Tesla Model Y vs Hyundai IONIQ 5
Side-by-side score breakdown across reliability, safety, value, performance, and technology.
What the Numbers Mean for You
- Fuel: at 15,000 miles/year, the Tesla Model Y saves roughly $16/year ($445 vs $461) — about $80 over five years.
- Recalls: 2024 Model Y: 5 NHTSA campaigns · 2024 IONIQ 5: 2. Fewer for the Hyundai IONIQ 5 — recall repairs are free, but they cost you time.
- Biggest gap — value: the Hyundai IONIQ 5 leads by 1.7 points (8.7 vs 7.0). In practice that means more car for each dollar at this price point.
Quick verdict: the Hyundai IONIQ 5 leads on both long-haul dependability and the driving experience — the main reason to pick the Model Y instead is price or personal preference on styling and brand.
Fuel estimates assume 15,000 miles/year at $3.50/gal. Recall counts from NHTSA at page build time. Scores are Carivo's editorial assessment informed by NHTSA, EPA, and manufacturer data — how we score →
