Hyundai Ioniq 5 Kia EV5

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Comparison table

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 Kia EV5
Model years (differs) 2021-now 2025-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 44,995 € 44,495
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 72/100
Reliability (differs) 74/100 n/a
Efficiency (differs) 75/100 70/100
Practicality (differs) 80/100 76/100
Value retention n/a n/a
Specifications
Body style (differs) Crossover SUV
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 481 530
Battery (kWh) (differs) 77.4 81.4
Power (hp) (differs) 229 218
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 7.3 8.4
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 185 165
Length (mm) (differs) 4635 4610
Width (mm) (differs) 1890 1875
Height (mm) (differs) 1605 1675
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 2010 2069
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 233 150
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1600 1200
Boot (l) (differs) 520 566
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 16.7 16.9
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 EV5 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + Kia battery warranty (7 yr/150,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 for mid-size EV SUV · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Kia EV5 · Reliability: Too recent for reliable data (ADAC, RDW, owner forums); EU sales since Q4 2025 · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Kia EV5 · Efficiency: WLTP 16.9 kWh/100km manufacturer figure; early owner-reports public forums, not measured by us · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Kia EV5 · Practicality: 566 l boot + 1,200 kg towing weight + flat rear floor; editorial weighting of specs · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Kia EV5 · Value retention: Too recent on the market for stable residual-value data per trim · reference date 2026-05-20

Who they are

A short write-up on each car, one paragraph apiece. We describe them on their own terms rather than picking a winner.

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 · eerste generatie (EU-spec 2025+, E-GMP 400V)

Kia EV5

Mid-size electric SUV on the E-GMP platform in 400V architecture (no 800V fast charging like the EV6/EV9). EU debut July 2025, sales started in the final quarter of 2025. Single-motor FWD with 81.4 kWh battery, about 530 km WLTP, 218 hp (manufacturer figure). DC charging peaks around 150 kW; 10-80% in about 30 minutes (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). 566 l boot, 1,200 kg braked towing weight. Indicative from-price for the Netherlands; check the official configurator for the current figure.

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