The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a spacious SUV with a unique look, based on an advanced EV platform
Quick Stats
- Vehicle type: 100% electric
- Number of seats: 5 seats
- Body shape: SUV
- Official WLTP range: from 273 to 320 miles
- Average range: from 224 to 262 miles
- Maximum Rapid DC charging rate: from 180 to 260 kW
- Price: from £39,900 to £53,600
Overview
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a spacious, all-electric SUV in the form of an over-sized hatchback. It looks both futuristic and retro at the same time.
After the success of the standard Ioniq and the Kona, Hyundai have taken their EV offerings to the next level with the Ioniq 5.
Without wanting to get too technical, most electric cars still have a 400 volt architecture which means they are limited in terms of how fast they can be charged. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is 800 volt, meaning – with the new generation of faster charging points – you can get extra miles into it much more quickly when you have to stop to recharge. The Kia EV6 and Genesis GV60 share this 800 volt system.
It comes in two battery sizes and as either rear-wheel-drive or 4×4. You can find all current configurations below.
Maximum range on a single charge is excellent, especially in the bigger battery versions.
The front interior of the Ioniq 5 has that modern, clean look typical of many electric cars nowadays. A couple of widescreen infotainment screens, plus some physical buttons on both the dash and steering wheel to control all of the features of the car.
It’s got very cool front seats. They can be reclined to almost flat in case you need to take a proper snooze on a long trip or if your house gets too small.
In the rear, passengers will be very happy. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 enjoys a flat floor and masses of legroom, together with plenty of headroom.
It’s basically a light and airy, funkily designed interior that will keep all occupants in a good mood.
The boot is also big for an EV in this segment and there is tons of cargo space with the rear seats down.
Did you know you can even use the Ioniq 5 as a giant power source? With an adapter, you can plug things into it like a kettle, fridge, vacuum cleaner, etc. This is known as vehicle-to-load capability, or V2L, and can also be found on the Ioniq’s sister car, the Kia EV6. Very cool.
For all of the dimensions, pricing, trims, typical charging times and costs, battery sizes, range, efficiency and performance specs, take a look at the rest of the review below.
| Trim / Variant | Price | Drivetrain |
| Advance RWD (63 kWh) | £39,900 | Rear-wheel-drive |
| Premium RWD (63 kWh) | £43,100 | Rear-wheel-drive |
| Advance RWD (84 kWh) | £43,400 | Rear-wheel-drive |
| Premium RWD (84 kWh) | £46,600 | Rear-wheel-drive |
| N Line RWD (84 kWh) | £47,400 | Rear-wheel-drive |
| Ultimate RWD (84 kWh) | £50,100 | Rear-wheel-drive |
| N Line AWD (84 kWh) | £50,900 | All-wheel-drive |
| Ultimate AWD (84 kWh) | £53,600 | All-wheel-drive |
Batteries & Range
How far can you drive on a full charge of the battery in the Hyundai Ioniq 5? In ideal conditions, you should be able to achieve the official ‘WLTP’ range in miles. However in winter, for example, electric car batteries don’t perform as well, and actual range will be lower.
This table shows both the more optimistic WLTP range, and a rough, more likely ‘average’ range for the various versions of the Hyundai Ioniq 5:
| Trim / Variant | Battery (useable) | Average Range | WLTP Range |
| Advance RWD (63 kWh) | 60 kWh | 224 miles | 273 miles |
| Premium RWD (63 kWh) | 60 kWh | 224 miles | 273 miles |
| Advance RWD (84 kWh) | 80 kWh | 262 miles | 320 miles |
| Premium RWD (84 kWh) | 80 kWh | 262 miles | 320 miles |
| N Line RWD (84 kWh) | 80 kWh | 262 miles | 320 miles |
| Ultimate RWD (84 kWh) | 80 kWh | 262 miles | 320 miles |
| N Line AWD (84 kWh) | 80 kWh | 252 miles | 307 miles |
| Ultimate AWD (84 kWh) | 80 kWh | 252 miles | 307 miles |
Efficiency
We are all used to ‘miles per gallon’ of petrol or diesel when thinking about efficiency in traditional cars. With EVs, you need to replace ‘gallon’ with ‘kWh’. 1 kWh = 1 unit of electricity. So the ‘miles per kWh’ measure tells you how many miles you can go on 1 kWh of electricity – the higher the number the better.
