Hyundai Ioniq 5 battery upgrade and real world range tested
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has arrived with a larger 84kWh battery pack and updated pricing that shifts its market position. Indian buyers looking at premium electric SUVs need to see how these updates affect actual driving range and ownership value.
Range figures and efficiency tested
Published road tests put real world city efficiency at 6.22km/kWh and highway efficiency at 5.71km/kWh. This gives the Hyundai Ioniq 5 a realistic range of about 523km in city traffic and 479km on the highway. The ARAI certified claim stands at 690km, which is higher than the older 72.6kWh version.
- Powered by a rear-mounted PMSM motor producing 229hp and 350Nm
- Kerb weight increased by 150kg to reach 2,165kg
- Supports DC fast-charging up to 350kW capability
- Takes 22 minutes to charge from 20 to 80 percent on a 150kW charger
Owner satisfaction scores
Owners rate the vehicle 4 out of 5 based on 52 pooled ratings across public listings. While earlier pricing around Rs 45 lakh made it a standout value option in its segment, the revised ex-showroom price of Rs 55.7 lakh makes that value proposition harder to justify against newer competition.
City on-road price breakdown
The price of the electric SUV varies significantly depending on the city where you register it. Buyers in Mumbai face an on-road price of Rs 58.59 lakh, while Pune buyers pay the same Rs 58.59 lakh. Registration in Hyderabad and Chennai brings the on-road cost to Rs 58.61 lakh, and Bangalore sits at the higher end with Rs 64.86 lakh.
Are you willing to pay the higher price for the bigger battery on the Hyundai Ioniq 5?
Hyundai Ioniq 5 — the numbers
On-road, by city
On-road, as published for each city — road tax, insurance and registration included. Rounded to the nearest thousand. Your dealer's quote will still differ.
The detail
Safety(20)
Features(24)
Specifications(34)
Not available: Auto Parking · Comfort Headrest · Cooled Cup Holders · Foldable Seatback Table · Launch Control · Rear Parcel Tray · Rear Windscreen Sun Shade · Utility Recess On Dashboard · Dashcam · Heads Up Display · Hill Descent Control · Oncoming Lane Mitigation · Road Departure Mitigation System · Speed Assist System
Efficiency by fuel: Electric 690.0 km · 631 Km/Full Charge
Variants (1)
- Long Range RWD₹55,70,000
Ex-showroom, rounded to the nearest thousand.
Colours (5)
- Gravity Gold Matte
- Optic White
- Midnight Black Pearl
- Cyber Grey Metallic
- Titan Grey
TT Score
A strong long-range premium EV for Indian buyers, with claimed 690 km range and RWD practicality, but its value and safety scores are held back by conflicting price data and a safety specification that lists only six airbags.
Who it suits
- Long-distance EV owner — The claimed 690 km range makes it better suited to covering substantial distances between charges than most everyday EVs.
- Premium city-and-highway buyer — Its 5-seat layout, 1,890 mm width and RWD configuration offer a substantial premium-SUV package without moving to a larger three-row vehicle.
- Low-running-cost luxury buyer — As an electric vehicle with a claimed 690 km range, its routine energy cost potential is far lower than an equivalent petrol SUV.
- Owner who values established feedback — Our figure of 4/5 from 52 owner ratings provides a reasonably substantial positive ownership signal.
Worth knowing
- · The published new-car price data conflicts substantially, so buyers should verify the exact current variant price before purchase.
- · The data lists only one variant, Long Range RWD, limiting configuration choice.
- · The safety data confirms six airbags but provides no information on crash-test results or additional active-safety systems.
Turbo Truth's own rating, weighed up from the published prices, specifications and owner ratings on this page — for an Indian buyer, against others in the same segment. It is not a road test: we have not ridden or driven this vehicle.
What owners rate it
Compiled by Turbo Truth from publicly available figures on 30 Aug 2026. Prices are ex-showroom and change without notice; confirm at the dealership before you buy.
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