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It’s a momentous week. For the first time ever, you can buy a non-Tesla electric vehicle that can charge at Tesla Superchargers across the US via a built-in compatible charge port. The US-built Hyundai IONIQ 5 now comes with a charge port like Tesla’s and has access to 17,000+ Tesla Superchargers across North America!
In other words, all of a sudden, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is a much more practical, attractive option for a new EV buyer. Frankly, if my wife and I decided to get another car, I’m quite positive the IONIQ 5 would now be at the top of our list — surpassing the Tesla Model Y.In the announcement this week, Hyundai also highlighted that the updated IONIQ 5, now produced in the USA rather than abroad, “
.” It is the first EV to gain access to Tesla Superchargers, it is the first vehicle to be produced at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Georgia, and it now comes with the following specs, features, and changes:The XRT is a new variant of the IONIQ 5. “IONIQ 5 XRT boasts a more aggressive front and rear design with unique bumpers, stylish side skirts, and a set of dedicated 18-inch aluminum wheels. These features emphasize the model’s heightened capability in the rough stuff, advancements made possible by XRT’s higher ground clearance and suspension tuning.
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