Hyundai IONIQ 5 Review

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9/10

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Price: £37,420 to £48,570

There is much that is surprising about the Hyundai IONIQ 5. It looks cooler than an Audi and makes the Tesla Model Y seem like it’s from a decade ago. It offers huge space, top technology and charges so quickly that you can ‘splash and dash’ almost as fast as you could in a petrol car. But is it a bit too much?

Watch Ginny's verdict here.

And see it up against a Skoda Enyaq here

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  • Battery size: 72.6kWh
  • Miles per kWh: 4.1
  • E-Rating™: A+

    Click here to find out more about our electric car Efficiency Rating.​

  • Max charge rate: 225 kW
  • Range: 298 miles
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  • Battery size: 72.6kWh
  • Miles per kWh: 4.1
  • E-Rating™: A+

    Click here to find out more about our electric car Efficiency Rating.​

  • Max charge rate: 225 kW
  • Range: 298 miles
  • Electrifying.com E-Rating A+

Ginny Says

“Hyundai came early to the electric car party with cars like the Kona and immediately started pushing technology forward. It looks like they're doing it again with the IONIQ 5, which was the worthy recipient of the 2022 World Car of the Year award.”

Tom Says

“​I like weird stuff like the IONIQ 5, and if was on a lease I could hand it back when the style goes out of fashion. I also drive long distances, so the faster charging capability is really going to save me a load of time.”

​​Got questions? We've put together the most frequently-asked topics below. If there's something we haven't answered here or in the review then let us know on our contact page.

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How much does the IONIQ 5 cost?

The cheapest IONIQ 5 is just under £37,000. The posh Ultimate model is around £45,000.

Does the IONIQ 5 replace the Hyundai Ioniq?

Not at the moment. When the IONIQ 5 arrives in UK showrooms in June, it will be sold alongside the Ioniq. However, in time the Ioniq will be superseded by a range of Ioniq models spawned from the 5.  

What is the range of the IONIQ 5?

The long range 72.6kWh battery model should give 298 miles of range while the smaller 56kWh version will give 240 miles. The all-wheel drive 72.6kWh will be somewhere in between. Expect about 220 -250 in the real world.

Will there be a range of IONIQ 5s?

Yes, the IONIQ 5 is the first in a range of new electric cars wearing the IONIQ name. It's a bit confusing as there's already a model called the Ioniq, but the Ioniq name will become a sub-brand for Hyundai's pure-electric cars. The 5 will be joined by a saloon and an SUV in the next couple of years, most likely called IONIQ 6 and IONIQ 7.

How long does it take to charge the IONIQ 5?

The IONIQ 5 is the first mainstream electric car to get an 800V charger – previously this tech was reserved for the Porsche Taycan. It means that if you plug the IONIQ 5 into a 350kW charging point it'll take just 18 minutes to top up to 80%, or 60 miles' worth of charge in just 5 minutes.


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