Hyundai has announced the specifications of the U.S.-made Ioniq 5, which has been updated for the 2025 model year. In addition to more range and features, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 lineup gets a new XRT rugged crossover and a native NACS charging port across the lineup. This is the first non-Tesla model to ship with NACS starting this fall.
Hyundai has come a long way with its Electric vehicle program, and the Ioniq 5 has been at the heart of its success. The first model based on Hyundai’s E-GMP architecture, the Ioniq 5 marked the democratization of the 800-volt EV architecture. This allows it to charge much faster than competing EVs when plugged into an 800-volt charger. However, the electric crossover has aged a bit since its launch in 2021, so Hyundai has prepared a comprehensive update for the 2025 model year.
The update is much bigger for U.S. customers than in other markets, as the 2025 Ioniq 5 is now built in the U.S. at the all-new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) facility in Georgia. That makes it eligible for a $3,750 federal EV tax credit when sales begin. Hyundai announced that the Ioniq 5 would be eligible for the full $7,500 tax credit in the future, without offering a timeline. However, leases will still qualify for the $7,500 credit, which Hyundai is passing on in full to consumers.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT Robust
The updated 2025 Ioniq 5 lineup now includes a new XRT variant, bringing off-road capability and a rugged look to the lineup. Hyundai has already launched what Rivian fans are still dreaming about with the R3X crossover: a thrilling EV ready to hit the trails. There’s significant demand for these adventure-oriented EV models, and the Korean automaker may have just stolen the show at Rivian’s launch, which doesn’t yet have a launch date set.
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Hyundai says the Ioniq 5 XRT is designed to offer more protection, though that appears to come solely from the increased ground clearance. Hyundai raised the suspension by 23 mm (0.9 in) and fitted it with 235/60 R18 all-terrain tires. This improves the approach (19.8 degrees versus the regular Ioniq 5’s 17.5 degrees) and departure (30 degrees versus 25.4 degrees) angles. Hyundai’s press release doesn’t mention additional underbody protection to keep the battery safe, so Rivian may still have the edge in this area.
Of course, the XRT model is only available as a All-wheel drive model with the big 84-kWh battery pack. The adventure-focused trim features unique XRT front and rear fascias, as well as unique badging and design details. This continues into the cabin, which features distinctive H-Tex seating surfaces, XRT badging and logos, and a black headliner.
And what about the other Ioniq 5 models made in the USA?
As is typical with mid-life refreshes, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets minor design changes, including redesigned front and rear bumpers, a new rear spoiler, and new, more aerodynamic wheels. Based on customer feedback, the refreshed model gets a rear wiper/washer combo and now comes with Digital Key 2 Premium, a UWB-based digital key feature.
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Hyundai says it has reinforced the body, front and rear doors, and B-pillars to improve side-impact protection. The vehicle also comes with eight airbags, including second-row side airbags for added safety. Inside the cabin, you'll notice a redesigned, unclassified infotainment system Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) controls and a new center console. More physical buttons have been introduced, including those for heating and cooling, for greater convenience.
For the 2025 model year, Hyundai has increased the Ioniq 5’s battery capacity from 58 kWh to 63 kWh for the Standard model. Long Range variants now rely on an 84 kWh pack, up from 77.4 kWh previously. This naturally allows the Ioniq 5 to go farther on a charge, with a range of up to 310 miles (500 km) for LR RWD models versus 303 miles (488 km) for the current model. Hyundai is targeting a range of 250 to 280 miles (402 to 450 km) with AWD models (including the XRT trim) and more than 240 miles (386 km) for the Standard Range RWD model.
Native NACS charging port
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the first non-Tesla EV to ship with a NACS charging port, so it doesn’t require an adapter to use Tesla Supercharger stations. This opens up more than 17,000 chargers on Tesla’s highly reliable Supercharger network, doubling the size of the DC fast-charging network available to Ioniq 5 customers to date. The refreshed Ioniq 5 will still be able to charge at CCS stations using the provided adapter.
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Interestingly, Hyundai is the first automaker to start shipping native NACS vehicles. While Ford and Rivian have had early access to the Tesla Supercharger network, neither has announced a native NACS model yet. For Rivian, this was a huge missed opportunity, considering they just released their refreshed R1 lineup a few months ago. On the other hand, Hyundai announced that all of their EV models shipping in Q4 2024 and beyond would have a NACS port.
It’s unclear how quickly the Ioniq 5 will charge at a Supercharger, considering Tesla doesn’t yet have an 800-volt charger. When the EV maker opened up the Supercharger network to other brands via an adapter or Magic Dock, owners of Hyundai EVs (including Kia and Genesis) complained about slow charging speeds. That’s because the cars use a DC/DC converter for charging, and the power is limited by its capabilities. Hopefully, Hyundai will increase the converter’s power capabilities for the 2025 Ioniq 5.