MPGe is the distance a car covers on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Across 4 EPA ratings of the Ioniq 5 since 2022 it has averaged 114.5 MPGe, and the 2026 model beats the 99.7 MPGe average of other electric cars rated 2024–2026. The EPA's own annual figure for it is $675.
Every Hyundai Ioniq 5 version, compared
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 was rated in a single specification, so its consumption does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $0.17 a kilowatt-hour.
| Version | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Years | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 131.5 / 99 | 2022–2026 | $600 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Tesla Model Y is rated 131.5 MPGe, the Porsche Macan 102 MPGe and the Genesis GV70 93.5 MPGe, next to 115 MPGe for the 2026 Ioniq 5.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy use (2026) | 29.3 kWh per 100 miles |
| Cost per mile | $0.050 |
| Charging per year | $598 |
| Charging over five years | $2,990 |
| Against other Electric cars, 2024–2026 | −$92 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $675 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 does better in town than out of it: 131 in the city against 100 on the highway, $163 a year in favor of city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 131 MPGe | $524 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 100 MPGe | $687 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | -31 MPGe (-24%) | Reversed — it does better in town than on the open road |
How the Ioniq 5 changed over the years
The Ioniq 5 peaked in 2026 at 115 MPGe (131 city, 100 highway) and was at its thirstiest in 2024 at 114 — 1 MPGe apart, or $6 a year in charging between buying one year and the other.
| Model year | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Versions offered | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 131 / 100 | 1 | $598 | |
| 2025 | 131 / 100 | 1 | $598 | |
| 2024 | 132 / 98 | 1 | $604 | |
| 2022 | 132 / 98 | 1 | $604 |
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How we count
This page rests on 4 EPA ratings of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 — 1 engine across 2022–2026. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $0.17 a kilowatt-hour, against EPA's own estimate of $675. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 rated at?
115 MPGe combined, 131 city and 100 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2022 the Ioniq 5 has averaged 114.5 MPGe.
Is the 2026 Ioniq 5 more efficient than the 2025?
About the same: 115 against 115 MPGe combined.
Which Ioniq 5 year has the best efficiency?
The 2026, at 115 MPGe combined (131 city, 100 highway), which is also the latest model year we hold.
Does the Ioniq 5 get better efficiency than the Tesla Model Y?
No: 115 MPGe for the 2026 Ioniq 5 against 131.5 for the 2026 Tesla Model Y, about $76 a year more to run.
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