2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Vs 2023 Toyota BZ4X

The Ioniq 5 features an electric motor that comes in a variety of capacities. It starts at $39,950 MSRP. The standard-range battery produces 168 horsepower when combined with a single rear-mounted electric motor. The rear-drive system delivers 225 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, which will propel the Ioniq 5 to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds with the longer-range battery. With 320 horsepower and 446 pound-feet of torque, the all-wheel-drive variant is both more powerful and faster. Hyundai created an incredibly smooth driving sensation with every bit of comfort in mind. Its wide tires paired with a low center of gravity makes it agile, quick, and fun to drive.

With the 2022 bZ4X crossover, Toyota is planning to re-enter the electric car market. It starts at $42,000 MSRP. With an edgy style that sets it different from Toyota's gasoline-powered SUVs, the bz4X stands out from the competition. There's a front-wheel-drive and an all-wheel-drive option, with the former claiming to go up to 252 miles on a single charge. A front-wheel-drive, single-motor system comes standard with 201 horsepower. Two motors are used in the all-wheel-drive variant, although the output is only marginally increased to 215 horsepower. This is much less than the all-wheel-drive ID.4 (295 horsepower) and the all-wheel-drive Hyundai Ioniq 5. (320 hp).

Battery Life & Charging

Hyundai Ioniq 5

The Ioniq 5 has a range of 220 miles on the SE Standard Range. It is upgraded to 303 miles on every other trim above this. When hooked into a DC fast charger, the bigger battery can be charged from 10% to 80% in approximately 18 minutes or added 68 miles in about five minutes. Every model has Ultra-fast charging capabilities.

The batteries in the two bZ4X powertrains are essentially identical: the single-motor version has a 63.4-kWh battery pack, while the dual-motor variant has a 65.5-kWh battery pack. The FWD, single-motor model's EPA range estimations are 242/252 miles (Limited/XLE), while the all-wheel-drive variant is 222/228 miles. The 6.6-kW onboard charger can recharge the battery in 9 hours with a Level 2 supply. Toyota says that adding an 80 percent charge at a DC fast charger takes just under an hour, with peak charging speeds of 150 kW for front-drive vehicles and 100 kW for all-wheel-drive versions.

The inside of the Ioniq 5 is a tech-savvy space with a digital dashboard and plenty of environmentally friendly components. One of the more unusual features is a head-up display with augmented reality that can reflect navigation directions onto the windshield. With a totally flat floor for optimal passenger and baggage capacity, the tiny crossover also takes advantage of its all-electric package. The front seats also recline and have footrests, allowing passengers to unwind while the Ioniq charges. Its spacious center console provides plenty of storage space, and it moves back and forth between the front seats on Limited grades. Other infotainment amenities include:

The inside of the bZ4X is light and airy, with a digital gauge display and a 12.3-inch central touchscreen on the dashboard. Although there is no glovebox, the broad center console between the two front seats has standard wireless smartphone charging and open storage beneath. The Toyota also has plenty of infotainment features, including: