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Hyundai IONIQ 5 N vs Ford Explorer ST 400: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile and how you charge. Annual projection and cumulative savings over 10 years.

family SUV · 2024 vs 2020 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Home 0.20 €/kWh · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

Fuel price
Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/Lprix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 05/10/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement
Charging type

Result · yearly energy cost

AHyundai IONIQ 5 N

662 €per year

22,0 kWh/100 km weighted · 4.41 € per 100 km · 3 307 kWh per year

Gap3,404 € per yearin favour of the IONIQ 5 N (−84 %)≈ 1,569 L petrol 95
BFord Explorer ST 400

4,065 €per year

12,5 L/100 km weighted · 27.10 € per 100 km · 1 874 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · IONIQ 5BB · ExplorerGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway563 €4,690 €4,127 € · IONIQ 5
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway662 €4,065 €3,404 € · IONIQ 5
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway783 €3,577 €2,795 € · IONIQ 5

Cumulative saving for the IONIQ 5 N

1 year
3,404 €
3 years
10,211 €
5 years
17,019 €
10 years
34,037 €

Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
21.2 kWh/100 km · 11.8 L/100 km
Powertrain
Fully electric · Combustion
Power
478 ch · 405 ch
Kerb weight
2,200 kg · 2,180 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N is about 85% cheaper than the Ford Explorer ST 400 with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The declared range of the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N is 448 km (WLTP/EPA). In real-world conditions, expect 10-20% less.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.

IONIQ 5
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