | 17.0 min Better | 27.0 min |
| Charge port | Type 2 CCS | Type 2 CCS |
| Plug & Charge | Yes Better | No |
| Battery preconditioning | Yes | Yes |
| Body & practicality | ||
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Seats | 5 | 7 Better |
| Cargo volume | 577 L | 971 L Better |
| Curb weight | 2,060 kg | 2,072 kg |
| Dimensions | Not available in source data | Not available in source data |
| Roof rack possible | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 s | 4.8 s Better |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Capability & battery | ||
| Towing capacity | 1,600 kg | 1,600 kg |
| Towbar approved | Yes | Yes |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Battery chemistry | NCM | NCM |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | Yes Better | No |
| Vehicle-to-home (V2H) | No | No |
| Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) | No | No |
| Bidirectional charging | Yes Better | No |
| Availability | ||
| Current status | Current | Current |
| Available from | July 2024 | October 2025 |
| Safety | ||
| Euro NCAP safety rating | 5 stars | 5 stars |
*Estimated mixed-condition real-world range. “Better” appears only where direction is generally useful; neutral characteristics do not receive simplistic winner labels.
Market by market
Price comparison
Compare the lowest stored current or upcoming trim price for each supported market.
These are family starting prices and may belong to a different trim than the reference variants above.
| Market | A Hyundai IONIQ 5 | B Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Country Germany | From €43,900 | From €40,970 |
| Country Netherlands | From €42,995 | From €40,990 |
| Country United Kingdom | From £39,900 | From £41,990 |
Prices include VAT where supplied by the source. “From” is the lowest current or upcoming trim price stored for that market; estimates are explicitly marked.
Versions at a glance
Variants and model years
Each side uses the same labels and order, making trims easier to scan without decoding a compressed specification line.
Model family
Hyundai IONIQ 5 trims
-
IONIQ 5 84 kWh RWD (MY24)
Current- Model years
- 2024–present
- Range
- 450 km*
- Battery
- 80 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
IONIQ 5 84 kWh AWD (MY24)
Current- Model years
- 2024–present
- Range
- 445 km*
- Battery
- 80 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
IONIQ 5 N (MY24)
Current- Model years
- 2023–present
- Range
- 390 km*
- Battery
- 80 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
IONIQ 5 63 kWh RWD (MY24)
Current- Model years
- 2024–present
- Range
- 345 km*
- Battery
- 60 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
IONIQ 5 Long Range 2WD (MY22)
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2024
- Range
- 390 km*
- Battery
- 74 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
IONIQ 5 Long Range AWD (MY22)
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2024
- Range
- 385 km*
- Battery
- 74 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
IONIQ 5 Long Range 2WD (MY21)
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2022
- Range
- 370 km*
- Battery
- 70 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
IONIQ 5 Long Range AWD (MY21)
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2022
- Range
- 365 km*
- Battery
- 70 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
IONIQ 5 Project 45 (MY21)
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2021
- Range
- 365 km*
- Battery
- 70 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
IONIQ 5 Standard Range 2WD (MY21)
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2024
- Range
- 295 km*
- Battery
- 54 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
IONIQ 5 Standard Range AWD (MY21)
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2022
- Range
- 290 km*
- Battery
- 54 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
Model family
Tesla Model Y trims
-
Model Y Premium AWD (Juniper)
Current- Model years
- 2025–present
- Range
- 475 km*
- Battery
- 79 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Model Y Premium RWD (Juniper - Tesla 4680)
Current- Model years
- 2026–present
- Range
- 465 km*
- Battery
- 74 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Model Y Performance (Juniper)
Current- Model years
- 2025–present
- Range
- 460 km*
- Battery
- 79 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Model Y RWD (Juniper)
Current- Model years
- 2025–present
- Range
- 380 km*
- Battery
- 60 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Model Y Premium RWD (Juniper - LG 5M)
Archive- Model years
- 2025–2026
- Range
- 495 km*
- Battery
- 79 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Model Y Long Range RWD (Juniper - Tesla 4680)
Archive- Model years
- 2025–2026
- Range
- 470 km*
- Battery
- 74 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Model Y Premium RWD (Juniper - LG 5L)
Archive- Model years
- 2025–2026
- Range
- 470 km*
- Battery
- 75 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Model Y Long Range RWD (Juniper)
Archive- Model years
- 2025–2025
- Range
- 470 km*
- Battery
- 75 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Model Y Long Range AWD Launch Series (Juniper)
Archive- Model years
- 2025–2025
- Range
- 455 km*
- Battery
- 75 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Model Y Long Range AWD (Juniper)
Archive- Model years
- 2025–2025
- Range
- 455 km*
- Battery
- 75 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Model Y Long Range RWD
Archive- Model years
- 2024–2025
- Range
- 455 km*
- Battery
- 75 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Model Y Long Range AWD
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2025
- Range
- 445 km*
- Battery
- 75 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Model Y Performance
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2025
- Range
- 430 km*
- Battery
- 75 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Model Y Long Range AWD
Archive- Model years
- 2021–2022
- Range
- 425 km*
- Battery
- 72 kWh
- Drive
- AWD
-
Model Y RWD (Juniper)
Archive- Model years
- 2025–2025
- Range
- 375 km*
- Battery
- 60 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Model Y RWD (BYD 7C BLADE)
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2025
- Range
- 345 km*
- Battery
- 57 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
-
Model Y RWD (CATL 6L)
Archive- Model years
- 2022–2025
- Range
- 345 km*
- Battery
- 57 kWh
- Drive
- RWD
IONIQ 5 vs Model Y — common questions
Answers derived from the current PlugSphere vehicle records.
Which has more range: Hyundai IONIQ 5 or Tesla Model Y?
Hyundai IONIQ 5 has an estimated 450 km of mixed-condition range and Tesla Model Y has 475 km. These figures refer to the selected reference trims; weather and driving speed change actual range.
Which charges faster: Hyundai IONIQ 5 or Tesla Model Y?
Hyundai IONIQ 5 is listed at 196 kW typical DC power and Tesla Model Y at 125 kW. Actual charging time also depends on battery size, temperature and the charging curve.
Which should I choose: Hyundai IONIQ 5 or Tesla Model Y?
Start with the differences that matter for your trips: range and charging for long journeys, efficiency for energy costs, and seats and cargo for everyday use. The Smart Score is relative to this pair, not a road test or a universal recommendation.
Do the prices match the reference trims?
The price table shows the lowest recorded current or upcoming price in each model family, by market. It may refer to a different trim from the headline specifications. No local price is inferred when a market is missing.