It’s the Complete Package: The 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Blends Range, Charging Speed, Space, and Style

HomeHyundaiIoniq 52027HyundaiMSRPHIGHSSpeedy charging, spacious and comfortable interior, provocatively stylish exterior.LOWSLight on steering feel, tiny frunk, not much else.VERDICTThe Ioniq 5 EV is where rang...

August 20, 2026

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Hyundai

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HIGHS

Speedy charging, spacious and comfortable interior, provocatively stylish exterior.

LOWS

Light on steering feel, tiny frunk, not much else.

VERDICT

The Ioniq 5 EV is where range, price, style, and comfort converge into a well-balanced mix of compelling attributes.

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EPA Est. Range

245–318 Miles

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Seating

5 Seats

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Powertrain

Electric

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Drivetrain

Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive

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Limited Warranty

5 Years/60,000 Miles

By Andrew Wendler

Overview

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV nails all of the basics: competitive range, class-leading charging speeds, and a powertrain that can hustle when needed. But it’s how Hyundai manages to bake some personality into this compact SUV that truly impresses. The five-passenger interior is modern and comfortable, and the controls and infotainment are configured for easy operation, while the exterior delivers a modern take on retro-future style.

The 168-horsepower single-motor rear-wheel-drive SE model delivers an EPA-estimated 245 miles of range, and the distance you can travel on a charge rises to 318 miles with the 225-horsepower SEL. Buyers looking for more excitement can opt for 320-horsepower dual-motor, all-wheel-drive models, or amp up the rugged factor with the XRT and its off-road suspension setup.

Expert Tip: The Ioniq 5’s rowdy sibling is the Ioniq 5 N, featuring a 641-hp dual-motor powertrain. We review that model separately.

What's New for 2027?

The available exterior color options are reduced by two this year with the deletion of Gravity Gold Matte and Sage Silver Matte. Roof rails, formerly limited to only the XRT and Limited trims, are now available on the mid-range SEL. The cargo cover, formerly standard on the Limited, is now an accessory across the lineup. Finally, Hyundai’s native HomeLink programmable garage door and light activation system is now only available on the Limited.

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Pricing and Which One to Buy

EV Motor, Power, and Performance

EV Motors: 168-hp single motor, 225-hp single motor, 320-hp dual motor
Drivetrain: rear-wheel-drive, all-wheel-drive

The Ioniq 5's electric-only powertrain is available in multiple potencies. The standard-range battery paired with a single, rear-mounted electric motor generates 168 horsepower. With the longer-range battery, the rear-drive configuration generates 225 horsepower, but the all-wheel-drive version is much more powerful, with 320 horses.

The Ioniq 5 that we put through our 40,000-mile long-term test regimen demonstrated a smooth ride on a variety of road surfaces and athletic responses when zigging and zagging. We only wish its steering provided more feedback. While most models deliver a balanced ride that borders on firm, the off-road-focused XRT trim's extra suspension travel and taller tire sidewalls imbue it with a little more compliance when encountering bumps.

0–60-MPH Times

C/D 60-mph Test: 4.4 seconds (SEL AWD), 4.5 seconds (XRT)

In Comparison: The Rivian R2 Performance required just 3.5 seconds to hit 60 mph, while the Mustang Mach-E Select RWD required 5.6 seconds.

Towing and Payload Capacity

Max Towing: 2700 pounds.

Though the maximum tow rating for the Ioniq 5 lineup is 2700 pounds, Hyundai doesn't recommend towing with any RWD model. Specifically, Hyundai suggests towing with the AWD XRT trim, and only then when equipped with the factory hitch.

In Comparison: The Kia EV6 is also rated to tow 2700 pounds, but again, only the AWD versions.

Range, Charging, and Battery Life

C/D Range Tests: 260 miles (Dual Motor Limited AWD), 200 miles (Dual Motor XRT)
EPA EV Range: 245-318 miles

The EPA says the standard-range 63.0-kWh battery will provide 245 miles of range. The larger 84.0-kWh pack is estimated to provide 318 miles with the single-motor rear-wheel-drive powertrain and between 259 and 290 miles of range with dual-motor versions.

In our most recent test, a dual-motor all-wheel-drive Ioniq 5 Limited we tested on our 75-mph highway route, which is part of our extensive testing regimen, went 260 miles on a single charge; in an earlier test of a dual-motor Ioniq 5, we traveled 210 miles on a single charge, while the XRT model managed 200 miles in the same test.

