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HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 2,860 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5s remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2024 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 1,796 (168.8%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (2,860).
Rarer than 24% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the IONIQ 5
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 (Korean: 현대 아이오닉 5) is a battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by Hyundai since 2021. It is the first product to be marketed under the Ioniq sub-brand, and the first model developed on the Hyundai Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP).
HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 — questions & answers
How many HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 2,860 HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 were still registered in the UK — 2,855 licensed and on the road, plus 5 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 rare?
The HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 is uncommon, with 2,860 still about, making it rarer than 24% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 on UK roads rose by 1,796 (168.8%).
What fuel do most HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 use?
Most HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 peak?
The HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 peaked at 2,860 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2024 Q3.