FINALLY! My Owner's Review Of Our 20,000 Mile 2016 UK IONIQ Electric EV Premium SE

We've driven 13,000 miles (~21,000 km) in our UK Hyundai IONIQ Electric since buying it second-hand 18 months ago in January 2018. Our IONIQ EV had just ~7,000 miles showing when we got it. Now it's at a little over 20,400 miles (~32,800 km). So it seems high time to finally do a long-term owner's review of it!
I want to stress to you this is NOT a technical overview, test drive or features review of our 2016 IONIQ Electric, Premium SE trim model. Instead I go over my impressions and feelings about owning and driving our IONIQ for 18 months. I talk about:
1. how it stacks up as just 'a car' like any other car;
2. what makes it special as an 'electric car'; and
3. whether I'd recommend it to others, basically would I buy one again? Would I buy the upcoming second generation 38kWh IONIQ refresh - due out in September 2019?
By the time you watch this video I will have sold our IONIQ car, very sadly - the best car I think I've ever owned! If you're interested in buying it, it's now at a dealership. Please have a look at this link:
www.dsgautomart.co.uk/car/EJ66VPV
Disclaimer: Our car is sold. I get no commission or payment from any dealers, from Hyundai or from anyone. I'm sharing the link in good faith but cannot provide guarantees about the condition or pricing of the car now it has left my hands.
All that said... the DSG Hyundai team seemed superb :)
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[@northernirelandfootanklecl1767]

I have 2020 model and find it exceptional. However the ioniq seems to get ignored by a lot reviewers. I currently get around 5 miles per kw and I love it. Great build quality.

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks. I agree. It was a super EV :)

[@markgaudie80]

The first time I test drive the Ioniq back in 2016 I had a very good idea that it’s efficiency would be class leading at that time. Hats off to Hyundai for still holding that record. I would have loved to have bought one but just couldn’t stretch my budget at that time. We opted for a used Leaf in the end.

[@Rijo31000]

Thanks for all the video’s! I have got an electric Ioniq for a month now, and your reviews and tutorials have helped a lot getting to know the car. All the best in Denmark, hope to see more of your future cars!

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks! :)

[@ronaldmail00]

As a guy following all your videos this past year, its pretty cool seeing compilation of all the videos we been through as you chat. Looking forward to watching more. :)

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks. :)

[@alsojohnson]

Thank you for your videos. They helped me decide to buy a pre-owned Ioniq Electric (which I've had now for almost two months, and I'm loving it). Good luck in your new adventure!

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks so much :)

[@art322]

Thankyou for all the great videos on the Ioniq. Looking forward to your quest for the next car!

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks :)

[@aharkness5657]

Most common things that cause radar cruise control and similar systems to turn off are: Weak battery / "unreasonable voltage" somewhere (ICE with 12V lead especially). Wheel sensors / "ABS rings" or the like not working. And the interesting one, radar interference. I've seen a lot of reports in some cars of cruise turning off when a particular model of car was coming the other way. Not the same one as the one driven, but a particular different one that caused some sort of error as presumably its radar hit you. Great video. Lots of information I've been interested about and experiences like this are particularly useful. You can find the data elsewhere.

[@rob01244]

Thank you so much for your review, I wasn't sure about buying the Hyundai IONIQ. Now, you have convinced me that I'm making the right decision.

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks :)

[@markgaudie80]

Great detailed review. Thank you! Best of luck with your life in Denmark 🇩🇰

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks :)

[@frank1847]

Thank you for an excellent informative video.

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Many thanks for another great video!! Wishing you all the best in Denmark!! Went to the EV experience centre in Milton Keynes the other week, did the 20 mins test drive of a BMW i3, thinking of doing a longer test drive or the 5 day hire of the BMW i3. Looked at the showroom models for Ioniq electric and Kona electric when I was getting my present Hyundai car serviced the other day. Interested in the Kia e soul

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks. Cool you’re getting to explore various EVs! :)

[@TheHappyRat]

We bought a 2019 Ionic Electric, in January and love it. I am a car guy and love my muscle cars, but the wife's Ionic is nicer to drive than any car I've driven. Thank you for your awesome videos, they taught me a lot about my new car. Canada's infrastructure is not what Europe is like, right now, so its' nice to see what we might have, one day.

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks. Glad you’re enjoying driving the IONIQ :)

[@8ballali]

Excellent review.

