Hyundai Ioniq 5 Kia EV3

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Comparison table

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 Kia EV3
Model years (differs) 2021-now 2024-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 44,995 € 37,995
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 77/100
Efficiency (differs) 75/100 78/100
Practicality (differs) 80/100 74/100
Value retention (differs) n/a 64/100
Reliability 74/100 74/100
Specifications
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 481 605
Battery (kWh) (differs) 77.4 81.4
Power (hp) (differs) 229 204
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 7.3 7.7
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 185 170
Length (mm) (differs) 4635 4300
Width (mm) (differs) 1890 1850
Height (mm) (differs) 1605 1560
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 2010 1885
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 233 128
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1600 1000
Boot (l) (differs) 520 460
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 16.7 15
Body style Crossover Crossover
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

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

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • 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
  • Kia EV3 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + Kia battery warranty (7 yr/150,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Kia EV3 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (early data, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Kia EV3 · Efficiency: Owner-reported kWh/100km vs WLTP 15.0, limited public forums (small n) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Kia EV3 · Practicality: 460 l boot + small frunk, flat floor; editorial weighting of specs · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Kia EV3 · Value retention: Residual-value indication from segment valuation guides (early data, indicative, limited history) · reference date 2026-05-21

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 · SK3 (2024+)

Kia EV3

Compact electric crossover on a 400V architecture, first generation. WLTP range around 605 km for the Long Range with 81.4 kWh battery (manufacturer figure). DC charging peak around 128 kW, lower than on the 800V models EV6/Ioniq 5, which makes fast charging take longer. Braked towing weight 1,000 kg. Indicative from-price; check the official configurator for the current figure.

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