Hyundai Ioniq 5 road trip. 500 miles in a day cross-country! Efficiency and charging tested!

[@CuriousDroid]

I have the EV6 GT which is not that less efficient and can get about 210 miles of range at 70mph. The reason why the Ioniq was so efficient is like my Nissan Leaf 2 which I still have, is the weight. My Leaf is 1580Kg and the Ionic is 1602kg, my EV6 and the Ioniq 5 to a lesser extent are much heavier, the GT comes is at 2200kg, that's 630 kg more than the Leaf. That's like carrying around six 105kg passengers plus the driver all the time, which uses a lot more power every time you accelerate, even gently and that's why many of the new cars are so inefficient. Tesla makes their cars from aluminum which helps keep the weight down but even two very efficient motors and a big battery push the weight back up again. Only when we make EVs in the sub-1500kg range will we see greater efficiencies from today's tech.

[@umers_vlogs10]

I picked mine up a few days ago, I have to say I love everything about it.

[@AP-qu8sl]

What’s the real world range that ur getting?

[@umers_vlogs10]

@@AP-qu8sl In the winter its about 230 miles on a full charge, in the summer it will be about 325 miles.

[@Matty912]

6 months on, what do you think of it now mate? I get mine in June

[@umers_vlogs10]

@@Matty912 Still brings a smile everytime I drive the car, best move I've mad wouldn't go back to a petrol/diesel engine car.

[@JohnAdams-kc8wx]

Just bought one. Traded in our 20 month old X5. Never thought I’d prefer an electric car, but the Ioniq 5 is better looking, quicker, smoother and will save me £300 a month in diesel and road tax.

[@paco9713]

Lol, that's cool! You really can't compare the quality of BMW with Hyundai, but the feeling in electric car is awesome!

[@0farmerjohn0]

@@paco9713 I've been a 8 year bmw owner and a 6 year audi owner. Got on a Mazda CX5 last month and couldn't believe why people are still buying German. The quality is top notch! Tested the Ioniq 5 last week and saw the GV70 in a showroom in Munich. The Koreans are definitely on the right track. I'm just waiting what Mazda will have in 2022-2023 MY. Then it'll be down to a Mazda or a Hyundai/Genesis. If you're not a brand whore there is no excuse not to get the Ioniq 5.

[@simonyapp]

good on you, fab to read this. Jelous!

[@mephistoXFC459V]

You do wonder where the government is going to claw back all the fuel duty and road tax when everyone goes electric. Think this may be the golden age of electric driving, with driving costs being as low as they are.

[@0farmerjohn0]

@@mephistoXFC459V It's already started. Diesel was 1.44€ today at the petrol station.

[@nigelhudson1948]

Had my Ioniq 5 10 days and I'm loving it. Haven't had chance to do a long run yet - put less than 200 miles on it so far and haven't had chance to test the charge speed. Therefore your video was very interesting. With a combination of round-town running, short A-road dashes and some country runs I'm getting 4.4 miles/kWh. I've turned the lane-assist off as it was getting on my nerves. I've got a long cross-country run coming up in a couple of weeks so I might fiddle with the settings to see if it can be made acceptable.

[@RSEV]

That’s good economy! With that you could be up to 300 miles per charge (or more!). I certainly wasn’t trying but 3.4 was the best I saw from it that day. It doesn’t seem particularly aerodynamic so 70mph hits it

[@darrenclayton8635]

I was getting over 4 regularly with my RWD Premium, but now the temperatures are falling and the cabin heater is getting more use, low 3’s are more the order of the day. I’m not looking forward to seeing how it does when it gets really cold.

[@5DollarHoller]

How's the self-driving? Can you turn off lane assist and still have it self-drive on freeways?

[@wombatdk]

@@5DollarHoller Hyundai's "self driving" is completely useless. It uses torque sensing for the "hands on wheel" detection. If you're on a straight stretch, it constantly beeps at your for "not having your hands on the wheel" when you absolutely have. Really useless feature. Can only hope that Comma.AI will have an aftermarket unit for the Ioniq 5.

[@5DollarHoller]

@@wombatdk Thanks. Ioniq 5 was probably top of my list a month ago, now I'm scared off by the massive bugs I'm hearing about from the software from the owners in Germany. Really scared of a first gen EV.

[@rajesh.naik2]

I liked your review. I have this car for past 3 months now. And I absolutely love it. It is so comfy, fast, spacious, luxurious, quite and has all the features which a car must have.

[@Jaw0lf]

Amazing charge speed and looking forward to your full review,. The car certainly has it's own style and it is great that all manufacturers are not copying each other. I would also be interested to see how the different drive modes affect the motorway runs, especially when you can maintain 70MPH. The super fast charging really is a game changer and I believe is what is needed to bring more people over to owning an EV. Keep up the great videos!

