A major setback of driving a battery electric vehicle (BEV) is the fact that you have to wait to charge it. That’s why automakers are constantly trying to reduce the effect that charge anxiety might have on drivers by engineering faster charging processes. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is compatible with the newest 350-kW DC fast chargers, allowing it to charge up to 68 miles of range in just 5 minutes.
How long does a Hyundai Ioniq 5 take to charge?
How long it takes to charge a Hyundai Ioniq 5 depends on the charging equipment you use and the battery you have. It can take as little as 18 minutes or as long as 68 hours.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 comes with a standard 120V connection cable for home charging, but you might be able to get the installation of a 240V AC home charger covered by a local electric vehicle (EV) incentive. This will speed up charging significantly, bringing its charge time down to around 7 hours.
Then, there are 400V DC public chargers. You’ll pay a premium to use these along public roadways, but they’ll reduce charging time to about 25 minutes.
Finally, thanks to its capacity to charge at 800V DC fast charging units, you’ll be able to charge the larger Ioniq 5 battery to 80% in just 18 minutes. Keep in mind that the larger battery will generally take longer to charge than the standard range battery.
Here are the ranges for the two available batteries when configured with a single rear-wheel-drive motor:
Let’s take a closer look at charging methods and speeds.
At-home charging speeds for a 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5
This type of charging equipment is referred to as a Level 1 charger. You’ll only get about 3 to 5 miles of range per hour by charging this way. You’d be much better off with a Level 2 AC home charger if you want to be able to charge at home overnight to prepare for longer commutes.
Public charging speeds for a 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5
The real pièce de résistance of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is its advertised 18-minute 10% to 80% charging time for the Long Range battery when connected to an 800V DC fast charging station. These maximum-efficiency 350-kW chargers are the fastest you can find—faster than a standard 250-kW Tesla Supercharger.
While many public chargers will have Level 2 stations—the kind where you park your vehicle for the day while you’re at work, these public fast charging stations are often referred to as Level 3 charging.
There’s no doubt about it—this is the fastest way to charge your Hyundai Ioniq 5. Just remember that many charging stations will require you to sign up and pay for memberships or charge you a scaled rate based on the amount of energy you charge into your EV.