The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is one of the most popular new electric vehicle options currently available in the U.S., for several reasons. It doesn’t benefit from the best pricing strategy, as there are a lot of cheaper alternatives that you can consider. Regardless, it has proven itself to be a well-rounded and comprehensive electric vehicle, with an impressive balance of performance and efficiency across the range.
- Base Trim Engine
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EV
- Base Trim Transmission
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Automatic
- Base Trim Drivetrain
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Rear-Wheel Drive
- Base Trim Horsepower
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168 HP
- Base Trim Torque
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258 lb.-ft.
- Base Trim Fuel Economy Equivalent (city/highway/combined)
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127/94/110 mpge
- Base Trim Battery Type
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Lead acid battery
- Make
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Hyundai
- Model
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Ioniq 5
Where customizability is concerned, Hyundai is not exactly a class-leader, as it offers all of its products as well-defined trims with no optional extras or packages. This means that there really aren’t many ways that you can customize one, which is a bit frustrating for those who want the benefit of a unique specification. The brand does offer an array of specifications that you can choose from, including the SE, SEL, XRT, and Limited. For good measure, we have also included a specification for the standalone Ioniq 5 N performance variant.
To give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from Hyundai and other authoritative sources, including the EPA, J.D. Power, Cox Automotive, and iSeeCars.
Keeping Things Simple In The Base SE
No Options With The Premium Paint Finish
For our first build, we’re going to keep things simple by selecting the entry-level Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE, currently priced at $42,600. The only option we are fitting to this model is the $500 Cyber Gray optional premium paint. With the $1,600 destination fee, the final price for this model comes in at $44,700.
The SE is a bare-bones iteration of the Ioniq 5, catering to those who just want the most basic EV ownership experience. Key standard features include:
- Gray stain-resistant cloth upholstery
- An electrically adjustable driver’s seat
- Front seat heating
- A 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with navigation
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
The Bare-Bones SE With Some Accessories
An Affordable And Practical Build
Our next build is basically an extension of the previous build, but with the no-cost Abyss Black and complementary black cloth interior upholstery. We’ve also dug into the accessories section and selected some of the most practical extras that we could find.
This includes a $60 cargo net, $165 cargo mat, $30 cargo blocks, and $250 mudguards. This equates to $400 worth of accessories, which, with the base MSRP and destination fee, brings the final price up to a slightly more affordable $44,600.
More Power To The SE
All-Wheel Drive And A Bigger Battery
While staying with the SE model, we upgraded to the extended battery pack, resulting in a base $46,650 MSRP. We’ve retained the no-cost Lucid Blue exterior paint and gray interior cloth upholstery, but we have added the Dual-Motor HTRAC AWD drivetrain for $3,500.
Ioniq 5 Options And Price Details
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Dual-Motor HTRAC AWD |
$3,500 |
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Cargo Block |
$30 |
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Cargo Net |
$60 |
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Cargo Mat |
$165 |
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Carpeted Floor Mats |
$240 |
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Charging Port Applique |
$65 |
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Alloy door sills |
$195 |
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Mudguards |
$145 |
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Destination |
$1,600 |
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Base MSRP |
$46,650 |
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Total |
$52,650 |
We’ve also decided to keep the cargo blocks, net, mat, and mudguards, but have also added the $240 carpeted floor mats, $65 charging port applique, and the $195 alloy door sills to give the EV SUV a more premium exterior appearance. This increases the accessories count to $900, which, with the $1,600 destination charge, results in a $52,650 final price.
Getting More Adventurous With The SEL
New Paints And More Options
Next in line is the SEL trim, which starts at $49,600. We went for a more active lifestyle-minded approach with this model’s configuration, which includes the $1,000 Ecotronic Gray Matte paint with the black H-Tex interior upholstery and the dual-motor setup.
Ioniq 5 Options And Price Details
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Dual-Motor HTRAC AWD |
$3,500 |
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Ecotronic Gray Matte Paint |
$1,000 |
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Cargo Block |
$30 |
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Cargo Net |
$60 |
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Cargo Mat |
$165 |
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All-Season Fitted Liners |
$250 |
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Outside V2L Adapter |
$235 |
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Roof Rack Cross Rails |
$425 |
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Mudguards |
$145 |
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Destination |
$1,600 |
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Base MSRP |
$49,600 |
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Total |
$57,210 |
In terms of accessories, we’ve added the cargo blocks, net, a $45 first aid kit, $75 roadside emergency kit, $80 severe weather kit, $235 outside V2L adapter, $250 all-season fitted liners, the cargo mat, $425 roof rack cross rails, and mudguards. The end result is a $57,210 final price with delivery included. Upgrading to the SEL gets you access to an electrically adjustable passenger seat, front and rear seat heating, a wireless smartphone charger, and a heated H-Tex-wrapped steering wheel.