[@noahderrington5156]

Love this car, especially the design and the lights. I took it for a test drive and was really impressed by the performance and interior space. It’s huge! And the rear seats recline, loads of leg room and very comfortable seats.

[@andreasljung1960]

The 20” wheels on this car reduce range by 7% according to Hyundai, hence the range will not be on par with specs. The 19” is a better choice and less costly too.

[@IAWS]

But they increase the sex by 100%

[@antonthompson7838]

@@IAWS Ok dogger calm down 😂

[@abymathew295]

And will reduce the road noice by a significant margin too.

[@rzu7120]

@@IAWS Most likely self-administered

[@tomattime]

Thoroughly entertaining and informative as always. Another quiet day in the 4 wheeled office 👏🏽

[@Bond2025]

Not a thing about the cost of each charge or any info on that. UK energy prices have increased 3-4times in a year, so these cars are no longer cheaper to run.

[@15bit62]

I really like the look of this car - reminds of the old Lancia Integrale in the shape. If you asked an 80's hatchback designer to draw the hatchback of the future, i kind of feel that this is the car he would draw. We see a lot of them on the road up here in Norway, and they don't disappoint in the flesh. Selling like hotcakes up here.

[@jasonquaile2492]

It reminds me of the old audi quattro's as well! My only experience with those Lancia's was by playing video games unfortunately lol

[@BLACK_RIDGE_PHANTOM]

I have the Ioniq 5 ( SEL Trim )2024 RWD Long range and recently took a trip from Cali to Las Vegas and boy I was not disappointed. It’s a monster when using that fast charger. Turning on the Eco climate control option for long trips helps a lot. So far no complaints.

[@Brian-om2hh]

One for the EV nay sayers. Yes, there are still people out there whom resolutely believe that electric cars are just for popping down to the shops. Enjoyed the video, thanks! I prefer the styling of the Ioniq 5 over the Kia EV6

[@gerrycollins2335]

I'm one of those people. My sister and brother-in-law own a brand new Nissan Leaf, but would not use it for a trip from Perthshire to the south of England (preferring to use their diesel campervan) because they calculated that they would have to make several charging stops and (a) they did not want to waste time waiting for the charging to take place, because they share the driving, and (b) they were not confident that the charging points would be both working and unoccupied.

[@Lockwoodbeck61]

Can I use it to see my son at uni 160 miles away or my daughter in her London flat NO .As you say nice car for local trips .Needs more work.

[@Joesolo13]

@@Lockwoodbeck61 uh, yes. You can. You'd just need to top off for a few minutes on the way, or plug in there. It's a university right? Most of them have chargers

[@Lockwoodbeck61]

@@Joesolo13 You're delusional just suppose he doesn't live on campus and maybe he needs some furniture from the local IKEA, perhaps some lunch in a near by village pub .Not even the slightest worry with a full tank of diesel . However In even the best electric a world of range anxiety awaits. local journeys not a problem I'll Grant you that. Anything else just not practical yet. Even Hyundai will supply a diesel model for long journeys as part of a deal to get you in an electric.

[@chadknapman7787]

@@gerrycollins2335 Yes, if you're deciding to buy a car with around a 30-40 kwh battery it will have a relatively short range compared to other high specced options with around 80 kwh battery.

[@slartybartfarst9737]

Real world informative and entertaining tests. Tesla Model S P85 owned 7 years 125,000 uk miles, Ioniq 5 is the only EV Ive ever tested apart from Tesla. Those seats superb. Just down on performance for me and Ive been spoiled on charging so anything non Tesla an unknown but love the car.

[@johnmackay7789]

In an alternative world this is what the Austin Maestro becomes as British Leyland forge forward on their dominance of EV technology.

[@iixorb]

Ha ha !! That’s exactly what I thought when I first saw it !! It looks like a 1980’s concept car; what the Maestro designers drew up with their fancy marker pens, but we all know the end result 😂

[@johnmackay7789]

@@iixorb Aye, perhaps in different circumstances it could have been so much better for the group. Who knows.

[@Brian-om2hh]

Tongue in cheek I assume? Having owned a Maestro back in the 80's, I can vouch for the fact that British Leyland could not have built a reliable alarm clock, even if provided with the financial resources of the Apollo Space Programme.....

[@johnmackay7789]

@@Brian-om2hh🤭🤭 it was a bit of both to be honest. Was only really a fan of the truck side of BL through my dad and grandads time driving them, although I seem to think they ran separate from the car side of the business (could be wrong there).⅗ But your bang on with the Apollo budget analogy, still surprised they lasted as long as they did. That aside when I first saw the Iconic 5 I couldn't help but see the Maestro.

[@TheJAMF]

The nose reminds me of the Alfa Romeo SZ from the end of the 80's. Love the hot hatch look and the luxury lounge-morphing seat. The glove-drawer is brilliant and I hope it will be copied all over. A shame about the door handles and the not so good efficiency at highway speeds.

