Comparison
Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Lexus RZ
RWD vs 350e (18-inch wheels): range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Hyundai Ioniq 5 318 mi vs 301 mi
Best value Hyundai Ioniq 5 $37,750 vs $46,000
Faster charging Hyundai Ioniq 5 18 min vs 30 min
5-yr energy Lexus RZ $4,650 vs $4,100
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
318 mi vs 301 mi
Value winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
$119/mi vs $153/mi
Charging winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
18 min vs 30 min
Efficiency winner
Lexus RZ
266 Wh/mi vs 300 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Hyundai Ioniq 5
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Lexus RZ
7.1 s vs 7.4 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Lexus RZ |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | RWD | 350e (18-inch wheels) |
| MSRP (USD) | $37,750 (better) | $46,000 |
| Range | 318 mi (better) | 301 mi |
| Efficiency | 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh | 266 Wh/mi • 3.76 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 80 kWh (better) | 70.5 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | Crossover | SUV |
| DC max | 260 kW (better) | 150 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 18 min (better) | 30 min |
| Roadtrip score | 86.8 (better) | 75.9 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 156 mi (better) | 93 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 119 $/mi (better) | 153 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 7.4 s | 7.1 s (better) |
| Top speed | 115 mph (better) | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 19 cu ft (better) | 18 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,527 lb (better) | 1,653 lb |
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 5 if…
- You want the lower price: $37,750 vs $46,000 to start, $8,250 less.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 18 vs 30 minutes.
- You tow: rated for 3,527 lb vs 1,653 lb.
Pick the Lexus RZ if…
- You want lower running costs: about $4,100 vs $4,650 in energy over 5 years.
5-year energy cost: Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs Lexus RZ
| Charging mix | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Lexus RZ |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 300 Wh/mi | 266 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,400 | $3,000 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,650 | $4,100 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,600 | $8,500 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Lexus RZ | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 216 mi | 205 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 189 mi | 179 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 35 min | about 60 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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