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Ioniq 5 Insurance Cost: Average Rates & What Drives Them

Updated  4 sources

Average full coverage

$177/mo

The Ioniq 5 is a battery-electric crossover, and electric vehicles are priced a little differently from gasoline cars. Insurers look at the purchase price, how much a repair costs, and how long a car sits in a shop waiting for parts or a technician trained on high-voltage systems.

Searching for an Ioniq 5 premium turns up numbers that disagree with each other. That is normal, and the section on why estimates vary below explains it. Start with the coverage level, because that single choice moves the price more than most people expect.

Average premium by coverage level (annual)

Item Price
Minimum coverage $1,080/yr
Full coverage $2,124/yr

Source: MoneyGeek: Hyundai Ioniq 5 insurance cost

Minimum coverage versus full coverage

Minimum coverage satisfies your state's liability requirement and pays for harm you cause to other people and their property. It does not repair your own Ioniq 5. Full coverage usually adds collision and comprehensive, which is what pays for your car after a crash, theft, flood or hail. If you finance or lease the car, the lender will almost certainly require it.

Battery damage deserves a question to your insurer. Ask how a damaged battery pack is handled, whether an aftermarket charger or home wiring is covered, and whether the policy has any limits on EV specific parts. A licensed insurance agent can answer those against the exact wording of a policy.

Why do estimates vary so much?

Each publisher builds its average from different drivers, different coverage limits and different deductibles. One may use a middle-aged driver with a clean record, another may blend all quotes it receives. Some report a model level figure, while others take the average from a study of many electric vehicles. A few use only the newest model years, and newer cars cost more to insure.

Estimates by source

Item Price
MoneyGeek $2,124/yr
MoneyGeek (EV study) $1,962/yr
Insurify $3,211/yr
AutoInsurance.com $2,663/yr

Sources: MoneyGeek: Electric vehicle insurance cost; AutoInsurance.com: Electric trucks and SUVs insurance cost; MoneyGeek: Hyundai Ioniq 5 insurance cost; Insurify: Average car insurance rates by vehicle model (car-insurance/vehicle)

The spread in this table is wide, and no single row is the right one. The lowest figure comes from a study of electric vehicles in general, while the highest comes from a table of quotes gathered by vehicle model. If you are budgeting, a sensible approach is to look at the range, then get real quotes using your ZIP code, age and record.

Does model year matter?

Yes. A newer car costs more to replace, and insurers charge accordingly. The figures below also show that the relationship is not perfectly smooth.

Full coverage by model year (monthly)

Item Price
2025 $164/mo
2024 $149/mo
2023 $217/mo

Source: MoneyGeek: Hyundai Ioniq 5 insurance cost

The 2023 car shows a higher premium than the 2025 car here. Small samples, trim mix and differences in how insurers rate individual years can all produce results like that, so use the table to see the scale rather than to rank the years.

Which insurers are cheapest for an Ioniq 5?

Insurer pricing differs for the same car and driver. In the figures below GEICO is the lowest of the three, followed by Progressive and State Farm. Rates for your profile may order them differently, and some insurers have eligibility rules or are not available in every state.

Full coverage by insurer (monthly)

Item Price
GEICO $119/mo
Progressive $157/mo
State Farm $172/mo

Source: MoneyGeek: Hyundai Ioniq 5 insurance cost

Location changes the premium more than the car does

Where you live affects accident frequency, repair labor rates, theft, weather and the cost of litigation. The same Ioniq 5 can cost much more to insure in one state than another.

Full coverage by state (monthly)

Item Price
California $169/mo
Florida $251/mo
Louisiana $415/mo

Source: MoneyGeek: Hyundai Ioniq 5 insurance cost

Louisiana is far above California in this comparison. If you are moving, compare quotes for the new address before you sign a lease or buy a car.

What else affects the price?

  • Trim and options, because a higher trim costs more to repair or replace.
  • Your driving record and years of experience.
  • Annual mileage and whether the car is a daily commuter.
  • Where the car is stored overnight, such as a garage or a street.
  • Credit based insurance scores, in states that allow them.
  • The deductible you choose, since a higher one usually lowers the premium.

Some insurers have discounts for bundling policies, for safe driving programs that use a phone app, or for vehicles with certain safety features. Availability varies by company and state, so ask each one.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Ioniq 5 insurance cost?

The model figure used here is $177/mo for full coverage, and the same source lists the annual full coverage average at $2,124/yr. Other publishers report higher figures, so expect to compare several quotes.

Is an Ioniq 5 more expensive to insure than a gas SUV?

Electric vehicles often cost more to insure than comparable gas models because repairs can be more specialized and the purchase price is usually higher. The size of the difference depends on the car, the insurer and the driver, and the published numbers do not agree on it.

What is the cheapest coverage for an Ioniq 5?

Minimum coverage is the least expensive option, at $1,080/yr in the figure above, but it leaves your own car unprotected. Ask a licensed insurance agent what level suits your loan terms and finances.

Does charging at home change my insurance?

It can raise questions about coverage for a home charger and wiring, which are often handled under homeowners or renters insurance rather than your auto policy. Ask both insurers before you install one.

How often should I compare quotes?

Rates move as insurers update their pricing and as your own record changes, so many people compare at each renewal.