[@aerox69x]

I was thinking that when he wa stood to the side of it definitely a hint of sc in the nose

[@Masoniteable]

Be good to see it up against the EV6. Off to Kia now for the launch at my local dealer. Good video again guys. 👍

[@ecoess]

Love to see a 58kwh testing on a long journey. Most people only need this size and the quick charging is the game changer. A race between the ionic and id4 small batteries would be a fantastic video?

[@DominicJonesMrShed]

I've seen a few folks comparing it to a maestro - I can't see it (and I do keep looking!). The first thing it reminds me of is an updated Lancia Delta Integrale. Although as an ex Volvo 850 T5R driver, having driven it, the size of the boot reminds me more of that - How Hyundai have managed to get something the size of a Volvo estate and disguise it as an Integrale boggles the mind. To be fair both the Lancia and the Volvo are all-time faves - so a car that takes the best of both (and of course the AWD will outperform both the T5R and the Integrale on 0-60 times) is a complete winner for me. Mine arrives for Christmas ;-)

[@mitford603]

reminds me of a toyota starlet, i like it

[@frankiemann8641]

I love it and plan to get one too, looks incredible and spec is next level, it does make me wonder what would have happened if the Dolorean designers were let loose on remodelling an Allegro, haha

[@ot77racing27]

Honda Civic front, Lancia Delta back quarters.

[@justinholding02]

I feel the same. Never would have imagined liking a Hyundai..but this one definitely looks cool.

[@EVNewsDaily]

This car is a charging MONSTER! Wow, 13:45 50% added in 11mins. That's half the battery in about half the length of this video! If we can get the infrastructure built, EV batteries will get smaller (and lighter) when they charge this quickly.

[@baitish1]

But it's range with the 74 kwh battery is similar to the model 3 sr+ with 50kwh. So the charging speed is ok but the range is way less

[@dennisbjergmadsen5163]

@@baitish1 bigger car then A m3 🤷‍♂️

[@nickieredshaw7835]

Yer very good Car would have been interested in it or ev6 if there was more ultra fast rapids for it . Our sr+ so the slower charging model 3 is not to bad either 6 mins charging 33% of the battery added 15.5 kWh ! And I bet long range wouLd add more so Tesla is not too Shabby done 2300 miles in last month lots on motorways at speed limits and getting just bit more than 4 miles per kWh with heating or ac on were necessary not driving very eco. And know a friend that has long range 3 and it’s getting near as high miles per kWh and there is a lot more ultra fast charging plugs than normal ccs networks . And how much is it to charge per kWh on Ioniq 5 on ionity ? Heard it cheap for a year or two on p45 but how much ? As the 69 p a kWh they ask for non group cars is madness!

[@nickieredshaw7835]

@@dennisbjergmadsen5163 the model y is about same size car as this and I bet would be good bit more efficient .but is this or y much bigger car than 3 ?

[@urmph29]

@@nickieredshaw7835 it’s 25p for 2 years for the P45 and 1 year for the others

[@kimkimkim8]

Love it, I've just bought a new leaf, and after my pcp ends, that will be my next ev

[@Daniel-oo1uk]

Just ordered a 73 kw/h in Cyber gray , Ultimate version in Canada ; scheduled in July 2022 ........... 8 months to wait ...........

[@Lot76CARS]

Really enjoyed this road trip showing world experience. For me the most important point moving forward will not be battery capacity, but maybe consumption and surely charging speed.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

Combined

[@standupmoto]

Thanks for a no bull real life report, well done.

[@HorribusAT]

Had a test drive of this to confirm our pre order (because in NZ the non-standard models won't be here until Q2 next year. Absolutely loved it. Good to see an assessment of it over a long drive. Can confirm the boot takes two Ridgebacks comfortably, which was a must have for us.

[@RSEV]

Also jsut released another general review video… 👍

[@andgate2000]

No kids then!

[@HorribusAT]

@@andgate2000 nope, but we did take a friend who's an inch or two shorter than me (I'm 6'3") to sit in the back behind me in the driver's seat. Both had acres of space, best car I've been in for that.

[@samwilson5158]

Glad we’re not the only ones then Jonathan. Our I5 arrives in a few months to give the two bull arabs a bit more room than our ICE hatchback. Just gotta sort out some heavy duty mats and liners :)

[@spikebmth]

Yet to drive an EV6, but prefer the look & feel of it to the Ioniq5. Our short drive of the Ioniq5 didn't overly impress, (maybe because was a mid spec, rather than top spec 45) however the charging speed, V2L are both impressive new features that hopefully will become a standard!

[@global_nomad.]

glad i found your channel - amazing piece of design, like others i was surprised by the size but having seen a couple on the road in London I'm still very taken by it. Thanks for sharing the journey, will go looking for more of your content.

