We’re fans of the Hyundai Ioniq 5, naming it our Best Electric Vehicle of 2023, but that doesn’t mean it’s perfect (we haven’t found one yet, but we’ll let you know when we do), and it’s just one of a number of all-electric SUVs you can buy. The Ford Mustang Mach-E is another one, and it’s also a Cars.com award winner; it took home 2021 Best Eco-Friendly Car honors in its debut year.
The Ioniq 5 and Mustang Mach-E get some updates for 2023, and we recently tested both of these EVs in Chicago and its suburbs, driving them back to back and testing both Level 2 home charging and DC fast-charging performance. The testing revealed some key differences between them, as well as who they might be best suited for. You can see what we liked (and disliked) about each EV in this video.
Find a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E for sale near you: https://www.cars.com/shopping/ford-mustang_mach_e-2023/
Find a 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 for sale near you: https://www.cars.com/shopping/hyundai-ioniq_5-2023/
See the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E’s pricing, trims and specs: https://www.cars.com/research/ford-mustang_mach_e-2023/
See the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5’s pricing, trims and specs: https://www.cars.com/research/hyundai-ioniq_5-2023/
Read more about the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E:
https://www.cars.com/articles/2023-ford-mustang-mach-e-orders-reopen-with-lower-prices-increased-range-465973/
Read more about the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5:
https://www.cars.com/articles/2023-hyundai-ioniq-5-gets-more-range-equipment-1500-price-increase-459974/
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:40 Ford Mustang Mach-E updates for 2023
1:33 BlueCruise impressions
2:19 Mustang Mach-E powertrain
3:16 Mustang Mach-E handling
3:48 Mustang Mach-E ride quality
5:10 Mustang Mach-E technology features
6:00 Mustang Mach-E visibility, roominess and comfort
7:20 Mustang Mach-E interior materials quality
8:12 Home charging and DC fast-charging differences
11:36 Hyundai Ioniq 5 updates for 2023
13:00 Ioniq 5 ride comfort
13:28 Ioniq 5 powertrain
13:50 Ioniq 5 interior space and comfort
14:50 Ioniq 5 technology and controls
16:01 Ioniq 5 interior materials quality
16:31 Highway Driving Assist impressions
17:00 Ioniq 5 electronic visibility aids
17:53 Final thoughts
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