I daily drove the 2019 Ioniq EV every day for at least 6+ months to the full extent of its physical capabilities. Unless they changed the tires for the 2021, the 2020s come with Michelins that are actually pretty good, especially for a Hyundai OEM tire.
The bolt only provides 2 levels of regenerative braking - a little or a lot, whereas the 2020 Ioniq provides 5 levels (0, 1, 2, 3, and squeeze left paddle) controlled via the paddle shifters. It’s a super engaging experience.
On the highway you could sustain triple-digit speeds, or plenty of aggressive highway driving in the high double-digits & weave around people like nobody’s business. In traffic, with the regen levels, you are king among taxis and limos, with more torque and ability to launch it at each light than the Prius cabs, Escalades, and even S550s. Sport mode + an aggressive regen setting, it really kicks.