2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Moves to Georgia, Gets Face-Lift, Gains XRT Trim
Hyundai is making myriad changes to the acclaimed Ioniq 5 for the 2025 model year, from revised interior and exterior styling to charging and battery updates, as well as the addition of a new off-road-oriented trim level, the XRT. The most consequential of these won’t be visible to buyers but will have a significant impact on their pocketbooks: Now built at Hyundai’s new Metaplant America in Georgia, the 2025 Ioniq 5 qualifies for a $3,750 federal tax credit.
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Electric Potential and Partnerships
While electric vehicles must be built in the U.S. to qualify for the first $3,750 of the tax credit, the 2025 Ioniq 5 doesn’t qualify for the full $7,500 because it doesn’t meet the requirements for battery sourcing and construction — yet. However, Hyundai does say it anticipates the model will qualify for additional tax incentives in the future. (Leases are subject to fewer qualifications; the Ioniq 5 remains eligible for the $7,500 credit when leased.)
Both the standard and long-range battery packs grow for 2025, from 58 kilowatt-hours to 63 for the standard pack and 77.4 to 84 kWh for long-range variants. Final ratings aren’t available yet, but Hyundai expects the SE Standard Range to increase from an EPA-estimated 220 miles to more than 240. The rear-wheel-drive long-range lineup should increase its range from 303 miles to more than 310, while all-wheel-drive Ioniq 5s — previously rated at 260 miles — are expected to get anywhere from 250 to 280-plus miles, depending on trim level and wheel size.
Buyers can now also juice up at Tesla chargers, as the 2025 Ioniq 5 features Tesla’s charging port. Tesla’s North American Charging Standard uses a smaller plug and port than the Combined Charging System used by other automakers. Hyundai notes it will equip all its new or redesigned EVs with the NACS port starting in the fourth quarter of 2024, but the vehicles will also include an adapter for plugging in at CCS chargers.
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The other biggest change to the Ioniq 5 for 2025 is the new XRT trim level. Brad Arnold, senior design manager of exteriors at Hyundai Design North America, says the trim level is designed “to offer more Protection, Connection, and Functionality,” which he adds, “will be hallmarks of our XRT models going forward.” With a 0.9-inch suspension lift and unique front and rear styling that mimics the harsh angularity of welded-steel heavy-duty pickup bumpers, the XRT increases its approach and departure angles 2.3 and 4.6 degrees, respectively, to 19.8 and 30. Tow hooks in the front bumper are rated for a 5,834-pound yank.
Look closely at those bumpers — or the matte-black lower-body cladding — and you’ll see they’re etched in a digital-camouflage pattern. In addition to the usual Ioniq 5 palette, the XRT is available in two exclusive colors — Ultimate Red and Cosmic Blue Pearl — and trimmed with black mirrors, window trim and exterior badging. It rides on black trim-specific 18-inch wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires and is upholstered in synthetic leather with an exclusive XRT pattern and logo on the seats.
Updates for All
There’s something in Hyundai’s Santa bag for all the Ioniq 5s, too. The whole 2025 lineup gets restyled front and rear bumpers, as well as new wheel designs. Inside, the center console is updated with physical buttons and knobs for the climate controls and heated front seats, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard. Rear parking sensors were already standard on the Ioniq 5, but now front sensors are standard, too.
Ioniq 5s from the SEL trim level on up also gain heated rear seats and Hyundai’s Digital Key 2, which allows owners to use a paired smartphone as the vehicle key. The XRT and Limited trim levels feature automated parking.
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Availability and Pricing
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 will arrive at dealers this fall. Pricing and final specifications will be announced closer to the start of sales.
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