[@The-Gerrards-UK]

I test drove one of these recently and I have to say -- it's just not as good looking in real life as it seems in videos. My wife, and I, were very excited when we went to the garage, we got there, and her first comment to me was "nooooo....that's not it is it, I hate it, that's not what you showed me in the video!". End of conversation. To be fair, the model we were test driving wasn't the Project 45 that Richard had the luxury of trying in this video, they did have one in the showroom we went to -- but that was only for the Manager apparently -- "customers can't have it" - nice, congrats on your new ride Manager-only bloke. That version definitely looked a bit better than our weird blue-ish thing they gave us, which was genuinely a yucky colour. It made *such* a difference. The nice(r) one, though, is not available to us mere mortals, we have to buy the blue thing in a different colour it seems, without most of the toys that are available on the rarerer than rocking horse manure Project 45. Having said that, the sales guy was very nice and incredibly tolerant of my wife spewing into her bucket, verbally. God bless you sir, and thank you for your patience and tolerance of a somewhat less than excited customer's wife! Credit to you and sorry for that! We took it out anyway, and it was definitely nicer inside - actually, inside, this thing is quite nice, but honestly......it's no Tesla - not even close. Amazing how something can look great online, but so much different in real life. I'd not have believed it if I hadn't been there and witnessed it for myself. It's a lot chunkier in real life than it seems in videos, it's a *big lump* of car which I wasn't expecting. Also, the dual screens, MASSIVE bezels, like a CRT monitor from the 80's! They were so wide that you couldn't really read the Sat Nav very well since there wasn't enough road on the screen. On the plus side, it was pretty comfy I must say, those seats are lovely :-) If you are considering this car, trust me, go look at it - not on KZbin, in real life. You may love it more and I hope you do, but I (we!) didn't -- and that was unexpected and somewhat sad. If I had to sum up my drive, and feelings, in this car -- it would be "meh". Sorry Hyundai, I genuinely wanted to like it, but I definitely appreciated the sales guy's approach, he was lovely, and if you're reading this then full marks chief! Thanks for the video Richard, love your views. How on Earth you run a business whilst keeping these honest reviews coming is beyond me, but please do, I love them, you're so balanced and real world.

[@davedyer3654]

After seeing one in the flesh I was shocked by the size, press pics are misleading, this thing is the size of an I-pace

[@emilaubry6856]

All technology and refinement packed in the price point. Hands down the best EV and Tesla killer. Hyundai and the Korean automakers are killing it!

[@kevinliley1102]

Another great video - well done. It will be interesting to see if there is any impact of ultra fast charging on the Hyundai's batteries in a few years time. Perhaps we will need Björn's scanning app for that one. While the Hyundai is an interesting proposition (and the Kia EV6 an even better one), it's not the car for me. I'm waiting for my new Tesla Model 3 Performance to arrive in November.

[@georgegray431]

One beautiful looking electric car from Hyundai.I would buy one

[@MattePurple1]

I'm stoked that Hyundai and Kia have come so correct the past few years. They've really risen to the top from a rather low-tier reputation.

[@chrisnewman7281]

I’m glad that you are pointed out that the Hyundai Kona get superior range. I’ve been weighing up whether it’s worth selling mind or holding onto it to see what eventuates over the next few years.

[@YTYTYTY7]

I think ioniq 5 is just a bigger car, so worse in range.

[@Santi-pp7zs]

Once this car and the ev6 get at least 300 miles in AWD i think it’s a no brainier

[@chrisnewman7281]

@@Santi-pp7zs Utan Carmax manufacturers. need to be a bit more frank about the range estimates on the cars big difference between the driving driving at 60 km an hour versus 120 gnu highway conditions. In a diesel from personal experience you getting much better economy at higher speeds but with an ev irs the other Way round

[@reiniernn9071]

@@chrisnewman7281 My experience (with more EV models) is that the range witch 60mph (100 km/h) will be more or less the wltp range. (hyundai cars, ioniq classic, konaE64 and ioniq 5). Every km /h faster (1% faster) will increase energy usage/km with ca 2%. When driving (before I bought EV's) my diesel (nissan xtrail awd 2004) usage with 100 km/h was ca 14,5 km/liter diesel. With 140km/h ca 10,5 km/liter diesel. Also that car had a much lower usage with 100 km/h than with faster driving. And...EV cars are extremely efficient in town driving because regeneration of ca 75% of the energy under slowing down ...a diesel/petrol car will loose 100% during braking from it's speed energy. But I do agree that a graphic for fuel consumption would be very usefull...consumption at constatnt speeds , but that for both....EV and ICE cars.

