15 tips for Ioniq 5 Newbies 🔋

[@ricklan9823]

Touch the small square indentation on either front door handles to lock the car if your key fob is in your possession. No need to take it or your smartphone out of your pocket to lock the car. It's how I lock the car when parking in public places. Works every time.

[@ExploreWithCarlos]

I didn’t know that!! I’m going to try that now! Thanks for that tip. I’m making a follow up video and will definitely add this and credit you!

[@ouch1011]

This is how I always lock my car. I wish I could lock it with the lock button inside the car (like I do with basically every other car with power locks that I’ve ever owned) but the proximity button on the handle is the next best thing I guess

[@wjlafrance]

Been driving this thing since February 2023 and I *just* learned this two weeks ago!

[@budflanagan1262]

Just like my 2016 Citröen C4 Picasso…great idea

[@axion8788]

Great stuff. Another feature: most of the hard buttons below the touch screen function as toggles. If you are on the screen showing realtime energy use and press the Warmer button to turn adjust heated seats, steering wheel, etc., you can just tap the Warmer button again to return to the realtime energy. Saves digging through menus.

[@nehtomal]

Thank you !!

[@billpottinger1136]

Great video Carlos, thanks. In the opening seconds you are shown plugging in your charger to a rather long extension cord (and a lighter gauge one at that). Best practice is to avoid extension cords entirely, and use the shortest and heaviest gauge extension cords (12ga/20A, 25ft max length, shorter is better) when a cord is needed. There are times when the voltage drop introduced by a lightweight long extension cord will cause the charging system's protective circuity to shut off charging (a nasty surprise to find the next morning when you're already late to work). There's also increased overheating/fire risk.

[@naturalwitchery]

Perfect video❤

[@1964mcqueen]

I only clicked on the video because of the dog in the thumbnail. Looks just like my old dog, Buddy. He was a Lab, Boxer, Mastiff. The best dog ever.

[@ExploreWithCarlos]

Buddy sounds like the bestest dog. Im sorry for your loss.

[@pierregendron9505]

Thanks Carlos. Great tips. I’ve owned an Ionig 5 for only 6 weeks, and there is so much to learn about driving an EV. Every tip helps. Still anxious about my first 1,500 mile trip from Ontario Canada to Florida.

[@Kegwen]

Appreciate the video as someone in the market for an Ioniq 5 (or maybe 6! we'll see once I test drive)

[@ExploreWithCarlos]

I hear the i6 is more fun to drive but the i5 is smoother. But I can’t say from experience, just what I heard from both owners.

[@djw34]

My Ioniq 5 is on order and this video has been brilliant in answering a few things I was wondering about. Thank you! 🙂

[@jeffcressotti]

How do you like it? Finishing up the financing on mine tomorrow probably

[@djw34]

@@jeffcressotti not hot it yet. End of April.

[@fredericsune]

Great tips! I learned some new tips like the Map and Nav filter or the trunk trick to turn off alert and light. Thanks for sharing.

[@renaulttraficconversion]

Greetings from Australia. Thanks for the video, Carlos. I am thinking of buying this vehicle this year. This video helped a lot.

[@bigbertha8]

Great tips. This really shows you that these car makers don’t have regular people testing their products.

[@ExploreWithCarlos]

Yeah I can 100% agree with that and it's not just car makers. I honestly feel like most newer tech/software have horrible user experiences. I wish we would focus on more human centered designs. Thanks for watching!

[@ashtonairspencer9565]

Great video! I dont own a ev hyundai but your video is one step closer to owning one! Thanks for work and effort you put into this! Great info!

[@nehtomal]

Man such good tips! Getting mine tomorrow I'm so excited! Thank you for the really... Down to earth tips on many dayily things about the car !

[@h0mbre74]

To prevent the 12v battery to go dead while having the back door open, put the cat in "Utility mode" because that when the main battery will be used to power the any plugged-in devices, built-in lamps like the roof lights and back door light and not draw from the 12v battery. In Utility Mode the 12v battery til also be charged and kept on trickle charge for the duration.

