Hyundai Ioniq 5 Owner Hits 414,000 Miles, Gets Free Battery Swap After 360,000 Miles

- A new battery was installed for free after the original lasted 580,000 km, or 360,000 miles.
- The high mileage means the owner has driven approximately 550 km (342 miles) every day.
- Hyundai offers a battery warranty that ranges from 8 to 10 years, depending on the market.
We may have just stumbled upon what could very well be the highest-mileage Hyundai Ioniq 5 in existence. Despite being a 2023 model, this Korean EV has racked up an astonishing 666,255 km (413,991 miles) β nearly enough to make the round trip to the Moon. Yes, you read that right. The Moon.
This Ioniq 5 popped up on a Facebook page where owners regularly share their mileage milestones, and this one has certainly earned a spot at the top. This particular Ioniq 5 lives in Korea, and the owner has driven it more than most people will in their entire lifetime. This is a car thatβs seen some serious road time.
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The post doesnβt clarify the exact model of the Ioniq 5, but the carβs original battery reportedly held up until it reached 580,000 km (360,395 miles). When it finally gave up the ghost, Hyundai replaced it at no charge. Now, weβre left scratching our heads a little on this one.
In most markets, like the US and Australia, the Ioniq 5βs battery warranty typically covers 8-10 years, but with a cap of 100,000 miles (160,000 km). So, why Hyundai decided to cover the cost of the replacement is anyoneβs guess. Maybe they were feeling generous? Or maybe this is just an extraordinary exception to the rule.

Regardless of the reason behind the free battery pack, letβs not overlook just how much driving this Ioniq 5 has seen in a relatively short amount of time. According to the post, the owner has had the Hyundai for 3 years and 4-5 months, covering an impressive 666,255 km or 413,991 miles.
If the Hyundaiβs been in their hands for exactly 3 years and 4 months (or 40 months), that averages out to 16,656 km (10,349 miles) per month, or roughly 555 km (345 miles) a day. If itβs been 3 years and 5 months, thatβs a monthly average of 16,250 km (10,097 miles), or 541 km (336 miles) per day. Either way, thatβs a lot of road time.
To really drive the point home: the average distance between the Earth and the Moon is around 384,400 km (238,855 miles). So, this Ioniq 5βs owner has driven the equivalent of a one-way trip to the Moon and back, and then some. And did we mention the owner is a salesman? Yeah, this guy clearly spends more time behind the wheel of his Ioniq 5 than most of us spend staring at our phones. That is, of course, when heβs not waiting for it to charge.

