From The EV Geek.
Tesla may still dominate the U.S. EV market, but the battle for second place just got VERY interesting.
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is now America’s best-selling non-Tesla EV, with 20,730 units sold in the first half of 2026 — and unlike many of its competitors, sales are actually up 9% year over year.
Meanwhile, the Chevy Equinox EV has fallen to 16,249 sales, Toyota’s bZ reached 17,553, and Ford’s Mustang Mach-E managed 11,632 through the first half of the year.
So what is Hyundai doing differently?
The 2026 IONIQ 5 starts at $35,000 before destination, offers up to 318 miles of EPA-estimated range, and features a native NACS port for access to Tesla Superchargers.
The big question is: Can Hyundai keep the #2 spot as the next generation of affordable EVs arrives?
Would you choose an IONIQ 5 over a Tesla Model Y, Rivian R2, or another electric SUV? Let us know in the comments!
Huge thanks to Kevin Williams at InsideEVs for the sales analysis that inspired this episode. https://insideevs.com/news/800493/ioniq-5-sales-tesla-rivian
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