Hyundai Ioniq 5 Facelift First Look: Now With More Range And Features

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 facelift brings a larger 84 kWh battery with a claimed 690km range, updated styling, and new features, though prices have risen to Rs 55.7 lakh.

By : Somnath Chatterjee | Updated at : 28 Apr 2026 06:01 PM (IST)

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The more expensive EV6 is in fact having less range than the Ioniq 5.

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Ioniq 5 facelift gets bigger 84kWh battery, 690km range.
New dual 12.3-inch screens, wireless charging, updated ADAS.
Price increased but offers better range than rivals.

The Ioniq 5 facelift gains a new look and more range while the price too has jumped to Rs 55.7 lakh. The biggest talking point is the larger 84kwh battery pack with 690km range which takes the fight to newer rivals like the Tesla Model Y and the Mercedes-Benz CLA. The platform remains the same but the styling is new with updated bumper designs.

The earlier 72.6 kwh battery pack now gets replaced with an 84 kwh battery pack which makes it one of the most efficient EVs around while we expect the single motor version to develop 229bhp.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Facelift First Look: Now With More Range And Features

Interior Updates and Features

Inside, there are bigger changes with dual 12.3 inch screens, a new steering wheel with new wireless charging pad, more buttons and added features like a heated steering wheel. It gets the latest infotainment system, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, in car payment for charging like the Creta EV and more. ADAS features have been added too.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Facelift First Look: Now With More Range And Features

Price and Market Positioning

Prices of the car have indeed jumped from the earlier Ioniq 5 but remain less than the more expensive Kia EV6. The more expensive EV6 is in fact having less range than the Ioniq 5.

The Ioniq 5 has sold in decent numbers in India and while prices have gone up, the range has also as well which is more than other EVs at this price. Some other attributes remain which includes more spacious interiors and the rear seat features well along with the sustainable cabin.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key upgrades in the Ioniq 5 facelift?

The Ioniq 5 facelift features a new look, a larger 84kWh battery pack offering 690km of range, and updated interior features like dual 12.3-inch screens and a new steering wheel.

How does the new Ioniq 5's range compare to rivals?

The Ioniq 5's new 84kWh battery pack provides a 690km range, positioning it competitively against newer rivals such as the Tesla Model Y and Mercedes-Benz CLA.

What interior changes have been made to the Ioniq 5?

Inside, the Ioniq 5 now boasts dual 12.3-inch screens, a redesigned steering wheel with wireless charging, more physical buttons, and added features like a heated steering wheel and ADAS.

How has the price of the Ioniq 5 changed?

The price of the Ioniq 5 has increased with the facelift, but it remains less expensive than the Kia EV6, which paradoxically offers less range.

About the author Somnath Chatterjee

Somnath Chatterjee has been working as an automobile journalist for the better part of a decade and is still in love with four wheels. Prefers being behind the wheel of a new car rather than a keyboard. He contributes expert Auto articles and guides for ABP Live English.