Used Hyundai Ioniq Electric buying guide
A used Hyundai Ioniq Electric typically costs $19,900–$26,500 (2019–2021 cars, November 2026). It has 1 recall in Australia, 1 of them serious (fire risk or loss of power), all with a free fix. Battery warranty: 8 yrs / 160,000 km. Here's what to pay, what goes wrong and what to check.
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Is this used Hyundai Ioniq Electric a fair price?
Enter the year, kilometres and asking price to see where it sits against typical prices.
Used Hyundai Ioniq Electric prices by year
Typical November 2026 prices. Each range spans the versions sold that year, from the base model to the top one; kilometres and condition move a car within it.
2018–19
230 km range (claimed), 50 kW fast charging (CCS2).
- 2019$19,900–$24,600About 1 year of battery warranty left
2020–22 update
311 km range (claimed), 50 kW fast charging (CCS2).
- 2021$23,400–$26,500About 3 years of battery warranty left
Warranty left is counted from the year the car was first sold, so check the exact date it was first registered.
Hyundai Ioniq Electric recalls in Australia (1)
Every recall has a free fix at a dealer, so a recall doesn't rule a car out. Make sure each one was done: ask for the paperwork or enter the VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
- Fire risk Battery management software can cause a short while charging or parked (fire risk). Update or cell repair. (2018–22, REC-006587)
Battery and warranty
8 yrs / 160,000 km. The warranty runs from when the car was first sold, so a 2019 car has about 1 year left and a 2021 car about 3 years left. Ask for a battery health (state of health) report before you buy: how to check the battery, including independent tests from about $200. If it ever needs one: what a new battery costs.
Running costs
At 250 km a week with NSW prices, a 2020–22 update Hyundai Ioniq Electric costs about $13 a week charged mostly at home, or $24 on public fast chargers.
Checklist for a used Hyundai Ioniq Electric
- Check the battery fire recall was done (VIN check).
- Very efficient but a small battery: about 200–260 km in real driving.
- Do a PPSR check for finance owing or a written-off history.
- Check the charging cables come with it, and take our used EV checklist.
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Common questions
How much is a used Hyundai Ioniq Electric in Australia?
Typically $19,900–$26,500 for 2019–2021 cars (November 2026), depending on the year, version, kilometres and condition.
Does the Hyundai Ioniq Electric have any recalls?
Yes, 1 in Australia, including 1 serious one (fire risk or loss of power). All have a free fix. Check the VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au to make sure they were done.
What is the battery warranty on a used Hyundai Ioniq Electric?
8 yrs / 160,000 km. It transfers to the next owner and runs from when the car was first sold, so check how much is left.
Is a used Hyundai Ioniq Electric a good buy?
It's worth a look if the recalls were done and the price is right. We didn't find a pattern of common faults. It makes most sense if you can charge at home.
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How we work it out, and our sources
Weekly cost = the car's energy use × 250 km × your electricity or fuel price, with 90% of charging at home. Prices are list prices at October 2026; check with the dealer.
- Electricity: 2026–27 default rates (AER, Victorian Default Offer, state retailers). Public charging: Sydney network prices, July 2026.
- Petrol and diesel: ACCC capital-city averages, 21 October 2026.
- Cars: maker figures via CarExpert, Drive, CarsGuide and EV Central. Plug-in electric range is taken as 80% of the claim.
- Servicing: published capped prices; marked as an estimate where not yet published (CarExpert comparison).
- Tyres: an EV set lasts about 35,000 km, a petrol or hybrid set 50,000 km (RACV); prices from Gridly.
- Home charger: about $2,000 installed ($1,000–$3,000). Novated leases: PwC summary.
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