Hyundai IONIQ 5
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is a fully electric medium SUV that went on sale in New Zealand in August 2021. Five variants are available, priced from $79,990 to $149,990.
WLTP range is 440 km on the 63 and up to 570 km on the 84, from batteries of 63 to 84.8 kWh.
Hyundai IONIQ 5 (2021-2024)
Hyundai IONIQ 5 · 2021-2024Range (WLTP)384 km
Battery size58 kWh
Power125 kW
0–100 km/h6.1 s
Not sold new in NZ since 2024 - available used only
The IONIQ 5 has won multiple 'car of the year' awards in NZ. The first EV from Hyundai to be built on an electric-only platform, the mid-sized SUV is impressive in many ways.
Performance
0-100 km/h
6.1 sTotal power
125 kWTorque
350 NmTop speed
185 km/hDrive
RWDRange & Efficiency
WLTP range
384 kmWLTP consumption
167 Wh/kmHighway range
300 kmYour real range
Calculate Battery & Charging
Battery
Battery (nominal)
58 kWhBattery (usable)
54 kWhBattery type
NMCArchitecture
800 VV2L
NoDC fast charging
DC charging
175 kW10–80% charge
20 minRange per 10 min
105–134 kmAC charging
AC charging
10.5 kWHome charging cost
Dimensions & Weight
Length
4635 mmWidth
1890 mmHeight
1605 mmGround clearance
160 mmWeight
1930 kgShape
Medium SUVSeats
5Safety Rating
5 starsANCAPFor models
09/2021 onwardsStorage & Towing
Boot space
531 LBoot space (max)
1591 LFrunk
57 LTowing (braked)
750 kgTowing (unbraked)
750 kgHyundai IONIQ 5 72 2WD (2021-2024)
Hyundai IONIQ 5 72 2WD · 2021-2024Range (WLTP)481 km
Battery size72.6 kWh
Power160 kW
0–100 km/h7.4 s
Not sold new in NZ since 2024 - available used only
Performance
0-100 km/h
7.4 sTotal power
160 kWTorque
350 NmTop speed
185 km/hDrive
RWDRange & Efficiency
WLTP range
481 kmWLTP consumption
168 Wh/kmHighway range
375 kmYour real range
Calculate Battery & Charging
Battery
Battery (nominal)
72.6 kWhBattery (usable)
70 kWhBattery type
NMCArchitecture
800 VV2L
NoDC fast charging
DC charging
233 kW10–80% charge
17 minRange per 10 min
154–198 kmAC charging
AC charging
10.5 kWHome charging cost
Dimensions & Weight
Length
4635 mmWidth
1890 mmHeight
1605 mmGround clearance
160 mmWeight
1910 kgShape
Medium SUVSeats
5Safety Rating
5 starsANCAPFor models
09/2021 onwardsStorage & Towing
Boot space
527 LBoot space (max)
1587 LFrunk
57 LTowing (braked)
1600 kgTowing (unbraked)
750 kgHyundai IONIQ 5 84 N-Line (2025)
Hyundai IONIQ 5 84 N-LineRange (WLTP)495 km
Battery size84.8 kWh
Power239 kW
0–100 km/h5.3 s
Price from$124,990
The top spec N-Line has an AWD powertrain, larger 20" wheels, heat pump, vision roof, power tailgate, lie-flat front seats, leather interior, front passenger electric seats, heated and ventilated front seats (+ memory function), heated steering wheel, HUD, BOSE 8-speaker audio, internal V2L.
Performance
0-100 km/h
5.3 sTotal power
239 kWTorque
605 NmTop speed
185 km/hDrive
AWDRange & Efficiency
WLTP range
495 kmWLTP consumption
181 Wh/kmHighway range
386 kmYour real range
Calculate Battery & Charging
Battery
Battery (nominal)
84.8 kWhBattery (usable)
80 kWhBattery type
NMCArchitecture
800 VV2L
Power3.6 kW
Interior
Exterior
DC fast charging
DC charging
263 kW10–80% charge
18 minRange per 10 min
150–193 kmAC charging
AC charging
10.5 kWHome charging cost
Dimensions & Weight
Length
4655 mmWidth
1890 mmHeight
1605 mmGround clearance
160 mmWeight
2045 kgShape
Medium SUVSeats
5Safety Rating
5 starsANCAPFor models
09/2021 onwardsStorage & Towing
Boot space
520 LBoot space (max)
1580 LFrunk
24 LTowing (braked)
1600 kgTowing (unbraked)
750 kgHyundai IONIQ 5 63 (2025)
Hyundai IONIQ 5 63Range (WLTP)440 km
Battery size63 kWh
Power125 kW
0–100 km/h8.5 s
Price from$79,990
The standard range variant.