Here’s data for the Ioniq 5, together with an equivalent in miles per gallon (yes, electric cars really are that efficient!):
| Trim / Variant | Efficiency (electric) | Efficiency ('MPG') |
| Advance RWD (63 kWh) | 3.73 miles per kWh | 149 miles per gallon |
| Premium RWD (63 kWh) | 3.73 miles per kWh | 149 miles per gallon |
| Advance RWD (84 kWh) | 3.28 miles per kWh | 131 miles per gallon |
| Premium RWD (84 kWh) | 3.28 miles per kWh | 131 miles per gallon |
| N Line RWD (84 kWh) | 3.28 miles per kWh | 131 miles per gallon |
| Ultimate RWD (84 kWh) | 3.28 miles per kWh | 131 miles per gallon |
| N Line AWD (84 kWh) | 3.15 miles per kWh | 126 miles per gallon |
| Ultimate AWD (84 kWh) | 3.15 miles per kWh | 126 miles per gallon |
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Charging Times & Costs
If you have off-street parking, the best and cheapest place to charge your Hyundai Ioniq 5 is at home. Depending on your home energy tariff, you’ll either charge at a standard flat rate or at a lower off-peak rate. The 0-100% charge times below are a ‘worst case’ scenario – typically you will charge 1-2 hours a day, or maybe go for a longer charge on just a couple of days a week.
Charging at Home on an Off-peak rate of 10p per kWh
| Trim / Variant | Charge Time 0-100% | Cost per mile |
| Advance RWD (63 kWh) | 8 hours 7 minutes | 2.7p |
| Premium RWD (63 kWh) | 8 hours 7 minutes | 2.7p |
| Advance RWD (84 kWh) | 10 hours 49 minutes | 3.1p |
| Premium RWD (84 kWh) | 10 hours 49 minutes | 3.1p |
| N Line RWD (84 kWh) | 10 hours 49 minutes | 3.1p |
| Ultimate RWD (84 kWh) | 10 hours 49 minutes | 3.1p |
| N Line AWD (84 kWh) | 10 hours 49 minutes | 3.2p |
| Ultimate AWD (84 kWh) | 10 hours 49 minutes | 3.2p |
Charging at Home on a Peak rate of 34p per kWh
| Trim / Variant | Charge Time 0-100% | Cost per mile |
| Advance RWD (63 kWh) | 8 hours 7 minutes | 9.1p |
| Premium RWD (63 kWh) | 8 hours 7 minutes | 9.1p |
| Advance RWD (84 kWh) | 10 hours 49 minutes | 10.4p |
| Premium RWD (84 kWh) | 10 hours 49 minutes | 10.4p |
| N Line RWD (84 kWh) | 10 hours 49 minutes | 10.4p |
| Ultimate RWD (84 kWh) | 10 hours 49 minutes | 10.4p |
| N Line AWD (84 kWh) | 10 hours 49 minutes | 10.8p |
| Ultimate AWD (84 kWh) | 10 hours 49 minutes | 10.8p |
When you’re on a trip, you can get a quick boost at a rapid charger. These vary in terms of charging speed and you are also limited by the Hyundai Ioniq 5’s maximum charging rate. Take the 10-80% charging times with a pinch of salt – the charging rate will gradually decrease and times are often longer.
Charging in Public at a 50 kW Rapid Charger at a rate of 50p per kWh
| Trim / Variant | Max DC charge | Charge Time 10-80% | Cost per mile |
| Advance RWD (63 kWh) | 180 kW | 50 minutes | 13.4p |
| Premium RWD (63 kWh) | 180 kW | 50 minutes | 13.4p |
| Advance RWD (84 kWh) | 260 kW | 1 hour 7 minutes | 15.2p |
| Premium RWD (84 kWh) | 260 kW | 1 hour 7 minutes | 15.2p |
| N Line RWD (84 kWh) | 260 kW | 1 hour 7 minutes | 15.2p |
| Ultimate RWD (84 kWh) | 260 kW | 1 hour 7 minutes | 15.2p |
| N Line AWD (84 kWh) | 260 kW | 1 hour 7 minutes | 15.9p |
| Ultimate AWD (84 kWh) | 260 kW | 1 hour 7 minutes | 15.9p |
Charging in Public at a 150 kW Rapid Charger at a rate of 60p per kWh
| Trim / Variant | Max DC charge | Charge Time 10-80% | Cost per mile |
