The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 refresh, unveiled today, is set to become one of the first non-Tesla electric vehicles to feature a Tesla-based charging port, now known as the North American Charging Standard (NACS), directly from the factory. Although many automakers selling electric cars in the U.S. announced last year that they would adopt this connector, most have yet to integrate it into their new models. As a result, customers have had to rely on CCS to NACS adapters, which Tesla has been slow to distribute.
While prototypes like the Rivian R2 with NACS have been spotted, that vehicle isn’t expected to hit the market until 2026. Ioniq 5 buyers, however, won’t need an adapter at Tesla charging stations, as the car will come equipped with the NACS port. Nevertheless, Hyundai will provide a dongle for those instances when drivers need to charge at stations that only offer Combined Charging System (CCS) plugs.
The new Ioniq 5 models will boast more powerful batteries, with Standard Range versions aiming for over 240 miles on a single charge, an improvement from the current 220 miles. The Long Range RWD model is also getting a boost, with its range estimate increasing from the present 303 miles to a targeted 310 miles or more.
In addition to these upgrades, Hyundai is introducing a rugged XRT package that offers an off-road aesthetic, drawing comparisons to Ford’s Mustang Mach-E Rally. The new Ioniq 5 will be produced in the U.S. at Hyundai’s Georgia factory, with production scheduled to begin this fall.
Hyundai is optimistic that the refreshed Ioniq 5 will qualify for a $3,750 federal tax credit for electric vehicles at the time of its release. Additionally, the company anticipates further federal incentives in the future. Hyundai has confirmed that leases will continue to qualify for the $7,500 federal credit, which will be “fully” passed on to consumers.
