The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Is Better Than Ever

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has been near and dear to my heart since I reviewed it a few years back. It's got a retrofuturistic vibe I love, a comfy interior and outstanding specs. A used one of those is probably the next car I'll buy, once they get cheap enough or my 2010 Subaru craps out—whichever comes first. 

Now, after a 2025 model-year refresh, this trusty electric crossover is better than ever. On today's episode of the InsideEVs Plugged-In Podcast, I ask Patrick all about his experience driving the 2025 Ioniq 5 last week. We chat about what's new in the Ioniq 5, from bigger batteries in all trims to a North American Charging Standard port to—get this—more buttons. 

Plus, we get into his drive in the drool-worthy Ioniq 5 XRT, and wonder why Tesla never made something like that for the Model Y. 

Stick around for the back half of the show, when we discuss the upcoming Kia EV2, EV4 and PV5, along with the anti-Elon Musk demonstrations that hit Tesla showrooms across the country this past weekend. Will Tesla sales take a hit from the backlash against Musk and DOGE? We debate that and more on this week's episode. 

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