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Hyundai Ioniq 5 – EV – 40100 km – Ownership Review

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by Sunderdeep Singh // in Car Reviews, Detailed Ownership Reviews, EV Ownership Reviews, Hyundai

Car Details

Name

Kaustubh Suryawanshi

City

Pune

Car/Brand/Variant

Hyundai Ioniq 5

Year of purchase

2024

KMs on ODO

40100 KMs

Avg. Service Cost

First 4 service no labor charge

Range per Charge

450-550 KMs

Fuel Type

EV

Battery Size

72.6 kWh

Ratings

Sales Experience

Service Experience

Reliability

Fuel Efficiency

Looks

Ride & Handling

Suspension & Comfort

Overall Ratings

Niggles Faced
  • Expensive Spares
Review Comments
Overall Ownership Experience
  • Unmatched cabin space – Feels like a heaven for co-passengers.
  • Best-in-class Michelin EV tires – Still running at optimum performance.
  • Handling is above average – Not at GTI or E350 levels, but still solid.
  • 140 km/h is manageable.
  • Ideal cruising speed: 100 km/h on highways.
  • Suspension comfort – Better than GTI & on par or even better than E350.
  • Excellent ground clearance – Handles worst road conditions without scraping.
  • Auto Regen Feature – A hidden gem. Just put it in auto mode and forget braking.
  • Physical buttons where it matters – Volume, auto-hold, mirror adjust are all easily accessible.
Shortcomings
  • No ventilated seats for rear passengers.
  • Forward collision alert resets – Needs to be turned on every time the car starts.
  • No stepney, jack, or basic tools provided.
  • AC cooling is insufficient for rear passengers – Moonroof must be closed, blinds up, and sunfilm needed.
Long Trip Experience
  • 1000 km range achievable with a single charging/meal break.
  • Completed hassle-free trips: Pune-Ahmedabad, Pune-Ujjain, Pune-Goa-Karwar.
  • Most holiday destinations now have EV charging available.
  • 1000 km range achievable with a single charging/meal break.
  • Completed hassle-free trips: Pune-Ahmedabad, Pune-Ujjain, Pune-Goa-Karwar.
  • Most holiday destinations now have EV charging available.
Service & Maintenance Experience
  • Cabin filter price is ridiculous – ₹2800 for a basic glass wool filter.
  • 4 services completed – No labor charges so far.
  • 12V battery replaced once under warranty.
  • Service time: ~2 hours.
  • Service center is 25 km away – But always prioritized and well taken care of.
Things You Like & Dislike
Likes
  • Solid build quality – Doors feel heavier than some German cars.
  • White interior stays spotless – No major issues till date.
  • Global product feel – Futuristic ‘Back to the Future’ design.
  • Gunmetal matte look – Adds to the premium appeal.
  • Tyre & wheel design complements the car.
  • Zero Gravity Recline Mode – Perfect for charging breaks & power naps with AC ON
  • Benz-like gear shifter – Feels premium & ergonomic.
  • Battery warranty is excellent – Highly recommended to get extended warranty.
Dislikes
  • Insurance from the dealership is overpriced – Quoted ₹2 lakh but available for below ₹1 lakh in the market.
  • Lack of proper Hyundai India accessories – No official all-weather mats.
  • Cotton-based mats offered – Not ideal, opted for aftermarket ones instead.
Pro Tips
  • Get high-quality PPF (Paint Protection Film) like Llumar – Did it on Day 1 from a certified applicator.
  • Negotiate insurance – Show market rates, get it price-matched & ask for free accessories.

A handsome, futuristic EV with excellent features & a few minor trade-offs. Highly recommended with the right add-ons!

Disclaimer: Information is submitted by the owner of the vehicle through online form medium. Volklub-Sunderdeep Singh doesn't take any responsibility to confirm accuracy or authenticity of the information provided. Readers are requested to make their opinion by reading from other means as well and do take a test drive of the car you are interested in and ask all doubts from the authentic service/sales advisors in a particular brand.

Sole purpose of this review is to try providing readers with factual information where other readers have shared their ownership experiences that may help readers for their car buying decision.

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