2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Consumer Reviews
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Excellent, but maybe wait for the '25.
We leased a 2024 Ioniq5 Limited RWD about a month ago and so far it is generally a great ride. Here are my pros and cons: Pros: - Solid range. I generally get about 4 miles per kilowatt hour in mixed highway and city driving so the 300 mile range seems realistic. You lose some power with the RWD version, but the car does not feel slow. I would take the range over the acceleration, but I also live in an area that has a mild climate so traction is not an issue for me. I believe the 2025 model will have a battery with more energy storage, which should improve range a bit. - Quicker DC fast charging than just about any other mainstream EV if you get the right charger - Highly customizable regen braking options including one-pedal drive. I actually find the best thing to do is vary the regen level based on driving conditions and rarely use the friction brakes. I never used shift paddles on ICE cars, but I absolutely use them here. The coast function is also really helpful when you have a decent stretch of straight, open secondary road. - Very good driver assist features. Highway Drive Assist 2 is very smooth, smoother than our other car, a 2022 Audi Q5. The lane-keep function can be a little darty on some stretches of freeway. The side-view, 360 and rearview mirror cameras are fantastic and extremely useful especially a rear windshield wiper will not be available until 2025. If you are doing a lot of city driving and tight parking, the Limited is worth it. - Very roomy, open interior. I'm 6'2" with size 14 feet and a lot of cars feel really cramped (see the Polestar 2). The Ioniq 5 is great for taller drivers and the leg extension on the Limited also helps with seat comfort. The ride is also generally smooth and comfortable. - I do love the look. Nothing else looks like it and it beats the sea of Model 3s and Model Ys. Cons: - The infötainment system is fine but not spectacular. Our Audi has crisper graphics and fonts. The Audi is much easier to read in all light conditions, but the Hyundai has larger screens and can display two functions at once, which is helpful. The Audi Virtual Cockpit dash is much more configurable than the dash screen on the Ioniq 5 (note pricing is very similar for the Ioniq 5 Limited and the Q5 so this is a valid comparison). The Hyundai screens can be washed out in the sun whether you have the light or dark color scheme on. The interface is slated to get an update in 2025 and there will likely be hard buttons for heated/ventilated seats, which will be nice. Note the ventilated seats do work well. - No USB C ports and wired CarPlay/Android Auto. I don't care that much about wireless CarPlay but I know others do. I do wish there were some USB-C ports though. - Bose stereo could be better - The turning circle could be tighter - NACS (Tesla) plug and Supercharger access will come later. It's a lot better if you have home charging or access to cheap chargers at the office. Yes, there are nits to pick with the Ioniq 5, but overall this really is a great effort from Hyundai. It may not have some of the trip planning and battery management technology in the Model 3/Y, but it has normal controls, better cameras, a roomy, comfortable interior with some actual design elements and the Ioniq is a lot less likely to get lost in a parking lot. If you need to get a new car now, I think you'll be really happy with the Ioniq 5. However, if you can wait for the 2025 model, a lot of the cons should be addressed, making this an even better choice.
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Charging issue
This problem is well reported if you know where to look on different forums but wanted to mention. After about 9 months of owning my car, the charge port would start to overheat and would stop charge. I could restart but it would quickly stop again. Hyundai put out a patch that would drop the rate of charge instead of port overheating. Sometimes that rate is 60% or lower than what Hyundai reports. I love my car while I am driving but every time I am charging from home I wish I had not bought it. If it made financial sense, I would trade this in and buy a different car.
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- SEL 4dr SUVMSRP: $29,99018 mi away
- Limited 4dr SUVMSRP: $39,99010 mi away
- SEL 4dr SUVMSRP: $27,99018 mi away
Disappointed…..
