What home charger does the Hyundai Ioniq 5 need?
| Model years | Trims | Charger | Breaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022, 2024-2027 | all trims | 48 A | 60 A |
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 accepts 10.9 kW on AC, so the charger to buy is a 48 A unit on a 60 A breaker. That covers every model year from 2022 through 2027, the N included.
Why 48 amps and not more
The car limits its own draw, and 48 A is where it stops. An 80 A charger costs more and charges the same. A 40 A charger costs you a little: a 2027 adds 30 miles of range per hour on it instead of 36.
Charging time by model year
| Year | EPA range | Level 2, miles per hour | Level 2, empty to full | 120 V, miles per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 245 to 318 mi | 36 | 8.8 h | 4.8 |
| 2026 | 221 to 318 mi | 25 to 36 | 8.7 to 8.8 h | 3.3 to 4.8 |
| 2025 | 221 to 318 mi | 25 to 36 | 8.7 to 8.8 h | 3.3 to 4.8 |
| 2024 | 220 to 303 mi | 36 | 8.3 h | 4.8 |
| 2022 | 220 to 303 mi | 36 | 8.3 h | 4.8 |
Level 2 figures assume a charger that supplies the car's full rate. Where a year shows a range, it spans that year's trims.
The charger stayed put while the car evolved. Hyundai moved the Ioniq 5 to a NACS charge port for 2025, and range stretched to 318 miles on the longest-range versions. Full charges take 8.3 hours on the 2022 and 2024 cars and 8.7 to 8.8 hours from 2025 on.
What it costs to charge at home
At the U.S. average residential rate of 18.19¢ per kWh, the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 costs 5.3 to 6.5¢ a mile to charge at home. A full charge from empty comes to about $13 to $17, and 37 miles a day to about $59 to $73 a month. EPA measures energy use at the wall, so the energy lost while charging is already counted. Rates run from 12.36¢ in North Dakota to 46.28¢ in Hawaii, and the cost guide has every state.
What the install involves
Match the charger's plug to the port. A 2022 or 2024 Ioniq 5 has a J1772 port, while a 2025 or later car has NACS and comes with an adapter for J1772 chargers. Either way the circuit is the same: a 60 A breaker with the charger hardwired, since no standard receptacle is rated for 48 A.
- 48 A charger: 60 A breaker, hardwired, because no household receptacle is rated for a 48 A charger.
- Dryer outlet: a 4-prong NEMA 14-30 on a 30 A breaker can run a 24 A charger. That adds about 18 miles of range per hour to the 2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5, or 180 in a 10-hour night. What to check first.
- Charge port, 2022: J1772. Every non-Tesla EV sold in North America through 2024 uses the J1772 connector for AC Level 2 charging.
- Charge port, 2024: J1772. Every non-Tesla EV sold in North America through 2024 uses the J1772 connector for AC Level 2 charging.
- Charge port, 2025-2027: J1772. From 2025 the industry is moving to the NACS port, and makers switch at different times. Some of these cars have a J1772 port and some have NACS with an adapter, so look at the port on your own car before choosing a charger's plug.
Chargers that fit the Hyundai Ioniq 5
Smallest adequate unit first. Every amp above what the car accepts is capacity it never uses.
Energy monitoring built in. Hardwire it for the full 48 A.
Compact unit, good for tight garages.
Adjustable from 16 A to 50 A in the app, which helps if your panel is tight.
Worth having as well
Common questions
- Does a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 need a NACS charger?
- A NACS charger plugs in directly, but a J1772 charger also works through the adapter that comes with the car.
- Does a used 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 need a different charger?
- Not in size. It takes 48 A like the newer cars, though its port is J1772.
- Can a Hyundai Ioniq 5 charge from a NEMA 14-50 outlet?
- Yes, through a 40 A charger on a 50 A breaker. A 48 A charger must be hardwired.
- How much range does 120 V add to a Hyundai Ioniq 5?
- About 3.3 to 4.8 miles per hour, depending on the version.
Before you buy
Other models
Range and efficiency come from EPA data for the Hyundai Ioniq 5, covering 7 EPA listings across 5 model years. Onboard charger ratings are from manufacturer specifications. Breakers follow NEC 625.41, which sizes a continuous load at 125%. Have a licensed electrician check your panel before buying.