Evaluation of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range for 2025

Likes

✅ Useful space, and lots of it
✅ Bold exterior styling
✅ High-quality interior even for a base model

Dislikes

❌ Premium price against onslaught of cheaper options
❌ Fidgety low-speed ride
❌ Doesn’t get some nice-to-haves such as heated seats or a powered tailgate

Overview of the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5

Only a little while has passed since the quirky Hyundai Ioniq 5 made its debut as an electric vehicle, but it has already received a midlife makeover. Its daring and unconventional interior and exterior design continue to draw attention wherever you go, so if you weren’t keeping an eye on it, you wouldn’t even realize it had been three years. Some of that is due to the limited quantity of vehicles available for our market, which is not the fault of Hyundai usa, which is vying for more, but it also has a lot to do with its unique appearance. It stands out from the crowd since it looks so futuristic; the only Hyundai cars that can compete with it are the recently upgraded variants.

Instead, Hyundai has been making adjustments to the lineup on a regular basis. Changes to the specifications and equipment come first, followed by more variations and the release of a less expensive Standard Range model. This was all before the release of the redesigned Ioniq 5, which included a larger and longer-range battery, an updated look, and somewhat higher costs. The Ioniq 5 isn’t by itself, of course. Because mainstream and premium competitors have been racing to market, the Ioniq 5’s current environment differs greatly from that of its introduction.

Key Details of the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5

Feature	Details
Price	$69,800 plus on-road costs
Colour of Test Car	Atlas White
Options	None
Price as Tested	$69,800 plus on-road costs
Drive-away Price	$75,715 (Melbourne)
Rivals	Kia EV6
Seats	Five
Boot Volume	520L (seats up)
	1580L (seats folded)
	57L (under-bonnet)
Length	4655mm
Width	1890mm
Height	1605mm
Wheelbase	3000mm

Pricing and Variants

What is the Cost of an Ioniq 5?

Hyundai built on the current model structure with the 2024 revisions, adding N Line versions to the Ioniq 5 lineup. The high-performance Ioniq 5 N, which has genuine performance car credentials and a price tag of $110,000 to match, is at the top of the lineup. The car being tested today, the Ioniq 5 Standard Range, is at the other end of the spectrum, with an entry-level price of $69,800 before extras and on-road expenses.

With features like a 360-degree camera, dual-zone climate control, a wireless phone charger, a driver’s seat with ten power adjustments, eco-leather and leather trim, automatic parking, and Remote Smart Parking Assist, the Ioniq 5 Standard Range has a respectable amount of standard equipment. The new entry-level model is powered by either a 58 kWh Standard Range or a 77.4 kWh Extended Range battery, both of which are available only with rear-wheel drive. I tested the model with the smaller battery, 19-inch wheels, and Atlas White paint. Although white is frequently the standard color for cars, it doesn’t do the Ioniq 5’s sleek styling justice. Moreover, since all four of the other, far more appealing colors are free, why not choose another one for better curb appeal?

Interior Space and Practicality

What is the Size of the Hyundai Ioniq 5?

In addition to the Hyundai Ioniq 5’s vast interior room, one of its best features is how functional that space is. Because there isn’t a transmission tunnel, there is a ton of space in the front row for bags or other belongings, or even just to stretch out. This design is both elegant and functional, and it transports you back to (at least what we envision) the good old days of having a bench-style front seat. The armrests’ positioning and cushioning are excellent as well. The door rests and the height of the central storage bin are also strategically placed, providing ample support and a plush, cushiony feel.

Wool yarn and eco-processed leather are used for the seat upholstery in place of genuine leather, which may appear scratchy at first glance but is actually extremely pleasant to the touch and cozy to settle into. The interior seems high-end and is immaculate, even at its lowest specification. You wouldn’t feel like you’re missing anything if you’ve never experienced a higher grade. Although the Dynamiq and Epiq have a more opulent eight-speaker Bose unit, even the six-speaker system is more than sufficient; it is clear and doesn’t have any distinctive tinny sound.