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks :)

[@manwithcorsae7738]

Can't wait to see what you get next. Good luck in your new adventure.

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Many thanks! This past week has been intense, but fabulous in terms of new people, new places, new experiences, new cultural stuff. I’m feeling positive and happy about it all - except that my family are not with me yet...

[@jdavison8551]

Zero Tailpipe good luck and happy trails in your new adventures, thanks for your helpful input to date.

[@bronwynlangley2041]

Thanks for this. My husband and I have put in an order for the new 2020 model. I wonder if you have thought of getting a ex demo ionia. I actually like the back window as I can see if someone is to close to me and tailgating. Good luck in Denmark and I look forward to seeing you again.

[@krisvandermeulen253]

Quite funny that I found your channel now... After we bought a second hand Ioniq 2018. Your video's will help to get better usage of our 'new' car. We bought the Ioniq because the price was good, 19000€ for a 2018 Executive (= full option model in Belgium) so still 3 years warranty on the car and almost 6 years on the battery. The car driven little under 80k km so wear and tear is minimal. For us it will be our car for at least till warranty on the battery is out and possibly longer 😀 I will be viewing your other video's then...

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks. Great :)

[@drock1091]

Great video, very helpful!

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks :)

[@timsmith5339]

Great video. More informative than any professional road test I've ever seen. I particularly liked the information on the steering as this is important to me. It is surprising how informative a couple of second clip can be, such as when you easily skipped from the passenger side to the drivers seat. A picture is worth a thousand words, eh? I have wondered about the Ioniqs efficiency too, could it be the regenerative braking? I know that it makes much better use of this than some cars (my Zoe misses a trick here I think). From what I can gather it does what you would want an electric car to do and you can control the car with one pedal. Others, even my beloved Zoe, try to pander to people who are scared of this new world instead of excited by it and so fall short of what is possible. I also wonder if they secretly have capacitors in there to harvest more of the available power that the batteries can't take all at once? This argument falls down with the new Leaf though as it has one pedal driving but is no more efficient????

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks! Being able to coast really improves efficiency, I think (level 0 regen). Plus the adjustability on the fly was great and good for optimising the efficiency. Good aero is another factor. Plus I think Hyundai has managed to design some of the most efficiency current gen motors available :)

[@tmac3975]

Good video, lots of information, thank you

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks :)

[@holaadios9958]

Nice review, I get another Ioniq EV Klass, and I agree with your main conclusión. overall the best EV in terms of efficiency and very affordable car.

[@ZeroTailpipe]

:)

[@pierrepoulin2057]

From Canada here I am looking to buy the Ioniq EV because of inflation and thus the high price of gazoline but at the same time the whole western countries are going down rapidly in totalitarians kind of state so it's a real battle Thank you for the many review you've done for all those years Indeed they are still not cheap even in the used market (maybe inflation play a role)

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks. Hope you find an affordable one :)

[@nicolajbro9545]

Hey! I'm from Denmark, nice to have here (: Hope you enjoy your stay (: So I'm currently waiting for the Ioniq to come out. I've tested both the Kona and Ioniq, but just finishing my study this summer, so no car before decent job (; I think both of them are great cars. I will go for the Ioniq, because it is the cheapest and most of the daily trips, will be within the range. Once a year, I drive to Italy and don't have any worries about doing it, in the Ioniq. Now my wife and I have a need for two cars, so the Ioniq will nr. 1 car untill we can afford to get our i20 replaced. So it will only be a small compromise for a few years, and then the electric car market would have gained a lot more (; So! I look forward to get my own EV! Maybe do a trip with you (; Ha' det godt (; Take care (;

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Great, thanks, and hope it works out :)

[@elliottkeen9933]

Great video .your right about ioniq it's a brilliant family ev.