I’ve owned this vehicle for a year. The good - Comfortable, composed ride. Absorbs potholes well and a poised overall ride especially on longer road trips. Buttons are nicely laid out, work well (although a few are haptic). Just nice to have buttons instead of having to rely exclusively on the main screen. Range is good in the summer (warmer weather) but drops by up to 25% in the winter. Charging is fast if you are using a fast charger but using a 240v second level home charger, it still takes a good 7 hours to charge from empty. The bad - someone rear ended our vehicle which required a replacement of the rear bumper and the wiring harness for one of the rear brake lights. Turns out you cannot replace just the pigtail connecting the rear lights. The entire wiring harness for half the vehicle has to be replaced in order to address the one tail light replacement. Hyundai Dealership quoted $12k!! Which is insane for such a minor issue. My view, design flaw. Multiple recalls over the course of this year. These are mostly software updates to address issues and unfortunately no over the air updates. Have to bring it to dealership which is a time hog. Also because of the multiple recalls, quick appointments are hard to come by. 12 volt battery issue (which was also part of one of the recalls). Battery just died out of the blue on a 2023 Ionic 5 with 8k miles. No warning. Had to call roadside assistance to jump the vehicle before I could drive it to dealership. Turns out it’s a well known problem. Tow truck driver told me he has seen 8 of the same problem in other Ionic 5s over the course of the year! Dealership finally admitted it was an issue. Initially they said battery is fine and finally agreed to replace it. A stressful experience to say the least. Btw, I was told by the same tow truck driver that on a Tesla, there is a manual override option which allows for a bypass of the 12 volt (using the propulsion battery instead) so the car turns on. Not so with the Ionic 5. Don’t know if this is true. I really wanted to like this car but frankly surprised at the sheer volume of recalls, the design flaw (which I would not have known about if it wasn’t for the accident) and now the 12 volt issues. The battery issue is particularly concerning because it can die with no warning. No advance notice. As such, the dealership suggested I keep a jumper cable (with battery) in the car in case it dies which I think is ridiculous for a vehicle this new. For context, my previous electric vehicle had none of these issues.
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Level 2 Charging at 2.9 kw/h?
I like most things about this car -- it's comfortable and easier to use than a Tesla. Unfortunately, it has a fatal flaw that Hyundai refuses to fix. That is, the charge port is prone to over-heating. This happens every time I try to charge the car on our home Level 2 charger. So, the car throttles back the charge rate to between 2-2.9 kw/h when in fact it should charge at 11 kw/h on a level 2 charger. What does this mean in real life? If I deplete the battery to 10% and charge the car overnight, I will only have about a 35% charge. This renders the car mostly useless for any longer trips because I know the next day it won't have sufficient charge. The dealer did not explain this problem -- I highly advise waiting to buy any Ioniq 5 or 6 until Hyundai has a working hardware fix.
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New ioniq 5 awd limited lucid blue
Exterior- looks very good. Love headlights taillights design. Lacks rear view wiper as mentioned by many. Doors need to be shut close harder than my previous Audi which had three hinge levels and it would pretty much close on its own after you move door a little bit. This car doesn’t do that. Interior- love simple design, big screens arm rest console that moves back and forth, seats are the best, Bose stereo system is pretty good. Like panaramic sunroof. Remote app- this doesn’t work for me. Not able to remote start or do anything remotely using app. Apparently I have a ticket and blue link is working on it. Range- winter range on freeway speed is around 225 miles full charge. It could be as low as 200 I’m guessing. So far I have averaged 3 mi/kwh for my last 1000 miles which is pretty good for pnw winter that started early this year. Hoping to have over 250 mile range for winter. Main cons- remote app not working. Not a major con but you expect it to work after paying msrp of 58330 for this premium trim.