[@MartinJonesamheuwr]

Similar to a couple of other comments, my wife and I also had a test drive in the Ioniq 5 and were disappointed with the look compared to what we had seen online. I enjoyed your review of how the vehicle managed that long journey and the impressive charging time. One observation on our experience when we took the car out, I got my right index finger stuck in the new-fangled door handle. I mentioned that to the garage staff and they said that no one else had reported having done the same. Maybe it is just me. I will say that the car drives very well and was comfortable. We also had a test drive in an ID4 and both of us prefer the VW. Looking forward to your full review of the car.

[@metube9541]

A friend of mine has just got one and I have to say it's brilliant. So much nicer and more attractive than any Tesla.

[@dreamleaf6784]

Hopefully it doesn't catch on fire like the Hyundai Kona lol

[@dreamleaf6784]

It kinda funny reading all this positive stuff about Hyundai. This isn't the normal response to this brand. Usually it's just know for turning into a hoopty in record time.

[@metube9541]

Or drive into trucks like a Tesla on auto pilot.

[@jons3809]

Was expecting a bit more efficiency, but it’s still good. You don’t need huge range when you can charge fast (I would say that I’ve just got an etron). But I’ve had a look at the car in the showroom at Everton and it’s awesome. Looks great, loads of space and very innovative. Bring on the Ioniq 7!

[@anniecameron6794]

Yes i have traded my four year old two litre twin turbo x2 class wise the ioniq 5 is way ahead really looking forward to picking it up the ultimate version

[@ricco123tube]

Haven't driven it, but I fricken love it. Live in Bournemouth too.

[@justcallmegod2]

We have ours (exactly the same trim) for a month now. Loving it, but range does drop significantly when it gets colder. I’ve never gotten near the claimed 300 mile range, more like 200-220 with average temperature around 8-10 degrees Celsius

[@dand6778]

Hyundai nailed it. Love the design and the interior, but my concern is the range. The temperature can drop to -20° or even lower than that where I live, and have a car with a low range would definitely be a problem. I will stick with my Santa Fe until I see it is worth trade in

[@0my]

Nice looking car. How much did it cost?

[@sly9263]

The AWD version I believe comes with a heat pump, so you're not using as much resistive heat and it saves on range. That said, heat pump efficiency drops off a cliff much below freezing temps

[@chillmeister]

Love the exterior, not so keen on the interior - that white bezel isn’t to my taste. I’m with you though, much prefer this sort of design.

[@JohnnyZenith]

I'm the same with the interior.

[@baitish1]

The interior bezels and knobs look like a 1980's mefical equipment. With the white seats looks like a hospital. Don't like it at all

[@Andrestander124]

They do a black interior and a grey on the new cars

[@JohnnyZenith]

@@Andrestander124 The screen surrounds are still white.

[@richardwatts6653]

Had this car for 6 weeks now and absolutely love it 😍

[@richardwatts6653]

I must get my R8 out the garage at some point 😳

[@AP-qu8sl]

What’s the range that ur getting?

[@henriquerochelle]

Até first i would like to thank you for your channel which is very informative and relevant ! later I would like to thank you, because I bought a Tesla model X after watching your videos in Brazil! next year I would like to return to the United Kingdom and if possible visit your store and meet you in person! thanks again and that everything goes back to normal !

[@RSEV]

See you next year 🤝

[@davidwan247]

I like this exterior shape and design more than the GV60. Can’t wait to test drive both.

[@jimcooper6201]

Very fair & worthwhile review. I did a similar drive and got similar results. The charging speed benefit is huge - I can’t bear slow chargers anymore!

[@RSEV]

Cool, I was hoping mine wasn’t unfairly inefficient! I think it’s just not aerodynamic enough for efficiency motorway cruising but as I say it’s not bad considering it is a pretty large car. Charge speed superb though.

[@jimcooper6201]

@@RSEV just checking back my Northbound journey averaged 3.7miles per kWh. I didn’t use eco but I did have the AC in driver-only mode. All motorway, but only 52mph average due to traffic. So 250 miles real-world range.

[@stephencoombs1785]

good review, what was the total charge cost for the journey, and saving over a petrol or deisel car ??

[@1987fasterthanme]

Got my 4wd today. Love all of it

[@Art-Sin]

Was really close in getting one. Then i test drove the Tesla model Y and that sold me.

[@alexmcquillan4206]

I’d love to see how an electric car handles the drive back from Edinburgh along the a68? There’s some pretty crazy hills for a bit of regen along the way, It’s my favourite drive back to England.

[@jemjem3356]

What a great choice. I admire you.

[@proomster]

Love this car, looking at either this or a model 3 as my next car

[@jimcooper6201]

Those cars are totally different and there are a dozen good choices between the two.

[@proomster]

@@jimcooper6201 I don’t really like the look of many of the current good electric cars other than these two, and I prefer the ionic 5 to the Tesla. But Teslas software and FSD potential is of course far better than the Ionic 5. I won’t be buying a new car for another year or so, so new cars might come around and I’ll chose that one

[@counterdebate]

Thinking about this or the model Y or the ev6...

