Hyundai Ioniq 5
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a premium electric crossover built for buyers who want Hyundai's flagship EV tech now rather than a cheaper, cut-down EV later - it comes in exactly one configuration, the 84 kWh RWD, priced at Rs 55.71 lakh ex-showroom, with a 690 km ARAI-claimed range (no independently tested real-world figure exists yet for this variant). It's aimed at someone with a Rs 55 lakh-plus budget who wants a distinctive, tech-loaded EV for a mix of city and highway driving, not a first-time EV buyer looking for an entry-level price point.
Is the Hyundai Ioniq 5 right for you?
Best for
- Buyers with a Rs 55 lakh-plus budget who want a fully loaded EV without having to compare trims - there is only one variant to decide on
- Households with reliable overnight AC charging at home or work, since day-to-day charging will mostly happen on 11kW AC rather than rare ultra-fast DC points
- Buyers who value the 800V E-GMP platform's extras - V2L device power, a flat-floor lounge-style cabin, dual 12.3-inch screens - as much as raw range numbers
- Occasional long-distance drivers who can plan a route around the handful of 350kW DC ultra-fast chargers in India for a quick 18-minute top-up
Think twice if
- Buyers hunting for an entry-level or mid-price EV - Hyundai sells the Ioniq 5 only as the fully-loaded 84kWh RWD, with no lower-cost trim to step down to
- Anyone budgeting trips around the full 690 km ARAI figure - real-world highway range on EVs this size typically comes in meaningfully below the claimed number, and no tested figure is published for this car
- Buyers who assume they'll charge at 350kW speeds routinely - ultra-fast DC chargers of that rating remain scarce across India, so most charging will happen slower, on 11kW AC
EVz Score: 7.0 / 10 Excellent
Computed from catalogue data, not opinion, for the 84 kWh RWD (single variant) variant (the model's best). Range-based components use the claim adjusted by Hyundai's measured claim-vs-real record, never the raw claim. How the score works.
Available colours
4 exterior colours offered. Swatches are approximate on-screen representations, not official paint codes, and availability can vary by variant.
Variants, specs, on-road price and running cost
Charging: 10-80% in 18 min on 350kW DC ultra-fast charger; 10-100% in about 7 hr 35 min on 11kW AC
- Ex-showroom₹55,71,000
- Road tax waived for EVs₹0
- Registration waived for EVs₹0
- Insurance (est.)₹1,94,985
EV road tax & registration are waived in Delhi.
At Rs 8/kWh vs Rs 105/litre, 6 km/kWh. Model your own commute in the savings calculator.
Charging and living with it
Charging: 10-80% in 18 min on 350kW DC ultra-fast charger; 10-100% in about 7 hr 35 min on 11kW AC. Most owners charge overnight at home; plan public or workplace charging for longer trips. Day to day, plan around 11kW AC charging overnight at home or work (about 7 hr 35 min for a full 10-100% top-up) and treat the 350kW DC ultra-fast option as an occasional highway convenience, since chargers at that rating are still uncommon across India.
5-year cost of ownership
Based on 40 km/day, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 84 kWh RWD (single variant) costs about ₹1,600/month to run versus ₹8,400/month for a comparable petrol car, a saving of ₹82,733/year at July 2026 prices.
| Monthly | Annual | 5-year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | ₹8,400 | ₹1,02,200 | ₹5,11,000 |
| EV | ₹1,600 | ₹19,467 | ₹97,335 |
| You save | ₹6,800 | ₹82,733 | ₹4,13,665 |
Assumes 15 km/l petrol, 6 km/kWh EV, ₹105/l petrol and ₹8/kWh electricity, 40 km/day. Figures as of July 2026.
Strengths
- Large 84kWh battery with a strong 690 km ARAI range claim
- Ultra-fast 350kW DC charging tops 10-80% in about 18 minutes
- 800V E-GMP architecture with V2L and flat-floor lounge-like cabin
- Well equipped: dual 12.3-inch screens, Level 2 ADAS, ventilated seats, Bose audio
Watch-outs
- Single fully-loaded variant only; no cheaper entry option
- Ex-showroom price near 56 lakh puts it firmly in premium territory
- 350kW charging speed is only usable on rare ultra-fast DC chargers in India
- Real-world highway range is meaningfully below the ARAI claim
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FAQ
Does the Ioniq 5 come in a cheaper variant?
No. Hyundai sells it as a single 84 kWh RWD variant at Rs 55.71 lakh ex-showroom - there is no lower-battery or lower-price trim to choose instead.
What is the Ioniq 5's real-world range versus its claimed range?
Hyundai claims 690 km under ARAI test conditions. No independently tested real-world figure is available for this variant, and real-world highway range on EVs of this size is typically meaningfully lower than the ARAI claim, so treat 690 km as a best-case lab number rather than a daily expectation.
How long does the Ioniq 5 take to charge?
On a 350kW DC ultra-fast charger it goes from 10-80% in about 18 minutes. On a standard 11kW AC charger, a full 10-100% charge takes roughly 7 hours 35 minutes, which is the more realistic daily routine for most owners.
Which Ioniq 5 variant should I buy?
There is only one - the 84kWh RWD - so the real question isn't which trim to pick but whether Rs 55.71 lakh for a single, fully equipped electric crossover fits your budget.
Is the Ioniq 5 good value against other EVs near Rs 55 lakh?
It packs a genuinely large 84kWh battery, 800V ultra-fast charging capability, V2L, dual 12.3-inch screens, Level 2 ADAS, ventilated seats and Bose audio as standard, which is generous for the price - the trade-off is there's no cheaper way into the Ioniq 5 line if the full price is out of reach.
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