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Meets expectations and more
Took delivery on 4WD SEL last week.Had high expectations based on reading reviews for 18 months. Interior is deceptively large and very comfortable. Car got 265 mile range on first charge. Pretty close to 268 claim given that most miles were hwy commuting and it's still winter. Lacks of rear wiper was a concern. My worries have gone down based on a week of rainy drives. I've driven hatchbacks for 30 years. The Ioniq 5 by far and away does the best job of redirecting airflow to keep the rear window clean at speed. I still wish it had a wiper because in spring pollen is going to cover it when parked and I'll have to clean it manually. Otherwise, the car has no drawbacks that I've detected in 1 week of ownership. I grow more attached to it each day. UPDATE: Just passed 40,000 EV miles. I commute 75 miles round trip each day. 45-50 mph is it's sweet spot. At those typical speeds I can always exceed the car's 268 mile range per charge. I typically get 300ish mile range from a full charge in mild and warm weather. Although, for normal commuting I charge at home every 3rd day to keep the battery between 20% and 80% for longer battery life. I drive with a light foot, and use the regenerative braking about 80% of the time to maximize range. My best range on a single charge was 334 miles. Going 70 mph or more, and using the heater in cold weather always results in less than it's rated 268 mile range. The interior is very large, very comfortable, and super quiet. As much as I love the car, we still use our hybrid Kia Niro for long road trips. Charging stations are still not abundant enough, reliable enough, and fast enough to make mid trip recharging convenient enough for us. Maybe in a few years. But, if you want a super commuter car and have your own level 2 charger, the Ioniq 5 should be on your short list of candidate EVs
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Nice ride - very fun to drive
Just got the 2023 SEL AWD and, boy, is it a nice ride. I like using the 1-pedal mode around town or on curvy roads. On the freeway I set it for a more easy cruise. It can be set so it drives like any other car, so you use the brakes as if was a normal ICE car. This is the way both my wife and I like to use it on the freeway. The charging is quick and free for the first 3 years if we use the right charging stations. Overall we are very impressed with the car.
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Looks great, but MUST do a highway test
I picked up my Ioniq 5 and it drove smoothly around the side street route the salesman guided me on. On the drive home I noticed a definite vibration in the 65-75mi range. After a few days of confirming this, I brought it to the dealership to look at since they assured me it was the alignment. After 8 days worth of tests the dealership says that it is a “Characteristic of the car” and after testing another myself, I noticed the vibration on the other car too. They stated that this car is up to Hyundai’s standards, which si completely unacceptable for a $50k plus car. Don’t buy this care if you drive on the highway. Unclear on what, if anything, they will do about this. Apparently it’s an issue with the 2023 model as well.
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RAV4 on Steroids
The Ioniq 5 is fun to drive, the screens are easy to view, the seats, both front and rear, are comfortable, the console is nicely designed with plenty of places for things and the sound system is great. I had a Tesla Model S which was bought in January 2016. At first the car was fantastic, it was fun to drive, quiet and had a good sound system. However, as time went on, things started to happen in a bad way. First, there were 2 recalls which Tesla fixed, so this would not have been an issue if they were the only problems with the car. Second, the glove compartment would not open and had to be fixed. Third, the screen started to go blank and the car had to be continually rebooted to use the screen and all its functions. Fourth, the EMMC chip (Tesla was using a known defective chip because of a chip shortage when the car was made and there is currently a class action lawsuit against Tesla for installing an inferior chip) which controlled the screen functions failed, the screen went blank permanently and had to be replaced for $1,800. Fifth, the voice commands controlling music, navigation and phone calls did not always work and it often took multiple attempts to use the voice recognition system. Sixth, the driver's door handle would not come out and had to be replaced. The point is that when a Tesla works, it is a great car, but Teslas do not always work because they cut too many corners trying to mass produce cars. For a lot less money than my Tesla Model S the Ioniq 5 is a far superior car. When I am charging at a public charger and run into people charging their Ioniq 5 (and other EVs), many of them have owned Teslas in the past and said they had similar experiences to mine. My favorite comment was from an individual with a Mercedes EV who said he loved the car. His prior car was a Tesla Model S and he said it always felt like he was driving in a car "made of plastic that was glued together." The bottom line is that so far my Ioniq 5 is light years ahead of any Tesla offered today. The screens are really easy to read and there are two of them, one right behind the steering wheel with most of the relevant data for driving the car, and one to the right at just slightly below eye level for the media functions. Also, many of the function controls are on the steering wheel or buttons in the center consul which are easy to use and for the most part don't require the driver to take their eyes off the road. The Tesla Model 3 and Y have one large screen in the center of the dashboard, control most of the functions of the car and require the driver to take their eyes off the road which is extremely problematic regarding safety. Another great feature of the Ioniq 5 is that it charges faster than the Tesla. In conclusion, you get a lot more "bang for the buck" with an Ioniq 5 than a Tesla. Thanks for considering my comments, Jon Jenkins
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Don't buy electric without considering...
