The IONIQ 5’s arrival for 2022 signaled that Hyundai was serious about EVs. Last year’s IONIQ 5 N showed they were also serious about making them seriously fun. And now, we’ve just returned from a Southern California Quick Spin in an updated 2025 IONIQ 5 that’s seriously better.

First and foremost, the IONIQ 5 is now built in Georgia and is the first Hyundai to come equipped with a North American Charging Standard port that will give it access to over 17,000 Tesla Superchargers.

Though potentially you’ll be making fewer stops at charging stations, as battery capacity has been increased for both Standard and Long Range models; boosting range to as much as 318 miles.

Power numbers remain the same, stretching from 168 horsepower in the Standard Range rear-wheel drive to 320 horsepower with dual-motor all-wheel drive.

LOGAN MCCOMBS: “I have spent some time today driving around in the IONIQ 5 Limited and I can tell you that the experience in that is very good; it’s super comfortable and enjoyable, though I will say the suspension is a little on the stiff side.”

The IONIQ 5 also joins Hyundai’s XRT family of off-road inspired rides for ’25. That means all-wheel drive, increased ground clearance, unique 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires, and some pseudo-camo trim on the fascias and lower body. Non-XRT models get some subtle improvements focused on enhancing aerodynamics. That includes reshaped bumpers, a new rear spoiler, smoother wheels and flush-mounted roof rails. All IONIQ 5s get a boost inside with more standard content, redesigned HVAC controls, a new steering wheel, reconfigured center console and additional safety features.

Updated 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5s are available now, with prices starting around $43,000.