Hyundai Ioniq 5 Hyundai Ioniq 6

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 Hyundai Ioniq 6
Model years (differs) 2021-now 2023-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 44,995 € 47,995
Status Available Available
Fuel Electric Electric
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 78/100 79/100
Reliability (differs) 74/100 73/100
Efficiency (differs) 75/100 80/100
Practicality (differs) 80/100 68/100
Value retention n/a n/a
Specifications
Body style (differs) Crossover Sedan
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 481 545
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 7.3 7.4
Length (mm) (differs) 4635 4855
Width (mm) (differs) 1890 1880
Height (mm) (differs) 1605 1495
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 2010 1985
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1600 1500
Boot (l) (differs) 520 401
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 16.7 14.3
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5
Battery (kWh) 77.4 77.4
Power (hp) 229 229
Top speed (km/h) 185 185
Fast charging, public charger (kW) 233 233

WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See the guide on WLTP versus real-world consumption.

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

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  • Hyundai Ioniq 5 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + Hyundai battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Hyundai Ioniq 5 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + recall data RDW (12V battery, ICCU) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Hyundai Ioniq 5 · Efficiency: Owner-reported kWh/100km vs WLTP 16.7, public forums · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Hyundai Ioniq 5 · Practicality: Flat floor, 520 l boot + frunk, V2L function; editorial weighting of specs · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Hyundai Ioniq 5 · Value retention: Insufficiently stable residual-value data since the facelift price changes · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Hyundai Ioniq 6 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + Hyundai battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Hyundai Ioniq 6 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment, limited history) + aggregated owner reviews + recall data RDW (ICCU) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Hyundai Ioniq 6 · Efficiency: Owner-reported kWh/100km vs. WLTP 14.3, public forums · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Hyundai Ioniq 6 · Practicality: 401 l sedan boot + small frunk, low entry due to coupé roofline; editorial weighting of specs · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Hyundai Ioniq 6 · Value retention: Insufficient stable residual-value data for this relatively new model · reference date 2026-05-18

Who they are

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Profile · NE, facelift (2024)

Hyundai Ioniq 5

Electric crossover on an 800V architecture, 2024 facelift with a larger 77.4 kWh battery and revised interior. DC charging peak around 233 kW is high for the class, a 10-80% charge takes about 18 minutes (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Braked towing weight 1,600 kg. Indicative from-price; check the official configurator for the current figure.

Profile · CE (2023+)

Hyundai Ioniq 6

Electric sedan on the 800V E-GMP platform, shared with the Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6. WLTP range around 545 km for the rear-wheel-drive version with 77.4 kWh battery (manufacturer figure). The streamlined body cuts WLTP consumption to around 14.3 kWh/100km. DC charging peak around 233 kW. Indicative from-price; check the official configurator for the current figure.

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