[@ZeroTailpipe]

:)

[@christianoberschelp4903]

Good evening Duncan and greetz from you southern neighbour Country - now - I hope that you sold the Ioniq for a good price. I'm still driving it and your conclusion is absolutely covered with mine. I never owned a car which was so affordable, easy to handle and fast in acceleration like the Ioniq. Every day people are obviously astonished about the surprising 'launch' of the Ioniq when the crossing lights switch to green. I will miss your Ioniq vids but Im truely confident that you will post others as soon as you get your next electric car....., perhaps the same like me. Greetz, Christian

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks, yes, I’m hoping not to be car/EV-less for too long... but in the meantime the public transport here seems great :)

[@TassieEV]

What a great send off for your Ioniq. I've just found your channel not long ago and subscribed as I'm a newly enshrined Ioniq owner here in Australia as they only became available late last year well more like early this year. I am hoping you go for another Ioniq but obviously you have lots of choice being in Europe. As there are so many Tesla channels already hope you avoid it but can fully understand why. However remember Ionity are expanding throughout Europe as well with their 'Super Chargers' at 350kW. I've managed to finally try out Fast Charging myself at a newly installed 50kW charger(Tritium made) about 70km away from where I live so well within the range of the Ioniq. I'll keep watching your older videos for now as I'm subscribed to your channel. All the best in Denmark. Before I go, you haven't been on Nat Geo channel in a docu-drama called 'Mars' have you, now on Netflix? :)

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks :) And no, no TV/Netflix stardom for me... Do I resemble someone there? ;)

[@TassieEV]

@@ZeroTailpipe Yes in Season 1 Episode 4, similar to the Botanist character. :)

[@ngkokbeng]

Thanks for sharing your love and experiences with the Ioniq. Your posts have greatly benefitted the community and we hope to see the next chapter of the ZT story soon!

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks :)

[@olepuggaard]

Great video, thanks and welcome to Denmark 🇩🇰 #SustainableVikings

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks :)

[@googadisbeotches9360]

I have to say the Korean cars seem to be the next best thing to owning a Tesla when it comes to EVs. It seems they came the closest to being almost as good as a 7yr old Tesla so very impressive above all other manufacturers. I can't say anything bad about them.

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks, yes :)

[@TheEVGuy85]

I love this ionic electric! Still have yet to see a single one in the United States yet. I finally was able to drive my first EV last weekend, a 2019 Nissan Leaf SV and I fell in love! Driving a normal car seems so prehistoric (fossil fuel pun intended). And I spotted a lightly used Kia Soul EV for $15k USD at a used dealership!?

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Great! My former neighbour has a SOUL EV. He enjoys it but the range does drop quite a bit at highway/motorway speeds due to the steep aerodynamics...

[@peterakr]

You´re videos are just great! No other reviewers provide so good information as you do. I´m considering the Ioniq - but I have some concerns, like charging times on longer trips, luggage space. Have you used the Ioniq over longer distances and have it loaded up for a full week holiday? I think i can be done, and I´m less worried about the charging issue, than the space problem, really. Again - keep up the good work - and lykke til i Danmark! Jeg ælsker Danmark!

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks, tak! The IONIQ can handle long trips in the U.K. and I’ve had 5 people in it plus luggage. Just check the boot is shallow but long. That won’t suit all luggage types. I can’t personally comment on the Danish rapid charging set up - but others here seem to manage with the high speed IONITY network in particular :)

[@marconrustNL]

Good luck with your move to Denmark. Please keep making video's, I really enjoy watching them.

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks!

[@Gert_Adam]

I don't know about other countries but in Denmark IT seems you choose between Tesla or all the other brands. If you choose Tesla you get the supercharger network for free - whereas if you buy any of the other brands you have to sign up for a Clever membership scheme - this membership has to be paid on-top of the price for the car and honestly makes the evaluation of price a great bit harder as the membership is not cheap at all. Welcome to Danevang & good luck with finding an EV, that will hopefully tick all the boxes for you and your family.

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks. Yes, I’m getting the Tesla/other sense here too, so far. We’ll see how things develop...

[@joseanto3569]

I bought a 2019 used Ioniq. Your videos had a big impact in that purchase. What a nice car! I really love the paddle shift to control regeneration.

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks. Yup the paddles rock :)

[@vk6xre]

Applying logic to the questions: Do you need a car in Denmark? Yes if you want to take the Family touring the countryside. Will you buy an ICE car? I don't think so, you have tasted the EV, and I feel, you will never go back. So, the first choice is New or 2nd hand? 2nd hand would be more economical if you are buying for a short term, depending on your tenure in Denmark, but depends on what is in the market. 2nd hand is also instant delivery. Range comes into play here as longer range cars are not older cars. Leaf's, Zoe's etc. may not be suitable. So let's say you bottom spec is the Ioniq #1. You were happy with that. New cars, well some are made of unobtanium. It depends on what you can afford in payments and how long you want to wait. Oh you have an adventure in front of you. BTW I love my Kona. It has all the Ioniq traits plus range plus performance. The dashboard is even in the right place, not some oversized tablet PC. hahaha ...

