Compare the2026 Chevrolet Blazer EVVS 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Ergonomics
Recommendations

Safety

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The Chevrolet Blazer EV has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags help prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Ioniq 5 doesn’t offer knee airbags.

The Blazer EV’s standard pretensioning seatbelts also sense rear collisions and remove slack from the seatbelts to help protect the occupants from whiplash and other injuries. The Ioniq 5 doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Chevrolet Blazer EV achieved a “Good” rating - the highest possible - for its performance in forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, demonstrating its excellent capabilities in preventing collisions. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has not been tested.

The Chevrolet Blazer EV comes with a standard HD Surround Vision and it also offers an optional rear camera washer to make backing always safe, regardless of road dirt or grime, while the Hyundai Ioniq 5 doesn’t offer a camera washer, requiring manual cleaning.

Both the Blazer EV and the Ioniq 5 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, available front parking sensors and driver alert monitors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Chevrolet Blazer EV is safer than the Hyundai Ioniq 5:

	Blazer EV	Ioniq 5
OVERALL STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH, results indicate that the Chevrolet Blazer EV is safer than the Hyundai Ioniq 5:

	Blazer EV	Ioniq 5
	Front Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	70	75
Abdominal Force	129 lbs.	131 lbs.
Hip Force	205 lbs.	261 lbs.
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	132	267
Spine Acceleration	30 G’s	60 G’s
Hip Force	219 lbs.	741 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Warranty

There are over 3 times as many Chevrolet dealers as there are Hyundai dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Blazer EV’s warranty.

Reliability

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that Chevrolet vehicles are more reliable than Hyundai vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Chevrolet above average in long-term dependability. With 33 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Hyundai is rated below average.

Engine

The Blazer EV has more powerful engines than the Ioniq 5:

	Horsepower	Torque
Blazer EV electric motor	220 HP	243 lbs.-ft.
Blazer EV electric motors	300 HP	355 lbs.-ft.
Blazer EV SS electric motors	615 HP	650 lbs.-ft.
Ioniq 5 Standard Range electric motor	168 HP	258 lbs.-ft.
Ioniq 5 Long Range electric motor	225 HP	258 lbs.-ft.
Ioniq 5 electric motors	320 HP	446 lbs.-ft.
Ioniq 5 N electric motors	641 HP	568 lbs.-ft.

As tested in Car and Driver the Blazer EV SS electric motors is faster than the Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric motors:

	Blazer EV	Ioniq 5
Zero to 60 MPH	3.3 sec	4.5 sec
Zero to 100 MPH	8.3 sec	12.6 sec
5 to 60 MPH Rolling Start	3.5 sec	4.8 sec
Quarter Mile	11.8 sec	13.2 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	117 MPH	102 MPH
Top Speed	131 MPH	117 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Blazer EV gets better mileage than the Ioniq 5:

			MPGe
Blazer EV
	AWD	Electric Motors	102 city/86 hwy
		SS Electric Motors	92 city/77 hwy
Ioniq 5
	AWD	N Electric Motors	84 city/72 hwy

The Blazer EV can travel longer on a full charge than the Ioniq 5 on a full charge:

			Miles
Blazer EV
	AWD	Electric Motors	283 miles
		SS Electric Motors	302 miles
Ioniq 5
	RWD	Standard Range Electric Motor	245 miles
	AWD	19" Wheels Electric Motors	290 miles
		20" Wheels Electric Motors	269 miles
		XRT Electric Motors	259 miles
		N Electric Motors	221 miles

Brakes and Stopping

The Blazer EV stops much shorter than the Ioniq 5:

	Blazer EV	Ioniq 5
100 to 0 MPH	309 feet	389 feet	Car and Driver
70 to 0 MPH	157 feet	185 feet	Car and Driver

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Blazer EV has larger standard tires than the Ioniq 5 (255/60R19 vs. 235/55R19).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Blazer EV LT has standard 19-inch wheels. Smaller 18-inch wheels are standard on the Ioniq 5 XRT. The Blazer EV’s optional 22-inch wheels are larger than the 21-inch wheels on the Ioniq 5 N.

The Chevrolet Blazer EV’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

Having a flat tire is dangerous, inconvenient and expensive. The self-sealing tires available on the Blazer EV can automatically seal most punctures up to 3/16 of an inch, effectively preventing most flat tires. The Ioniq 5 doesn’t offer self-sealing tires.

Suspension and Handling

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Blazer EV’s wheelbase is 3.7 inches longer than on the Ioniq 5 (121.8 inches vs. 118.1 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Blazer EV is 1.2 inches wider in the front and .9 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the Ioniq 5.

The Blazer EV SS handles at .89 G’s, while the Ioniq 5 SEL AWD pulls only .84 G’s of cornering force in a Car and Driver skidpad test.

For greater off-road capability the Blazer EV SS has a 1.9 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the Ioniq 5 N (7.5 vs. 5.6 inches), allowing the Blazer EV to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Blazer EV’s minimum ground clearance is .9 inch higher than on the Ioniq 5 XRT (7.9 vs. 7 inches).

Chassis

As tested by Car and Driver while cruising at 70 MPH, the interior of the Blazer EV RS eAWD is quieter than the Ioniq 5 N (68 vs. 70 dB).

Passenger Space

The Blazer EV has 1.1 inches more front headroom, 2.5 inches more front legroom, 3.5 inches more front hip room, 1 inch more front shoulder room, .2 inches more rear hip room and .6 inches more rear shoulder room than the Ioniq 5.

Cargo Capacity

The Blazer EV has a larger cargo volume with its rear seat folded than the Ioniq 5 with its rear seat folded (59.1 vs. 58.5 cubic feet).

Towing

The Blazer EV’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Ioniq 5’s (1500 vs. 0 pounds).

Standard Trailer Sway Control on the Blazer EV uses the StabiliTrak® sensors to detect trailer sway, then uses individual brakes to counteract any swaying and help keep the tow vehicle and trailer steady. The Ioniq 5 doesn’t offer electronic trailer sway control.

Ergonomics

The Blazer EV’s front and rear power windows all lower with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The Ioniq 5’s standard power windows’ passenger windows don’t open automatically.

The Blazer EV’s standard Keyless Access allow you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, unlock the cargo door, and start the vehicle, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Proximity Key standard on the Ioniq 5 doesn’t offer a sensor on the rear doors, so you’ll have to reach a front handle to unlock the rear door.

The Blazer EV’s optional rear and side view mirrors have an automatic dimming feature. These mirrors can be set to automatically darken quickly when headlights shine on them, keeping following vehicles from blinding or distracting the driver. The Ioniq 5 offers an automatic rear view mirror, but its side mirrors don’t dim.

Recommendations

Motor Trend selected the Blazer EV as their 2024 Sport Utility of the Year. The Ioniq 5 has never been chosen.

The Chevrolet Blazer outsold the Hyundai Ioniq 5 by 71% during 2024.

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