The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Might Give Tesla Nightmares
Hyundai's Ioniq 5 is becoming an electric vehicle success, and many say it outpowers a Tesla. EV fans have been choosing Tesla for several reasons. The Tesla badge weights in heavily, and the brand has become aspirational. Tesla also had a head start, making EVs years before any other car brand began considering them. But the game is changing fast.
Large automakers have embraced the EV shift in the past year, presenting their concepts and new models. Some brands, like Cadillac, are playing the future strategy, announcing cars that will only be available down the road. But General Motors, Hummer, Porsche, Volkswagen, and Mustang took more serious approaches to dethrone Tesla from the EV kingdom.
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The new Hyundai EV Ioniq 5 is gaining traction and a reputation for outwitting Tesla Models 3 and Y. The car has been called a "Tesla killer." It costs tens of thousands less than a Model Y and goes just as long fully charged but charges faster. In addition, those who own one say it drives better than a Tesla. The car is more silent, has better tech, better interiors and impressive design.
The Ioniq 5 is set apart from Tesla models right from the start. First, it is not a sedan. It is a low-driving crossover SUV. The company also accepts online orders and delivers, while Tesla is backlogged. Most brands are adapting their models to create EV versions of their best-selling products, but Hyundai started this project from scratch. The car's lines are futuristic but still blend well into ordinary streets. Its front comes with a set of unique squared LED lights complemented by an underlined lighted grill and aerodynamic fins that open up when the car is driving.
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