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Super points, thanks! :)

[@approots]

I went with the Model 3 SR+ last month. The e-Niro was probably the closest competitor (size, range, quality, and price), and it's a good choice, but the Model 3 offers so much more. Safest car ever tested, hardware for full autonomy, autopilot, improving through over-the-air updates, massive display, more efficient, charging network, faster, better handling. I love the minimal design, but that might be personal preference. The e-Niro is easier to get in and out of though, has a little more range than the SR+, and might have a little less road noise.

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Good comparison thanks :)

[@MargatePete6137]

I've been following you right from the beginning and your knowledge of the Ioniq was very helpful when it cam available in Australia. Nissan actually launched the Leaf back in October and still not on sale here yet, I believe not till September. I actually got the first Ioniq electric in Tasmania at the end of February, I am very pleased with it. Australia just had a general election and like Brexit the opinion poles got it wrong, Labor was to win and a major policy was to roll out fast charging stations around the country. The Liberal Conservative were re elected, with a policy of "clean coal" and climate deniers among its ranks. Tasmania has a network of caravan parks and one public fast charger, so to travel more than 200 K, a nights stay in a caravan is the only choice. Thanks again for all the information you've provided and best of luck for the future. Cheers, Peter.

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks. Gosh! Journeying via overnight stops is... not ideal, to say the least ;)

[@MargatePete6137]

@@ZeroTailpipe It fortunate that Tasmania is only a small island, from south to north would be only one stop.

[@ursodermatt8809]

peter robinson, tassie got two fast chargers now. and i think charge fox will build another one soon

[@MargatePete6137]

@@ursodermatt8809 I know that one is due in Campbeltown before Christmas, need a few at strategic places, west coast east coast and the central islands. I know there are a few Tesselaar.

[@computerbob06]

I'm in the middle with Tesla's! I love the cars - think the S is too big for many UK roads but love the 3, if only they could've made it as a hatchback! I just don't like the central control screen but love the fact the OTA updates are so well supported. Looking forward to the rumoured small car from Tesla - although with all the letters in the 'SEXY' moniker now used, I don't know what they'll call it?

[@ZeroTailpipe]

A smaller Tesla - and a cheaper one - would be great :)

[@stockey]

The Ioniq, is the best deal for an electric car.

[@themadjock1977]

As an Ioniq driver, partly thanks to you, I'd give a model3 a go if you can live with the boot lid , servicing, insurance, and phantom drain. As you say having access to the supercharger network is huge and also you enjoyed the feel of it

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks. Yes - it’s surprising the lure of the Superchargers. If there’s was an equivalent for another EV, I’d happily go for that over an entry level Tesla...

[@pHD77]

Isn't the phantom drain a result of an active Sentry Mode?

[@themadjock1977]

@@pHD77 Sentry mode is very power hungry but also from the computers being always on for app use and other factors. I only know from Tesla Bjorn and other KZbinrs however, no first hand experience

[@oloilmann4288]

Thank you for your videos on the Ioniq BEV. If I had known what I do now about the Ioniq EV and if there had been an available BEV model when I took the plunge on buying the Ioniq PHEV, I might just have bought the BEV. I came from a Prius C (Aqua). I was looking for a more efficient and roomier hybrid, Ihad my mindset on the Accord hybrid, learned about the Honda Clarity, tried for about 3 months to get a test drive. In the meantime my brother bought the Plug in Ioniq. There were wait times of 3 months to get the larger Honda PHEV. That may be normal for Europeans waiting for an electric car. Living in North America waiting for a car is almost non existent. I did however wait a month for the Prius as it had just come to market. That was the case for both the Honda and the Hyundai but there were Ioniq’s available when I finally went to buy an Ioniq I was planning on buying the HEV, saw that they had the PHEV and they had 3 buyers of the BEV waiting for them. With a range of 29mi or 47km EV range it meets most of my daily driving free from gasoline but it still produces carbon when it doesn’t. Your video’s and Brjorn’s and Richard of FC have given me the confidence to buy an Ioniq EV and when the time comes I will have no problem with the range and style of the Ioniq. Thanks for all your effort to put up these videos and I am eager to learn what vehicle if any you decide on. Cheers from Canada!

