2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Performance

It may be a modest electric crossover, but the 2023 Ioniq 5 has the potential to surprise when it comes to performance. With 168 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, the rear-wheel drive SE Standard Range isn't much to get excited about, but can still hit 60 mph in around eight seconds. The regular RWD models are far punchier, thanks to a more muscular setup that affords the driver 225 hp and 258 lb-ft. This notable improvement in power and torque easily shaves a second off the 0 to 60 mph sprint time and should be more than any reasonable motorist should require from a daily driver.

Those seeking the ultimate Ioniq 5 experience (before the high-performance Ioniq 5 N arrives, that is) will undoubtedly be attracted to the range-topping AWD derivative. With a dual-motor setup, you'll find 320 hp and 446 lb-ft at the disposal of your right foot. This propels the unassuming crossover to 60 mph in less than five seconds. Regardless of which model you opt for, all Ioniq 5 models have a top speed of 115 mph. Hyundai does not recommend buyers tow with the 2023 Ioniq 5 Standard Range but notes the Long Range models have a towing capacity of 2,300 lbs and 1,650 lbs, with and without trailering brakes, respectively.

Even though AWD is an option, this is one crossover that prefers the tarmac to dirt roads, and shouldn't be directed at any challenging off-road tracks. A Land Rover Discovery it is not.

The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 can be specified with your choice of three electric motor setups. The SE Standard Range, exclusively available with rear-wheel drive, makes use of a rear-mounted permanent-magnet synchronous motor and a 58.0 kWh lithium-ion battery.

The more powerful RWD model also employs a rear-mounted electric motor but, thanks to a 77.4 kWh lithium-ion battery, it is capable of traveling further on a single charge (303 miles vs 220 miles). The AWD variant may have superior performance, thanks to a dual-motor setup but loses out on travel range. It manages just 266 miles on a single charge. This derivative also makes use of a 77.4 kWh lithium-ion battery.

All models utilize a single-speed reduction gear transmission as standard.

The EPA is yet to provide figures for the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 but, using the 2022 figures, we get a good idea of what the latest model year should be able to achieve.

It's the RWD Long Range model that scores the best efficiency ratings, with 132/98/114 MPGe on the city/highway/combined cycles. This model also has the best range of the bunch, at 303 miles. Ioniq 5 MPGe takes a dive when you spring for the more powerful all-wheel-drive Long Range. On the city/highway/combined cycles, the AWD variant manages 110/87/98 MPGe and a maximum range of 266 miles. There's a price to pay for that performance, it seems.

The Standard Range (SR) model is more efficient than its sprightlier AWD alternative but has a significantly reduced range owing to its smaller battery. On the aforementioned cycles, the SR is rated at 127/94/110 MPGe but can only travel up to 220 miles on a single charge.