USA EV Comparison: Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 vs Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) for as low as $17919, while the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) was never offered for sale in the United States.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) is a SUV, whereas the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) is a Liftback.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021).

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) 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 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) maxes out at 150 kW.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) is limited to 10.9 kW.

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023).

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

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

Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor (2020-2023).