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks! I’ve still never driven the PHEV although I’ve seen one in a showroom and a few on the streets. ~30mi (50km) electric is a real boon. Good luck with your electrified adventures too :)

[@oloilmann4288]

@@ZeroTailpipe they say once you have driven an EV you will never go back to an ice not even if that ice is a plug in so, take one for a test drive and engage hev and you will remember why you love your BEV! Again sir I have enjoyed your videos and wait eagerly for your next chapter be it a Tesla m3 or the new Ioniq or just about the various transit options in Denmark.

[@oloilmann4288]

some other green options for Denmark mypodride.com/podride-product-specifications/, or www.podbike.com/en/

[@freddyandreasen2585]

Velkommen til Danmark :-) Welcome to Denmark :-)

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Tusind tak! :)

[@BillEvans1956]

This is excellent! Thank you. I am seriously thinking about buying the new model Ioniq and this first-hand owner/driver review is just what I’ve been looking for. That said, I am concerned about the negative reviews I’ve seen on KZbin about the “slowness” of the speed of rapid charging the bigger range battery. Do you have a view? Thanks.

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks. If you mainly drive ‘locally’ within the range of the car, and you can charge at home, I’d say go for it. If you do lots of long trips, I’d suggest an extended test drive to see how you find the rapid charging...

[@BillEvans1956]

Zero Tailpipe Thank you. I probably fall into the first category. It’s useful to have your opinion. Good luck in finding your IONIQ replacement car in Denmark. Best wishes.

[@RWBHere]

Did you not mention that there was a water ingress issue around the tail door? Thanks Duncan. All the best in for your life in Denmark.

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks. It’s only when you lift the tailgate when it’s raining and/or covered in water. It’s not a leak as such - more a design drawback. I just kept the retractable boot/trunk lid wiped from time to time. Then it was not as noticeable...

[@volvocars5189]

Welcome to Scandinavia! 🇩🇰🇧🇻🇸🇪

[@volvocars5189]

First lesson on Danish language: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/qV7QgKxui7p4eM0

[@thatpersonsmusic]

Sad Finland noises

[@HenriZwols]

You've moved! Good for you. Now you can drive at the right side of the road. (as opposed to the wrong side ;P )

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks. Yup, at a family level the move is still ‘in progress’... but as far me, yes, I’m now happily in Denmark - and car-less... :)

[@hughstephens7246]

Enjoy your foray into Denmark...only holiday'd there but loved it. Your videos inspired us to get the Ioniq and we love it. Was supposed to be our second car, but firmly our 'go to' vehicle for any journey length (120 miles to south coast tonight for instance). Have same feelings about what next..another Ioniq to save us fighting over this one...a bigger Ioniq next year...or do I just wait for the VW ID Buz and go all in with my pension and savings :)

[@ZeroTailpipe]

:)

[@simoncanfer5030]

Re New Ioniq electric - I read it's hamstrung with the 39kWh, 319V pack from Kona. This means the nice fast DC charging has been lost...

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Yeah. This will need testing to see how severe the situation turns out to be... balance of more range-slower charging...

[@imho7250]

Simon Canfer, yes, if they put a 320v pack in the car, charging on the 125A charger it can only send 38 kw at the start of charging, and by time it reaches 40 kw @ 55% SOC it’s going to taper down to 35 kW. If you are paying by the minute, your cost per kWh will be 10-20% higher than on the original Ioniq. This is not going to work. Ioniq needs to at least keep a 50 kW initial charge rate. They can use 108s instead of 88s and get a lot more from the 125A limit on 50 kW chargers, at least until the taper. Let’s put it this way, if the 28 kWh Ioniq can add 100 miles range in 20 minutes, the 39 kWh needs to be able to do the same. After that, it’s all extra that you didn’t have on the 28 kWh model, but now have an option to charge if you need the added range. But if the 39 kWh takes 30 min to add 100 miles, that’s a step in the wrong direction. Too slow and too expensive on per minute chargers.

[@patitapabanmahapatra4614]

We want this kind of cars in India soon

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks. Fingers crossed :)

[@computerbob06]

With the snow troubles, could you not preheat the car and, if so, can you do this without it being plugged in?

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Yup, it preheats but only when plugged in.

