The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is rated 71 to 115 MPGe combined (miles per gallon of gasoline energy). The best is the 2026 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 2026, the Ioniq 5 ranks 9th (tied with 1 other) of 23 for combined mileage (106 MPGe) and 7th (tied with 3 others) of 23 for yearly fuel cost ($700 for its cheapest version, cheapest first). The middle model of the class gets 103 MPGe and costs $750 a year.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2026 Toyota C-HR | 2026 C-HR AWD 18inch | 117 | $650 |
| 7 | 2026 Lexus RZ | 2026 RZ 450e AWD (18 inch wheels) | 110 | $700 |
| 8 | 2026 Volvo EX30 | 2026 EX30 Twin Performance | 109 | $700 |
| 9 | 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5This car | 2026 Ioniq 5 AWD (19inch Wheels) | 106 | $700 |
| 9 | 2026 Kia EV6 | 2026 EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels) | 106 | $700 |
| 11 | 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E | 2026 Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended | 104 | $750 |
| 12 | 2026 Chevrolet Equinox | 2026 Equinox EV AWD (11 kW Charger) | 103 | $750 |
Pick a 2026 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.
2026 Ioniq 5 Standard range, Electric: 131 MPGe city, 100 highway, 115 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 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 2026, 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 2026 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Kia EV6 | 2026 EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels) | 106 MPGe | $700 | 9 lower | $50 more a year | Compare |
| 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E | 2026 Mustang Mach-E AWD Extended | 104 MPGe | $750 | 11 lower | $100 more a year | Compare |
| 2026 Volvo EX30 | 2026 EX30 Twin Performance | 109 MPGe | $700 | 6 lower | $50 more a year | - |
EPA test figures for 2026; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ioniq 5 Standard rangeElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Rear-wheel | 131 | 100 | 115 MPGe | $650 | - | 245 | cheapest |
| 2026 Ioniq 5 RWDElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Rear-wheel | 129 | 100 | 114 MPGe | $700 | - | 318 | +$50 |
| 2026 Ioniq 5 AWD (19inch Wheels)Electric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 116 | 96 | 106 MPGe | $700 | - | 290 | +$50 |
| 2026 Ioniq 5 AWD (20inch Wheels)Electric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 108 | 88 | 98 MPGe | $800 | - | 269 | +$150 |
| 2026 Ioniq 5 AWD XRTElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 103 | 85 | 94 MPGe | $800 | - | 259 | +$150 |
| 2026 Ioniq 5 NElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 84 | 72 | 78 MPGe | $950 | - | 221 | +$300 |
| 2026 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 2026 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 2026 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 2026 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ioniq 5 Standard rangeElectric | 245 | 6.3 h | 115 | 29 | $4.35 |
| 2026 Ioniq 5 RWDElectric | 318 | 9.1 h | 114 | 30 | $4.50 |
| 2026 Ioniq 5 AWD (19inch Wheels)Electric | 290 | 8.2 h | 106 | 31.7 | $4.76 |
| 2026 Ioniq 5 AWD (20inch Wheels)Electric | 269 | 8.2 h | 98 | 34.5 | $5.18 |
| 2026 Ioniq 5 AWD XRTElectric | 259 | 8.2 h | 94 | 35.8 | $5.37 |
| 2026 Ioniq 5 NElectric | 221 | 8.7 h | 78 | 43 | $6.45 |
| 2026 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 2026 model.
| Model year | Best electric (MPGe) | Versions tested | Against 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 114 MPGe | 3 | 1 MPGe lower than 2026 |
| 2024 | 114 MPGe | 3 | 1 MPGe lower than 2026 |
| 2025 | 115 MPGe | 7 | same as 2026 |
| 2026This page | 115 MPGe | 7 | this page |
Compared with the 2025 model: 7 versions were tested then and 7 now; the best figure went from 115 to 115 MPGe (no change).
| Version in 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ioniq 5 Standard range, Electric | 115 MPGe | 115 MPGe | no change |
| 2026 Ioniq 5 RWD, Electric | 114 MPGe | 114 MPGe | no change |
| 2026 Ioniq 5 AWD (19inch Wheels), Electric | 106 MPGe | 106 MPGe (listed in 2025 as Ioniq 5 AWD (19 inch Wheels)) | no change |
| 2026 Ioniq 5 AWD (20inch Wheels), Electric | 98 MPGe | 98 MPGe (listed in 2025 as Ioniq 5 AWD (20 inch Wheels)) | no change |
| 2026 Ioniq 5 AWD XRT, Electric | 94 MPGe | 94 MPGe | no change |
| 2026 Ioniq 5 N, Electric | 78 MPGe | 78 MPGe | no change |
| 2026 Ioniq 5 Robo taxi, Electric | 71 MPGe | 71 MPGe | no change |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 SUV BEV AWD | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| 2026 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 N SUV BEV 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 29 complaints, 2 recalls, 0 investigations.
Includes agency records filed under: IONIQ 5, IONIQ 5 N, IONIQ 5 ROBOTAXI.
29 complaints for the 2026 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 | 14 | |
| Lane Departure | 5 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | |
| Seats | 3 |
0 of the 29 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 0 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Includes agency records filed under: IONIQ 5, IONIQ 5 N, IONIQ 5 ROBOTAXI.
2 recalls are on file for the 2026 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 2025-2026 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 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles.
Fix: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026.
Other 2026 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 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2026 Ioniq 5 Standard range with 115 MPGe combined (131 city, 100 highway).
The 2026 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 2026 Ioniq 5 Standard range at $650; the dearest is the 2026 Ioniq 5 Robo taxi at $1,050. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
2026 Ioniq 5 AWD (19inch Wheels): 106 MPGe combined (116 city, 96 highway); 2026 Ioniq 5 AWD (20inch Wheels): 98 MPGe combined (108 city, 88 highway); 2026 Ioniq 5 AWD XRT: 94 MPGe combined (103 city, 85 highway); 2026 Ioniq 5 N: 78 MPGe combined (84 city, 72 highway).
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is 9th of 23 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Tesla Model Y at 127 MPGe. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 Volvo EX30 at 109 MPGe and the next one behind is the 2026 Kia EV6 at 106 MPGe.
The 2025 model had 7 tested versions and the 2026 model has 7. The best figure went from 115 to 115 MPGe (no change).
2026 Ioniq 5 Standard range: 245 miles; 2026 Ioniq 5 RWD: 318 miles; 2026 Ioniq 5 AWD (19inch Wheels): 290 miles; 2026 Ioniq 5 AWD (20inch Wheels): 269 miles, by the agency's tests.
The 2026 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 2026 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 SUV BEV AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 5; 2026 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 N SUV BEV AWD: not rated. The agency lists 3 variants; the first 2 are shown.
29 complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Electrical System (14 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 2 recalls for the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2026 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 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 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.