EV4 vs Ioniq 5 comparison

By starting price alone, EV4 is ₩6,930,000 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.

EV4 and Ioniq 5 compared side by side in Cars.

CurrencyUSDKRWEUR

EV4

What is good

  • A low body with little air resistance gives good efficiency, and the Long Range runs more than 530km and starts from the low ₩40,000,000 range.

What could be better

  • With a sedan-type body, getting in and out and loading luggage is less convenient than an SUV, and choosing 4WD requires 19-inch wheels.

EV4 official site

Ioniq 5

What is good

  • Strong E-GMP-based features such as ultra-fast charging, a roomy interior and V2L, and Long Range gives ample range of up to 485km.

What could be better

  • The pre-subsidy price starts high, in the high ₩40,000,000 range, and choosing AWD or 20-inch wheels greatly reduces range.

Ioniq 5 official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

ItemEV4Visit siteIoniq 5Visit site
Starting price≈$30,514.18+ (₩40,420,000)Checked on official page≈$35,745.83+ (₩47,350,000)Checked on official page
Vehicle classCompactCompact
FuelElectricElectric
Domestic/importedDomesticDomestic
Top price5,0316,150
Fuel/energy economy
  • Combined 5.1~5.8km/kWh (17-inch 5.8
  • 19-inch 5.4~5.5
  • 4WD 19-inch 5.1)
Combined 4.4~5.2km/kWh (Standard 2WD 5.1, Long Range 2WD 19-inch 5.1~5.2)
EV range
  • Standard 17-inch 382km
  • Long Range 17-inch 533km
  • Long Range 19-inch 502km
  • Long Range 4WD 19-inch 475km, combined
Standard 368km, Long Range 2WD 19-inch up to 485km, Long Range AWD 425~451km, N Line 411~441km (combined)
Power
  • 2WD 150kW (204 hp)
  • Long Range dual motor 4WD 195kW (265 hp)
  • Standard 2WD 170 hp (124.9kW)
  • Long Range 2WD 229 hp (168kW)
  • AWD 325 hp (239kW)
Seats55
Price by trim2026 model year, 6 trims, after tax benefit: Electric Air Standard ₩40,420,000 ~ GT-Line Long Range ₩50,310,000. Highest before tax benefit ₩52,930,000. Options priced separately2027 model year, 6 trims, after tax benefit: Electric E-Value Plus Standard ₩47,350,000 ~ Inspiration Long Range ₩61,500,000. Highest before tax benefit ₩62,540,000. Options priced separately
Good forDrivers who put range and efficiency first and want a sleeker electric sedan than an SUVElectric SUV buyers who have a charging setup and value interior space and advanced features
TypeCarsCars
CategorySedanSUV
CompanyKia, South KoreaHyundai, South Korea
Plans
      Pros
      • A low body with little air resistance gives good efficiency, and the Long Range runs more than 530km and starts from the low ₩40,000,000 range.
      • Strong E-GMP-based features such as ultra-fast charging, a roomy interior and V2L, and Long Range gives ample range of up to 485km.
      Cons
      • With a sedan-type body, getting in and out and loading luggage is less convenient than an SUV, and choosing 4WD requires 19-inch wheels.
      • The pre-subsidy price starts high, in the high ₩40,000,000 range, and choosing AWD or 20-inch wheels greatly reduces range.

      Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.

      Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,324.63 (2026-10-22). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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