[@enyaq_gorm]

@@proomster FSD is a total waste of money right now. And standard auto pilot is plagued by phantom braking. It was so bad in mine I stopped using auto pilot and cruise control.

[@proomster]

@@enyaq_gorm I agree from what I’ve seen, especially in the UK. Like I said, I’m not going to be buying a car for another anyway so we shall see if it gets better

[@14energy]

Amazing car, gettin it before tesla Y. Redesign will take sometime, I5 awd is just gorgeous and techy

[@ShaunandTeka]

Brilliant video - good to see you were up here in Edinburgh again 🚗

[@RSEV]

Fast becoming the standard new car test 😂

[@Saa42808]

You owned it for three years, what do you think in terms of overall maintenance compared to a gasoline car, is it expensive, the same or cheaper. Also how convenient charging is because we don’t think about the availability of gas stations when we buy a gasoline or a hybrid car. Last but not the least how fast you can drive in eco mode. Thanks

[@michaelbruton3537]

Its a good job that you decided to press on with your quiet journey and completed 500 miles in 9 hours I suffered a 12 hour journey (8.00am - 8.00pm) to near Newquay Cornwall some 250 miles from Birmingham in torrential rain queuing for hours just to get a charge at every stop Suffering charger malfunctions and ending in the red ,50 miles from destination and the charger not accepting contactless payment ,and the venue about to close for the day ( 5.45pm Saturday evening) Talk about stress And as for the siting of chargers without cover I was soaked right through the waterproof had had enough and so was I Better to have a long range battery these days while the infrastructure isn't there yet

[@spikebmth]

Every time I talk to charging companies, like at Fully Charged show, I always say they should be covered, doesn't need ICE forecourt canopies, something like a small bus stop would be enough. I'm sure some weather protection, as well as giving a drier experience for the user, would make the charger last longer, without direct rain, frost, UV, etc on it. Apparently, its often quicker to get planning, if a simple charger, a canopy would hold up the process.

[@michaelbruton3537]

@@spikebmth it was a wonderful charging bays created at my nearest Sainsbury all 10 of them undercover but not 1 rapid charger who wants to shop for 4hrs for a near decent slow charge I have done the splash and dash routine for a year and all that did was to lower my range drastically I'm back to near drain then charge to keep up the range in my 4 year old Ioniq Perhaps the newer systems can cope

[@Brian-om2hh]

That's unlikely to be the case in 2 to 3 years once Gridserve come on stream with their charging hubs. They are planning to buld 100 of them on all the UK's major road routes. The first one to open, in Braintree in Essex, has almost 40 chargers, rated from 22kw (Zoe) up to 350kw - for the newer 800 volt cars like the Ioniq 5 and Porsche Taycan. I've travelled from Cornwall up to Cumbria several times when I had an ICE car, and it was still the same. The last time i did it, in 2016, it took me 8 hours just to get off the M5 due to roadworks and crashes.

[@jy1902]

Great video! Can you comment on cabin quietness and comfort compared with ID4?

[@darkknight8139]

It is an amazing car and a very good review :) You are the first reviewer I see talking about the lane keeping assist (10:55). Other reviewers don't say this, but it is really weird behaviour. The Hyundai Ioniq (the old model without the 5) does this too. So does the Kia EV6, which has a very direct steering. When I did a test drive of that vehicle, I almost got sick on the motorway...

[@MsItalia007]

I love it. Reminds me of the Logan's Run solar powered car

[@MYJ61]

I find it edgy and certainly not boring. I think the design is quite like able. There is very little that I’d change.

[@benpaynter]

Saw one in the flesh for the first time a few days ago. I was surprised by how big it is.

[@chrischild3667]

Brilliant video! Loved the timelapse of the charge session in Leeds, a nice transition from light to dark with the neons. Little details you included were really useful like talking about the solar panel, when it uses the front motor. I'm not surprised by the economy, my etron 50 would return maybe 2.8-3.0m/kWh on your leg to Leeds. What I am surprised by is the fact Hyundai haven't managed to improve efficiency over a similar car like the etron, despite Hyundai's excellent efficiency record (eniro, ioniq) so does that mean the tech is at a plateau and we're waiting for the next best thing? Impressive vehicle nonetheless, like it.

[@mondotv4216]

Nah - I think it means this isn’t a particularly aerodynamic car, with big wheels and 2 motors to lug around. If you’re prepared to sacrifice a litlle power I think the RWD version will be more efficient. The Model Y is more a direct competitor and when you can get it, it’s much more efficient (in the reviews I’ve seen) although a little slower charging.

