Hyundai Ioniq 5 40,000-Mile Review: Is An Older One Worth Buying In 2025?

"Car and Driver's 40,000-mile test of a 2023 Ioniq 5 indicated the car is "pleasant but powerful," cheap to maintain and good at DC fast-charging. Every time I drive a Hyundai Ioniq 5, I quickly remember why it's one of my "Just Buy This" recommendations for anyone interested in an electric crossover. It looks cool, it's generally excellent on range, it has class-leading DC fast-charging, and it's quicker than any comparable gas car in this class."

"For 2025, Hyundai further refined its winning formula with a larger battery, increased range, an updated interior, and, most crucially, a Tesla-style North American Charging Standard (NACS) plug. It's also turning out to be a superb deal for 2026, even as the EV tax credits end. But I'd argue the used deals are where it's at. A quick scan of Cars.com reveals that you can get a 2022-2024 Ioniq 5 all day long for $25,000 to about $35,000, depending on miles and condition."

"As my pal, C&D's Managing Editor for Reviews, Andrew Krok, explains, they opted for the Ioniq 5 probably most people end up with: a middle-of-the-road SEL trim with dual-motor all-wheel-drive for those Michigan winters. That means 320 horsepower and 446 pound-feet of torque, powered by a 77-kilowatt-hour battery with an official rating of 266 miles. I wouldn't say 266 miles is "great" in late 2025. The EV field has advanced so much in recent year"

Hyundai Ioniq 5 arrived in America in 2022 and received significant 2025 updates including a larger battery, increased range, an updated interior, and adoption of the North American Charging Standard (NACS) plug. Long-term testing found the 2023 Ioniq 5 pleasant but powerful, inexpensive to maintain, strong at DC fast charging, and quicker than comparable gas crossovers. Typical used prices for 2022–2024 models range from about $25,000 to $35,000 depending on mileage and condition. Common used configurations include an SEL dual-motor AWD with 320 horsepower, 446 pound-feet, and a 77-kWh battery rated at 266 miles.

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