2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV vs. 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Review

Picture of the 2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV

2026 Chevrolet
Blazer EV

MSRP*: $44,700 to $60,700
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Picture of the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5

2025 Hyundai
IONIQ 5

MSRP*: $42,600 to $58,200
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MPG - City Info not available Info not available
MPG - Hwy Info not available Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 59.1 ft3 58.5 ft3
Engine
  • 220-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 300-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 615-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 168-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 225-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 320-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 220 - 615 hp 168 - 320 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,300 lbs
Exterior Length 192.2 - 192.7 in 183.3 in
Exterior Width 78.0 in 74.4 in
Leg Room Front 44.2 in
Rear 38.9 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 39.1 - 39.8 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.7 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Chevrolet Blazer EV than the Hyundai IONIQ 5. The Chevrolet Blazer EV will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Hyundai IONIQ 5.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Chevrolet Blazer EV will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Hyundai IONIQ 5.

Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Blazer EV is much wider than the Hyundai IONIQ 5, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Chevrolet Blazer EV, which is slightly longer than the Hyundai IONIQ 5.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Chevrolet Blazer EV has a lot less horsepower than the Hyundai IONIQ 5.

Powertrain
The Chevrolet Blazer EV has much lower torque than the Hyundai IONIQ 5, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Chevrolet Blazer EV and the Hyundai IONIQ 5. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Chevrolet Blazer EV as you will in the Hyundai IONIQ 5.