Loved the car at first, but then realized that it really is only for in town drives. The 320 mile range drops to 175 or less once on the highway and driving 75 mph or more. Non-tesla charging stations are rare and typically require waiting at least 1-2 hours for a charging spot. The real killer was that after 15K miles, the car stopped charging. These aren't cars, they are computers with wheels. So now I own a $50K brick. It has been in the shop for 27 days straight without a fix! Don't buy.
Nearly State-of-the-Art
Two of the biggest appeals of this car are its range and recharge speed, 266mi & > 200kW, respectively. Hyundai didn't provide inventory of the model we wanted -- IONIQ 5 SEL RWD -- to dealers, but San Leandro Hyundai/Kia gave us such a good deal on the SEL AWD, that we leased (2yr) from them. The car itself, has the light interior we like for heat management and the interior design is very clean and uncluttered. The basic driving experience is also relatively straightforward, though getting to the i-pedal ECO mode, for the one-pedal driving we like, can be challenging depending on what state the car is in at the time. Overall, it feels pretty swanky driving an IONIQ 5 after 3+ years of just the Chevy Bolt.
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owner for 2 years and then 12 v battery+ICCU fail
I owned this 2023 ioniq 5 AWD limited since nov 2022. I liked the comfort, less road noise , faster charge times, free electrify america charging network and other features of the car. I did go through two recalls that car had which were regarding ICCU. Between two recalls, my 12v battery died, which I believe was related to one of the recalls. I used costco battery to replace original battery and hyundai america did reimburse me for this as it was under warranty. Now car has dash warning "stop car and check electrical system". Car still drives but very slow. I got my car towed to hyundai dealer. I was told that ICCU fuse is bad, needs part replacement. There is no ETA on the part. Dealership has 10 other cars waiting on their lot for same issue with longest waiting car there for 2 months. I bought a new car to avoid car issues like this and not get bothered by frequent repairs, but apparently it was not enough!
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I really wanted to buy the Ioniq5, but...
I drove the Ioniq5 SEL on two lengthy test drives. I loved the car and came close to buying it, but there were three factors that were deal breakers for me. First, although the seats were initially very comfortable, after siting for awhile I noticed the seat back side bolsters were pressing into my back. I felt like I was sitting on the seat as opposed to in it. I'm a bigger guy, so people with a slimmer frame probably won't have an issue. Secondly, the seating position is lower to the ground than I like, being used to SUV's and higher riding vehicles. It's especially helpful at night to sit higher so the lights of the oncoming cars are not directly in your eyes. Third, and lastly, I was concerned about the flush-mounted exterior door handles in the event of an accident in which power is cut off. How would first responders be able to rescue the occupants if they can't open the doors? I'm sure it's a remote possibility, but it gave me pause. I ended up buying a Nissan Ariya Engage, which addressed all of those concerns, and was about $7K less expensive than the Ioniq5. The Ioniq5 is a great car and there's lots of reasons to recommend it, but ultimately I had some concerns that couldn't be overcome.
