Should you buy one?

Yes. There’s so much to recommend the Hyundai Ioniq 5 for, and very little to criticise – since it’s been updated, it even drives more sharply than before. The Kia EV6, at one end of the model range and Renault Scenic E-Tech at the other, offer the stiffest challenges to the Ioniq 5, but this is so appealing that we can see why you’d choose one even if it’s spread of abilities isn’t quite up there with the best.

That’s not to say you should dismiss this car – we like it a great deal and it’s close enough to its Korean sister car to still be worth a very close look. People use the term gamechanger a lot these days, but this is very much the case here – more for Hyundai, perhaps, than for the electric car market, though.

Whether it’s the simple and friendly interior, the suspension set-up that allows for a decent amount of driving entertainment, the usable driving range, the abilities for ultra-fast charging or the practicality, the Ioniq 5 is certainly a car we’re inclined to recommend you look at if you’re in the market for a family-friendly EV. No wonder buyers love theirs.

What we like

It’s hard not to be drawn in by the Ioniq 5’s dramatic styling, and harder still not to be impressed by its roomy, airy, high-quality cabin. The icing on the cake is that it’s also really good to drive, and has very good electric performance, with exceptional charging speeds. It’s still an accomplished all-rounder.

What we don’t like

The little ergonomic snafus with the instrument panel are annoying, as is the fact that the maximum range tops out just below that of key rivals (although that’s compensated for by the fast-charging ability). The Ioniq 5’s sheer size also means it’s feels bulky on narrow roads.