Canadian model reference
Hyundai
Hyundai's electric SUV, sold in Canada for 2026 with an 84.0 kWh battery, up to 504 km (313 mi) of range on the rear-wheel-drive Preferred Long Range and pricing from $55,499 MSRP, according to Hyundai Canada. A research reference built around the questions EV shoppers ask, not a marketplace listing.
The 2026 IONIQ 5 is a five-seat compact electric SUV on Hyundai's 800-volt platform. Hyundai Canada lists the 2026 model from $55,499 MSRP, plus fees and taxes. The rear-wheel-drive Preferred Long Range has an 84.0 kWh battery and up to 504 km (313 mi) of range, based on Natural Resources Canada's 2026 Fuel Consumption Guide, and dual-motor all-wheel drive is available with up to 320 hp and 446 lb-ft. Every 2026 IONIQ 5 has a North American Charging Standard (NACS) port. Figures on this page come from Hyundai Canada.
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Verified trim data
Starting MSRP from Hyundai Canada's 2026 IONIQ 5 page; Hyundai Canada's 2026 trim table did not load, so ask the dealer for the price of each trim. Freight, fees and taxes are extra; ask which EV incentives apply.
Data reference, October 27, 2026
| Question | Preferred Long RangeRear-wheel driveFrom $55,499 | Dual-motor AWDAvailableAsk the dealer |
|---|---|---|
| PriceStarting MSRPHyundai Canada. | From $55,499 | Ask the dealer |
| Battery and rangeBattery | 84.0 kWh | |
| Estimated rangeHyundai Canada, based on NRCan's 2026 Fuel Consumption Guide, in ideal conditions. | Up to 504 km (313 mi) | Ask the dealer |
| PerformanceOutput | Ask the dealer | Up to 320 hp, 446 lb-ft (74 kW and 165 kW motors) |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | HTRAC all-wheel drive |
| ChargingCharging port | North American Charging Standard (NACS), with two CCS adapters for AC and DC charging | |
| DC fast charging | About 18 minutes from 10 to 80% on a 350 kW, 800-volt charger | |
| Level 2 charging | About 7 hours 20 minutes for a full charge at 240 volts | |
| EquipmentStandard highlights | Heat pump and battery thermal management, heated front seats, heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Lane Following Assist, Safe Exit Warning | |
| Available | Vision fixed glass roof, hands-free power tailgate, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, head-up display, Bose audio, 110-volt outlet, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 | |
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Help me chooseWhat Canadian shoppers ask
Drawn from 342 comments on MotorMouth's IONIQ 5 videos posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel. Question themes sit apart from verified vehicle facts and help prepare a more useful test drive.
Price and value are the biggest theme, raised in 176 comments. Hyundai Canada lists the 2026 IONIQ 5 from $55,499 MSRP, plus fees and taxes, and its price note refers to the Preferred Long Range. Hyundai Canada's 2026 trim table did not load, so ask the dealer for the price of each trim.
Ask for the all-in price with freight and fees, and confirm which federal and provincial EV incentives apply to the trim you choose.
Electric driving comes up in 152 comments. Hyundai Canada lists up to 504 km (313 mi) of range for the rear-wheel-drive Preferred Long Range with its 84.0 kWh battery, based on Natural Resources Canada's 2026 Fuel Consumption Guide in ideal conditions. One owner described their routine: "I bought a Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD Long Range Preferred in mid-July 2024. My daily commute is 150 km round trip. I have a level 2 home charger. Absolutely couldn't be happier with it."
Map your longest regular trip, including in winter, and ask the dealer for the range of the exact trim and drive you are pricing.
The IONIQ 5 uses an 800-volt charging system. Hyundai Canada says it charges from 10 to 80% in about 18 minutes on a 350 kW charger, and fully in about 7 hours 20 minutes on a 240-volt Level 2 charger. It has a NACS port, and NACS-equipped models come with two CCS adapters, one for AC and one for DC charging.
Ask the dealer to show you both adapters, and price out a home Level 2 charger with installation.
All-wheel drive and winter driving come up in 22 comments. For 2026 Hyundai Canada offers dual-motor HTRAC all-wheel drive, with a Snow drive mode, and a heat pump and battery thermal management are standard. Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel are standard, and heated rear seats are available.
Ask whether the car you are pricing is rear-wheel drive or AWD, and budget for winter tires.
Styling is discussed in 72 comments. Hyundai Canada lists 19-inch aero alloy wheels, full LED headlights, auto-flush door handles and active grille shutters for the 2026 IONIQ 5, with a Vision fixed glass roof available.
See it in daylight in the colour you want, and check how the flush door handles work in cold weather.
Interior and tech come up in 26 comments. Hyundai Canada lists a 12.3-inch digital cluster and a 12.3-inch navigation screen, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard. Available features include a sliding centre console, ventilated front seats, a head-up display, Bose audio and a relaxation driver's seat with leg rest.
Sit in the back seat as well as the front, and pair your phone on the test drive.
Engine and power come up in 24 comments. Hyundai Canada describes the IONIQ 5 N as a high-performance, track-ready version with dual motors, 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.4 seconds and a 260 km/h (162 mph) top speed. Its 2026 IONIQ 5 page links to the 2025 IONIQ 5 N, so ask the dealer which N model year is available.
If you are considering the N, ask for a test drive on a road where you can safely try its drive modes.
The available dual-motor AWD pairs a 74 kW and a 165 kW motor for up to 320 hp and 446 lb-ft, with Eco, Normal, Sport and Snow drive modes, according to Hyundai Canada. One owner wrote: "Ioniq 5 owner here. Absolutely love the car. It's the best thing I've ever driven"
Try the regenerative braking settings and one-pedal driving on your test drive.
Source ledger
Sources were retrieved on October 27, 2026. Specifications, equipment, price and availability can change. Confirm the exact Canadian build sheet before purchase.
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