Hardware · Updated 24 Oct, 02:34 am IST
Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 lease deals look strong; IONIQ 9 costs much more

Why it matters for readers: If you’re shopping for an EV, the IONIQ 5 offers lower entry price and lease deals compared with Hyundai’s larger IONIQ 9.
- The IONIQ 5 was the third top‑selling EV in the US through September, behind the Tesla Model Y and Model 3.1
- Hyundai reduced IONIQ 5 prices by up to nearly $10,000 on some trims after the $7,500 federal EV tax credit expired at the end of September last year.1
- The 2027 IONIQ 5 starts at $35,250 for the SE standard‑range model, with the extended‑range SE RWD starting at $37,750.1
- On Hyundai’s site the 2027 IONIQ 5 SE Standard Range is available to lease from $359/month (24 months) with $4,999 due at signing, an effective cost of $567/month.1
- The 2027 IONIQ 9 starts at $58,955, nearly $24,000 more than the base IONIQ 5 SE.1
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