The 2026 IONIQ 5 features adjustable regenerative braking with i-Pedal, Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) external power, up to 318 miles of range, Remote Smart Parking Assist (standard on XRT & Limited), and dual 12.3-inch screens. Price cut by more than $9,000 across most trims for 2026.
KBB journalist Sean Tucker argues the 4 biggest EV objections are resolved in 2026. The IONIQ 5 starts at $36,600 (below the $49,191 avg. new car price), uses 800V architecture for faster charging than Tesla Model 3/Y, includes NACS port for Supercharger access, and offers a Level 2 home charger or $400 charging credit with purchase.
Kelley Blue Book’s 100th Anniversary series explores the past century’s biggest automotive innovations. This edition: 1920s closed-body cars.
Fourth in a series for Kelley Blue Book’s 100th Anniversary, celebrating automotive innovations of the past century. This edition: The 1950s: Power Steering and Power Brakes.
Fifth in a series for Kelley Blue Book’s 100th Anniversary, celebrating automotive innovations of the past century. This edition: The 1960s: Three-Point Seatbelt.
Sixth in a series for Kelley Blue Book’s 100th Anniversary, celebrating automotive innovations of the past century. This edition: The 1970s: Automatic Transmission.
Seventh in a series for Kelley Blue Book’s 100th Anniversary, celebrating automotive innovations of the past century. This edition: The 1980s: Electronic Fuel Injection Transmission.
Ninth in a series for Kelley Blue Book’s 100th Anniversary, celebrating automotive innovations of the past 100 years. This edition: The 2000s: Hybrids and Efficiency Upgrades.
Tenth in a series for Kelley Blue Book’s 100th Anniversary, celebrating automotive innovations of the past century. This edition: The 2010s: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems.
Eighth in a series for Kelley Blue Book’s 100th Anniversary, celebrating automotive innovations of the past century. This edition: The 1990s: On-board Diagnostics.Transmission.
