Global EV Comparison: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N vs Ioniq 5 Project 45

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General Info

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €75560. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €33450 on the used car market.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Years of Production 2023-… 2021-2021
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU
Price Europe (New) €75560 - Price Europe (New)
Price Europe (Used) €56499 €33450
GCC Score 6.8 6.8

Range and Efficiency

Even though the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N (2023-…) has a larger battery, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Range (EPA) 356 km - Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP) 450 km 430 km
Range (GCC) 360 km 366 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 84 kWh 72.6 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 80 kWh 70 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 22.2 kWh/100 km 19.1 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.5 km/kWh 5.23 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 5 6.1

Charging

Both vehicles feature an advanced 800-volt architecture.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 240 kW, while the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) maxes out at 221 kW.

Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Max Charging Power (AC) 11 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 240 kW 221 kW
Architecture 800 V 800 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 8 7.6

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N (2023-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 478 kW 225 kW
Motor Power (hp) 641 hp 302 hp
Motor Torque 740 Nm 605 Nm
0-100 km/h 3.4 s 5.2 s
Top Speed 260 km/h 185 km/h
Performance Score 7.2 5.2

Dimensions

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N (2023-…) is wider, but has a similar length and height to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021).

Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Length 4715 mm 4635 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2152 mm 2152 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1940 mm 1890 mm
Height 1585 mm 1605 mm
Wheelbase 3000 mm 3000 mm

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 5 N (2023-…) doesn’t have one.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45 (2021) has a towing capacity of up to 1600 kg, whereas the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N (2023-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 2275 kg 2095 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 480 l 531 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1540 l 1591 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 24 l
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 1600 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 6.3 7
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