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Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs petrol car: savings

Yearly running-cost savings and break-even point for the Hyundai Ioniq 5 compared with a petrol car.

Usable battery84 kWh
WLTP range570 km
Efficiency14.7 kWh/100 km
Max charging10.9 / 235 kW
Hyundai Ioniq 5: compact SUV body style illustration
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range RWD · body style illustration (not the exact model)

Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs petrol savings

Yearly energy cost by country (15,000 km)

CountryHyundai Ioniq 5Petrol carSaved
United Kingdom£638£1,703£1,065
Germany€938€2,289€1,351
France€621€2,164€1,542
CanadaC$415C$1,462C$1,048
AustraliaA$878A$1,502A$623
United Arab EmiratesAED 718AED 2,272AED 1,554
India₹16,833₹98,407₹81,574
Saudi ArabiaSAR 473SAR 2,272SAR 1,799
Netherlands€620€2,388€1,767
Spain€647€1,880€1,232
Italy€719€2,087€1,368
Japan¥85,863¥150,832¥64,970
Norway€466€2,048€1,581
Sweden€658€1,540€882
ChinaCN¥1,271CN¥8,005CN¥6,734
South AfricaR7,689R19,198R11,509
MexicoMX$4,463MX$24,940MX$20,478
Turkey₺7,034₺51,860₺44,826

Frequently asked questions

How much can I save with a Hyundai Ioniq 5?

Charging at home, about €1,208 a year in energy for 15,000 km at average prices, compared with a 6.5 L/100 km petrol car. Lower maintenance adds to that.

When does a Hyundai Ioniq 5 pay for itself?

It depends on the price difference with the car you’d otherwise buy. Enter both prices under “Customize” in the calculator to see your break-even year.

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Sources: Eurostat household electricity prices incl. taxes, 2nd half 2025 (nrg_pc_204); European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, Euro-super 95, Sep 21 2026; Ofgem price cap Oct–Dec 2026 (26.32p/kWh) and UK average petrol 174.7p/L, Sep 30 2026; GlobalPetrolPrices.com household electricity (Q4 2025) and latest petrol prices (Dec 2025 – Jul 2026), countries outside the EU & UK.