The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is rated 71 to 115 MPGe combined (miles per gallon of gasoline energy). The best is the 2025 Ioniq 5 Standard range at 115 MPGe with a range of 245 miles.
Among the electric and fuel-cell models in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2025, the Ioniq 5 ranks 4th (tied with 1 other) of 21 for combined mileage (106 MPGe) and 2nd (tied with 5 others) of 21 for yearly fuel cost ($700 for its cheapest version, cheapest first). The middle model of the class gets 100 MPGe and costs $750 a year.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2025. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | MPGe | Fuel a year, cheapest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 Tesla Model Y | 2025 Model Y Long Range AWD | 117 | $650 |
| 2 | 2025 Volvo EX30 | 2025 EX30 Twin Performance (19 Inch Wheels) | 109 | $700 |
| 3 | 2025 Lexus RZ | 2025 RZ 450e AWD (18 inch wheels) | 107 | $700 |
| 4 | 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5This car | 2025 Ioniq 5 AWD (19 inch Wheels) | 106 | $700 |
| 4 | 2025 Kia EV6 | 2025 EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels) | 106 | $700 |
| 6 | 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E | 2025 Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended | 104 | $750 |
| 6 | 2025 Subaru Solterra | 2025 Solterra AWD | 104 | $700 |
Pick a 2025 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2025 Ioniq 5 Standard range, Electric: 131 MPGe city, 100 highway, 115 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2025 Ioniq 5 version is $650 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2025, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
Both cost the same to fuel.
Over 5 years both cost the same to fuel at these miles and these prices.
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2025 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Ioniq 5 (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Ioniq 5 | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kia EV6 | 2025 EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels) | 106 MPGe | $700 | 9 lower | $50 more a year | Compare |
| 2025 Lexus RZ | 2025 RZ 450e AWD (18 inch wheels) | 107 MPGe | $700 | 8 lower | $50 more a year | - |
| 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E | 2025 Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended | 104 MPGe | $750 | 11 lower | $100 more a year | Compare |
EPA test figures for 2025; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Range mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ioniq 5 Standard rangeElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Rear-wheel | 131 | 100 | 115 MPGe | $650 | - | 245 | cheapest |
| 2025 Ioniq 5 RWDElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Rear-wheel | 129 | 100 | 114 MPGe | $700 | - | 318 | +$50 |
| 2025 Ioniq 5 AWD (19 inch Wheels)Electric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 116 | 96 | 106 MPGe | $700 | - | 290 | +$50 |
| 2025 Ioniq 5 AWD (20 inch Wheels)Electric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 108 | 88 | 98 MPGe | $800 | - | 269 | +$150 |
| 2025 Ioniq 5 AWD XRTElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 103 | 85 | 94 MPGe | $800 | - | 259 | +$150 |
| 2025 Ioniq 5 NElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 84 | 72 | 78 MPGe | $950 | - | 221 | +$300 |
| 2025 Ioniq 5 Robo taxiElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Rear-wheel | 73 | 69 | 71 MPGe | $1,050 | - | 168 | +$400 |
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2025 Ioniq 5; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Tailpipe CO2: the 2025 Ioniq 5 Standard range puts out 0 grams per mile, the same for all 7 tested versions (electric: nothing leaves the tailpipe).
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2025 Ioniq 5 Standard range: fuel economy score 9, greenhouse gas score 10.
Cost per 100 miles uses electricity at $0.15 per kWh (as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA). Plug-in hybrid range counts gasoline too.
| Version | Range mi | Charge at 240 V | MPGe | kWh per 100 mi | Cost per 100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ioniq 5 Standard rangeElectric | 245 | 6.3 h | 115 | 29 | $4.35 |
| 2025 Ioniq 5 RWDElectric | 318 | 9.1 h | 114 | 30 | $4.50 |
| 2025 Ioniq 5 AWD (19 inch Wheels)Electric | 290 | 8.2 h | 106 | 31.7 | $4.76 |
| 2025 Ioniq 5 AWD (20 inch Wheels)Electric | 269 | 8.2 h | 98 | 34.5 | $5.18 |
| 2025 Ioniq 5 AWD XRTElectric | 259 | 8.2 h | 94 | 35.8 | $5.37 |
| 2025 Ioniq 5 NElectric | 221 | 8.7 h | 78 | 43 | $6.45 |
| 2025 Ioniq 5 Robo taxiElectric | 168 | 10.3 h | 71 | 47.5 | $7.13 |
Best combined figure of the Ioniq 5 electric version each model year since 2016, set against the 2025 model.
| Model year | Best electric (MPGe) | Versions tested | Against 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 114 MPGe | 3 | 1 MPGe lower than 2025 |
| 2024 | 114 MPGe | 3 | 1 MPGe lower than 2025 |
| 2025This page | 115 MPGe | 7 | this page |
| 2026 | 115 MPGe | 7 | same as 2025 |
Compared with the 2024 model: 3 versions were tested then and 7 now; the best figure went from 114 to 115 MPGe (up 1).
