IONIQ 5 Project 45 (MY21)

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 Project 45 (MY21) is a 5-seat SUV with all-wheel drive, sold new in 2021, when it cost £48,000 in the UK, and now only available second-hand. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 5.2 seconds, quicker than 70% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 227 miles (365 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 36% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 166th of 242 SUVs.

It uses around 3.2 mi/kWh (192 Wh/km), less efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 70 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 179 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 280 miles (451 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it supports vehicle-to-load (V2L), so it can power appliances from its battery. The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Second-hand, a 2021 example is estimated at £13,200–£16,300, based on typical EV depreciation. After typical battery wear, a 2021 car should still manage about 205 miles of real-world range. These are estimates, not valuations: check real prices before you buy.