[@patrickh7368]

Fascinating to watch, mainly to me that my 68 reg Ioniq only every displays a range of 138 miles after a full charge on my 7Kw charger, Hyundai tell me this is set to a 80 percent charge , I notice you said that charging to 100 percent gives 150+ range, do you know how I can change the charging from 80 percent to 100 percent please?

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks. Sorry I’ve never heard of an 80% charge limit on an IONIQ... My high indicated range numbers are mainly a result of low average speeds. Even on long runs, I’ve struggled to get my average speeds much above 35-40 mph. I suspect I also have a light foot and I coast (Level 0 regen) a lot. I hope this helps?

[@patrickh7368]

Zero Tailpipe I guess what I mean is seeing your display show 148 when mine only ever shows 135 max, at 4000 miles yet you have had 170 miles, do you mean you actually achieve 170 miles on a charge doing those kind of speeds? I know from setting the trip I do more miles per charge than the GOM states. Good luck with the Denmark move...

[@dustinq9530]

Hey, did you get to measure EMF inside the car or had any health related issues since owning it ? Thanks !

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks. Didn’t take measurements. Not health issues I’m aware of ...

[@olepuggaard]

No. 500 Thumbs up :-)

Although this wasn't a really old model, but what I am still most interested is battery degradation. Is there any noticeable?

[@ZeroTailpipe]

None noticeable - but then I had no way to measure it (see previous video on that topic) :)

[@davidsworld5837]

is it better to coast or regen lvl 1 to get better distance or miles to a kw (mkw) since if i take it on a level rd the regen will slow the car down with friction over coasting and going farther i had my car door freeze and not open so that is nothing about it being electric.

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Coasting is better but you need to be more alert. Level 1 is probably a good efficiency/fatigue compromise :)

[@GameOver556]

Welcome to Denmark 😀

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Tak!

[@clayton4115]

did you ever get the car serviced at the dealer and how was the experience?

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks. Yes, I did and there’s a video about it. Overall it was fine. I don’t think they do very much though... it’s more a check up as there’s little EV-specific stuff to maintain...

[@maxanderson8259]

Be forewarned that residual values on these lower range electrics cratered in California once the Tesla Model 3 became available in quantity.

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Eek... yes, good point :)

[@gwynnej3]

How much does routine servicing cost?

[@ZeroTailpipe]

It’s mainly suspension and brake checks, cabin air filter replacement and so on… Not a lot - but cheaper away from the brand dealer, I expect

[@salemazzam6502]

CCS is the way forward and the only choice that should be available. How Did you fix the smart cruise system and Lane assist system?

[@markfitzpatrick6692]

No ccs isnt the only choice that should be avaliable. There are 500,000 leafs out there that use chademo and it came before ccs. Just like people dont need to buy only a model 3. Not everyone in the usa only drives fords since henry ford started it all. Lots of choice there are combo chargers with both .

[@salemazzam6502]

@@markfitzpatrick6692 i said the way forward, meaning that All new cars(next generation nissan leaf and others) should and must use only CCS. As it better in every way. Of course it will still have the type 2 with it as they both are in one plug After all the cars switch to CCS, all other will be gone.

[@ZeroTailpipe]

The error message came on I think twice in the whole time I had the car. I just pulled over safely somewhere - once it was in a motorway services. Then just switched the car off and back on again. The problem cleared. Possibly a software error? It was a very rare thing...

[@Hans-gb4mv]

@@markfitzpatrick6692 CCS has become the European standard. Any new public fast charger is required to have it and since Nissan is the only one still using CHAdeMO, I would advise against buying a LEAF today since more and more new fast chargers will come without it. Nissan would be stupid not to switch to CCS as soon as possible.

[@olepuggaard]

The price difference between the new Ioniq and the Tesla model 3 is 14 thousand pounds. You could easily buy a second new car for that price difference...

[@clayton4115]

did you ever have a flat tyre while out driving and what did you do, as the car doesn't come with a spare.

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks. Never did in the IONIQ thankfully... I’d just have to pump it up and limp somewhere or call for roadside assistance, I guess... if I had got one

[@colinoverton790]

Nice vid. Ioniq best EV car. However still too expensive to purchase and headroom in back poor.

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks. I’m short, I guess. Back was OK for me but my new Danish (tall!) friends and colleagues would find it an issue, no doubt ;)

[@oloilmann4288]

If person in back is 6' or taller I agree!

