2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5

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Est. price from: $38,000

The 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 is a Battery Electric Crossover/SUV with a 318-mile total range, Rear-Wheel Drive and seating for 5. It is offered in 5 trims: SE, Limited, Preferred, SEL and XRT. Estimated prices start from $38,000.

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Specs

Trim

MPGe: 114
Range: 318 mi
Seats: 5
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel type: Battery Electric
Body style: Crossover/SUV

Performance

Total range (mi): 318
Electric range (mi): 318
Battery capacity (kWh): 77.4
Time to charge at 240V (hrs): 9.1
kWh per 100 miles: 29.6
Acceleration 0-60 mph (sec): 7.4

Affordability

Starting MSRP: $39,463
Est. price: $40,200
Est. monthly payment*: $711
Energy cost per mile*: $0.05
Monthly fuel cost*: $57
Total monthly cost*: $768

Sustainability

Annual CO₂ emissions (tons): 0
EPA smog rating: 10

*Assumptions: 13,500 miles driven annually; 60 monthly payments; 6.63% interest rate for new vehicles; 11.38% interest rate for used vehicles; does not include incentive savings. Energy costs are $0.166/kWh and $4/gallon. Estimated vehicle prices are based on historical pricing data from Driveway.com and the manufacturer's suggested retail prices. Emissions, charge times and vehicle efficiency are based on EPA estimates. PHEVs assume 7% of driving on electricity and 93% on fuel.

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