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 238 to 315 miles
- Average range: from 195 to 258 miles
- Maximum Rapid DC charging rate: from 175 to 240 kW
- Price: from £43,150 to £57,650
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 |
| Premium RWD (58 kWh) | £43,150 | Rear-wheel-drive |
| Premium RWD (77 kWh) | £46,650 | Rear-wheel-drive |
| Ultimate RWD (77 kWh) | £49,650 | Rear-wheel-drive |
| Premium AWD (77 kWh) | £50,150 | All-wheel-drive |
| Ultimate AWD (77 kWh) | £53,150 | All-wheel-drive |
| Namsan Edition RWD (77 kWh) | £54,150 | Rear-wheel-drive |
| Namsan Edition AWD (77 kWh) | £57,650 | 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 |
| Premium RWD (58 kWh) | 54 kWh | 195 miles | 238 miles |
| Premium RWD (77 kWh) | 74 kWh | 258 miles | 315 miles |
| Ultimate RWD (77 kWh) | 74 kWh | 242 miles | 295 miles |
| Premium AWD (77 kWh) | 74 kWh | 247 miles | 301 miles |
| Ultimate AWD (77 kWh) | 74 kWh | 231 miles | 282 miles |
| Namsan Edition RWD (77 kWh) | 74 kWh | 242 miles | 295 miles |
| Namsan Edition AWD (77 kWh) | 74 kWh | 231 miles | 282 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') |
| Premium RWD (58 kWh) | 3.61 miles per kWh | 145 miles per gallon |
| Premium RWD (77 kWh) | 3.49 miles per kWh | 140 miles per gallon |
| Ultimate RWD (77 kWh) | 3.27 miles per kWh | 131 miles per gallon |
| Premium AWD (77 kWh) | 3.34 miles per kWh | 133 miles per gallon |
| Ultimate AWD (77 kWh) | 3.12 miles per kWh | 125 miles per gallon |
| Namsan Edition RWD (77 kWh) | 3.27 miles per kWh | 131 miles per gallon |
| Namsan Edition AWD (77 kWh) | 3.12 miles per kWh | 125 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 |
| Premium RWD (58 kWh) | 7 hours 18 minutes | 2.8p |
| Premium RWD (77 kWh) | 10 hours 0 minutes | 2.9p |
| Ultimate RWD (77 kWh) | 10 hours 0 minutes | 3.1p |
| Premium AWD (77 kWh) | 10 hours 0 minutes | 3.0p |
| Ultimate AWD (77 kWh) | 10 hours 0 minutes | 3.2p |
| Namsan Edition RWD (77 kWh) | 10 hours 0 minutes | 3.1p |
| Namsan Edition AWD (77 kWh) | 10 hours 0 minutes | 3.2p |
Charging at Home on a Peak rate of 34p per kWh
| Trim / Variant | Charge Time 0-100% | Cost per mile |
| Premium RWD (58 kWh) | 7 hours 18 minutes | 9.4p |
| Premium RWD (77 kWh) | 10 hours 0 minutes | 9.7p |
| Ultimate RWD (77 kWh) | 10 hours 0 minutes | 10.4p |
| Premium AWD (77 kWh) | 10 hours 0 minutes | 10.2p |
| Ultimate AWD (77 kWh) | 10 hours 0 minutes | 10.9p |
| Namsan Edition RWD (77 kWh) | 10 hours 0 minutes | 10.4p |
| Namsan Edition AWD (77 kWh) | 10 hours 0 minutes | 10.9p |
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 |
| Premium RWD (58 kWh) | 175 kW | 46 minutes | 13.8p |
| Premium RWD (77 kWh) | 240 kW | 1 hour 2 minutes | 14.3p |
| Ultimate RWD (77 kWh) | 240 kW | 1 hour 2 minutes | 15.3p |
| Premium AWD (77 kWh) | 240 kW | 1 hour 2 minutes | 15.0p |
| Ultimate AWD (77 kWh) | 240 kW | 1 hour 2 minutes | 16.0p |
| Namsan Edition RWD (77 kWh) | 240 kW | 1 hour 2 minutes | 15.3p |
| Namsan Edition AWD (77 kWh) | 240 kW | 1 hour 2 minutes | 16.0p |
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 |
| Premium RWD (58 kWh) | 175 kW | 15 minutes | 16.6p |
| Premium RWD (77 kWh) | 240 kW | 21 minutes | 17.2p |
| Ultimate RWD (77 kWh) | 240 kW | 21 minutes | 18.4p |
| Premium AWD (77 kWh) | 240 kW | 21 minutes | 18.0p |
| Ultimate AWD (77 kWh) | 240 kW | 21 minutes | 19.2p |
| Namsan Edition RWD (77 kWh) | 240 kW | 21 minutes | 18.4p |
| Namsan Edition AWD (77 kWh) | 240 kW | 21 minutes | 19.2p |
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 |
| Premium RWD (58 kWh) | 175 kW | 13 minutes | 19.4p |
| Premium RWD (77 kWh) | 240 kW | 13 minutes | 20.1p |
| Ultimate RWD (77 kWh) | 240 kW | 13 minutes | 21.4p |
| Premium AWD (77 kWh) | 240 kW | 13 minutes | 21.0p |
| Ultimate AWD (77 kWh) | 240 kW | 13 minutes | 22.4p |
| Namsan Edition RWD (77 kWh) | 240 kW | 13 minutes | 21.4p |
| Namsan Edition AWD (77 kWh) | 240 kW | 13 minutes | 22.4p |
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 |
| Premium RWD (58 kWh) | 114 mph | 8.5 seconds |
| Premium RWD (77 kWh) | 114 mph | 7.3 seconds |
| Ultimate RWD (77 kWh) | 115 mph | 7.3 seconds |
| Premium AWD (77 kWh) | 115 mph | 5.1 seconds |
| Ultimate AWD (77 kWh) | 115 mph | 5.1 seconds |
| Namsan Edition RWD (77 kWh) | 115 mph | 7.3 seconds |
| Namsan Edition AWD (77 kWh) | 115 mph | 5.1 seconds |
Boot Space & Cargo Volume
| Trim / Variant | Boot Space | Cargo Volume (seats down) |
| Premium RWD (58 kWh) | 527 litres | 1,587 litres |
| Premium RWD (77 kWh) | 527 litres | 1,587 litres |
| Ultimate RWD (77 kWh) | 527 litres | 1,587 litres |
| Premium AWD (77 kWh) | 527 litres | 1,587 litres |
| Ultimate AWD (77 kWh) | 527 litres | 1,587 litres |
| Namsan Edition RWD (77 kWh) | 527 litres | 1,587 litres |
| Namsan Edition AWD (77 kWh) | 527 litres | 1,587 litres |
Dimensions
| Trim / Variant | Length | Width | Height |
| Premium RWD (58 kWh) | 4635 mm | 1890 mm | 1605 mm |
| Premium RWD (77 kWh) | 4635 mm | 1890 mm | 1605 mm |
| Ultimate RWD (77 kWh) | 4635 mm | 1890 mm | 1605 mm |
| Premium AWD (77 kWh) | 4635 mm | 1890 mm | 1605 mm |
| Ultimate AWD (77 kWh) | 4635 mm | 1890 mm | 1605 mm |
| Namsan Edition RWD (77 kWh) | 4635 mm | 1890 mm | 1605 mm |
| Namsan Edition AWD (77 kWh) | 4635 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
