The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 parked at a Kelley Blue Book office
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I Was an EV Skeptic: What Changed My Mind About the Ioniq 5

KBB journalist Sean Tucker argues the 4 biggest EV objections are resolved in 2026. The IONIQ 5 starts at $36,600 (below the $49,191 avg. new car price), uses 800V architecture for faster charging than Tesla Model 3/Y, includes NACS port for Supercharger access, and offers a Level 2 home charger or $400 charging credit with purchase.