[@davidmenasco5743]

Great video! Helpful info, well done.

[@ExploreWithCarlos]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@johnbales1700]

Nice tips! I especially liked the Bluelink mapping one.

[@ElekTrixx030]

Thanks a lot. Nice Infos. Greetings from Germany Berlin Ioniq-Owner Since 12.2023 ^^ AWD Uniq Pano 77kwh

[@crowfoot1199]

Excellent tips! Several I wasn't aware of (like the trunk). Happy New Year!

[@ExploreWithCarlos]

Happy new year! Thanks for watching!

[@NikolaiMhM]

Great video ! I'm waiting for my Ioniq to be delivered within the next few weeks and your video was very useful, thanks for it !

[@윤토니-h5k]

Bro these tips are really helpful for me. Tank Ya!!

[@yusufespinel]

This has been really helpful, thank you so much - I bought mine 24 hours ago and you answered quite a few of the questions I had. Thanks again!!

[@ExploreWithCarlos]

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching and enjoy your ride!

[@MustafaDane]

You can also pre-condition in winter if you want more efficiency. Say you don't care about the energy loss heating the battery because you are charging at home, but you don't want to lose your range due to low efficiency.

[@MustafaDane]

One trick to do it is navigate to a nearby fast charger. Shut down the car go home. Remote start the car, it will continue the navigation and start conditioning. You might need to do this 2-3 times if it's too cold because remote start only works for 10 minutes

[@spwan3]

Good tips. I'm thinking to lease one. Greetings from Morrisville, NC.

[@willie346]

Great video. The information you provided was clearly presented and actually useful for I5 owners. So tired of all the EV shills, and haters, cluttering up KZbin these days.

[@gwendolynpoindexter4468]

Thanks for this. I am a brand new owner and slogging through the quick guides and the manual for the basis for my Ioniq5 Limited. I just bought it 4 days ago. Its my first EV and feeling a bit overwhelmed (I am a senior citizen, so the learning curve for me is steep. Thanks for the explanation of that orange light in the front! I had no idea what that was! I love the car so far - but when I got the car home I noticed that the inside rear hatch was pretty dirty and oily looking. Any tips on how to clean that inside back hatch? I tried it with regular glass cleaner and a microfiber towel, but a lot of the grime is still there. Also - what does "preconditioning" the EV mean?

[@ExploreWithCarlos]

Hey, thanks for watching and im glad youre enjoying your car! Pre-conditioning the battery means the car is warming it up so it works better. It helps the battery charge faster and use energy more efficiently, especially when it's freezing outside. Pre-conditioning should be done when it’s really cold, or right before you charge the car in cold weather. That way, the battery stays in good shape and charges faster! Basically only worry about pre conditioning when it's cold outside. As far as the glass cleaner, im not sure of any alternatives, sorry.

[@Momolovesfish]

Nice video! Do you know how to set I-pedal as default mode so that you don’t need to change from level 3 to I-pedal when you start the car every time?😢

[@sunnyd26]

Thank you for the video, answered a lot of my questions.

[@Mikey_xx_]

Ok, I didn't know about the 20% on the preconditioning, nor that it only is for the L3 fast charging. Also, the filter on navigation. Nice. Thanks. I do find that using the onboard navigation for chargers is less effective in Canada. It will send you places that actually doesn't have chargers.

[@ragnarocking]

Thanks for the tips. Presently waiting for the 2025 model to be released. Is your windshield cracked, or does that have something to do with the heads-up display?

[@ExploreWithCarlos]

I have the poor version of this car so I do not have a heads up display. The crack was from taking a ton of rocks over time. It wasn't just a 1 rock type of situation. It was multiple rocks on the highway. Have fun with the 2025 model! Thats the one I would get for sure.

