Insurance
Insurance, not maintenance, is this vehicle's dominant running cost: $2,950 a year on a national average against $445 for upkeep.
Report ACI-HYU-IONIQ5 · Updated July 2026 · Figures are ACI model estimates
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 ranks #5 of 52 vehicles we track — among the cheapest cars to keep running.
Vehicle age, years · figures at 12,000 mi/yr, independent shop
No oil changes or transmission service; spending concentrates in tires, cabin filters, and brake fluid.
| Service | Typical cost | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| Tire rotation | $70 | 6,250 mi |
| Cabin air filter | $75 | 24,000 mi |
| Brake fluid check/exchange | $130 | 48,000 mi |
| Tires (set of 4) | $1,150 | 40,000 mi |
| Wiper blades (pair) | $35 | 15,000 mi |
| Vehicle age | Annual cost | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Age 1 | $105 | $105 |
| Age 2 | $160 | $265 |
| Age 3 | $280 | $545 |
| Age 4 | $355 | $900 |
| Age 5 | $405 | $1,305 |
| 5-year total | $1,305 | $1,305 |
Insurance, not maintenance, is this vehicle's dominant running cost: $2,950 a year on a national average against $445 for upkeep.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 ranks #5 of 52 vehicles we track — among the cheapest cars to keep running. One documented pattern: ICCU (12V charging unit) failures on 2022–2024 cars, subject of recalls and software updates.
No oil changes, spark plugs, or transmission service. Costs concentrate in tires — EV torque and weight wear them faster — plus cabin filters and periodic brake-fluid checks.
| Vehicle | Avg annual | 10-yr total | vs. Ioniq 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Ioniq 5This page | $445 | $4,450 | — |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV | $410 | $4,100 | −$35/yr |
| Tesla Model Y | $470 | $4,700 | +$25/yr |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $495 | $4,950 | +$50/yr |
No. The Ioniq 5 averages $445 a year in maintenance and typical repairs, ranking #5 of 52 vehicles on AutoCostIndex. That places it among the cheapest vehicles we track to keep running.
$445 a year averaged over the first ten years — about $37 a month. Year 1 runs roughly $105; by year 10 the annual figure reaches $785. Ten-year total: $4,450.
The routine items are tire rotation (~$70), cabin air filter (~$75), brake fluid check/exchange (~$130). Intervals and full pricing for every service are in the table on this page.
No. The Ioniq 5 has no engine oil, spark plugs, or transmission fluid to service. Scheduled care is limited to tire rotation, cabin filters, brake-fluid checks, and wiper blades — which is why its routine costs sit below comparable gas vehicles.
Fuel or charging, insurance (about $2,950 a year nationally for this vehicle), collision damage, parking, tolls, taxes, and registration. The figure covers scheduled maintenance plus typical age-related repairs, modeled per our methodology.
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Figures come from the ACI maintenance model: manufacturer service schedules priced at typical U.S. independent-shop rates, plus expected age-related repairs weighted by published reliability patterns. The calculator scales costs with mileage (wear factor) and shop choice. Figures are modeled estimates — your invoices will differ. Full detail on the methodology page.
SOURCES: ACI maintenance model v1 · manufacturer service schedules · 2026 U.S. parts & labor pricing · published reliability studies · Updated 2026-07-19