Keeping The XRT Rugged And Simple
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT, with a $55,500 base MSRP, caters to enthusiasts who want to do a bit of off-road bashing. For this configuration, we’ve added the $500 Ultimate Red optional paint. You can only have this model with the black H-Tex interior upholstery and dual-motor setup.
Ioniq 5 Options And Price Details
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Option |
Price |
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Ultimate Red Paint |
$500 |
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Cargo Block |
$30 |
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Cargo Net |
$60 |
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All-Season Fitted Liners |
$250 |
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Outside V2L Adapter |
$235 |
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Roof Rack Cross Rails |
$425 |
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Destination |
$1,600 |
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Base MSRP |
$55,500 |
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Total |
$58,720 |
Where accessories are concerned, we’ve included the cargo blocks, cargo net, first aid kit, roadside emergency kit, outside V2L adapter, all-season fitted liners, and roof rack cross rails, bringing the final price up to $58,720.
A Crisp And Clean Look For The Limited
Hyundai’s Limited trim for the Ioniq 5 is an all-inclusive model, so there’s really not much that we can do to customize it. As a result, we’ve added the $1,000 Gravity Gold matte paint with the black H-Tex interior upholstery, and that’s about it.
To keep things simple, we’ve also stuck to the basic rear-wheel drive configuration and steered clear of adding any accessories whatsoever. With a base MSRP of $54,300, our final price for this build comes to $56,900, including destination. For reference, the Limited adds front seat ventilation, memory functions, a relaxation function for the driver’s seat, the premium Bose audio system, heads-up display, ambient lighting, and a digital rearview mirror.
Keeping The Ioniq 5 N Focused On Performance
Bespoke Paint Is All You Really Need
The standalone Hyundai Ioniq 5 N range also doesn’t feature that many available optional extras, which is what makes its $66,200 base MSRP such an appealing price tag, even though it is pretty steep. We’ve added the $1,000 Performance Blue Matte exterior paint with the standard black interior upholstery, and that’s about it.
The destination fee remains $1,600, bringing our final price up to $68,800. In terms of standard specification, this model is pretty much on par with the Limited, but it does include bespoke features, such as the N lightweight sports bucket seats, partial Alcantara and H-Tex upholstery, N aluminum pedals and door entry plates, and a perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel.
The Ioniq 5’s Impressive Market Reception
Good Sales And Impressive Review Ratings
According to J.D. Power, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 sits with a 75/100 consumer-verified overall score, which includes 70/100 for quality and reliability, 86/100 for the driving experience, 80/100 for resale, and 71/100 for the dealership experience.
iSeeCars has not issued the model with a full evaluation, but it does signify a 7.2/10 retained value and 10/10 safety score. Over five years and 60,000 miles, you can expect the model to lose $25,196 or 59.1 percent of its value, which is on par with the rest of the midsize EV segment.
As of H2 2025, EV quarterly sales reports reveal that Hyundai has sold 19,092 individual copies of the Ioniq 5 thus far, reflecting a 3.1-percent market share and 1.9-percent year-on-year sales improvement. The brand sold 10,481 units in the second quarter of this year, reflecting a 12-percent sales decline compared to the previous quarter, which is a trend that the entire EV segment is experiencing.
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The Ioniq 5’s Attractive Consumption Figures
According to the EPA, the base rear-wheel-drive model, featuring a 58-kWh lithium-ion battery pack, covers 220 miles on a single charge while returning a 127/94/110 MPGe energy consumption result on the city/highway/combined cycle, or 31 kWh per 100 miles on the combined cycle. This model saves you up to $5,250 on fuel costs over five years, and you will find yourself spending $700 on electricity every year or $1.12 to drive 25 miles.
Upgrading to the larger 77.4-kWh battery increases the Ioniq 5’s range to 303 miles. Interestingly, it also improves efficiency to 132/98/114 MPGe or 30 kWh per 100 miles. This model also saves $5,250 in fuel costs over five years and costs $700 to keep charged every year, but it’s fractionally more expensive to drive 25 miles at $1.16. If you opt for the dual-motor configuration with the same extended battery pack, your expected range drops to 256 miles while consumption worsens to 110/87/98 MPGe or 34 kWh per 100 miles. You can expect to save $5,000 on fuel costs every year, spend $750 on electricity once a year, and $1.29 to drive 25 miles.