The Ford Mustang Mach-E debuted for the 2021 model year and has been treated to a host of updates in the years since, though nothing that would constitute an official mid-cycle refresh. Though the EV market, in general, has cooled as of late, the Mach-E continues to do battle with a host of rivals in the all-electric crossover space, including the uniquely-styled Hyundai Ioniq 5, which also debuted back in the spring of 2021 for the 2022 model year. Now, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has received its very first refresh.
On the outside, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 features a fresh look up front with a revamped bumper that features a wider black section, as well as enhanced chrome trim. Along with these changes, the EV crossover gets new wheel designs and a tweaked rear spoiler, all of which reportedly improves aerodynamics. Hyundai also gave the 2025 Ioniq 5 a rear wiper per customer request, and three new colors are available as well – Atlas White Matte, Ecotronic Gray Matte, and Celadon Gray Matte.
Inside the cabin, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets new HVAC vents and larger screens – 12.3-inch units compared to the outgoing 12-inch pieces, both of which sport wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability. There are more physical buttons than before, which help more easily control functions like the heated steering wheel, heated/ventilated seats, and parking assist. Otherwise, the crossover features a new steering wheel design and a relocated wireless charging pad for easier access.
In terms of batteries, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets increased capacity, with the Standard Range going from 58 to 63 kWh and the Long Range moving from 77.4 to 84 kWh, which results in improved expected range figures of 240 miles for the SE Standard Range, 280 miles for all-wheel drive Long Range variants, and 310 miles for the rear-wheel drive Long Range. Perhaps the most notable change is the addition of a native North American Charging Standard (NACS) port, however, which enables easier access to the Tesla Supercharger network, though it won’t arrive in all 2025 models until Q4 2024.
Since the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 will be built at the automaker’s new plant in Georgia, it will qualify for the $3,750 half tax credit, though lessees will get the full $7,500. Hyundai expects to eventually deploy a battery with no Chinese raw materials – making it eligible for the full credit – but for now, the refreshed model is slated to launch this fall.
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