[@patrickkellett1972]

I’m totally lost on the preconditioning thing. I have a 2024 SEL and have yet to take it to a charging station yet other than at the dealership once. Just purchased two weeks ago and only driving locally.

[@johnnyViDeO]

Thanks. Where does one find the software update to download and put on a USB drive?

[@ExploreWithCarlos]

Thanks for watching! You can find it on the Hyundai site. Just go to owners tab> Update maps. Hope this helps

[@dperreno]

Tip #1 - Don't use an extension cord!! Seriously! (but if you must, use a short one rated for 15A) There's no such thing as "A/C Coolant." But perhaps the Owner's Manual will tell you what that fluid is. It looks like engine coolant (anti-freeze). Otherwise, that's a lot of good tips.

[@timbur2711]

its for the HVAC system so he is not to far off

[@lornaoliveras9996]

Hola Carlos hace 2 meses que tengo ironía 5 pero por dos ocasiones, en tenido problemas con aire, comienza hacer un ruido y luego sale aire caliente, me desencantado del carro.

[@johnwang9914]

For some reason, my local dealer has Ionique 5's on the lot but there's a queue for the Kona EV.

[@remyd8767]

Is your window cracked?? Also, i notice you're charging outside. Any tips with outdoor charging post?

[@darrington]

Great video bro! You are an EV expert

[@justinward5107]

Thank you! Great video!!

[@P1xc3l]

Yes it does have wireless Carplay and AndroidAuto because the one at our local dealer had it

[@ExploreWithCarlos]

Ioniq 5n and 2025+ Ioniq 5 have wireless CarPlay but nothing before that

[@P1xc3l]

@@ExploreWithCarlos oh damn OK 👍🏽

[@wc3887]

Great info. Thanks for sharing 👍🏾

[@ExploreWithCarlos]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@EatLotsOfCurry]

This was super helpful!!!

[@amin77illinois]

👏🏽👏🏽 I appreciate the info I drive a 2023 Hyundai ionic 5 AWD sel and luv it. But I was wondering how do you turn off the brake lights when not using brakes. It makes it looks look as tho I am constantly braking when all I am doing is letting off the pedal🤷🏽‍♂️

[@vanessabasquez6691]

Can you explain preconditioning the battery?

[@vanessabasquez6691]

As if i was a 4th grader lol

[@ExploreWithCarlos]

Haha well to be honest I had chatgpt help to me make this as simple as possible. "Pre-conditioning the battery means the car is warming it up so it works better. It helps the battery charge faster and use energy more efficiently, especially when it's freezing outside. Pre-conditioning should be done when it’s really cold, or right before you charge the car in cold weather. That way, the battery stays in good shape and charges faster!" So basically you only need to worry about it when it's cold outside. I also like to think about it like doing warm ups before the big game. You want to make sure your body is ready before straining it. I hope this helps!

[@vanessabasquez6691]

@@ExploreWithCarlos thank you!!

[@RobinTaylor-x9n]

I have a new 2023 Ionic 5 and I was trying to play audio books I've recorded on my old ipod by plugging into the USB port in the front consul. The USB music is ghosted out on my display and won't recognize my ipod. I've tried iphones and USB sticks with music and it's still ghosted out. The dealer suggested I get a phono plug to USB adapter and run from my phono plug on my ipod but that didn't work either. I have a 2024 Santa Fe and it works fine as well as in Toyotas and Nissans. Any advice?

[@hi_itsme_anton]

Thank You! It was useful!

[@flolou8496]

What about the Level 2 charging which is a failure to hold the 11KW charging speed for many , what is the status update there

[@knupification]

Thanks for your tips! Is there an alternative rubber cover for the charging socket or charging flap cover for the ioniq 5? This cover protects the charging socket from dirt, dust and water. But I don't like the look of this rubber cover dangling from the car when fast charging.

[@ehhhsteve8582]

Super helpful video. Thanks!

