Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 vs Ioniq 5 Project 45

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) for as low as $10995, while the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) was never offered for sale in the United States.

The Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) is a Liftback, whereas the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) is a SUV.

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Years of Production 2019-2022 2021-2021
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture South Korea Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea
Body Style Liftback SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price USA (Used) $10995 - Price USA (Used)
GCC Score 5 6.8

Range and Efficiency

While the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022).

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Range (EPA) 170 mi - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 193 mi 267 mi
Range (GCC) 163 mi 227 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 40.4 kWh 72.6 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 38.3 kWh 70 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 23.5 kWh/100 mi 30.8 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 4.26 mi/kWh 3.24 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.4 6.1

Charging

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 221 kW, while the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) maxes out at 44 kW.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 10.9 kW, whereas the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) is limited to 7.2 kW.

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.2 kW 10.9 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 44 kW 221 kW
Architecture 400 V 800 V
Charge Port CCS Type 1 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 3.9 7.6

Performance

The Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) is front-wheel drive, while the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) offers an all-wheel drive system.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Drive Type FWD AWD
Motor Type 1 motor: PMSM 2 motors: PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 100 kW 225 kW
Motor Power (hp) 134 hp 302 hp
Motor Torque 218 lb-ft 446 lb-ft
0-60 mph 9.3 s 5 s
Top Speed 103 mph 115 mph
Performance Score 2.9 5.2

Dimensions

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) is longer, wider, and taller.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Length 176 in 182.5 in
Width (with Mirrors) 80.5 in 84.7 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 71.7 in 74.4 in
Height 57.1 in 63.2 in
Wheelbase 106.3 in 118.1 in

Cargo and Towing

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021), but the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) doesn’t have one.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) has a towing capacity of up to 3527 lb, whereas the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) is not officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 3472 lb 4619 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 12.6 ft3 26.3 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 50 ft3 58.5 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 0.8 ft3
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 3527 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 4.2 7
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