The 2026 model has 7 tested versions.
| Version in 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ioniq 5 Standard range, Electric | 115 MPGe | 110 MPGe (listed in 2024 as Ioniq 5 Standard range RWD) | +5 MPGe |
| 2025 Ioniq 5 RWD, Electric | 114 MPGe | 114 MPGe (listed in 2024 as Ioniq 5 Long range RWD) | no change |
| 2025 Ioniq 5 AWD (19 inch Wheels), Electric | 106 MPGe | 99 MPGe (listed in 2024 as Ioniq 5 Long range AWD) | +7 MPGe |
| 2025 Ioniq 5 AWD (20 inch Wheels), Electric | 98 MPGe | 99 MPGe (listed in 2024 as Ioniq 5 Long range AWD) | -1 MPGe |
| 2025 Ioniq 5 AWD XRT, Electric | 94 MPGe | 99 MPGe (listed in 2024 as Ioniq 5 Long range AWD) | -5 MPGe |
| 2025 Ioniq 5 N, Electric | 78 MPGe | 99 MPGe (listed in 2024 as Ioniq 5 Long range AWD) | -21 MPGe |
| 2025 Ioniq 5 Robo taxi, Electric | 71 MPGe | 114 MPGe (listed in 2024 as Ioniq 5 Long range RWD) | -43 MPGe |
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUV AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | 5 of 5 |
| 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N SUV AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
The agency lists 3 variants; the first 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 303 complaints, 9 recalls, 0 investigations.
Includes agency records filed under: IONIQ 5, IONIQ 5 N, IONIQ 5 ROBOTAXI.
321 complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 240 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 70 | |
| Power Train | 60 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 25 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 25 |
4 of the 321 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 2 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Includes agency records filed under: IONIQ 5, IONIQ 5 N, IONIQ 5 ROBOTAXI.
9 recalls are on file for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Includes agency records filed under: IONIQ 5, IONIQ 5 N, IONIQ 5 ROBOTAXI.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Ioniq 5 and 2026 Ioniq 9 vehicles. The fasteners for the rear suspension may loosen and detach, which can result in a loss of vehicle control.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear suspension fasteners and perform a rear vehicle alignment, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 IONIQ 5 and 2026 IONIQ 9 vehicles. The high voltage battery system may contain an improperly tightened bus bar, which can cause a short-circuit.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the bus bar retention bolts and replace the battery system assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2026.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 vehicles. The seat belt retractors for the driver and front passenger seats may not be securely fastened.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and secure the seat belt retractors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2025.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 electric vehicles. Certain rear suspension alignment adjustment bolts may have been improperly tightened, which can cause a loss of vehicle stability control.
Fix: Dealers will replace the adjustment bolts, align the wheels, and replace tires if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2025.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 vehicles. The high voltage battery system may contain an improperly tightened bus bar, which can cause a short-circuit.
Fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall remedy is complete.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 vehicles. The right-side headlight may have an incorrect headlight aim label, which can result in improperly aimed headlights.
Fix: Hyundai will mail owners a corrected label with inspection and installation instructions. Owners may bring their vehicle to a dealer for the repair, free of charge.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 "N" vehicles equipped with left-foot braking (LFB) and N e-shift features.
Fix: Owners are advised not to use the LFB or N e-Shift features until the remedy has been performed. The IEB and VCU software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 IONIQ 5 EV vehicles. The rear floor wiring harness may contain an open circuit, which can result in the rear side air bag not deploying as intended.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear floor wiring harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 12, 2025.
1 more are listed at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Other 2025 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Ioniq 5 itself is at 106 MPGe.
More Hyundai models that have a 2025 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2025 Ioniq 5 Standard range with 115 MPGe combined (131 city, 100 highway).
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 costs between $650 and $1,050 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2025 Ioniq 5 Standard range at $650; the dearest is the 2025 Ioniq 5 Robo taxi at $1,050. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
2025 Ioniq 5 AWD (19 inch Wheels): 106 MPGe combined (116 city, 96 highway); 2025 Ioniq 5 AWD (20 inch Wheels): 98 MPGe combined (108 city, 88 highway); 2025 Ioniq 5 AWD XRT: 94 MPGe combined (103 city, 85 highway); 2025 Ioniq 5 N: 78 MPGe combined (84 city, 72 highway).
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is 4th of 21 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2025 Tesla Model Y at 117 MPGe. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2025 Lexus RZ at 107 MPGe and the next one behind is the 2025 Kia EV6 at 106 MPGe.
The 2024 model had 3 tested versions and the 2025 model has 7. The best figure went from 114 to 115 MPGe (up 1).
2025 Ioniq 5 Standard range: 245 miles; 2025 Ioniq 5 RWD: 318 miles; 2025 Ioniq 5 AWD (19 inch Wheels): 290 miles; 2025 Ioniq 5 AWD (20 inch Wheels): 269 miles, by the agency's tests.
The 2025 Ioniq 5 Standard range takes 6.3 hours for a full charge at 240 volts and uses 29 kWh per 100 miles, about $4.35 per 100 miles at $0.15 per kWh.
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUV AWD: rollover 5; 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N SUV AWD: not rated. The agency lists 3 variants; the first 2 are shown.
321 complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Electrical System (240 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 9 recalls for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.