Trims, Powertrains, and Performance

The Ioniq 5’s trim levels are called SE Standard Range, SE, SEL, XRT, and Limited. One electric motor, a single-speed reduction gear transmission, and a high-voltage battery make up the standard rear-wheel drive (RWD) powertrain. An all-wheel drive (AWD) setup is available with two electric motors and the same high-voltage battery and transmission. The XRT comes with AWD, which is an option for the SE, SEL, and Limited; the SE Standard Range is made only with RWD.

The power specs for the RWD setup are 168 hp for the SE Std. Range and 225 hp (258 lb.-ft. of torque) for the other trims. The AWD configuration increases performance to 320 horsepower and 446 lb.-ft. of torque. Driving ranges differ by trim, with the SE Standard Range yielding 245 miles on a full change and efficiency that translates to 131 MPGe city/100 MPGe highway. The SE and SEL come in with estimated 129 MPGe in the city, 100 MPGe on the highway, and a driving range of 318 miles with RWD. With AWD, those two trims will take you 290 miles at 116 MPGe city and 96 MPGe highway. The XRT achieves an estimated 103 MPGe city/85 MPGe highway, with a 259-mile driving range. The Limited brings in the same estimated mileage numbers as the SE and SEL with RWD, but the AWD configuration produces 108 MPGe city/88 MPGe highway, with a range of 269 miles.

Charging Times

Charging times are varied as well, with the SE Standard Range taking around five hours and 40 minutes to go from 10% to 100% on a standard 240V AC Level II charger. Rapid charging at 50 kW takes a bit over an hour to get it from 10% to 80%, while in just 20 minutes this base trim can go from 10% to 80% with a 250-kW source. The SE and higher trims will go from 10% to 100% in approximately 7 hours and 10 minutes with an AC Level II charger, and from 10% to 80% in just one hour and 21 minutes with a 50 kW fast charger. A 250-kW outlet will need only 20 minutes to juice up these higher trims from 10% to 80%.

Standard Features

The Ioniq 5 SE Standard Range and SE are identical in amenities, with just their drivetrain and performance stats differing. They’re both outfitted with proximity key entry, heated front seats, an 8-way power driver seat, flush door handles with automatic retraction, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, two zones of automatic temperature control, a steering wheel wrapped in faux leather, a sound-reducing front windshield, stain-resistant fabric upholstery, heated exterior mirrors, a hands-free smart power tailgate with auto-open and adjustable height setting, LED automatic headlights/daytime running lights/taillights/center high-mount brake light, three USB ports each in the first and middle rows, and 19-inch alloy wheels. The SEL improves the equipment roster with leatherette upholstery, a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, a wireless device charger, an 8-way power passenger seat, rear A/C vents, power-folding heated side mirrors, LED projector-type headlights and a rearview mirror with auto-dim feature and HomeLink.

The XRT is built for adventurers, with all-terrain tires on 18-inch alloy wheels, durable H-Tex upholstery, a sliding center console, rooftop side rails, digital camouflage body cladding, trim-specific exterior fascia and interior details, a rear bumper with XRT debossing, exterior blackout treatment, and a trim-specific rear spoiler. This trim also features Vehicle-to-Load capability, which allows the automobile to power devices like TVs and tools; it can also be called on to charge other EVs.

At the top, the Limited provides exceptional comfort with a driver’s seat that has a relaxation mode and position memory. This loaded trim also comes with heated and ventilated front seats, 64-color ambient interior lighting, a HomeLink-equipped digital rearview mirror, a deluxe head-up display, rain-sensing wipers, and sunshades for the second-row side windows. Externally, a vision roof, silver body cladding and bumpers, LED front accent lighting, premium side sills, and glossy black accents. The RWD version of the Limited gets 19-inch alloy wheels while the AWD edition gets 20-inch alloy wheels.

Safety Technology and Advanced Driver Aids

Hyundai’s SmartSense safety technology suite is a compilation of features designed to maximize driver awareness and accident prevention. It’s installed in every Ioniq 5 trim and includes navigation-based stop and go Smart Cruise Control 2, speed limit assist, forward attention warning, high beam assist, forward collision-avoidance assist with pedestrian/car/cyclist detection and junction turning, driver attention warning, Highway Driving Assist, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, blind-spot collision warning, lane keeping assist with haptic steering wheel feedback, lane following assist, forward/reverse parking distance warning, safe exit assist, and rear occupant alert.

In addition to the SmartSense package, the SEL and higher get Highway Driving Assist 2, advanced rear occupant alert, blind-spot collision-avoidance assist with haptic steering feedback, forward collision-avoidance assist, lane-change oncoming/side alerts, and evasive steering assist. The XRT and Limited add blind-spot view and surround view monitors, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2, parking distance warning, and forward/side/reverse parking collision-avoidance assist.

Infotainment and Connectivity

All 2025 Ioniq 5 trims showcase a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The standard features include Bluetooth connectivity, dynamic voice recognition, Wi-Fi hotspot access, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM satellite radio, and onboard navigation and traffic flow fed by HD Radio. Also standard are Hyundai Pay (allowing payments for gasoline and parking to be made through the touchscreen) and Bluelink+ connected car services. While the lower trims get a more basic setup for audio, the XRT and Limited are given a high-quality Bose system and more speakers.