Watch Tesla Model Y Performance Drag Race A Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

It’s the battle of the sporty battery-powered crossovers.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N vs. Tesla Model Y drag race (Source: Supercharged BG / YouTube)

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Iulian Dnistran

By: Iulian Dnistran

May 16, 2024 at 1:00pm ET

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Since its debut, the Tesla Model Y Performance has been the go-to choice for people wanting a sporty electric crossover. However, the American-made EV no longer plays on an empty field, with other carmakers getting in on the action.

One of those carmakers is Hyundai. It makes the Ioniq 5 N, a racetrack-developed crossover with simulated gears, engine noise, and a drift mode. But which is faster in a drag race? Well, there’s a straightforward answer in the video embedded above, published by the Bulgarian YouTube channel Supercharged BG.

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Going fast in a straight line

EVs have long made a name for themselves for their awesome ability to go fast in a straight line. The electric motors that power them are capable of providing torque almost instantly when the driver hits the accelerator pedal, making for a pretty spectacular sensation.

The Tesla Model Y Performance has a dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain capable of putting down 530 horsepower. It weighs about 4,400 pounds and can accelerate from a standstill to 60 miles per hour in 3.5 seconds. Its starting price in the United States, excluding federal and state incentives, is $51,490.