[@landmanp]

Great video, many thanks

[@smickster]

Good info. Thanks!

[@Jaytonic3]

Do you know if the update is included in the future ioniq 5(Facelift/Product enhancement) ?

[@billwynne27]

WOW CARLOS, SUPER ADVICE, I WANT AN IONIC 5, SUPER GREAT LOOKING, FUTURE TODAY. FANTASTIC ADVICE, YOU KNOW YOUR STUFF. 😁😁😁😁

[@ExploreWithCarlos]

THANK YOU!!!

[@BioniqBob]

Shhhhh

[@Justin52wales]

Think you need a new windscreen

[@lornaoliveras9996]

Y tengo que apagar el vehículo y volver a prender y luego sale aire frío, no sé si te ocurrido .

[@ExploreWithCarlos]

Hola, eso no me ha pasado a mí. Sé que a veces el aire acondicionado puede tardar uno o dos minutos en expulsar aire muy frío, pero nunca he tenido tiempos de espera prolongados. El aire acondicionado es un poco ruidoso, especialmente cuando se carga rápidamente, pero no debería ser demasiado ruidoso. Lo llevaría al concesionario para que lo revisen.

[@HarryJc]

Amigo recomiendas el auto? Que tal ha salido?

[@ExploreWithCarlos]

Recomendaría el auto al 100 por ciento, PERO esperaría para comprar la edición 2025. A menos que estés tratando de ahorrar dinero y quieras comprar un modelo usado del año 2022 al 2024. La razón por la que esperaría para comprar el 2025 es porque tendrá un software mucho mejor y los detalles más pequeños del diseño se ven mucho mejor. Avísame si tienes más preguntas.

[@HarryJc]

@@ExploreWithCarlos muchas gracias, no tengo afán , he estado averiguando y probando algunos pero decidí que me voy por uno eléctrico, me recomendaron este pero tomaré tu opinión y esperaré, mientras también espero poder hacer test drive al equinox ev que llegó a Colombia hace poco.

[@kktamton865]

Thanks good infp

[@ExploreWithCarlos]

No problem! Thanks for watching!

[@filmbyvsk]

Short summary: don’t panic

[@filmbyvsk]

But seriously question, can I install memory for seats and mirrors without a button for it? My husband and I have an ioniq 5 se, and there is no memory button.

[@johnnyViDeO]

Here's a topic: how to upgrade you headlights

[@glenngore6609]

It must be noted that not all Ioniq 5’s have battery pre-conditioning. Long-range rearwheel drive Ioniq 5’s do not have this feature. This is a critical thing and is the one thing I hate about my Ioniq 5. Not having this feature means that cold weather charging is an absolute chore to do at a Level 3 DC Fast Charger. Driving the car for a while before trying to use a DCFC does not help either.

[@AZDAN_IONIQ5]

Feature added on the long range SE in 2023, I have used in winter and summer.

[@glenngore6609]

I have a 2022 RWD long-range SEL @@AZDAN_IONIQ5

[@ladarieusparrish]

Word to the wise… lease it these cars are like phones the next one will have all the updates

[@giorgiol4902]

Hi . Can you tell me why the nav system doesn t show tesla chargers on map? Is there a way to add it to the system?

[@ExploreWithCarlos]

It could be because Tesla chargers are not supported at the moment. We have been waiting for a map/ui update. As of now it’s delayed until some time in September but I wouldn’t be surprised if they delay again until October. Once our cars are supported then I’m sure it’ll be on the map.

[@BioniqBob]

And now?

[@ChristopherFerguson]

​@@BioniqBob it's still not confirmed exactly when, but based on the sister car (the Kia EV6, which was built on the same platform as the Ioniq 5) Tesla Supercharger access should open up early 2025. (You will need to buy an adapter if Hyundai does not give them out for free.)

[@benwinslow3101]

Dude! Get that windshield fixed

[@ExploreWithCarlos]

Lmao I’m working on it.

