Gaining NACS is a big benefit for convenience, and it effectively futureproofs the Ioniq 5 for when and if Tesla improves its Supercharger hardware. For now, though, going with yesterday’s method provides faster charging. Read our 2025 Ioniq 5 charging analysis for more insight.

Finally, a Real SUV?

Taken as a whole, the Ioniq 5 XRT strikes a successful balance. It gains a burlier feel and legitimate capability to explore off the beaten path, and it’s good fun to chuck down a dirt road.

But it doesn’t sink so far into the figurative mud pit that it’s not a nice everyday all-electric crossover, as well—it totally is. Anyone attracted to the XRT’s black-bumpered, fat-tired aesthetic won't pay much of an on-road penalty.

They will, however, pay for the XRT trim. Our test version listed at $57,700 with extra-cost paint and rubber floormats as the only options. An AWD-equipped Ioniq 5 Limited doesn’t cost much more and comes with niceties including a glass roof, ventilated front seats, and premium audio. That’s still the better version for drivers who have no intention of heading off-road.

For those who do pony up for an XRT, though, they’re in for an endearing, sweet all-electric SUV—yes, an SUV.

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT AWD Specifications
BASE PRICE	$56,975
PRICE AS TESTED	$57,700
VEHICLE LAYOUT	Front- and rear-motor, AWD, 5-pass, 4-door electric SUV
POWERTRAIN	R: permanent-magnet motor, 221 hp, n/a lb-ft
TOTAL POWER	320 hp
TOTAL TORQUE	446 lb-ft
TRANSMISSIONS	2 x 1-speed fixed ratio
BATTERY	84.0-kWh NCM lithium-ion
CURB WEIGHT (F/R DIST)	4,672 lb (50/50%)
WHEELBASE	118.1 in
LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT	183.3 x 74.4 x 64.0 in
TIRES	235/60R18 107T M+S XL
EPA FUEL ECONOMY, CITY/HWY/COMBINED	103/85/94 mpg-e
EPA RANGE	259 mi
70-MPH ROAD-TRIP RANGE	244 mi
MT FAST-CHARGING TEST	152 mi @ 15 min, 216 mi @ 30 min
ON SALE	Now
MotorTrend Test Results
0-60 MPH	4.5 sec
QUARTER MILE	13.2 sec @ 102.3 mph
BRAKING, 60-0 MPH	137 ft
LATERAL ACCELERATION	0.74 g
FIGURE-EIGHT LAP	26.9 sec @ 0.68 g (avg)