EV5 vs Ioniq 5 comparison

By starting price alone, EV5 is ₩5,800,000 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.

EV5 and Ioniq 5 compared side by side in Cars.

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EV5

What is good

  • It has plenty of interior space and a Long Range of 460km, and 4WD is also available.

What could be better

  • The Standard battery has a short range in the 350km range, and adding 4WD takes it to the mid ₩50,000,000 range.

EV5 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.

ItemEV5Visit siteIoniq 5Visit site
Starting price≈$31,345.01+ (₩41,550,000)Checked on official page≈$35,720.48+ (₩47,350,000)Checked on official page
Vehicle classCompactCompact
FuelElectricElectric
Domestic/importedDomesticDomestic
Top price5,0606,150
Fuel/energy economy
  • Combined 4.5~5.1km/kWh (18-inch: Standard 5.1
  • Long Range 5.0
  • 4WD 4.7, 19-inch is 0.1~0.2 lower each)
Combined 4.4~5.2km/kWh (Standard 2WD 5.1, Long Range 2WD 19-inch 5.1~5.2)
EV range
  • Standard 351km (18-inch)
  • Long Range 460km
  • Long Range 4WD 420km (18-inch), combined
Standard 368km, Long Range 2WD 19-inch up to 485km, Long Range AWD 425~451km, N Line 411~441km (combined)
Power
  • Standard 115kW (156 hp)
  • Long Range 160kW (217 hp)
  • Long Range 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 ₩41,550,000 ~ GT-Line Long Range ₩50,600,000. Highest before tax benefit ₩53,230,000. 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 looking for a roomy electric SUV for family use at a reasonable priceElectric SUV buyers who have a charging setup and value interior space and advanced features
TypeCarsCars
CategorySUVSUV
CompanyKia, South KoreaHyundai, South Korea
Plans
      Pros
      • It has plenty of interior space and a Long Range of 460km, and 4WD is also available.
      • 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
      • The Standard battery has a short range in the 350km range, and adding 4WD takes it to the mid ₩50,000,000 range.
      • 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 = ₩1,325.57 (2026-10-21). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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