There are three USB-A ports up front, two USB-A ports in the back, and a convenient wired charger that feels like a luxury for an entry-level model. The Ioniq 5, a medium SUV, outperformed vehicles such as the Toyota RAV4 and Hyundai Tucson. Its inside is notably roomier, with plenty of headroom and more room to spread out in front and back. The Ioniq 5 has a wheelbase of 3000mm and measures 4655mm in length, 1890mm in width, and 1605mm in height. It boasts a sizable, but not industry-leading, 520-liter boot (or 1580-liter with the back seats down) that can accommodate the weekly groceries of the typical family of four. If you enjoy Tetris, you can also fit a stroller, a change bag, and three school bags. Additionally, it features a convenient 57L under-bonnet storage area for small items. Although it makes mounting top tethers for child seats a little more difficult, a retractable parcel shelf is a useful addition because it doesn’t get in the way and allows you to conceal the contents of your boot if you’d like.

Energy Efficiency of the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5

Feature	Details
Energy Consumption (Claimed)	15.6 kWh/100 km
Energy Consumption (On Test)	14.2 kWh/100 km
Battery Size	63 kWh
Driving Range Claim (WLTP)	440 km
Charge Time (7 kW)	7h 55min (claimed 10-100%)
Charge Time (50 kW)	58 min (claimed 10-80%)
Charge Time (175 kW Max Rate)	18 min (claimed 10–80%)

Technology and Connectivity

Does the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Support Android Auto and Apple CarPlay?

In addition to having a digital radio (with DAB that doesn’t work) and a native satellite navigation system that functions well, the Ioniq 5 boasts two sizable 12.3-inch screens in the cabin: one for the infotainment and one for the digital instrument cluster. Both screens are clear, simple, and easy to use. Where previously unavailable, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now available. This occurs as Hyundai switches the Ioniq 5 to its most recent infotainment system, which offers crisper visuals and a more straightforward, user-friendly menu structure for the native system.

Although the infotainment screen’s size and arrangement are outstanding, its distance from the driver felt out of place. To touch it, you must bend forward all the way because it is situated rather far back. Since I’m just average in height, I can’t easily reach it from my driving position, although I’ll concede that I’m by no means the tallest member of the team. Along with offering over-the-air updates and Bluelink connectivity, which enables owners to check the position of their vehicle, remotely lock and unlock the vehicle, and heat and cool the cabin, the infotainment platform update also puts the Ioniq 5 in line with other Hyundai models.

Safety Features

Is it Safe to Drive a Hyundai Ioniq 5?

When the Ioniq 5 first arrived, the ANCAP awarded it a full five-star safety rating. The Ioniq 5 provides 88 percent protection for adult occupants, 87 percent for child occupants, 63 percent for vulnerable road users, and 89 percent for safety assist systems.

What Safety Technology Does the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Have?

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 comes complete with Hyundai’s full suite of safety kit, including tire pressure monitoring and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go functionality. The lane-keeping assist offers a gentle tug to get back in your lane if you start to stray, which is by no means overzealous. It’s easy to toggle on and off via the steering wheel, too, without the need to delve into menus to deactivate it. Another safety feature I love (which is common across all new high-spec Hyundais and Kias) is the blind-spot view monitor, which projects a camera feed from the side mirrors into the instrument cluster when the indicator is activated. The tool is handy for parking, as well as for watching out for any other vehicles that may have crept into your blind spot when changing lanes, keeping the alloys and the curb firmly apart.

Running Costs

How Much Does the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Cost to Run?

Like the rest of Hyundai’s range, the Ioniq 5 is covered by a five-year warranty with no distance cap for private buyers. Vehicles used commercially (for delivery, ride-share, rental, or similar) are capped at 130,000km of coverage. The high-voltage battery comes with an eight-year, 160,000km warranty.

Service intervals are longer than the typical 12-month intervals of Hyundai’s combustion engine models, with servicing required every 24 months or 30,000km. Service costs are on the high side; however, the first service is priced at $610, and the second service (at four years/60,000 km) is priced at $1,785. The entry-level Hyundai Ioniq 5 will cost $1,879 per annum to comprehensively insure based on a comparative quote for a 35-year-old male driver living in Chatswood, NSW. Insurance estimates may vary based on your location, driving history, and personal circumstances.

Driving Range and Performance

What is the Range of a Hyundai Ioniq 5?

