Hyundai Ioniq 5 2022 review
Overview
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 arrived in the UK in summer 2021 and changed what a family EV could look like — a mid-size crossover with the wheelbase of a Range Rover and a boot small enough to still fit in British multi-storey car parks. Its sharp, pixel-lit retro styling divides opinion, but underneath it sits on Hyundai's 800-volt E-GMP platform shared with the Kia EV6, which means proper ultra-fast charging that most rivals can only dream of. It was good enough to be named 2022 World Car of the Year, and used values are still adjusting to just how much tech Hyundai threw at it.
UK buyers chose between a 58kWh battery (SE Connect from £36,995, 168bhp rear-drive) and a 73kWh battery (Premium from £41,945, 217bhp rear-drive or 302bhp all-wheel drive). The 73kWh rear-drive is the pick for most drivers: up to 300 miles of WLTP range and a useful 1,600kg braked towing figure, enough for a small caravan or a horse trailer. Trims ran SE Connect, Premium and Ultimate, with the sold-out Project 45 launch edition sitting at the top of the 2021 price list.
On the road it is the relaxed cruiser of its class rather than the sporty one. The all-wheel-drive version still reaches 62mph in 5.2 seconds, but the party trick is charging: on a 350kW DC charger it takes just 18 minutes for a 10–80% top-up, roughly the length of a service-station coffee stop. The flat floor, sliding rear bench and reclining front seats make the cabin feel like a lounge, and every car gets the dual 12.3-inch screens, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
As a used buy in 2026, a 2022 Ioniq 5 costs roughly £16,500–£24,500 depending on trim and mileage, and Hyundai's five-year unlimited-mileage warranty plus an eight-year high-voltage battery warranty give real peace of mind. Check the service history for the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) software update — it is the one recall you must confirm on a 2022 car. Budget for road tax too: EVs lost their VED exemption in April 2025, and Ioniq 5s that cost over £40,000 new pay the £440-a-year expensive-car supplement for five years. Every UK version is Euro 6 by default and fully ULEZ compliant.
UK price from: £41,945
Specifications
| Charging | 800V system, up to 350kW DC, 10-80% in ~18 min |
| Range (WLTP) | Up to 300 miles (73kWh RWD); 240 miles (58kWh); 287 miles (73kWh AWD) |
| Power | 168bhp (58kWh RWD) / 217bhp (73kWh RWD) / 302-305bhp (73kWh AWD) |
| 0-62mph | 8.5s (58kWh) / 5.2s (73kWh AWD) |
| Top speed | 115mph (185km/h) |
| AC charging | 11kW onboard (full charge ~9-12h on 7.4kW wallbox) |
| Boot space | 527 litres (1,587L seats folded) |
| Kerb weight | 1,830-2,100kg depending on battery and drive |
| Dimensions | 4,635 x 1,890 x 1,605mm (L/W/H); 3,000mm wheelbase |
| Towing | 1,600kg braked (73kWh models) |
| Euro NCAP | 5 stars (2021): Adult 88%, Child 86%, Safety Assist 88% |
| Insurance groups | Groups 29-40 depending on trim |
Features
- Ultra-fast 800V charging: 10–80% in around 18 minutes on a 350kW DC charger
- Twin 12.3-inch panoramic displays with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) powering external devices up to 3.6kW — standard on Ultimate
- Sliding rear bench and reclining front seats with a completely flat cabin floor
- Highway Drive Assist Level 2 semi-autonomous motorway driving
- Heat pump with battery heating (Eco Pack) for better winter range on Ultimate
- Up to 300 miles of WLTP range on the 73kWh rear-wheel-drive model
Common parts & prices
| Part | Price (GBP) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake pads (set) | £46.99 | Pattern part; OEM specification |
| Cabin pollen filter | £14.99 | Pattern part; annual replacement |
| Wiper blades (pair) | £24.99 | Pattern part; flat aero blades |
| 12V auxiliary battery | £89.99 | Pattern part; check ICCU recall status first |
| V2L vehicle-to-load adapter | £295 | Genuine Hyundai accessory |
| Front brake discs (pair) | £79.99 | Pattern part; OEM specification |
Pros
- Charging speed still embarrasses cars costing twice as much — 18 minutes for a meaningful top-up
- Genuinely spacious cabin with clever touches like the sliding rear bench and moving console
- Up to 300 miles of range from the 73kWh rear-drive version, among the best of its era
- Five-star Euro NCAP 2021 rating and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- Cheap to run day-to-day and every UK car is ULEZ and clean-air-zone compliant
Cons
- The ICCU recall is the one fault to check — insist on proof the software update was applied
- Ioniq 5s over £40k new still pay the £440/year expensive-car supplement until 2028
- Ride on the bigger 20-inch wheels is firm, and the 58kWh version's 240-mile range feels modest now
- Early infotainment could be slow to boot and some owners report 12V battery drain
