Hyundai ioniq 5 2022

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV6 share a lot both under the skin and in terms of functionality, but impressions of the differences seem to be superficial, so we’re laying out the true differences after our evaluations of both.

The short answer is that the Ioniq 5 and EV6 do charge faster than key competitors, in our experience, but they aren’t our saviors.

To help shoppers identify which all-electric vehicles may be easier to find at dealerships, we looked at new EV inventory among Cars.com dealers.

The following list highlights the 10 most efficient electric cars of the 2022 model year. Where more than one version of a given model qualifies, we selected the most efficient version.

Take a look at how the Latch system and each car seat scored in our Car Seat Check of the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5.

The overall pace of these reveals is on par with 2021 introductions, though 2022 also features an acceleration of new electrified SUVs.

Here are the new EVs going on sale for the 2022 model year. There may be some slippage in terms of availability, with some models even falling back to the 2023 model year if timing backs up.

The 2022 Kia EV6 has been EPA-rated between 232 and 310 miles of range, depending on the model, with trim levels comprising the EX, EX Plug, GT-Line and, eventually, the GT.

Hyundai’s all-electric, hatchbackish SUV, the Ioniq 5, will hit dealers by year-end with a starting price of $44,875 for the base trim, SE, with a single electric motor and RWD.

The rear-wheel-drive Hyundai Ioniq 5 will get the longest available range of 303 miles; all-wheel drive drops range to 256 miles.