Hyundai introduced the first ‘Standard Range’ Ioniq 5 model in late 2023 with a 58 kWh battery and a 384km range, before overhauling the range in mid-2024, bumping the Standard Range up to 440km (based on WLTP testing) with a higher-capacity 63 kWh battery. The version tested here is the shortest-range Ioniq 5 currently, with all other variants using an 84 kWh battery with driving ranges between 495 and 570 km, depending on specification and equipment.

During my time with the car, I recorded consumption under Hyundai’s claim at 142 kWh/100 km. That gave it enough range to cover the claimed 440km range. It’s worth noting that my time with the car was spent in low-traffic, return-to-work conditions with little stop-start traffic and fairly gentle flowing traffic at sustained higher speeds.

Because of the smaller battery, some of the Ioniq 5’s charge specifications change. The maximum DC fast charge rate for the Ioniq 5 is 175 kW, while the extended-range versions can charge at up to 230 kW. In either scenario, Hyundai provides charging times based on a 350 kW charger, but this isn’t necessarily indicative of the fastest charge you’ll experience. Lithium-ion battery chemistry powers all versions of the Ioniq 5, so it’s not advisable to regularly fully charge it. Even at an 80 percent charge, the usable range remains at 350 km, making it suitable for most commuters. The full range is available for longer trips as needed.

Driving Experience

What is the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Like to Drive?

Along with the smaller battery capacity, the Ioniq 5 Standard Range steps down in performance terms, with a more modest 125 kW/350 Nm electric motor powering the rear wheels, whereas Extended Range two-wheel drive models step up to a 168 kW motor, with the same 350 Nm torque output. In this situation, torque is the crucial factor. The Ioniq 5 is no speed demon, but nor is it ponderous or slow. The outputs may not look scintillating on paper, but in the real world, the Ioniq 5 Standard Range feels comfortable keeping pace with traffic.

Like most electric cars, the acceleration is quick and smooth, making it easy to reach speed or find gaps in the traffic without fear of any lag holding you back. That said, compared to the punch you get off the line from the 239 kW/605 Nm in the high-spec all-wheel-drive versions of the Ioniq 5, it feels a little lackluster. But if you can’t miss what you don’t have, if you’ve never driven the higher grades, you wouldn’t consider it lacking at all. It’s sufficient for driving around town or on the freeway, especially when you’re not exceeding 110 km/h. It’s only when asking for a burst of overtaking speed that the performance starts to feel timid; rolling acceleration can feel modest.

Ride comfort is generally pretty good on the 19-inch alloys and 235/55 Michelin Primacy 4 tires. The ride tends to be floaty at speed, but bring traffic speeds down, and the ride comfort becomes fussy over small imperfections, train tracks, or patched surfaces. And it’s also remarkably quiet, with only a moderate amount of noise coming from either the tires or wind penetrating the cabin—put the six-speaker sound system on even at low volume, and it’s gone.

It feels softly sprung on the road without being too weighty despite its almost two-ton mass. Demanding drivers will be able to identify that mass when hustling the Ioniq 5 through bends, but while that may not be this EV’s natural habitat, it remains composed with safe and predictable handling. The steering is comfortable and well-weighted for use around town and enjoyable, if perhaps a touch light in more demanding conditions. Almost a Goldilocks setup in urban situations, if you will, not too light or too heavy.

Towing Capacity

Can a Hyundai Ioniq 5 Tow?

Yes, but not very much. The Ioniq 5 Standard Range has a rated braked and unbraked towing capacity of 750 kg. If towing is a priority, then it might be worth looking at the Extended Range models, which bump the braked capacity up to 1600 kg. Based on the factory weight figures provided by Hyundai, the Ioniq 5 has a payload of approximately 510 kg, which gives it enough capacity to carry five average-sized adults or four plus luggage.

Conclusion

Should I Buy a Hyundai Ioniq 5?

The sharp looks, oodles of space, and high-quality feel of even the base Ioniq 5 make it a very desirable option if you’re looking to go electric as well as make a statement. While the smaller 63 kWh battery trims driving range and peak power output, the basic Ioniq 5 doesn’t feel particularly hampered by the change. With a lower entry price, it could be a sensible option for urban dwellers who don’t need cross-country touring ability.

However, the lack of some desirable features, like a powered tailgate, heated seats, and a head-up display, makes the value proposition less appealing. But compared to the EV6, it’s on the right side of that $70K.