Hyundai Ioniq 5
From $71,900 driveaway · about $9,954/year to run
- Battery
- 77.4 kWh
- Range (real)
- ~390 km
- Efficiency
- 17.0 kWh/100km
- Cost per km
- $1
Vs the Toyota RAV4 GX 2.0, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 costs about $7,129 more over 5 years — its higher purchase price offsets lower running costs. The gap narrows the more you drive.
Annual running cost
$9,954/yearAt 15,000 km/year in NSW. 5-year total: $49,768.
EVs skip oil changes and have far fewer moving parts, so servicing is typically about $350/year. For typical repair and servicing prices on Australian cars, see AutoRepairCost.
Customise the calculation
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EV Running Cost Calculator
Compare the true 5-year ownership cost of an electric car vs its petrol equivalent in Australia.
Ownership period
Electric
Hyundai Ioniq 5
- Energy / Fuel
- $2,818
- Registration
- $2,500
- Insurance
- $6,750
- Servicing
- $1,750
- Depreciation
- $35,950
5-Year Total
$49,768
$1/km · $9,954/yr
Petrol
Toyota RAV4 GX 2.0
- Energy / Fuel
- $11,993
- Registration
- $2,500
- Insurance
- $7,500
- Servicing
- $2,750
- Depreciation
- $20,696
5-Year Total
$45,439
$1/km · $9,088/yr
5-Year Cost Breakdown
Energy / Fuel
Registration
Insurance
Servicing
Depreciation
Vs comparable petrol cars
5-year running cost against 3 petrol alternatives, same assumptions.
| Vehicle | 5-yr cost | Per km | Vs Ioniq 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $49,768 | $1 | — |
| ⛽ Toyota RAV4 GX 2.0 | $42,639 | $1 | −$7,129 |
| ⛽ Hyundai Kona 2.0 MPI | $40,166 | $1 | −$9,602 |
| ⛽ BMW X3 xDrive20i | $79,039 | $1 | +$29,271 |
Green = the Ioniq 5 is cheaper. Tap any petrol car for the full head-to-head.
FAQ
- How much does it cost to run the Hyundai Ioniq 5 per year in Australia?
- Around $9,954 per year, or $1/km, based on 15,000 km/year in NSW. That covers charging, registration, insurance, servicing and depreciation.
- How much does it cost to charge the Hyundai Ioniq 5?
- Energy averages about $564 a year at 15,000 km with a mix of home, solar and public charging. Charging at home overnight (or on solar) is by far the cheapest option.
- What is the 5-year running cost of the Hyundai Ioniq 5?
- About $49,768 over 5 years at 15,000 km/year in NSW, of which roughly $35,950 is depreciation and $2,818 is charging.
- Is the Hyundai Ioniq 5 cheaper to run than the Toyota RAV4 GX 2.0?
- On pure running costs the gap is small over 5 years; the Hyundai Ioniq 5's lower energy and servicing costs are partly offset by its higher purchase price and depreciation. The calculator above shows the full picture for your situation.