The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5, now featuring a native NACS (North American Charging Standard) port, has begun to make waves at Tesla Superchargers.
In a recent side-by-side charging test with a Tesla Model 3, Hyundai’s electric vehicle (EV) demonstrated impressive charging performance, even outpacing Tesla in certain metrics.
Hyundai’s E-GMP platform, used in the Ioniq 5, is known for its broad charging curve, which allows the vehicle to maintain higher charging rates for longer durations. In the test conducted by Out of Spec Reviews, the Ioniq 5 delivered 59.6 kWh in 30 minutes and 37 seconds, slightly outperforming the Model 3, which took 31 minutes and 53 seconds to deliver 55.7 kWh.
Despite having a peak charging rate of 123 kW (compared to the Model 3’s 250 kW), the Ioniq 5’s broader charge curve allowed it to maintain a steady charge rate and achieve more energy delivered in less time.
However, the test wasn’t without its challenges. The Ioniq 5 experienced an unexpected interruption, requiring the session to be restarted.
Additionally, the vehicle’s navigation system does not yet include Tesla stations, so preconditioning the battery for optimal charging speeds wasn’t automatically triggered. This issue is expected to be addressed in future updates.
While the Ioniq 5 impressed with its performance, the Tesla Model 3 ultimately won in the most practical metric: miles per minute. With the Model 3’s higher efficiency, it was able to travel farther on the same amount of energy, making it the better option for maximizing range during a quick charging session. The Model 3’s 363-mile range compared to the Ioniq 5’s 303-mile range gives it an edge in real-world charging scenarios, despite the Ioniq 5’s faster charging time.