Any non-EV driver hopping into a car like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or the Tesla Model Y for the first time is sure to be blown away by the electric crossovers' instant torque and seamless and energetic acceleration. No matter which version of the Ioniq 5 you choose, it will likely offer more than enough "oomph" to keep you satisfied.
Electric cars, in general, are typically eager off the line. Most also provide peppy acceleration at almost any speed. While Tesla's vehicles tend to be at least a bit quicker than most rivals', there are few drivers who actually NEED that extra power.
Sure, it's fun to have the quickest car and show people up at stoplights (dangerous), or better yet, the local track or drag strip. Quicker and more agile cars can also be safer than cars that are slow to accelerate and ponderous to handle, as long as they're driven in a safe manner. However, when we're comparing two EVs with impressive performance, we need to look beyond what's on paper, and experience the acceleration and driving dynamics for ourselves.
