Finally, we’re at a point where carmakers other than Tesla are moving on from their first generation of electric cars, and releasing their second and even third models. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 and its sister the Kia EV6 both made headlines for being stellar alternatives to the Tesla Model 3 or Model Y, thanks to their innovative designs and high-tech features.
Related I really like it. Not everyone does, and that’s fair. It admittedly doesn’t look quite as refined or as premium as the Porsche 911 it draws inspiration from. But it still looks sleeker and more interesting than the majority of combustion engine-powered sedans out there. Of course, that does start to fall apart at the higher end, where Tesla begins to differentiate each model with extra features. The Model S has a longer range than any of Tesla’s other cars, and the Model X has those cool gull-wing doors. Then there’s the Cybertruck, which isn’t out yet, but will be a whole different beast when it is.
But these are features that Hyundai really can’t, or shouldn’t, price-gate with its cars. They’re features that Hyundai wants to be synonymous with its new lineup, heightening the experience of owning an EV overall. So the Ioniq 6 gets them, too.