Hyundai Ioniq 5 Nissan Ariya

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 Nissan Ariya
Model years (differs) 2021-now 2022-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 44,995 € 51,990
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 73/100
Reliability (differs) 74/100 68/100
Efficiency (differs) 75/100 62/100
Practicality (differs) 80/100 72/100
Value retention n/a n/a
Specifications
Body style (differs) Crossover SUV-coupe
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 481 533
Battery (kWh) (differs) 77.4 87
Power (hp) (differs) 229 242
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 7.3 7.6
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 185 160
Length (mm) (differs) 4635 4595
Width (mm) (differs) 1890 1850
Height (mm) (differs) 1605 1660
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 2010 2121
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 233 130
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) 1600 1500
Boot (l) (differs) 520 466
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 16.7 19
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
  • Nissan Ariya · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption 19.0 kWh/100km + battery warranty 8 yr/160,000 km (Nissan manufacturer figure 2024) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Nissan Ariya · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (EV segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recall data; software bugs as a recurring point · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Nissan Ariya · Efficiency: Owner-reported kWh/100km vs WLTP 19.0 (public forums) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Nissan Ariya · Practicality: Boot 466 l + towing weight 1,500 kg vs EV SUV segment (manufacturer figure) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Nissan Ariya · Value retention: Residual value EV segment volatile since 2023, no stable curve for a traceable score · reference date 2026-05-18

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 · 87 kWh Evolve (2024)

Nissan Ariya

Electric SUV-coupé on the Alliance CMF-EV platform (shared with Renault Megane E-Tech and the third Leaf). The 87 kWh version reaches WLTP 533 km, system power 242 hp, DC charging up to 130 kW (manufacturer figures). Boot 466 l, braked towing weight 1,500 kg. Owners report substantially less range in winter (public forums, not measured by us).

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