Hyundai says the larger battery can be replenished from 10 to 80 percent in around 20 minutes when plugged into a DC fast charger. The company also claims it can add 68 miles in about five minutes, a claim we tested and confirmed.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPGe

C/D 75-mph Highway Fuel-Economy Test: 105 MPGe (Limited AWD)
EPA City Ratings: 103-131 MPGe
EPA Highway Ratings: 85-101 MPGe

According to the EPA, the Ioniq 5 rear-wheel-drive model with the standard-range battery pack earned ratings of 131 MPGe city, 101 MPGe highway, and 115 MPGe combined. The least efficient, unsurprisingly, is the rugged-looking XRT model, which is rated for 103 MPGe city, 85 MPGe highway, and 94 MPGe combined.

MPGe stands for miles per gallon of gas equivalent, an EPA metric that estimates PHEV and EV vehicle fuel efficiency. For more information on the Ioniq 5's fuel economy, visit the EPA website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

First Row: The interior design is fresh, modern, and more premium-looking than you'd expect. Interior space is excellent for a vehicle in this class. The front seats have plenty of head- and shoulder room, and the flat floor adds to the feeling of spaciousness. A large center console doubles as an armrest, and it slides back and forth on Limited trims. Sustainable materials are featured throughout.

Second Row: Thanks to a wheelbase that's longer than the much longer, three-row Hyundai Palisade’s, rear-seat passengers will find enough stretch-out room to easily settle in for longer hauls. That includes plenty of shoulder room facilitated by its chunky profile, making three-across seating livable for adults.

Cargo Capacity: There are 30 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 59 cubic feet with them folded. We managed to fit six carry-on suitcases behind the back seats and 20 cases with the seatbacks stowed.

Infotainment and Connectivity

Infotainment: 12.3-inch touchscreen
Connectivity: Bluetooth, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Audio System: 6-speaker stereo (standard), 8-speaker Bose premium stereo (optional)

The Ioniq 5’s array of infotainment and connectivity features is found in the 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen. Wireless smartphone charging is standard on all but the base SE trim. There are also five USB ports, two 12-volt power ports, and voice-recognition software.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

A suite of driver-assistance technology is standard on every model, including an adaptive cruise control system with a lane-centering feature. For more information about the Ioniq 5's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites.

Standard Safety Features: adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
Optional Safety Features: blind-spot monitoring, blind-spot collision assist, 360-degree exterior camera system

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

Hyundai provides one of the best warranty plans in the industry. The Ioniq 5 also comes with an impressive amount of complimentary scheduled maintenance.

Limited Warranty: four years or 60,000 miles
Powertrain Warranty: four years or 70,000 miles
Battery Warranty: ten years or 100,000 miles
Complimentary Maintenance: three years or 45,000 miles

C/D Test Results and Specs

Each year, we put hundreds of vehicles through our rigorous instrumented testing regimen. If the data in the chart below is for a different model year, that's because this vehicle hasn't changed since we last tested it, and the test results remain accurate.

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Specifications

Specifications

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT
Vehicle Type: front- and rear-motor, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door wagon

PRICE
Base/As Tested: $56,975/$58,200
Options: Atlas White Matte paint, $1000; carpeted floor mats, $225

POWERTRAIN
Front Motor: permanent-magnet synchronous AC, 99 hp
Rear Motor: permanent-magnet synchronous AC, 221 hp
Combined Power: 320 hp
Combined Torque: 446 lb-ft
Battery Pack: liquid-cooled lithium-ion, 84.0 kWh
Onboard Charger: 10.9 kW
Peak DC Fast-Charge Rate: 250 kW
Transmissions, F/R: direct-drive

CHASSIS
Suspension, F/R: struts/multilink
Brakes, F/R: 12.8-in vented disc/12.8-in disc
Tires: Continental CrossContact ATR
235/60R-18 107T M+S

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase: 118.1 in
Length: 183.3 in
Width: 74.4 in
Height: 64.0 in
Passenger Volume, F/R: 55/51 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind F/R: 59/26 ft3
Curb Weight: 4673 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS
60 mph: 4.5 sec
100 mph: 13.1 sec
1/4-Mile: 13.3 sec @ 101 mph
Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec.
Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 4.7 sec
Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 2.0 sec
Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 2.9 sec
Top Speed (gov ltd): 117 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 188 ft
Braking, 100–0 mph: 416 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.80 g

C/D FUEL ECONOMY AND CHARGING
Observed: 74 MPGe
75-mph Highway Range: 200 mi
Average DC Fast-Charge Rate, 10–90%: 141 kW
DC Fast-Charge Time, 10–90%: 30 min

EPA FUEL ECONOMY
Combined/City/Highway: 94/103/85 MPGe
Range: 259 mi

C/D TESTING EXPLAINED

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