The IONIQ 5 has one of the most impressive charging specs of any EV available in the UK — thanks to its 800V architecture, it can charge faster than almost anything else on the road.
IONIQ 5 Charging Specs
- DC ultra-rapid: up to 220kW (with compatible charger)
- DC rapid: 50–150kW (at compatible chargers)
- AC: up to 11kW (3-phase)
- Range: around 280–310 miles (real-world UK)
Getting the Most from the IONIQ 5
The 800V architecture means the IONIQ 5 can add around 100 miles of range in 18 minutes at a compatible ultra-rapid charger. In practice, most UK rapid chargers are 50–150kW, but you'll still charge significantly faster than most EVs.
Best Networks
- Gridserve — many sites now have 150kW+ chargers compatible with the IONIQ 5
- BP Pulse Ultra — 150kW chargers at select locations
- MFG (Motor Fuel Group) — rollout of high-power chargers at petrol station forecourts
Overnight Hotel Charging
At 11kW AC, the IONIQ 5 can go from 20% to 100% in around 6 hours. A hotel stay overnight is plenty. Stays on Sento are labelled charging on-site, charging nearby or standard — confirm charging with the property or a live charging map such as Zapmap before you travel. A Sento Charging Promise is coming soon.
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