Hyundai IONIQ 5 sales exceed 20,000 in first half of 2026, outpacing Chevy Equinox EV and Toyota bZ
By Eve
Hyundai sold 20,730 IONIQ 5 units in the first six months of 2026, a 9% increase on the prior year, as the model overtook rivals including the Chevy Equinox EV (16,249 units, down 41%) and Toyota bZ (17,553 units). Electrified vehicles accounted for 33% of Hyundai's 450,568 total US sales in the period, with the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9 sustaining momentum even as several competitors reported declining EV volumes.
Why it matters: Strong IONIQ 5 sales signal sustained demand for mid-range EVs and likely underpin continued investment in public and workplace charging infrastructure to support Hyundai's growing fleet. The model's performance relative to GM and Toyota offerings may influence site hosts and charge point operators prioritising networks that serve popular nameplates.