Charging Costs
Cost to Charge Hyundai IONIQ 5 in United Kingdom
Updated March 2026
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has an 80 kWh battery and consumes about 178 Wh/km, offering a 450 km range in a spacious crossover body. Its standout feature is ultra-fast 800V charging at up to 263 kW, which makes DC fast charging unusually quick. Drivers using our app report that the IONIQ 5's fast charging ability makes road trips affordable because stops are so short. In United Kingdom, average home electricity costs around €0.29/kWh and DC fast charging averages €0.89/kWh. These are estimates. Always check your vehicle's manual for exact specifications.
Charging costs vary significantly depending on your electricity tariff, time of day, charging network, subscription, and location. The numbers below are estimates based on average prices in United Kingdom and may not reflect what you actually pay. Always check your network's app for current pricing.
Home charging
€5.16
per 100 km
Public AC
€9.43
per 100 km
DC fast charging
€15.84
per 100 km
Detailed Breakdown
| Home | Public AC | DC Fast | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per kWh | €0.29 | €0.53 | €0.89 |
| Cost per 100 km | €5.16 | €9.43 | €15.84 |
| Full charge (0-100%) | €23.20 | - | €71.20 |
| Monthly (1,250 km) | €65 | - | €198 |
Compared to Petrol
- Hyundai IONIQ 5 (home charging)
- €5.16 / 100 km
- Comparable petrol car (7 L/100 km)
- €11.90 / 100 km
- Estimated annual savings (15,000 km/year)
- €1011
Based on approximate average fuel and electricity prices. Actual savings depend on your tariff, driving patterns, and fuel costs.
Tips to Reduce Charging Costs
- Charge at home overnight for daily driving. The IONIQ 5's 80 kWh battery fills on an 11 kW charger in about 7.5 hours, and home rates keep your per-kilometer cost low.
- Use the Bluelink app or the car's built-in scheduler to charge during off-peak hours. With an 80 kWh battery, off-peak savings are noticeable over a month.
- The IONIQ 5's 800V architecture charges at up to 263 kW, with a 10-80% charge taking about 18 minutes. This means short, cost-efficient DC stops on road trips. Do not charge above 80% at fast chargers.
- Use the IONIQ 5's Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) feature wisely. V2L lets you power external devices from the car's battery, but using it heavily while parked drains the battery and means you will need more charging.
- The IONIQ 5's eco mode limits acceleration and climate output. For highway commuting, this can bring consumption below 178 Wh/km and reduce how often you need to charge.
Home charging to 80% handles daily driving at the lowest cost. The IONIQ 5's real advantage shows on road trips, where its ultra-fast charging means you spend less time (and less money) at each stop. Plan to arrive at DC chargers below 20% to take full advantage of the fast 800V charging curve.
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