The big difference is depreciation, at 33.93ppm, resulting in a running cost of 44.70ppm – the lowest of the four cars in this comparison basket. Weighing in at £43,580 (Lounge Auto spec), this bigger battery option (82kWh – range of 333 miles) means a fuel saving at 7.07ppm, but higher SMR at 3.70ppm. We’re comparing it against the Skoda Enyaq, Volkswagen ID4 and Toyota bZ4X, but it also rivals the Tesla Model 3 and stablemate Kia’s EV6.įirst the Skoda. Setting the benchmark, the £43,035 Ioniq 5 Premium 73kWh RWD (WLTP range 300 miles) costs 46.64ppm over four years/80,000 miles, according to the Fleet News running cost calculator (data from AutoTrader), consisting of fuel 7.58ppm, depreciation 35.89ppm and SMR 3.2ppm. I’ve resorted to the previous solution of keeping them plugged in when not in use.įor our sixth and final report, we’re focusing on running costs and rival comparisons. they still rattle against the C pillar, just not as loudly. Smiths also sorted the passenger seat rattle and attempted a fix on the rear seatbelts, albeit with only minimal success – i.e. Our Hyundai Ioniq 5 has had its software update, removing the gremlin which regularly pinged a warning that the advanced driver assistance system had disengaged, courtesy of Smiths Hyundai in Peterborough.įull marks for the service, which included a video report on the brakes and tyres.
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