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Extreme Disappointment
Waited over a year for my ordered Ioniq 5 Limited AWD Finally received the car (although not the color I ordered), paid close to $70K, made from the cheapest materials, with multiple flaws. Have returned for 2 recommended manufacturer service updates, neither service locations can repair flaws at there locations even after verified at both service locations issues could be resolved (even after talking to a live person scheduling the service) second service location ordered parts for some of manufacturer issues, however have not once received update on status of parts ordered after 2 weeks past time of estimated arrival of parts. Multiple calls made, to wrong phone number provided and even after leaving multiple messages to correct phone number, silence. Additionally, car damaged at service center during service update, supposed to be repaired when parts arrive, but again silence on status for repair. Let’s not forget the other item incorrectly installed from the get go, can only be fixed at a dealership 30 miles away, M-F and would not order the flawed part without being seen even though was at another Hyundai dealership looking right at the flaw and willing to send pictures and part numbers while car on site. Hyundai new car service is horrible (I am being generous) no loaners, and apparently no accountability for performing actual service on faulty equipment and certainly no regard for the customers time with needless repeated visits and lack of communication or status updates. I will NEVER buy another new Hyundai again, I will go back to BMW, which cost less had much better quality, outstanding service, always had a loaner and knew the status of my car.
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Great performance vehicle!
I drove a Volvo XC60 and started to shop for EVs in view of the various rebates and incentives. I tested various EVs include Nissan Ariya, Lexus RZ, Tesla Model Y, Ford Mach-E, Kia EV6, Genesis GV60 and Ioniq 5. Ioniq 5 Limited has the best combinations of my key requirements switching from Volvo which includes: 1) Safety 2) Drive comfort and lumbar support 3) Quiet and smooth ride 4) Sound system 5) higher sitting position when driving. It scores 10/10 on all of them! I am surprised how well it drove compared to some of the turn offs from the other vehicles below. In addition, it comes with fast and free charging with Electrifying America are just bonus to driving a car-like EV! 1. Nissan Ariya: Road noise. 2. Lexus RZ: The range and charging speed are just pathetic for the price you pay. 3. Tesla Model Y: Fancy tech, but it's hard to feel safe on the road. Having to turn to look at the tablet to know your speed limit is just simply danger. It's built for taller people with a deep seat, I am 5 ft 3 and gets back ache driving that one pedal which feels stiff and non-responsive. 4. Ford Mach-E: Looks really nice, ride really good on local road. However, once you are on the freeway, it drives just like the logo of the car, you feel like you are galloping with the suspension that you are getting. Road noise is terrible too. 5. Kia EV6: Very nice ride, very similar to Ioniq 5. However, the seat position is similar to low for the sake of my back. Also, too many plastic parts inside the car and I worry about long term noise from those parts. 6. Genesis G60: Price. I will highly recommend Ioniq 5 (specifically the Limited). The implementation of the EV and stability are excellent. It's hard to feel safe coming from a Volvo, but I feel safe in this vehicle. The Heads-up display give you all the key information you needed when on the road including safety warning, speed limits and turn by turn direction. I had the Bowens & Wilkin speakers in my volvo and the Bose systems sound just as good and complete. It has also given me good range and higher than the estimated range so I don't really have any range anxiety. Simply enjoying the new EV now and the joy of not having to go to a gas station just changed my life!
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Great package
The car drives great and has excellent features. Notable Downsides: 1.lack of wireless apple car play 2. interior lighting falls short, specially in center console area. 3. Lack of adaptive/ dynamic headlights. 4. Bose stereo sound not that great. 5. Rear windshield wiper. If it had those things it would be perfect actually.
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Wow! I'm impressed!
It's way more car than I've ever had or need, but I love it! In my 1 month of ownership I haven't encountered anything that I didn't like or wanted to change. Well, not quite: I would love it if the seat warmer and steering wheel heater buttons were a little quicker to get to or if at least both would turn on again automatically for the next ride, but those are really minor details I can live with. The ride is super smooth, the car actually gets better mileage than my 2017 Nissan Leaf even if it feels it's got more oomph and of course the range is spectacular. It's fun to drive. I love that I can charge the car within less than 30 min if I can find an available super charger. Can't speak to the reliability yet.
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Almost Perfect
Handles nicely, looks different but fine, very comfortable. I would be more pleased if it had about 50 more miles of range.