Performance
0-100 km/h
8.5 sTotal power
125 kWTorque
350 NmTop speed
185 km/hDrive
RWDRange & Efficiency
WLTP range
440 kmWLTP consumption
156 Wh/kmHighway range
343 kmYour real range
Calculate Battery & Charging
Battery
Battery (nominal)
63 kWhBattery (usable)
60 kWhBattery type
NMCArchitecture
800 VV2L
Power3.6 kW
Exterior
DC fast charging
DC charging
195 kW10–80% charge
20 minRange per 10 min
120–154 kmAC charging
AC charging
10.5 kWHome charging cost
Dimensions & Weight
Length
4635 mmWidth
1890 mmHeight
1600 mmGround clearance
160 mmWeight
1830 kgShape
Medium SUVSeats
5Safety Rating
5 starsANCAPFor models
09/2021 onwardsStorage & Towing
Boot space
527 LBoot space (max)
1587 LFrunk
57 LTowing (braked)
750 kgTowing (unbraked)
750 kgHyundai IONIQ 5 N (2024)
Hyundai IONIQ 5 NRange (WLTP)448 km
Battery size84 kWh
Power478 kW
0–100 km/h3.4 s
Price from$149,990
High-performance variant. Performance: Front: 166 kW, Rear: 282 kW, Total output: 448 kW, Boost output: 478 kW
Performance
0-100 km/h
3.4 sTotal power
478 kWTorque
770 NmTop speed
260 km/hDrive
AWDRange & Efficiency
WLTP range
448 kmWLTP consumption
212 Wh/kmHighway range
349 kmYour real range
Calculate Battery & Charging
Battery
Battery (nominal)
84 kWhBattery (usable)
80 kWhBattery type
NMCArchitecture
800 VV2L
Power3.6 kW
Interior
Exterior
DC fast charging
DC charging
350 kW10–80% charge
18 minRange per 10 min
136–174 kmNZ's fastest public chargers are currently 337 kW: this vehicle is future-ready as the network upgrades.
AC charging
AC charging
11 kWHome charging cost
Dimensions & Weight
Length
4715 mmWidth
1940 mmHeight
1585 mmGround clearance
142 mmWeight
2230 kgShape
Medium SUVSeats
5Safety Rating
5 starsVSRRStorage & Towing
Boot space
480 LBoot space (max)
1540 LFrunk
24 LTowing (braked)
—Towing (unbraked)
—Hyundai IONIQ 5 72 AWD (2021-2024)
Hyundai IONIQ 5 72 AWD · 2021-2024Range (WLTP)460 km
Battery size72.6 kWh
Power225 kW
0–100 km/h5.2 s
Not sold new in NZ since 2024 - available used only
It has Limited trim, including the 'vision' roof (a large retractable sunroof). This can be upgraded to the Solar Roof.
Performance
0-100 km/h
5.2 sTotal power
225 kWTorque
605 NmTop speed
185 km/hDrive
AWDRange & Efficiency
WLTP range
460 kmWLTP consumption
177 Wh/kmHighway range
359 kmYour real range
Calculate Battery & Charging
Battery
Battery (nominal)
72.6 kWhBattery (usable)
70 kWhBattery type
NMCArchitecture
800 VV2L
NoDC fast charging
DC charging
233 kW10–80% charge
17 minRange per 10 min
148–189 kmAC charging
AC charging
10.5 kWHome charging cost
Dimensions & Weight
Length
4635 mmWidth
1890 mmHeight
1605 mmGround clearance
160 mmWeight
2020 kgShape
Medium SUVSeats
5Safety Rating
5 starsANCAPFor models
09/2021 onwardsStorage & Towing
Boot space
527 LBoot space (max)
1587 LFrunk
24 LTowing (braked)
1600 kgTowing (unbraked)
750 kgHyundai IONIQ 5 84 AWD (2025)
Hyundai IONIQ 5 84 AWDRange (WLTP)546 km
Battery size84.8 kWh
Power239 kW
0–100 km/h5.3 s
Price from$97,990
Long range variant, with HTRAC all wheel drive, plus front and rear motor.
Performance
0-100 km/h
5.3 sTotal power
239 kWTorque
605 NmTop speed
185 km/hDrive
AWDRange & Efficiency
WLTP range
546 kmWLTP consumption
168 Wh/kmHighway range
426 kmYour real range
Calculate Battery & Charging
Battery
Battery (nominal)
84.8 kWhBattery (usable)
80 kWhBattery type
NMCArchitecture
800 VV2L
Power3.6 kW
Exterior
DC fast charging
DC charging
263 kW10–80% charge
18 minRange per 10 min
166–212 kmAC charging
AC charging
10.5 kWHome charging cost
Dimensions & Weight
Length
4635 mmWidth
1890 mmHeight
1600 mmGround clearance
160 mmWeight
2020 kgShape
Medium SUVSeats
5Safety Rating
5 starsANCAPFor models
09/2021 onwardsStorage & Towing
Boot space
527 LBoot space (max)
1587 LFrunk
57 LTowing (braked)
1600 kgTowing (unbraked)
750 kgHyundai IONIQ 5 77 Elite (2023-2024)
Hyundai IONIQ 5 77 Elite · 2023-2024Range (WLTP)476 km
Battery size77.4 kWh
Power168 kW
0–100 km/h5.1 s
Not sold new in NZ since 2024 - available used only
The Elite trim has its own powertrain as well as many other enhancements.
