Kia EV5 vs Hyundai Tucson: 5-year cost to own (Australia)
Over 5 years in Australia (12,000 km/yr), as of July 9, 2026, the Hyundai Tucson stays the cheaper car to own — about $51,974 vs $70,782 for the Kia EV5, a $18,808 difference over 5 years.
Novated lease (FBT exemption): for a salary-packaged EV the federal FBT exemption can cut the cost substantially — it depends on your income and tax, so it is not in the totals above. Source: ATO.
Cheaper to own over 5 years · AustraliaHyundai Tucson · $51,974 total · $18,808 less than the Kia EV5
Kia EV5 vs Hyundai Tucson — where the money goes
| Cost component | Electric · Kia EV5 | Petrol · Hyundai Tucson |
|---|---|---|
| Depreciation (estimated) | $33,494 (47%) | $17,986 (35%) |
| Charging / fuel | $5,324 (8%) | $7,922 (15%) |
| ↳ of which charging loss | 12% (~$639) | — |
| Maintenance | $4,752 (7%) | $6,402 (12%) |
| Insurance | $12,725 (18%) | $8,500 (16%) |
| Financing interest | $10,113 (14%) | $6,789 (13%) |
| Registration & fees | $4,375 (6%) | $4,375 (8%) |
| Total cost of ownership | $70,782 | $51,974 |
When does the Kia EV5 win?
The Hyundai Tucson wins decisively here — $18,808 cheaper over 5 years; at typical assumptions this isn't a close call.
No realistic annual distance flips this verdict — the Hyundai Tucson stays the cheaper car at every distance we model.
What decides the Kia EV5 vs Hyundai Tucson verdict
The single biggest mover is depreciation: $33,494 on the Kia EV5 against $17,986 on the Hyundai Tucson, a $15,508 gap in the Hyundai Tucson's favor — the largest slice of the $18,808 verdict. On the Kia EV5, depreciation alone is 47% of its $70,782 total; on the Hyundai Tucson it is 35% of $51,974.
- Insurance: Kia EV5 $12,725, Hyundai Tucson $8,500 — $4,225 more in the Hyundai Tucson's favor.
- Financing interest: Kia EV5 $10,113, Hyundai Tucson $6,789 — $3,324 more in the Hyundai Tucson's favor.
- Energy: $5,324 of charging for the Kia EV5 vs $7,922 of petrol for the Hyundai Tucson — $2,598 the other way, to the Kia EV5.
The Kia EV5's best answer is energy — $2,598 back the other way — which covers 14% of the Hyundai Tucson's $18,808 lead. The Kia EV5 starts $17,670 behind the Hyundai Tucson at the dealer, and ownership widens it — the 5-year gap grows to $18,808. The Hyundai Tucson is ahead by $6,813 after the first year and more than doubles that lead — $18,808 by year 5.
Kia EV5 vs Hyundai Tucson, side by side
Kia EV5
- 5-yr total cost
- $70,782
- Cost / month
- $1,180
- Cost / km
- $1.18
- Starting price
- $56,770
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Efficiency
- 18.2 kWh/100km
Hyundai Tucson
- 5-yr total cost
- $51,974
- Cost / month
- $866
- Cost / km
- $0.87
- Starting price
- $39,100
- Powertrain
- Petrol
- Efficiency
- 8.1 L/100km
- Australia electricity
- 33.00c/kWh AER
- Petrol (Australia)
- $1.63/L AIP