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Ionic 5
We got ionic 5 with great hope, but the battery started giving problems in winter, we are so fed up with the north Brunswick dealer for the the battery fix up. They are not helping us with it.
Get a jumper battery pack! Otherwise it’s a great
Love the vehicle. But lease, don’t buy. 10 days in (770 miles on odometer), the vehicle was charging on Level 1, 50% charge and Error Warning! Vehicle bricked: nothing electronic worked. Called Hyundai Road assistance. Jumped the dead 12 volt battery. Hyundai dealer ran 48 hours of tests and got no error messages. Carry a jumper pack. The full driver’s assistance package is greatly appreciated: 1-pedal driving, digital rear view mirror, blind spot cameras, pedestrian warnings, lane keeping, etc. great tech. Lot of fun on sport mode, but more comfortable in Eco mode. Spouse is very happy to drive in Eco. Sport mode challenges her. Traction / handling in heavy weather has been great. Looking forward to the mountain passes in Snow mode with tire socks, and without ;-). Sound system is great. Best trip usage to date 3 m/kw Level 3 charging: I’ve rarely gotten better than Avg 88 kw at Electrify America stations. Cons: 1) above 12 volt battery issue 2) Rear camera for digital mirror is useless in heavy rain 3) Charging port lighting sucks: charging bars blindingly bright and obscure actual connection port. Appears to be corrected in 2025 Ioniq 6, don’t know about 5. 4) Parked with one wheel on a parking “bump” slightly torquing vehicle. Tail gate would not open. Checked body panel clearances and they where definitely interfering. Moved vehicle to flat: no problem. Suggesting a lack of body frame rigidity?
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Kool Car
The ioniq 5 is awesome I really like the fact that I get over 300 miles Smart vehicle comfortable ride and all the perks.
It’s Fast, It’s Comfortable, It’s an IONIQ!
2024 Ioniq 5 Limited AWD: Pros: Fast, Comfortable, Very spacious, Lots of Tech inside, Super Fast Charging, Panoramic Sunroof (has a cover unlike Tesla), Rear Seats Recline, Bose Stereo System. Cons: Range (only 260miles), No wireless Apple CarPlay, No UWB/NFC Digital Key for iPhone, Hyundai opted for USB A ports instead of USB C (not sure why), Ambient Lighting is okay not great. Overall, I am very pleased with my purchase and I would definitely recommend the Ioniq 5 to friends and family!
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Easily the right choice
Wanted to move out of near luxury AWD SUV gas car. Looked at the new, 2025, Toyota Camry. Looked at 2023 Mustang Mach-e. Looked at 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5. Read so many reviews of all of them, I could have done my own 60 second national commercial. After driving, the 2023 Ioniq 5, with 6700 miles, it was a clear winner. Easy to get accustomed to the interior. Easy to just get in and drive. Super responsive with the dual motor AWD. Great range with the max 77.4 Kw battery. Recharging on 120 volt is slow. Recharging on 240v managed 30% in 3.5 hours at 7.8 Kw. The SEL trim is more than adequate with the features that make it a good value. It isn’t perfect, but no car is, no matter the price. It’s roomy and airy inside. Quiet on the road. Takes road imperfections very well. Great build quality. Certainly is unique to look at. Everyone is surprised at how nice the interior looks. I live in the upper Midwest, so winter could be different. Car will always be garaged. Went through the first winter with the car. Range took a hit, as expected. Snow didn’t cause any problems, no snow tires. We didn’t have a lot of snow and the city does a decent job clearing the streets.
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Impressive styling and preformance
Great smooth ride, several drive selections to determine your drive style. Best comfortable seats ever. In home charging L2 is easy and fast.
