Hyundai Ioniq Electric 2021 in-depth review: UK's most underrated electric car? / Electrifying

[@esm7708]

I lease one for £340 a month average over 2 years 12k/yr miles. With Octopus it's less than 1.2p/mile to run. It's definitely got an Uber vibe to it but is saving me a fortune. I'd definitely get another Hyundai/Kia though. It's been faultless and the app is brilliant. More power and range for my next lease.

[@ezrolith85]

Hi, Not sure if you’ll see this as your comment was ages ago. Are you still happy with the car, and may I ask, what’s your average mileage per kWh in the real world? In my BMW 330e the in car display always estimates 25% higher than real world performance. Real world is 2.5miles/kWh. I’m considering the Ioniq next and hoping it may be nearer 4. Thank you!

[@esm7708]

@@ezrolith85 rolling average after 18 months is 4.5mile/kWh. Expect 150mile range at worst and 175 mile at best. Looking at lease prices I'd recommend you get the long range Kona or Soul. Loads more range, similar equipment level, much better fast charging and not hugely more per month.

[@ezrolith85]

@@esm7708 thanks for the taking the time to reply! Will look at those too. N

[@davidhallowell9211]

Love mine. The most efficient ev on the road. So underated.

[@Ifyoudonttakeitucantfakeit]

Apart from the Tesla’s.

[@davidhallowell9211]

@@Ifyoudonttakeitucantfakeit Build quality??

[@Ifyoudonttakeitucantfakeit]

@@davidhallowell9211 no issues at all. All makes have some but the pluses far outweigh any problems. My PM3 was perfect and apart from some reporters who are funded by big oil and make mountains out of molehills there simply isn’t a problem. If you don’t have facts to support this type of statement please don’t perpetuate the myth.

[@davidhallowell9211]

@@Ifyoudonttakeitucantfakeit I'd like a Model Y and I love what Tesla have achieved. I do worry about how quickly they've done it. I'm not a big fan of the big screen, I'd prefer a traditional dash board. Hyundai have some great new models coming soon. My Ioniq can run at up to 6 miles per kWh which is amazing.

[@einfachnurdaci3985]

@@Ifyoudonttakeitucantfakeit Ioniq is more efficient than any Tesla. In fact is the most efficient EV on the market. Efficiency is not how long it goes , but how much power /100km or miles consume. Ioniq can do even in the winter 9kwh /100 km. A tesla will never reach that number.

[@ExtraLargeRecords]

I get over 200 miles on a charge during summer weather, about 140-160 miles during New York winters. Cheers!

[@ossxq]

On highway ? Very impressive

[@TakeItFromMe.]

Same. My best here in the uk was 210 miles in the summer 25 degrees and returned home with 2percent left so probably ok for 215 miles . Currently getting around 165 miles at between zero and ten degrees Celsius. Much better than the quoted figures for a change.

[@Moore30]

It's summer here in Australia and I've had as much as 341km (212 miles) doing 50% motorway / 50% urban driving. Pretty happy with that. I reckon I could easily get that figure higher with some driving adjustments.

[@rsdwall466]

Ioniq is a seriously underrated car and a hidden gem. The issue with the 2020 38kWh version is the low DC charging speed . Hyundai reduced the charging speed ( because of lower pack voltage) as compared to the 28kWh version. That is a step backwards.

[@dfsdh432v9]

Hyundai EVs has being catching fire everywhere. its not even safe to park in garage. according to Hyundai. they use LG Chem batteries and they are all blowing up.

[@SirHackaL0t.]

@@dfsdh432v9 ouch

[@Moore30]

@@dfsdh432v9 There is a recall on Kona but not on Ioniq (yet).

[@Saj14356]

Mine is just too good never felt let down and it’s very economical

[@theta2170]

Really great EV. Took delivery of mine a few weeks ago. Your comment about the colour is false. Polar White is the only free colour.

[@synthdrummer]

When I got mine in Denmark, white was also the only free/included color. But I guess the default color might depend on the country and how it is (was) marketed there?

[@jimrandall1739]

I feel very smug driving my Ioniq 38kwh for the last 4 years, it costs me £216 a year in home charging (I used to spend £1350 a year on diesel for the same mileage). 193 miles is plenty for me, I only use public charging about twice a year and never had a problem charging. I have not had any repairs to do. The brake pads will last well past July when the car is returned, I will probably have to replace the 2 front tyres. Only get an electric car if, you can charge at a domestic tariff, preferably at home. And, you like the idea and can manage by waking every morning with a car with 200 miles of fuel in it. Whatever you drive, be safe.

[@Milhouse77BS]

In USA not available in all states. Better value than Leaf at lower trim levels. And yes 19 hours to charge from empts, which you rarely would do.

[@JorgeniLund]

I agree with just about everything. That's why I bought my Ioniq electric. I would like to add that many fast cars do not benefit at all from their speed as they also have to adapt to the surrounding traffic. In other words, in traffic, my Ioniq goes as fast as the fastest Tesla... to a much lower price.

[@dot7107]

🤭👍 Even better is 1. gen ioniq, price is good now and those are very reliable. Superb for daily commuting and charges fast

[@stephenholland5930]

@@dot7107 Yes, really bizarre that gen 1 cars charge faster than the gen 2 cars which have a bigger battery. What gives Hyundai?