[@chrischild3667]

@@mondotv4216 Yea must be less slippery than the etron. The etron is the same size and heavy and carries 2 motors. Motorway cruising both Ioniq 5 and etron are still at similar levels of efficiency. Others here are saying off the motorway the Ioniq 5 AWD returns better economy above what the etron achieves, so yea aero makes sense. The model Y is just efficient full stop but isn't the same class of car but does, like you say, manage to compete with these bigger cars.

[@mondotv4216]

​@@chrischild3667 Believe it or not the Model Y is bigger all round than the Ioniq 5 although it's wheelbase is slightly shorter. About the only place it misses out is the sloping back compared to the cutoff style of the Ioniq but it has more luggage space anyway. I think you can get the Tesla with smaller wheels and it's just slipperier through the air.

[@chrischild3667]

@@mondotv4216 Didn't realise that! It's an impressive machine and is bound to do really well. The luggage space is crazy isn't it? Just a shame its taken so long to hit Europe and yet to arrive in the UK.

[@stevenburrell7806]

I’ve got an ultimate awd 325 bhp with full techno pack on it I love it

[@stevenburrell7806]

Every time I go out in it, people stop me and ask me what car is it. They say that they absolutely love it. It’s finished in the matte grey colour never had so many people with any car that I have ever had show such interest in this.

[@garywright7776]

Being a car man Richard I'm sure you'll appreciate the design nod to the lancia delta HF Integrale. Really cool looking motor.

[@RSEV]

And I remember the Delta’s! They were hot on the wrc circuit and were fascinating. Always hated their rear lights but yes that front end mean look 😬

[@chargeheadsuk]

I love the look, but found the car a bit soggy in the corners IMO i write this b4 i watch the video interested in your opinion as i am a fellow petrol head.....now CHARGEHEAD!!!! 😉⚡💪

[@SkaBob]

How is the charging infrastructure there ? In the US seems like we have major issues with chargers not working half the time making people drive from station to station trying to find a working one. We have the Ioniq 5 but never really road tripped it yet, just 100 mails a day from home to work and back but we have a charger in both places.

[@JohnSmith-oj8eh]

Far better looking than the Tesla.

[@Brian-om2hh]

Better build and better warranty too......

[@IAWS]

Not a pretty car???? This is the best looking car made in a decade. Groundbreaking.

[@trstnhn]

Since the beauty is in the eye of the beholder, neither you or the reviewer are wrong.

[@donricardo4750]

Yes👍

[@waynekerrr9027]

What was the cost of the 42 min charge please ???

[@PaulMJohnson]

I love the look of it. It's interesting that there's a Model 3 behind it in the video there. I own a Model 3. And I'm jealous!

[@Bond2025]

On a BP Pulse Charger you will pay £0.50 per KWH max at the moment. You can lower it slightly by paying extra for a subscription. Up to £8 per month just to use the chargers. 70KWH for 230miles means £35 for 230miles. For that I can get 6 gallons of diesel and travel 380miles or 300miles with petrol. When electric prices doubled and trebled, it meant electric cars were more expensive than petrol and way more than diesel. This together with very high purchase prices puts me right off EV, but I want one!

[@bordersw1239]

I guess it all depends on how you use them - home charging would be essential to even out the long journey price hikes!

[@warrenwood9902]

I have seen on a couple of other videos that there is a loss of power and charging speed decline when battery temperature either too cold or too hot. Did you experience any of those problems on your 500 mile run? And if so is there an answer to this problem eg the eco blanket which is an option? Would appreciate your thoughts RSymons - great review

[@simonwong5057]

Stunning car I think it definitely top of my list for ev cars

[@Markchristiankc]

That fast charging capability is nuts! Is it only at specific chargers? I know hyundai has some tech inside the car that doubles the charging speed of chargers? Is that right?

[@jdgt1966]

Good honest vid but what is the cost of charging?

[@vinnieomahoney6359]

The dash in white puts me off getting one. Black or a carbon fibre look would suit it better

[@haroonahmed146]

Just booked mine

[@erolcoulson9194]

Love the look of this car

[@hughmcneillie1032]

Looks like a futuristic Golf to me. Not a Hyundai fan but this looks the part to my eye.

[@Yonner666]

Thing for me is I'm doing my research for the future, I'm gonna start having driving lessons again next year with a view to the future. If I'm gonna be running a car on a daily basis I'm considering a hybrid as a first car, can imagine at 38 as a first car it would be a safe say insurance wouldn't be stupid. Electric vehicles need will hopefully come down in price over the coming years when the infrastructure becomes a lot more on spec. The current ev that catches my eye is the Kia EV6, cracking looking styling alongside its sister car the Ioniq.

