Hyundai Motor America announced the 2026 IONIQ 5 received the “Best EV Experience” award in CarGurus’ inaugural Confidence Awards.
The program highlights top new vehicles meeting today’s car shopper needs. IONIQ 5 was honored for making electric vehicle ownership more intuitive, confidence-inspiring, and accessible.
Olabisi Boyle, senior vice president of product planning and mobility strategy, stated CarGurus’ recognition highlights why IONIQ 5 continues to stand out, designed for the market and fitting into daily life with fast, predictable charging, flexible and spacious interior, and intuitive systems creating a stable and attainable experience that drives real adoption.
David Undercoffler, head of consumer insights at CarGurus, stated the best EV experience isn’t about the biggest battery or fastest 0-60, but about a car that removes friction from daily life.
That was the standard held for every candidate, and the Hyundai IONIQ 5 was the easy winner, doing everything right regardless of budget, use case, charging habits, or electric vehicle experience.
E-GMP Platform Delivers Competitive Specifications
The Hyundai IONIQ 5, built on Hyundai Motor Group’s dedicated E-GMP platform, continues setting benchmarks in the electric SUV segment with DC ultra-fast charging capability (10-80% in approximately 18 minutes under optimal conditions), standard NACS port for superior public charging station access, spacious flat-floor interior design optimized for comfort and flexibility, advanced driver assistance and connectivity features, distinctive retro-futuristic design language, competitive real-world driving range and efficiency, and US assembly quality.