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What is it?
The Ioniq 5 is Hyundai's E-GMP medium electric SUV and the car that put Hyundai on the global EV map. The NE facelift introduced an 84 kWh long-range battery, a column-mounted drive selector, and physical climate buttons. Underneath, it stays on the 800V architecture that delivers genuine 350 kW DC charging.
The lineup runs from Standard Range RWD at $69,800 plus on-roads, through to Ioniq 5 N at $111,000 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
800V architecture and a genuine 350 kW DC peak. 10 to 80 percent in 18 minutes when the conditions are right, no other rival in this price band matches it.
Pricing has crept above the Tesla Model Y on like-for-like specs, and the Standard Range 384 km WLTP claim looks short next to Long Range rivals at similar money.
Should you buy the Ioniq 5?
Reasons to buy
- 800V architecture and a genuine 350 kW DC peak. 10 to 80 percent in 18 minutes when the conditions are right, no other rival in this price band matches it.
- Warranty: 7 years, unlimited km. Battery: 8 years, 160,000 km.
- 5-star ANCAP (2021), full driver-assist suite.
- 527 L (1,587 L seats down) boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
Reasons to wait
- Pricing has crept above the Tesla Model Y on like-for-like specs, and the Standard Range 384 km WLTP claim looks short next to Long Range rivals at similar money.
- You want a cheaper entry (Tesla Model Y is sharper), you need 600 km plus of WLTP range (Ioniq 6 Long Range RWD wins), or you want a bigger boot for road trips (Model Y is 854 L).
- The Long Range RWD is the volume buy with 570 km WLTP. The AWD trades 51 km of range for grip. The 5-star ANCAP rating dates to the 2021 protocol and is due for retest.
- Top trim climbs to $111,000 plus on-roads.
CarTell.tv has driven the Hyundai Ioniq 5. Watch the full review for the on-road verdict.