[@markfitzpatrick6692]

I have a leaf 2012 and in the USA we have combo chademo ccs they can’t eliminate chademo because the 2011-2019 leaf use it. They are not good to retro fit all of the old ones to ccs. You guys are jumping the gun. Electric america is supplying chademo for leaf owners. So don’t jump on the ccs bandwagon yet.

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks. I’m not suggesting deleting Chademo, I agree it’s crucial to support it going forward. It’s healthy to still have different technical approaches whilst the tech is still maturing, to avoid early lock-in to sub-optimal kit (like the story of QWERTY keyboards). It was just nice that the U.K. went from almost a CCS no-go zone to something approximating parity during the time I had my IONIQ...

[@markfitzpatrick6692]

Zero Tailpipe no problem I wasn’t directing my comment at you good luck in Denmark. Maybe you will see Tesla Bjorn from Norway there sometime he drives all over Europe.

[@andwelovearpsychopat7820]

get on with it man

[@ZeroTailpipe]

;)

[@2flea]

Hey, just in case you want to buy an IONIQ again - this time to drive on the "right" side of the road ;-) ... there are new ones available in Germany (Chemnitz) for

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks! I’ll have a look :)

[@2flea]

@@ZeroTailpipe sry just realized that this a model Style. I bought my Premium with seat option and sun roof (no more options available) there for

[@jeffreycooper8408]

Just took a look at the car for sale - unfortunately now yet another rich persons EV !!

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks. I bought mine on finance originally. They’ve resisted depreciation. At least here it’s through a dealer, so someone has options for finance etc. With a private sale, not sure how that would’ve worked out... (I agree, and talk about in a previous video, these EVs are NOT broadly affordable yet at all...)

[@805gregg]

Unless you have solar panels to charge this it still creates emissions at the site of the energy creation, it's alway cheaper and more environmentally efficient to create the energy where the energy is used, like a gas engine

[@ZeroTailpipe]

We have a renewables-only energy supplier

[@DannyvanKooten]

This isn't really true, as an electric engine is way more efficient at using the (stored) energy than a gas engine is. See fueleconomy.gov/feg/atv.shtml, for example. The biggest energy expenditure for EV's is during production, not while driving it. But today, this is absolutely made up for by the improved efficiency while driving and as more and more global energy is being generated by renewables, this difference will only grow larger (in favor of EV's).

[@manstaha]

Get Self Running Generator for your car so you don't have to plug-in: manle.webs.com/transportation.htm

[@newbeginnings8566]

I don't think you can talk about long term on a new car that only did 20,000 miles. I would say that 5 years and 100, 000 miles and we could take a more open view of ownership. The range of this car is insufficient for many people. I don't drive much but it will be short drives or long drives. If I have to find a charger and wait every 200km I would go crazy on a longer drive. I've just taken my daughters for a 350km trip after school collect 17h to arrive at a hotel in Germany in Friday evening 21h. If I had to stop and charge which is necessary for this vehicle then we would be checking in at the hotel at midnight. I think hyundai offer reasonable cars but the quality isn't there. I do like your honest reviews compared to many Tesla types that hate anything non Tesla, non EV. So how are you enjoying the cost of buying a car in Denmark 😂

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks. Yes, the car’s range fits particular use-cases more than others, for sure... I’m REALLY close to my new workplace temporarily so am walking and on public transport. The Danish prices are going to be... interesting... definitely 💰💸💵

[@Nobody_Famous]

Mark Bennett the PHEV might be more your style?

[@AndyPandy33]

Go for Tesla, if not than DO NOT buy left hand drive for mainland Europe, you will regret it.

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks :)

[@brendanc5519]

20,000 mile review come on get real, do a 50,000 mile review a 100,000 review, the car is hardly used. and your changing it after 20,000 miles not very environmentally friendly. drive it for decades and change out a part when it wears out instead of buying a car full of new parts to replace a car that had a couple of bad parts.

[@ZeroTailpipe]

Thanks. I’m now walking/on public transport... I moved job and country. Wasn’t able to bring the RHD car with me, sadly. Otherwise I would kept it...

[@smartguy8432]

Hyundai Ioniq Electric, Hyundai Ioniq Electric, Hyundai Ioniq Electric, Hyundai Ioniq Electric Oh god what an absolutely BORING man repeats it over and over and over (and OVER)

[@smartguy8432]

I'm buying the new model, and I won't be trying to BORE the arse off anybody like him......