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ev ioniq 5 charging cannot be done at home
I recently leased an ioniq 5 ev the car is great inside but the problem is not enough chargers in Vegas 20% of the chargers are restricted 50% of the chargers that could be used are slow chargers which takes an average of 4 hours to fully charge the vehicle the 30% fast charges available are too full need to wait an hour or two to get to one and then if there is not anyone else that do not respect the people in line and steals the service. This is not counting that almost in each station there is two or more units that do not work. This is a real problem - To be able to install a charger at home I need to spend $7,000 in upgrades. To use the regular charger it takes two or three full days of charging to get to maybe 70%
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Best car ever!
This car is fantastic. I can't say enough good things about it. It is comfortable, spacious, and handles very well. The pick up is great - you'd never know it was electric. I could go on and on - but I would be here all day. Highly recommend.
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Hyundai has stepped up its game!!!!
DO NOT waste money on an electric BMW, Mercedes or Audi. I test drove all and settled rather quickly on the Hyundai IONIQ 5. Best part, half the price!!! Highly recommended.
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Found the right EV !
after driving lots and lots of EV’s over the last few years, my wife finally found her car, the Hyundai Ionic5. It charges fast, has a fresh style, comfortable and very nice interior with loads of legroom for the growing grandkids in the backseat
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Great small EV that feels big!
I have had the ioniq 5 for a week now and I absolutely love it. I have the SEL AWD because it was a good balance of features and price. If you want all the bells and whistles, the limited may be more to your liking, but there is plenty here to like. I bought the car in the middle of winter, so the range is somewhat limited by that. In cold weather at a 90% charge, I will get just over 200 miles. This will improve significantly in warmer weather and it should get up to 260 at a full charge. I also love the fast charging and all the high tech driving features. It has so much power, speed and handling that you will confidently zip around in traffic and the safety features will help you feelpre secure. The infotainment system is good and has wired android auto or car play for phone integration. My only complaint is that they stripped down some features from the 2023 model, but they aren't big things you will miss much. I got a good deal on a lease with incentives and trade in, so I am happy with my monthly payment and may well end up purchasing at the end of my lease!
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Best ev
Drove everything within its price range, and it is much preferred.
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Super Tight Build. A great feature rich car.
Everything works great. The handling and steering are tight and responsive. It'll set you back in your seat in sport mode for sure! I mostly drive it in eco mode and once I finally settled on preferred settings from the myriad options it has available it is a very quiet comfortable ride. This is the nicest car I've ever owned.
Making the adjustment
The car is great. Fun to learn all the technology that makes this car an adventure in high tech. Once charger is set up in the garage I will be happier. The public charging situation doesn’t work for me. Takes too long and don’t want to hunt for open spots. But car is really nice. !!
Great Car After One Year
I’ve driven this car for a year now and am still very happy. Great performance, smooth/quiet ride, roomy with great looks. If I could get Hyundai to improve a few things, they would be: UI for onboard software could be more pleasing and intuitive, add a rear wiper, and wireless phone charging cradle should be next to CarPlay port and able to adapt to phone cases. Although there’s been much talk about the ICCU issues, I have not experienced those.
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DO NOT BUY. Bad Designs inside and out.
The main screen is too wide pushing the speed limit display numbers behind the steering wheel. You have to lean right to see the speed no matter how you adjust the steering wheel or seat. The interior is bland and boring and lacks creativity and design. Everything looks rushed. Workmanship is poor. noises everywhere. Rear window defrost occasionally works. Have to hand clean rear window constantly. Vehicle feels heavy like a large F250 truck in the steering and acceleration. Knees hit the sharp edges of the dash on both sides where it curves in around the steering wheel column. Plastic is easily damaged by road debris with the matte paint option. Plastic front piece that has the lights and sensors is easily damaged by road debris. Range is horrible. Seats feel uncomfortable and stiff. Noisy in cabin from road noise. You can't lift the wipers up unless the hood is open. They bump the hood. Matte paint is easily damaged even during cleaning with wash hoses rubbing against it. Both screens are too wide and thin. Too much info displayed but no center speed limit option.
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Ionic 5 limited
Good handling and comfortable seat A bit less power than Model Y
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Love it.
My first EV and I have not found anything I do not like about it.