[@wvsky]

So what the hell is pre conditioning? What the hell is a filter? You talk like we're all electric car owners.

[@seemtorecall78]

What the hell is Google

[@BioniqBob]

Conditioning done before. A filter, stops grit from getting into your coffee.

[@BioniqBob]

2025

[@LarryRichelli]

I have some really important information for all Hyundai/Kai owners. Do not keep your car past warranty.

[@johnwicks8055]

Why is that?

[@LarryRichelli]

@@johnwicks8055 Because watching the Car Wizard he got a couple of them in and said the same thing. He is the expert so I believe and respect his advice and knowledge.

[@bojangles1030]

EV batteries, if properly maintained, are good well beyond warranty

[@RandomGuy-j8t]

My absolute favourite feature of Ioniq5 is the $60k battery replacement fee. Better hope you don't drive over a rock in this thing.

[@mowcowbell]

Link to this claim?

[@RandomGuy-j8t]

@@mowcowbellGoogle it. I'm, not your personal researcher

[@theoneandyt]

Misinformation.

[@TomTomdog]

Battery will be much cheaper after 10 years

[@ThePhiliposophy]

Tip 0.: Sell it... Oops, the Internet will hate me now

[@singularety]

Tip number one... RUN back to the dealer and ask if they will take it back. To think the battery will cost you more than the car brand new.

[@ricklan9823]

Ah, another "the sky is falling" type. The chances of ever having to replace the battery is slim. Much like the chances of rolling your ICE car and having to replace the entire thing. Live in fear if you like. I won't.

[@theoneandyt]

Untrue, I'm sure you believe it but it's misinformation.

[@Matt-hr5uc]

Here’s a tip… sell that piece of crap before the $60,000 battery dies. The high voltage battery in my 2017 Sonata PHEV died under warranty when the car was only four years old with 42,000 miles. Hyundai refused to repair or replace the battery under warranty. I had to go through non lemon law arbitration to have the vehicle repurchased, which I won easily. However, Hyundai then decided to miscalculate the repurchase amount and attempted to underpay me by $2000.00. This forced me to go through arbitration a second time, which I won (again). The whole process took 18 months…No loaner. If you own a Hyundai…Sell that piece of crap while you can…

[@ricklan9823]

My bet is you are the same guy posting all these dumb get rid of it "tips" using different names. You haters are sad people.

[@charleswright9957]

Tip # 16 DRIVE A TELSA

[@spidertjuh]

My tip would be based on my last year experiences with this car: DO NOT! Buy it. Low quality car and many many issues which could not be resolved like charging at home or loose seats….just terrible!

[@yankeesusa1]

Tip number one, set aside $50,000 for when Hyundai decides to force a battery replacement when a pebble scratches your underside.

[@ricklan9823]

Ah, yet another "the sky is falling" type. The chances of ever having to replace the battery is slim. Much like the chances of rolling your ICE car and having to replace the entire thing. Live in fear if you like. I won't.

[@mowcowbell]

Wait, which is it $50K or $60K? A brand new Ioniq5 SEL is now $39K.

[@theoneandyt]

Total misinformation.

[@nononatto]

That's why tesla better

[@marekkurwa]

Tip 1: Get a gas hybrid, step 2: .....no, that's it.

[@VerticalBlank]

What a moronic comment. Gasoline hybrids are the worst of both worlds.

[@bungee7503]

Why? I’ve had the Ioniq 5 for two years and 50,000km; see no reason for a hybrid.

[@marekkurwa]

@@bungee7503 make sure you have lots and lots of warranty and time to wait for a magical fix when this POS breaks down. Its a warning, you will ignore, when this POS breaks down I will laugh and laugh and laugh.

[@bitbat9]

No one asked

[@marekkurwa]

@bitbat9 You somewhat assume I care, trust me. I do not care about ypuat all. In fact. If I met you in a dark alley you'd be in trouble.... just because....no reason really.