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Tesla Model Y vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 — Side by side
Detailed face-off between the Tesla Model Y and the Hyundai Ioniq 5: price, full specs, equipment, pros and watch-outs. Updated 2026.
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The Tesla Model Y is 4% cheaper than the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (MAD 519,000 vs MAD 539,000).
Editorial verdict
Which should you pick?
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Spec sheet comparison
| — | Tesla Model Y | Hyundai Ioniq 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tesla | Hyundai |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Gearbox | Single-speed | Single-speed |
| Power | 462 ch | 325 ch |
| Battery | 79 kWh | 84 kWh |
| Range | 605 km | 570 km |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Entry price | MAD 519,000 | MAD 539,000 |
| Top trim price | MAD 689,000 | MAD 689,000 |
Pros and watch-outs
TeslaModel Y
Pros
- 854 L boot — segment largest in MA C-SUV EV class
- Tesla Supercharger 7-station MA network by end-2026 — densest for EV
- Autopilot and Full Self-Driving — most advanced worldwide
- Performance 462 hp / 0-100 in 3.5 s — sub-Plaid but beats Tavascan VZ (5.5 s)
- 1,600 kg towing capacity — rare in EV
Watch-outs
- Tesla MA service — 1 service centre in Casablanca only
- ~58% resale at 3 years — below expectations (high collision repair costs)
- Performance suspension can be stiff on MA secondary roads
HyundaiIoniq 5
Pros
- 800V E-GMP platform — 235 kW DC charging, 10-80% in 18 min (segment's fastest)
- V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) — powers up to 3.6 kW of appliances via external socket
- Pixel retro-futuristic design — iconic silhouette unique in segment
- Ioniq 5 N 650 hp / 0-100 in 3.4 s — reference EV performance
- Hyundai 5-year vehicle + 8-year / 160,000 km battery warranty
Watch-outs
- 539k MAD entry price — vs Tesla Model Y RWD 519k for similar range
- 235 kW charger network in Morocco still limited (Casa, Tangier, Marrakech mainly)
- Ioniq 5 N 689k price — BMW iX3 / Audi e-tron territory
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Frequently asked — Tesla Model Y vs Hyundai Ioniq 5
Tesla Model Y or Hyundai Ioniq 5: which to pick in Morocco 2026?
It depends on your profile. If your top criterion is entry price, look at the Tesla Model Y (entry MAD 519,000). If you prioritise the engine or standard equipment, compare the spec sheet above line by line. For purely urban use in Morocco, fuel consumption and exterior size matter more than power; for long Casa-Tanger or Casa-Marrakech trips, power and motorway comfort become decisive.
What's the price gap between the Tesla Model Y and the Hyundai Ioniq 5?
The Tesla Model Y starts at MAD 519,000 versus MAD 539,000 for the Hyundai Ioniq 5, a 4% gap at entry. On top trims, the gap may close or invert — check each model's detailed page for the exact figure on the trim you're considering.
Which one holds value better when sold used?
In Morocco, Japanese and German C-SUVs (Toyota RAV4, VW Tiguan) typically retain 65-70% of their new price at 3 years, ahead of Chinese brands and newer SUVs that plateau around 55-60%. For an exact figure on your model, run the estimator at the top of each model page — it computes median + p25-p75 range based on the year and mileage you enter.
Where can the Tesla Model Y and Hyundai Ioniq 5 be test-driven in Morocco?
Both models are sold through their importers' official dealer networks in Morocco. For the latest list with addresses and phone numbers, see each model's /neuf/ page — every page lists the official importer and helps you find the nearest dealer to your city.