Performance
0-100 km/h
5.1 sTotal power
168 kWTorque
350 NmTop speed
185 km/hDrive
RWDRange & Efficiency
WLTP range
476 kmWLTP consumption
180 Wh/kmHighway range
371 kmYour real range
Calculate Battery & Charging
Battery
Battery (nominal)
77.4 kWhBattery (usable)
74 kWhBattery type
NMCArchitecture
800 VV2L
Power3.6 kW
Exterior
DC fast charging
DC charging
233 kW10–80% charge
17 minRange per 10 min
153–196 kmAC charging
AC charging
10.5 kWHome charging cost
Dimensions & Weight
Length
4635 mmWidth
1890 mmHeight
1600 mmGround clearance
160 mmWeight
1935 kgShape
Medium SUVSeats
5Safety Rating
5 starsANCAPFor models
09/2021 onwardsStorage & Towing
Boot space
537 LBoot space (max)
1587 LFrunk
57 LTowing (braked)
1600 kgTowing (unbraked)
750 kgHyundai IONIQ 5 77 Limited (2023-2024)
Hyundai IONIQ 5 77 Limited · 2023-2024Range (WLTP)454 km
Battery size77.4 kWh
Power239 kW
0–100 km/h5.1 s
Not sold new in NZ since 2024 - available used only
Performance
0-100 km/h
5.1 sTotal power
239 kWTorque
605 NmTop speed
185 km/hDrive
AWDRange & Efficiency
WLTP range
454 kmWLTP consumption
191 Wh/kmHighway range
354 kmYour real range
Calculate Battery & Charging
Battery
Battery (nominal)
77.4 kWhBattery (usable)
74 kWhBattery type
NMCArchitecture
800 VV2L
Power3.6 kW
Exterior
DC fast charging
DC charging
233 kW10–80% charge
17 minRange per 10 min
146–187 kmAC charging
AC charging
10.5 kWHome charging cost
Dimensions & Weight
Length
4635 mmWidth
1890 mmHeight
1600 mmGround clearance
160 mmWeight
2045 kgShape
Medium SUVSeats
5Safety Rating
5 starsANCAPFor models
09/2021 onwardsStorage & Towing
Boot space
527 LBoot space (max)
1587 LFrunk
24 LTowing (braked)
1600 kgTowing (unbraked)
750 kgHyundai IONIQ 5 84 (2025)
Hyundai IONIQ 5 84Range (WLTP)570 km
Battery size84.8 kWh
Power168 kW
0–100 km/h7.5 s
Price from$89,990
Long range variant with rear wheel drive.
Performance
0-100 km/h
7.5 sTotal power
168 kWTorque
350 NmTop speed
185 km/hDrive
RWDRange & Efficiency
WLTP range
570 kmWLTP consumption
160 Wh/kmHighway range
445 kmYour real range
Calculate Battery & Charging
Battery
Battery (nominal)
84.8 kWhBattery (usable)
80 kWhBattery type
NMCArchitecture
800 VV2L
Power3.6 kW
Exterior
DC fast charging
DC charging
263 kW10–80% charge
18 minRange per 10 min
173–222 kmAC charging
AC charging
10.5 kWHome charging cost
Dimensions & Weight
Length
4635 mmWidth
1890 mmHeight
1600 mmGround clearance
160 mmWeight
1910 kgShape
Medium SUVSeats
5Safety Rating
5 starsANCAPFor models
09/2021 onwardsStorage & Towing
Boot space
527 LBoot space (max)
1587 LFrunk
24 LTowing (braked)
1600 kgTowing (unbraked)
750 kgCross-shopping?
Here are some other EVs, like the Hyundai IONIQ 5 63, that might be worth a look.
Large SUVAWD
Tesla Model Y Premium LR AWD (MY27)
Similar price, NZ's top seller, much bigger boot and 180 km more range.
RANGE
622 km
POWER
378 kW
PRICE
$77,900
* DriveawayMedium SUVAWD
Kia EV5 Earth AWD
Same price, similar size, larger battery, more range and double the towing.
RANGE
500 km
POWER
230 kW
PRICE
$80,450
* DriveawayMedium SUVAWD
BYD Atto 3 Evo Performance
Cheaper, strong-selling rival with more range, power and 1500 kg towing.
RANGE
470 km
POWER
330 kW
PRICE
$71,990
* DriveawayLarge SUVAWD
Toyota bZ4X Touring
Cheaper mainstream SUV, longer range, AWD and higher towing limit.
RANGE
488 km
POWER
280 kW
PRICE
$71,990
* DriveawayLarge SUVAWD
BYD Sealion 7 Performance
Slightly dearer, bigger SUV with AWD, more power and 1500 kg towing.
RANGE
456 km
POWER
390 kW
PRICE
$76,990
* DriveawayHow many Hyundai IONIQ 5 have been sold in NZ?
There have been 1,377 registered to date (including 47 used imports).
Hyundai IONIQ 5 registrations
Monthly units (includes new and used import)
