The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is one of the most compelling electric vehicles on the road today, and Watson Family Hyundai at 8101 W 159th St in Tinley Park is your local place to experience it. With its retro-futuristic design, 800-volt ultra-fast charging and a spacious flat-floor interior, the IONIQ 5 rethinks what an electric crossover cabin can be. Whether you commute across the south suburbs, plan weekend trips to the Indiana Dunes or simply want to stop buying gas, it delivers the range, technology and versatility modern drivers want.
Shoppers from Orland Park, Mokena, Joliet and across Chicagoland come to us to compare the whole IONIQ 5 family. Here’s what to know before your test drive.
| Seats | Five, with a sliding center console and a flat rear floor |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | All-electric: one rear motor (168 or 225 hp) or two motors with 320 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive or HTRAC all-wheel drive; the XRT is AWD only |
| Range | From 245 miles up to 318 miles on a full charge, depending on battery and drive (EPA est.) |
| Best for | Drivers who can charge at home and want a roomy, quick-charging crossover |
Plug in at night in your garage, leave with a full battery every morning. Whether you drive to the Tinley Park Metra station or out I-355 to an office park, many weeks of commuting fit inside a single charge.
Back-seat riders get limo-like knee room thanks to the stretched wheelbase, and the rear hatch takes strollers and hockey bags without a fight. Car seats are easy to load through wide rear doors.
On snowy mornings the dual-motor version finds grip, and with an active Blue Link plan you can heat the interior from your phone before unplugging. The XRT adds all-terrain tires for gravel roads near Midewin.
The IONIQ 5 is a purpose-built electric crossover on Hyundai’s dedicated Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). That platform places the battery low in the floor, creating an unusually flat and open interior, more like a lounge than a traditional cabin, while delivering the low center of gravity and confident handling EV drivers love.
You can choose from two battery sizes and rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. The standard-range model delivers an EPA-estimated 245 miles, while the long-range battery pushes estimated range up to 318 miles in rear-wheel-drive form. Dual-motor AWD versions combine front and rear motors for 320 horsepower and trade some range for traction and much quicker acceleration.
The IONIQ 5 runs on an 800-volt electrical system, so it can take full advantage of the fastest public chargers. Hyundai states a 10 to 80 charge in about 20 minutes on a 350-kW DC charger. Today’s model also plugs straight into Tesla Superchargers through a factory NACS port, and Hyundai packs an adapter for CCS stations, handy on trips down I-57 or across I-80 into Indiana.
New to electric driving? Start with our Hyundai EV education page, then ask our team anything.
The IONIQ 5 lineup offers five trims, each structured to deliver a distinct level of comfort, technology and capability.
| Trim | What you get | Pick it if… |
|---|---|---|
| SE Standard Range | Standard-range battery with a 168-hp rear motor, dual 12.3-inch displays, Hyundai SmartSense, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | You drive mostly around town and want the most accessible way into the IONIQ 5 |
| SE | The long-range battery with up to 318 miles (RWD, EPA est.), available AWD | Range per dollar matters most, especially if you drive to Joliet or Naperville often |
| SEL | Adds features such as Highway Driving Assist 2, a wireless phone charger and Digital Key, with RWD or AWD | You want the best balance of features and value |
| XRT | Standard dual-motor AWD, its own bumpers, all-terrain rubber on 18-inch wheels, a slightly raised suspension and a multi-terrain drive mode | You want a tougher look and extra clearance for unpaved roads |
| Limited | A full glass Vision Roof, a head-up display and cooled front seats, offered with either drive layout | You want every comfort and convenience feature |
By the numbers
Figures vary by configuration, wheels, temperature and driving style. Cold weather reduces EV range, so ask us how to plan for Chicago winters.
Craving more performance? Hyundai also sells the high-performance IONIQ 5 N with up to 641 hp using N Grin Boost. It’s stocked in small numbers, so call our sales team to ask about availability.
Smaller, easier to park on Oak Park Avenue and a great first EV for city errands. Pick the IONIQ 5 if you want more rear-seat room and faster charging.
Need three rows? The IONIQ 9 keeps the 800-volt charging and adds seating for six or seven. If you want efficiency without plugging in, the Tucson Hybrid is another option.
EVs need less routine maintenance than gas cars, but tires, brakes, cabin filters and software updates still matter. Hyundai’s warranty includes a 10-year/100,000-mile term for the high-voltage battery and EV system parts, and the 5-year/60,000-mile new vehicle limited warranty covers the rest of the car; Hyundai publishes the full terms. Our technicians are trained on Hyundai EVs, and you can book service online. Use Blue Link to check charge status or warm the cabin, browse the EV hub for charging help and read about Hyundai Shopper Assurance. For savings, see our EV incentives page.
It depends on battery and drive. EPA estimates run from 245 miles on the SE Standard Range to 318 on the best long-range RWD builds, and dual-motor versions land between 259 and 290. Cold weather, highway speeds and cabin heat will reduce real-world range.
Thanks to its 800-volt system, Hyundai states about 20 minutes from 10 to 80 on a 350-kW DC fast charger. At home, a Level 2 charger refills the battery overnight for most drivers. Our EV hub explains home charger options.
Yes. Today’s IONIQ 5 has a factory NACS port that fits Tesla Superchargers directly, and an adapter in the box covers CCS stations. Check the charging app before a long trip to confirm station compatibility.
Yes. You can add AWD to the SE, SEL or Limited, and the XRT always has it. The second motor raises output to 320 horsepower and adds traction on snowy Illinois roads.
Expect less range in deep cold, mainly because the battery and cabin need heat. Charging at home overnight, preheating the cabin while plugged in and using heated seats instead of high cabin heat all help. Many local owners drive their IONIQ 5 year-round without trouble.
Incentives change often. The federal purchase credit for new EVs has ended, but Hyundai offers, state programs and utility rebates may still apply. Our EV incentives and specials pages list what’s current.
Many shoppers land on the SE or SEL with the long-range battery, because they offer the most range for the money. Choose AWD if you can’t park in a garage or drive unplowed roads often. A test drive of RWD and AWD back to back makes the choice easier.
Right here at 8101 W 159th St. Book a time online or call 708-726-4119, and our EV-savvy team will show you charging, Blue Link and the driver-assist features before you head out.
Our 159th Street showroom is close to I-80, I-57 and Harlem Avenue, so it’s an easy trip whether you’re coming from Tinley Park, Orland Park, Oak Forest or Matteson. We also help IONIQ 5 shoppers from Mokena, Frankfort, Lockport, Joliet, Naperville, Aurora, Downers Grove, Kankakee, Bourbonnais and Chicago. See every community we serve or get hours and directions.
Drive one, plug one in and ask every charging question you have. We’ll make switching to electric simple.
8101 W 159th St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Sales: 708-726-4119
Service: 708-742-7612
Parts: 708-773-6254