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Nice car for small people
I liked the car. It drove well, the price is good, it looks good. A lot to like. However, this is not a car for tall people. Even with the seat as low as possible, I could not sit up straight without my head hitting the roof. It’s too bad.
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MANY RECALLS
Vehicle subject to three recalls in a year for ICCU (integrated circuit control unit), finally failed completely rendering vehicle underivable, 3 week wait for part, I've seen posts of 16-18 week wait. Still ongoing in 2025N models, Hyundai apparently has not been able to diagnose the problem and is really downplaying it.
Wow! What a car!
What I like about this car is everything but I feel as though I should have taken a college level course to enjoy all the benefits. I got the limited version because it offered lumbar support on both front seats which was a must for me. This car offers so many safety features that no one could think of anything that is missing. Unbelievable comfort and power, I feel as though I'm driving my own rocket ship.
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Can’t Be Beaten for Driving In Town or Nearby
We’ve had the car for more than a year and love it. If you do little driving out of town, it’s wonderful. I probably recharge it every couple of weeks. If you have a drive of more than 200 miles in Mississippi, take a hybrid.
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My new EV 😊
I’m excited with my new car! Great choice 👌🏻
BEST CAR EVER
I can't stop marveling and raving about it. I have owned 2 Mercedes, 2 BMW's, and this is my favorite. Gorgeous, comfortable, and the antidote to any Recharge Anxiety. While the EV market is filled with overrated battery range, my 2024 Ionic 5 SUV, advertised at 309 Miles, actually gets closer to 330. I bought a $100 charging cable for my 110v standard garage outlet, and it's getting over 6 miles per hour - plug it in at 5:00 PM, and a 9:00 AM the next morning it has added over 100 Miles. I look for hypercharging stations - Electrify America is free with new lease or buy - and recently had to use the fastcharging - 150 KWH vs the hyper 350KHW. The fastcharging added over 100 miles in 22 minutes while we shopped. I have solar on my roof, so the Ionic 5 costs me nothing to drive other than the small lease payment. AND THE POWER - electric motors are faster and more responsive than any gasoline engine. When I get around someone, it's stunning how fast it responds and how fast it goes. The electronics are incredible, and Hyundai designer/engineers thought of so many things it is dazzling. I'm a fanatical shopper who researches everything before I acquire it - the IONIC 5 is the top-rated SUV EV, and yes it's a mid-size despite its "compact" rating. I'm 6'2", do a lot of traveling, a builder who hauls some materials and am Isold on it for life. When the lease runs out - I did 2 years to make sure I liked it, my first ever EV - I'll either buy a low-mile used on, including this, or get another lease. My only small beef is that in 2024, the SEL-Long Range version stopped offering leather or leatherette interior. It has cloth seats, of which I am not a fan. DEAR HYUNDAI - if you return either leather or leatherette as an option on the SEL, I'll be the first to buy. Amazing vehicle - even my wife who is not a car buff can't stop raving about it. GET THE LONGER RANGE SEL, it's the best buy and best version. Best EV SUV money can buy or lease.
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Perfect
Love this car, why did I wait so long for an EV?
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Ioniq 5
Smooth ride and great pick up when hitting the accelerator.
Car Expert Review Shopping
Investigative writer, and IONIQ 5 owner, Thom Hartmann first piqued my interest. After many reviews by Edmunds and other car experts, this car stood out from the rest, and was the only car I spoke to a dealer in person about. The test drive and irresistible lease deal left me the big hurdle: wife approval. That proved to be relatively easy.
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Best Car Ever
Our first EV. We love everything about it. It is roomy, comfortable, great sound system, extremely responsive and very powerful. It brings back the enjoyment of driving. Our next car will be a Hyundai EV.
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Massive defect that Hyundai won't fix
The car is great in a lot of ways, but the ICCUs have failed leaving people stranded. As of January, 2025, there's a recall. But this has been an ongoing issue for years. I'm surprised I haven't read about this on the review sites.
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