Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs Opel Frontera Electric

Side-by-Side Specs

Charging Speed

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has the higher published DC charging figure at 263 kW, which is roughly 163% higher than the Opel Frontera Electric at 100 kW. In practice, that figure only tells part of the story. The charging curve, battery temperature, and state of charge all affect how quickly your car actually charges.

For the published fast-charge window, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is listed at about 18 minutes, which is 8 minutes quicker than the Opel Frontera Electric at 26 minutes. On a road trip, that difference adds up over multiple stops.

Range and Efficiency

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has a WLTP rated range of approximately 570 km, which is roughly 265 km more than the Opel Frontera Electric at approximately 305 km. WLTP is a standardized lab test. Expect your actual range to be lower, varying with speed, weather, terrain, and driving style.

Efficiency matters more than battery size for daily driving costs. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 consumes 178 Wh/km, compared to 183 Wh/km for the Opel Frontera Electric. That means the Hyundai IONIQ 5 uses less energy per kilometer, which translates to lower charging costs and fewer charging stops on longer drives.

A more efficient car does not always mean more range. Battery size plays a role too. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 has approximately 80 kWh of useable battery , while the Opel Frontera Electric has approximately 43.8 kWh.

Which One Should You Choose?

If fast charging is your priority, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 has the higher published DC figure (up to 263 kW) and the shorter published charge time at approximately 18 minutes. For long road trips, published stop time matters more than the headline kW number alone.

For AC charging (home wallboxes, workplace chargers, and public street chargers), the Hyundai IONIQ 5 supports up to 11 kW, compared to up to 7 kW for the Opel Frontera Electric. In Europe, many public chargers are 22 kW AC, so this difference can matter at those locations if the higher AC figure is fitted on the car you buy.

If you mostly charge at home or at work and care more about daily driving costs, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is the more efficient choice at 178 Wh/km. Lower consumption means lower electricity bills over time.

For maximum range between charges, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 has a WLTP rated range of approximately 570 km, which is roughly 265 km more. Both are capable EVs. The best choice depends on how you charge and how far you drive.