Hyundai launched the IONIQ 5 EV in the Indian market on the very first day of the Auto Expo 2023, marking its entry into the high-end electric car area.

For the uninitiated, the IONIQ 5 is developed on the exact same E-GMP committed battery automobile platform that also underpins the Kia EV6 which was released in the nation last year.Despite a significant cost gap, the Kia EV6 will be one of the greatest rivals to the new made-in-India Hyundai IONIQ 5, hence, heres a contrast between the two EVs to assist you choose which one provides much better worth for your money -Hyundai Ioniq 5 launch with SRK: Price, variety and more|Car Expo 2023|TOI AutoDimensionsThe Hyundai IONIQ 5 procedures 4635 mm in length, 1890 mm in width, stands 1625 mm tall (without shark-fin antenna) and has a 3000 mm long wheelbase.

This implies that it is 75 mm taller and has a 100 mm longer wheelbase as compared to the Kia EV6, however, the latter is 60 mm longer.CarHyundai IONIQ 5Kia EV6Length4635 mm4695 mmWidth1890 mm1890 mmHeight1625 mm1550 mmWheelbase3000 mm2900 mmDespite being developed on the exact same platform, both the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Kia EV6 follow a technique that is unique to their respective brand name identity.

While the IONIQ 5 is styled like a blocky crossover SUV, the Kia EV6 features a curvy and sloping design.Battery Pack and RangeHyundai is using the IONIQ 5 in India with a single 72.6 kWh battery that returns an ARAI-certified variety of 631 km on a full charge.

The Hyundai EV has a charging 10 - 80% time of 18 minutes with a 350 kW DC quick charger, while a 50 kW DC fast charger can do the very same in simply 57 minutes.

On the other hand, an 11 kW a/c battery charger will take 6 hours and 55 mins to fully charge the battery.CarHyundai IONIQ 5Kia EV6Battery72.6 kWh77.4 kWhRange (ARAI)631 km708 kmCharging time with 50 kW battery charger(10 - 80%)57 minutes73 minutesBoth the RWD and AWD variations of the Kia EV6 are loaded with the exact same 77.4 kWh battery pack, with the former having a declared range of 708 km (ARAI).

A 350 kW DC fast battery charger will charge the battery from 10% to 80% in simply 18 minutes, while a 50 kW charger will take 73 minutes to complete the very same task.Whats more, both the EVs are geared up with V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) function which provides them an on-board socket that allow you to power your electric devices any place you want.

The IONIQ 5 gets a socket situated at the rear seat, as well as one on the outdoors, while the EV6 gets an outside socket only.Powertrain and PerformanceThe India-spec IONIQ 5 gets a single electric motor setup, installed at the back with a rear-wheel drive configuration.

This motor produces 217 PS of max power and 350 Nm of peak torque.

As per the company declares, the IONIQ 5 can run from 0 to 100 kmph in 7.6 seconds, prior to peaking at an electronically minimal top speed of 185 kmph.CarHyundai IONIQ 5Kia EV6MotorRear (single)Rear (single)/ Front and back (dual)Power217 PS229 PS/325 PSTorque350 Nm350 Nm/625 NmDrivetrainRWDRWD/AWDAcceleration(0 - 100 kmph)7.6 s5.2 sMeanwhile, the Kia EV6 can be had with either a single rear-mounted motor producing 229 PS and 350 Nm with rear-wheel drive, or a double motor setup with four-wheel drive, putting out 325 PS power and 605 Nm torque.

Kia claims that the AWD variation of the EV6 will take simply 5.2 seconds to speed up from 0 to 100 kmph - practically 2 and a half seconds quicker than its cousin.PriceGiven the truth that the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is being assembled right here in India unlike the Kia EV6 which is a direct import (CBU), the former damages its cousin substantially.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is readily available in a single fully-loaded version, priced at Rs 44.95 lakh In contrast, the Kia EV6 is now priced from Rs 60.95 lakh to Rs 65.95 lakh (all rates, ex-showroom) after the cost walking previously this year.CarHyundai IONIQ 5Kia EV6Price * Rs 44.95 lakhRs 60.95 lakh - Rs 65.95 lakh * All costs are ex-showroomIf given an option, which luxury EV out of these 2 would you prefer? Let us know in the comments down below.