Hyundai Ioniq 5 Owner Reaches 414,000 Miles, Receives Complimentary Battery Replacement After 360,000 Miles | Carscoops

      To give you an idea, that's nearly the distance of a trip to the Moon and back.

      A recent update reveals that a new battery was installed at no cost after the original one lasted for 580,000 km, or 360,000 miles.

      This impressive mileage indicates that the owner has been driving about 550 km (342 miles) daily.

      Hyundai provides a battery warranty that lasts from 8 to 10 years, depending on the region.

      We may have just encountered what could be the highest-mileage Hyundai Ioniq 5 currently in existence. Although it is a 2023 model, this Korean electric vehicle has accumulated an incredible 666,255 km (413,991 miles) — nearly enough for a round trip to the Moon. Yes, you heard that correctly. The Moon.

      This specific Ioniq 5 appeared on a Facebook group where owners share their mileage achievements, and this particular instance has certainly earned a top position. Residing in Korea, the owner has driven it more than most people typically would in their entire lifetimes. This vehicle has certainly experienced extensive road use.

      The post does not specify the exact model of the Ioniq 5, but it has been reported that the original battery lasted until it reached 580,000 km (360,395 miles). When it finally failed, Hyundai replaced it for free. This situation leaves us a bit puzzled.

      In several markets, such as the US and Australia, the Ioniq 5’s battery warranty usually spans 8-10 years but is limited to 100,000 miles (160,000 km). Therefore, the reasoning behind Hyundai covering the replacement cost remains unclear. Perhaps they were feeling generous? Or maybe this is just an unusual exception to the general policy.

      Regardless of the reasoning for the complimentary battery pack, the amount of driving this Ioniq 5 has experienced in a relatively brief period is noteworthy. According to the post, the owner has had the Hyundai for about 3 years and 4-5 months, covering an impressive 666,255 km or 413,991 miles.

      If the Hyundai has been with them for exactly 3 years and 4 months (or 40 months), that averages out to 16,656 km (10,349 miles) each month, or roughly 555 km (345 miles) daily. If it's been 3 years and 5 months, the monthly average drops to 16,250 km (10,097 miles), or 541 km (336 miles) per day. Regardless, that’s a substantial amount of driving.

      To really emphasize the point: the average distance from the Earth to the Moon is about 384,400 km (238,855 miles). Therefore, this Ioniq 5’s owner has essentially driven the equivalent of a round trip to the Moon and then some. And did we mention the owner works as a salesman? It’s clear that this individual spends significantly more time driving his Ioniq 5 than most of us do looking at our phones, unless, of course, he is waiting for it to recharge.