Hyundai updates Ioniq 5 EV

HYUNDAI has announced styling, technology, and range updates to its Ioniq 5 EV, while increasing prices by up to $2300.

Now priced from $69,800 plus on-road costs, the MY25 Hyundai Ioniq 5 line-up remains available in base, Dynamiq and Epiq grades with battery ranges increasing to 63kWh (+5kWh) in Standard Range guise and 84kWh (+7kWh) in Extended Range format.

Range increases to as much as 570km (WLTP).

Stylistic changes see the Ioniq 5 receive new bumpers and alloy wheels, a reshaped rear spoiler, two-dimensional badges, and a rear windscreen wiper.

New gloss metallic colours join the palette, including Ecotronic Grey and Ultimate Red (N Line only), alongside matte finishes Atlas White and Ecotronic Grey ($1000).

An N Line package is also available ($2500) on higher grade variants which adds its own bumper designs, external colour coding, blackened mirror scalps, and bespoke 20-inch alloys and badging.

The flagship Epiq grade gains adaptive LED headlights, while digital mirrors (on Epiq and above) add a $3000 price premium.

Chassis changes see the Ioniq 5 receive a “comprehensive revision” to its suspension tune and enhancements to the body structure improving steering response and feedback, reducing noise, vibration and harshness and enhancing body control and stability.

Standard Range Ioniq 5 variants offer 125kW and 350Nm system output and rear-wheel drive, the model capable of travelling 440km (WLTP) on a single charge when equipped with 19-inch alloy wheels.

Extended Range variants offer rear- and all-wheel drive configurations, the former providing system output of 168kW and 350Nm for a driving range of between 512-570km and the latter 239kW and 605Nm with up to 500km range.

Internally, the Ioniq 5 sports revised software behind 12.3-inch instrumentation and infotainment arrays, boosting processing power for the wide range of features on offer.

Android Auto and Apple CarPlay is now offered with wired and wireless connection, alongside a total of four USB-C ports while new over-the-air updates and Bluelink smartphone support.

A refreshed centre console incorporates a relocated inductive phone charger alongside hard buttons for seat heating and ventilation, heated steering wheel and parking assistance functions.

There is also a new-look steering wheel and garnishing and revised grade-dependent upholstery options.

Importantly, the model year update also brings upgrades to the Ioniq 5’s AEB, adaptive cruise control, and remote parking systems.

“With greater range and an array of safety and technology upgrades, the refreshed 2025 iteration of our award-winning Ioniq 5 gives EV buyers an even more persuasive SUV package,” said Hyundai Motor Company Australia chief executive officer Ted Lee.

Stock of the MY25 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is arriving in local dealerships from this month.

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 pricing*:

*Pricing excludes on-road costs.