Global EV Comparison: Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 vs Ioniq 5 N

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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 Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €10990 on the used car market.

The Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019) is a Liftback, whereas the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N (2023-…) is a SUV.

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
Years of Production 2016-2019 2023-…
Current Status Discontinued Produced
Country of Manufacture South Korea Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea
Body Style Liftback SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) - Price Europe (New) €75560
Price Europe (Used) €10990 €56499
GCC Score 4.8 6.8

Range and Efficiency

While the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N (2023-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019).

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
Range (EPA) 200 km 356 km
Range (WLTP) - Range (WLTP) 450 km
Range (GCC) 200 km 360 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 30.5 kWh 84 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 28 kWh 80 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 14 kWh/100 km 22.2 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 7.14 km/kWh 4.5 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.1 4.9

Charging

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N (2023-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 240 kW, while the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019) maxes out at 69 kW.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N (2023-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019) is limited to 6.6 kW.

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
Max Charging Power (AC) 6.6 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 69 kW 240 kW
Architecture 400 V 800 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 3.5 7.9

Performance

The Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 (2016-2019) is front-wheel drive, while the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N (2023-…) offers an all-wheel drive system.

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

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
Drive Type FWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 88 kW 478 kW
Motor Power (hp) 118 hp 641 hp
Motor Torque 295 Nm 740 Nm
0-100 km/h 9.9 s 3.4 s
Top Speed 165 km/h 260 km/h
Performance Score 2.9 7.2

Dimensions

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N (2023-…) is longer, wider, and taller.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N (2023-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
Length 4470 mm 4715 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2045 mm 2152 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1820 mm 1940 mm
Height 1450 mm 1585 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm 3000 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N (2023-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 1 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1495 kg 2275 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 350 l 480 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1410 l 1540 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 4.2 6.3
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