Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Kia EV6 2022 Comparison @carsales.com.au

When it comes to the new breed of electric vehicles from mainstream car-makers, they don’t come any better than the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Kia EV6.

And it’s no surprise these two Korean EV cousins have a lot in common, given both mid-size electric crossovers share the same e-GMP platform and, in entry-level form, similar single-motor rear-wheel drive powertrain specs.

But there are some key differences between these cutting-edge EVs when it comes to pricing, equipment, performance, comfort, dynamics and design.

Can the 2022 Kia EV6 Air outclass the 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 2WD? Sam Charlwood investigates.

Fast Forward
00:00 INTRO
00:37 Pricing and specs
02:34 Interior review
04:27 Infotainment & safety
04:54 Passenger space
05:03 Luggage space
05:41 IONIQ 5 On the road
08:11 EV6 On the road
10:30 Service and warranty
10:40 Verdict

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[fatmanoverlanding]

It's really surprising that no other EV brands offer a 350kW (or faster) DC fast charge capability that's standard on both Ioniq 5 & EV6. Not even the latest offerings from BMW, Lexus, MB, Polestar, Porsche, Volvo, and certain not from Tesla, can match Hyundai & Kia. Being able to charge 10%-80% in 18 mins (compared to 40-60mins on the others) is a gamechanger for me. IMO, a manufacturer releasing a new EV today that doesn't have at least a 350kW DC fast charge feature, is not forward thinking enough and is already outdated.

[PradoKakadu]

Touched down? You can't buy one!!!

[Baggytrousers]

My apples to oranges sense is tingling. Claimed range for Kia of 528km is for the air model not the GT-line RWD shown which still boasts 504km. Price tag shown is also for Air model, GT-line rwd (After a price increase?) starts at AUD $79, 590 compared to the, renamed, Ioniq Dynamic's $69, 900. For $ to km of range the Kia is $157.90/km WLTP (Real world range = NFI) and the Hyundai is $145.32/km WLTP ($162.93/km real world range).

[teslabot]

Great review.
By the time we can buy one of these, we'll have the Tesla car/plane and these will be like a horse and cart! 😆

[davidbernard]

same money as a TESLA 3 ! why would you but a car that looks the same as a petrol car?