Hyundai IONIQ 5 N vs Lotus Eletre

Side-by-Side Specs

Charging Speed

The Lotus Eletre has the higher published DC charging figure at 350 kW, which is comparable to the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N at 350 kW. In practice, that figure only tells part of the story. The charging curve, battery temperature, and state of charge all affect how quickly your car actually charges.

For the published fast-charge window, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N is listed at about 18 minutes, which is 2 minutes quicker than the Lotus Eletre at 20 minutes. On a road trip, that difference adds up over multiple stops.

Range and Efficiency

The Lotus Eletre has a WLTP rated range of approximately 590 km, which is roughly 142 km more than the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N at approximately 448 km. WLTP is a standardized lab test. Expect your actual range to be lower, varying with speed, weather, terrain, and driving style.

Efficiency matters more than battery size for daily driving costs. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N consumes 205 Wh/km, compared to 220 Wh/km for the Lotus Eletre. That means the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N uses less energy per kilometer, which translates to lower charging costs and fewer charging stops on longer drives.

A more efficient car does not always mean more range. Battery size plays a role too. The Lotus Eletre has approximately 109 kWh of useable battery , while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N has approximately 80 kWh.

Which One Should You Choose?

Both cars show similar published DC fast-charging figures at 350 kW. For road trips, the one with more range between stops may be more practical.

For AC charging (home wallboxes, workplace chargers, and public street chargers), the Lotus Eletre supports up to 22 kW, compared to up to 11 kW for the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N. In Europe, many public chargers are 22 kW AC, so this difference can matter at those locations if the higher AC figure is fitted on the car you buy.

If you mostly charge at home or at work and care more about daily driving costs, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N is the more efficient choice at 205 Wh/km. Lower consumption means lower electricity bills over time.

For maximum range between charges, the Lotus Eletre has a WLTP rated range of approximately 590 km, which is roughly 142 km more. Both are capable EVs. The best choice depends on how you charge and how far you drive.