| Advance RWD (63 kWh) | 180 kW | 17 minutes | 16.1p |
| Premium RWD (63 kWh) | 180 kW | 17 minutes | 16.1p |
| Advance RWD (84 kWh) | 260 kW | 22 minutes | 18.3p |
| Premium RWD (84 kWh) | 260 kW | 22 minutes | 18.3p |
| N Line RWD (84 kWh) | 260 kW | 22 minutes | 18.3p |
| Ultimate RWD (84 kWh) | 260 kW | 22 minutes | 18.3p |
| N Line AWD (84 kWh) | 260 kW | 22 minutes | 19.1p |
| Ultimate AWD (84 kWh) | 260 kW | 22 minutes | 19.1p |
Charging in Public at a 350 kW Rapid Charger at a rate of 70p per kWh
| Trim / Variant | Max DC charge | Charge Time 10-80% | Cost per mile |
| Advance RWD (63 kWh) | 180 kW | 14 minutes | 18.8p |
| Premium RWD (63 kWh) | 180 kW | 14 minutes | 18.8p |
| Advance RWD (84 kWh) | 260 kW | 13 minutes | 21.3p |
| Premium RWD (84 kWh) | 260 kW | 13 minutes | 21.3p |
| N Line RWD (84 kWh) | 260 kW | 13 minutes | 21.3p |
| Ultimate RWD (84 kWh) | 260 kW | 13 minutes | 21.3p |
| N Line AWD (84 kWh) | 260 kW | 13 minutes | 22.3p |
| Ultimate AWD (84 kWh) | 260 kW | 13 minutes | 22.3p |
Performance
The Hyundai Ioniq 5, like all pure electric cars, has its wheels turned by one or more electric motors. The motors themselves are powered by a lithium-ion battery. Battery + electric motor is a great combination, giving you instant torque with no gears to change.
You’ll find the Hyundai eerily quiet after an internal combustion engine. Here are the performance stats:
| Trim / Variant | Top Speed | 0-62 mph |
| Advance RWD (63 kWh) | 114 mph | 8.5 seconds |
| Premium RWD (63 kWh) | 114 mph | 8.5 seconds |
| Advance RWD (84 kWh) | 114 mph | 7.5 seconds |
| Premium RWD (84 kWh) | 114 mph | 7.5 seconds |
| N Line RWD (84 kWh) | 114 mph | 7.5 seconds |
| Ultimate RWD (84 kWh) | 114 mph | 7.5 seconds |
| N Line AWD (84 kWh) | 114 mph | 5.3 seconds |
| Ultimate AWD (84 kWh) | 114 mph | 5.3 seconds |
Boot Space & Cargo Volume
| Trim / Variant | Boot Space | Cargo Volume (seats down) |
| Advance RWD (63 kWh) | 520 litres | 1,580 litres |
| Premium RWD (63 kWh) | 520 litres | 1,580 litres |
| Advance RWD (84 kWh) | 520 litres | 1,580 litres |
| Premium RWD (84 kWh) | 520 litres | 1,580 litres |
| N Line RWD (84 kWh) | 520 litres | 1,580 litres |
| Ultimate RWD (84 kWh) | 520 litres | 1,580 litres |
| N Line AWD (84 kWh) | 520 litres | 1,580 litres |
| Ultimate AWD (84 kWh) | 520 litres | 1,580 litres |
Dimensions
| Trim / Variant | Length | Width | Height |
| Advance RWD (63 kWh) | 4655 mm | 1890 mm | 1605 mm |
| Premium RWD (63 kWh) | 4655 mm | 1890 mm | 1605 mm |
| Advance RWD (84 kWh) | 4655 mm | 1890 mm | 1605 mm |
| Premium RWD (84 kWh) | 4655 mm | 1890 mm | 1605 mm |
| N Line RWD (84 kWh) | 4655 mm | 1890 mm | 1605 mm |
| Ultimate RWD (84 kWh) | 4655 mm | 1890 mm | 1605 mm |
| N Line AWD (84 kWh) | 4655 mm | 1890 mm | 1605 mm |
| Ultimate AWD (84 kWh) | 4655 mm | 1890 mm | 1605 mm |
Next Steps
We hope you’ve enjoyed this brief analysis of the Hyundai Ioniq 5. We’ve tried to focus mainly on potentially unfamiliar electric car related items – such as batteries, range and charging – rather than trot out the usual “The car’s B-pillar is 3mm wider than the previous model.”
Where to next?
- Narrow down your EV search in a systematic way using our EV Car Selector tool
- Read more about the Ioniq 5 at Hyundai’s UK website
- If you’re ready to go, consider leasing the Hyundai Ioniq 5 from a low-cost broker
