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Tesla Model 3 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: cost to own in Oregon

Electricity & gas updated · Oregon averages (estimates)

Over five years in Oregon, the 2026 Tesla Model 3 costs about $41,683 to own versus $43,936 for the Hyundai Ioniq 5 — a gap of roughly $2,300 in the Tesla Model 3's favor. The biggest swing is depreciation ($24,219 vs $25,945); on energy, the Model 3 is rated 25 kWh/100mi against the Ioniq 5's 31. Both use Oregon's average electricity rate here — open either model's Oregon page for the full calculator and your utility's time-of-use plan.

Over 5 years in Oregon, the Tesla Model 3 costs about $2,300 less to own.

Tesla Model 3

$41,700

5-yr cost to own · $8,340/yr

Hyundai Ioniq 5

$43,900

5-yr cost to own · $8,790/yr

5-year cost breakdown

5-year cost Tesla Model 3 Hyundai Ioniq 5
Depreciation (5 yr) $24,219 $25,945
Energy (5 yr) $3,239 $4,016
Insurance (5 yr) $13,150 $13,150
Maintenance (5 yr) $3,000 $2,750
Registration (5 yr) $575 $575
Incentives − $2,500 − $2,500
5-year total cost to own $41,683 $43,936

Frequently asked questions

Is the Model 3 or the Ioniq 5 cheaper to own in Oregon?
Over five years the Tesla Model 3 is cheaper — about $41,683 versus $43,936 for the Ioniq 5, a difference of roughly $2,300 once depreciation, energy, insurance, maintenance, and fees are counted.
Which is more efficient, the Model 3 or the Ioniq 5?
The Model 3 is rated 25 kWh/100mi and the Ioniq 5 31 kWh/100mi (lower is better), so annual charging runs about $648 vs $803 at Oregon rates.
How accurate is this Model 3 vs Ioniq 5 comparison?
Electricity prices come from EIA data refreshed monthly; depreciation, insurance, and incentives are estimates you can edit on each model's state page. Treat it as a ballpark for comparison, not a quote.

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