[@garymurraya]

i had a taycan cross tourismo on order and cancelled it to get one of these. Granted its not as cool, or as good looking, but it is good looking and the tech is the same more or less, plus its 50% cheaper! I think your colour is the gold, which is the same as I ordered, and it should arrived in October where I live in Barcelona. Blind spot cameras I think are very helpful and as you said, the seats are great, plus the back seats can slide forward, giving more room for my dogs. its got a better range than my Honda E, which i LOVE, and its bigger, so a good addition, a good car. lets just hope those pixel LED lights stay the course as they will look very ugly when a few pixels start to burn out.... As for teslas, IMO they are good cars, but all look quite boring..... they look like a decently designed salt shaker.... nice but not going to make you turn your head.

[@casperhansen826]

Sure, very trustworthy, oh, my sarcasm detector exploded.

[@garymurraya]

@@casperhansen826 what?

[@casperhansen826]

@@garymurraya Porsche vs Hyundai, if price is important you probably don't have money for either of them.

[@garymurraya]

@@casperhansen826 what are you talking about. Are you calling me a liar ? Look at my KZbin profile or Instagram and see the cars I have owned from an ariel nomad to a lotus and yes I’ve had a porsche. What sort of an idiot goes round wasting their time calling people they don’t know liars, get a life !!

[@trstnhn]

@@casperhansen826 That's not true... Money is still valuable to people that can afford Porsche, which you don't have to be rich to buy. Porsche is a completely viable vehicle for middle class. I don't know how wealthy OP is but your assumption that people who can afford Porsche don't have to worry about finances is just wrong and clearly shows how naive you are in terms of how this world functions.

[@SirHackaL0t.]

I saw someone else’s long trip in Norway earlier. It was quite a lot less economic than most other tested cars. Charged quickly though although that didn’t make up for the extra stops required.

[@abraxastulammo9940]

Why does RSymmons say it is more economical than ID.4?

[@SirHackaL0t.]

@@abraxastulammo9940 Possibly because in his tests it was? Not sure what you are getting at.

[@SteYoung]

Marmite car? I not heard or read any negative comments toward its looks / design. It looks great and very unique compared to anything else on the road. One of the best looking 'everyday' EVs on the road.

[@10triumphs]

What nobody ever tells us is cost of the trip in £ to a normal engine car What did the total trip cost in electric charging

[@nicholasturner8688]

So what was the charging cost of this car against the other two you mentioned. Is the Tesla charging network cheaper per kilowatt than other stations.

[@filoniz]

I think if you charge it beyond 80 percent it start to slow down. So the idea and optimal is to charge till 80 and drive to the next destination.

[@mephistoXFC459V]

I like it. Oddly, it's looks remind me of the Fiat Strada, which was also ahead of its time in the late 1970s.

[@trevorshields7347]

It was, but it was still pig ugly and wasnt a big seller

[@mephistoXFC459V]

@@trevorshields7347 Beauty clearly very much in the eye of the beholder - the Strada was many things (unreliable, underpowered, etc) but in 1979 it looked like a space ship compared to all the three- box saloons on the road.

[@jimanderson5567]

Nice video enjoyed that very informative. How much did trip cost?

[@kiddcisco]

Good review, I am stoked for mine in RWD Long range w 77kwh battery. Solid review, rear world

[@LondonReggie]

Exactly what I've gone for!

[@WMCC240654]

Looks a good ev.

[@rv709]

informative, practical road trip Vlog

[@tomstacey4242]

Excellent video - amazing how even at 3kwh/mi you only had to stop twice. Incredible.

[@stevezodiac491]

I would have 100 miles plus left with no charging, with my car.

[@Brian-om2hh]

@@stevezodiac491 But what would your fuel cost have been?

[@davidhallowell9211]

Don't understand the disparity between ioniq 5 and the ev6 range? Both on same platform.

[@ABRestoration]

i like the look and that charging sure is fast! great car

[@qrlee6762]

It is a good demonstration and comparison. If space and comfort is a priority then I would choose Ioniq but I want price of both cars to come down a bit. Am I crazy? There are not many parts associated with EVs.

[@canpin]

Finally a normal looking ecar. With buttons at that 👍👍

[@gangleweed]

The most important bit is how much in actual dosh did it cost for the round trip compared to if it was on petrol......that is the crunch figure. all the other are just specs..

[@carriebartkowiak]

That full-roof solar panel is a nice addition. Here with the US version, that's not an option. We just get the big moonroof that doesn't open.

[@user-zh9kc7tw4n]

Do not worry as the house of commence report have stated, Private vehicale ownership is not compatible with decarbonisation and the net zero target.

[@SirHackaL0t.]

Why do you keep collecting cars from Edingurgh? I’m sure there’s a dealer closer to Bournemouth. :)

[@miggy8011]

So which would you have as your daily drive? Tesla Model 3 or Hyundai Ioniq 5 (IQ5)

[@esm7708]

With the family the Ioniq. Just me the Tesla.

[@euden]

I know this was 2 years ago, but did you drive in eco mode the whole way or did you use normal mode for any point?