Cost to Charge Hyundai IONIQ 5 on bp pulse
A full charge for the Hyundai IONIQ 5 on bp pulse costs $28.22 at 42¢/kWh. That is $17.14 more than home charging at the national average rate. The equivalent cost per 100 miles is $11.09.
Full Charge (80%)
$28.22
Half Charge (50%)
$17.64
Per 100 Miles
$11.09
Charge Time
17 min
bp pulse vs Home Charging
| Scenario | bp pulse | Home (16.5¢/kWh avg) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Charge (80%) | $28.22 | $11.09 | +$17.14 |
| Half Charge (50%) | $17.64 | $6.93 | +$10.71 |
| 25% Top-Up | $8.82 | $3.47 | +$5.36 |
Home Charging Cost Variation by State
Compare bp pulse (42¢/kWh) against home charging in each state. In some states, public networks become competitive.
| State | Home Rate | Home Full Charge | bp pulse | Home Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 10.92¢ | $7.34 | $28.22 | +$20.89 |
| Nebraska | 11.76¢ | $7.90 | $28.22 | +$20.32 |
| Missouri | 11.8¢ | $7.93 | $28.22 | +$20.29 |
| Idaho | 12.07¢ | $8.11 | $28.22 | +$20.11 |
| Arkansas | 12.35¢ | $8.30 | $28.22 | +$19.92 |
| Louisiana | 12.46¢ | $8.37 | $28.22 | +$19.85 |
| Oklahoma | 12.62¢ | $8.48 | $28.22 | +$19.74 |
| Iowa | 12.83¢ | $8.62 | $28.22 | +$19.60 |
| Wyoming | 12.85¢ | $8.64 | $28.22 | +$19.59 |
| Montana | 12.86¢ | $8.64 | $28.22 | +$19.58 |
| Utah | 12.88¢ | $8.66 | $28.22 | +$19.57 |
| Tennessee | 13.1¢ | $8.80 | $28.22 | +$19.42 |
| South Dakota | 13.6¢ | $9.14 | $28.22 | +$19.08 |
| North Carolina | 13.68¢ | $9.19 | $28.22 | +$19.03 |
| Washington | 13.81¢ | $9.28 | $28.22 | +$18.94 |
| Nevada | 13.98¢ | $9.39 | $28.22 | +$18.83 |
| Mississippi | 14.24¢ | $9.57 | $28.22 | +$18.65 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $9.59 | $28.22 | +$18.63 |
| Kansas | 14.29¢ | $9.60 | $28.22 | +$18.62 |
| Georgia | 14.46¢ | $9.72 | $28.22 | +$18.51 |
| Oregon | 14.66¢ | $9.85 | $28.22 | +$18.37 |
| New Mexico | 14.7¢ | $9.88 | $28.22 | +$18.35 |
| West Virginia | 14.77¢ | $9.93 | $28.22 | +$18.30 |
| Minnesota | 14.98¢ | $10.07 | $28.22 | +$18.16 |
| South Carolina | 15.41¢ | $10.36 | $28.22 | +$17.87 |
| Arizona | 15.61¢ | $10.49 | $28.22 | +$17.73 |
| Texas | 15.69¢ | $10.54 | $28.22 | +$17.68 |
| Virginia | 15.87¢ | $10.66 | $28.22 | +$17.56 |
| Florida | 15.92¢ | $10.70 | $28.22 | +$17.53 |
| Alabama | 16.06¢ | $10.79 | $28.22 | +$17.43 |
| Indiana | 16.19¢ | $10.88 | $28.22 | +$17.34 |
| Illinois | 16.36¢ | $10.99 | $28.22 | +$17.23 |
| Colorado | 16.44¢ | $11.05 | $28.22 | +$17.18 |
| Delaware | 16.51¢ | $11.09 | $28.22 | +$17.13 |
| Ohio | 17.59¢ | $11.82 | $28.22 | +$16.40 |
| Wisconsin | 18.2¢ | $12.23 | $28.22 | +$15.99 |
| Washington D.C. | 18.5¢ | $12.43 | $28.22 | +$15.79 |
| Michigan | 19.52¢ | $13.12 | $28.22 | +$15.11 |
| Pennsylvania | 20.19¢ | $13.57 | $28.22 | +$14.66 |
| Maryland | 20.61¢ | $13.85 | $28.22 | +$14.37 |
| New Jersey | 23.13¢ | $15.54 | $28.22 | +$12.68 |
| Vermont | 23.29¢ | $15.65 | $28.22 | +$12.57 |
| Alaska | 25.52¢ | $17.15 | $28.22 | +$11.07 |
| New Hampshire | 26.32¢ | $17.69 | $28.22 | +$10.54 |
| Connecticut | 28.3¢ | $19.02 | $28.22 | +$9.21 |
| New York | 28.37¢ | $19.06 | $28.22 | +$9.16 |
| Rhode Island | 30.14¢ | $20.25 | $28.22 | +$7.97 |
| California | 30.29¢ | $20.35 | $28.22 | +$7.87 |
| Maine | 30.73¢ | $20.65 | $28.22 | +$7.57 |
| Massachusetts | 31.16¢ | $20.94 | $28.22 | +$7.28 |
| Hawaii | 39.79¢ | $26.74 | $28.22 | +$1.49 |
Practical Notes: IONIQ 5 on bp pulse
The IONIQ 5's NACS port plugs directly into bp pulse stalls — no adapter needed. Check the bp pulse app before your first session to confirm which connector your target station uses — mixed-connector deployments are common in 2026.
On a session-by-session basis, the IONIQ 5's 240 kW peak charging speed is well-matched to bp pulse's DC fast hardware. Expect a 10→80% charge in roughly 12 min. Real-world times run 10–20% longer due to charging taper and battery preconditioning.
Cost-wise, one $28.22 full charge on bp pulse represents $0.09 per mile of driving — about 8.9¢/mile. A gas equivalent at 30 mpg and $3.50/gal is roughly 11.7¢/mile, so this charging session is still cheaper than gas. Over 15,000 miles/year, exclusive reliance on bp pulse would cost roughly $1,664.15/year in fuel — a meaningful delta compared to mostly-home charging (~$653.77/year).
For most IONIQ 5 owners, the realistic use-pattern for bp pulse is road trips and occasional top-ups — not primary fueling. If you live in an apartment or condo and rely on public charging as your main option, factor in the per-session pricing with no membership option. For regular home charging in a specific state, check our home vs public analysis and your IONIQ 5 state-by-state breakdown.
Data sources: bp pulse published rate card; EPA fueleconomy.gov; manufacturer specs; EIA residential electricity averages. Charging speed and effective cost vary with temperature, state-of-charge, and station power.