[@iallso1]

I purchased a 2017 model earlier in the year and love it. The maximum speed in New Zealand is 100kmph so it really doesn't matter what a vehicles top speed is.

[@iallso1]

@@stephenholland5930 if tou have a 40l bucket and a 50l bucket the 50l will take longer to fill if you fill it from the same tap. Here in New Zealand the fast chargers are all 50kw so the time to charge is a function of battery size. What I do like is having options on where I charge, at home via my domestic supply, the 50kw fast chargers at a cost of around $6 taking about 20 minutes, or the 22kw chargers which take longer but are free and can charge to 100% of capacity.

[@Moore30]

@@iallso1 It's not that simple Ian. The gen2 car charges at a slower RATE than the gen1. Of course it takes longer to fill from empty but adding 20kW in a gen2 takes longer than adding 20kW in a gen1. I haven't seen any reasonable explanation as to why.

[@ambessashield9360]

I’ve got the 2019 version and I’m really happy with it.

[@Electrifyingcom]

It's a great car !

[@davidpaterno1184]

Professional and engaging review. Nicely done.

[@brucekennedy5274]

Practical and cost effective, I can imagine lot of these as taxis in the next few years.

[@n0clu318]

Brand image though 📉 who cares, it's a good car anyways

[@rtfazeberdee3519]

In-depth review in 5 minutes?

[@MauricioAThomas]

Mine does 250 miles per 100% charge. I’m in Costa Rica

[@lordpitnolen2196]

LEAF 40 is only about 38kw. Is range measured in summer or winter? - quite a difference.

[@iallso1]

Agreed, range varies from 240km when the weather is warm down to 220km at -5°c. I made a 213km drive between chargers on a 90% charge a few days ago, for some of that journey the temperature was down to 5°c before warming up to around 12°c, (Culverden to Murchison via the Lewis Pass, SH 7, SH65, and SH6).

[@SeanPowell]

Now this would be a gem if they used the same motor and battery from the Kona in here. More performance and a massive range would make it far more compelling for me

[@stephenholland5930]

Yes, I'm really disappointed that they don't offer the Kona's 64 kWh battery.

[@springer-qb4dv]

Agreed. While there is room for EV with 37kwh battery, it must be priced accordingly (mid 20K?). Ioniq is too expensive at $33K, almost as expensive as Kona electric.

[@ArunKumarPunjabi-7s]

I possess an Ioniq 28 KWH Electric vehicle. While attempting to charge it using AC, the connection failed, and the car did not receive a charge. I encountered the same issue when trying CCS, and the cable appears to be in good condition. What might be causing this problem?

[@samncube4005]

There are alot of ev these days but affordable 7seater ev?

[@springer-qb4dv]

current ioniq is nice. But Hyundai clearly recognizes that it's not good enough. New ioniq 5 will be on sale mid 2021. This will be vastly superior EV to current ioniq (and kona, niro and e-soul).

[@n0clu318]

and in todays terms you are very correct, although the ioniq 5 is more expensive

[@jmoranretana]

Great review and reviewer. The ioniq qas considered as my new car but I live in a mountain with bumpy roads so I need more ground cleareance.

[@leahy202]

I had one fantastic car but wish they made a 50/52 kw battery and that would just clean up as rhe car is so efficient I have a Kia e Nero 64 kw and it works on most journeys without having to charge. I use destination charters with the car most of the time

[@SelbyPav]

Yeah nah. Our ioniq (less than a year old) just lost all charge from its battery whilst parked outside wife's work. Car had 68 ish % left when she went to work. Not good after 12 hour shift at the operating theater and early shift tomorrow 😡

[@SelbyPav]

Update: 12 volt battery was the problem, not sure why but it was fully drained. Common issue apparently

[@n0clu318]

Is this the new version or old

[@renek3840]

Not the nicest car in the world, but surely one of the best EV's. A car like this on the new 800V platform would be the absolute best and unbeatable EV.

[@k0tzetoo]

I'd say the other way round, electric is skimmed and pure hybrid is the full fat.

[@Chris1966-]

195 miles in summer and lm finding about 160 in winter.

[@n0clu318]

Maximum range on the current ioniq ev is 195, how on earth are you getting it to maximum charge?!

[@kirkharrison1273]

What is the name of the colour of the car in the review please ?

[@markbainton]

If your only getting 160 you must be thrashing it. I'm getting 190 in winter 220 I'm summer

[@esm7708]

How? I’ve had mine for a 10 months and not got near that. 150 winter and 170 summer. 220 miles in summer is beyond WLTP.

[@rocman664]

Love our Ioniq electric, here in Montreal Canada.

[@13thCP]

New sub! Have yet to see one on the roads here in the US. Great video!

[@ianlove3]

Love all the review on the Channel

[@Moore30]

I don't get your comment about "real world" range. You say the quoted range is 193 miles but you calculated that to be 160 miles real world. I've had my Ioniq for about 6 weeks now and I get around or slightly above the 311km stated range (Australia). 311km equals 193 miles. So why are you losing nearly 20% of the range but I am getting as much as 10% MORE?

[@Moore30]

Is it just a winter thing?

[@jaygreer7012]

Most likely the how the temperature affects battery, I’m in Scotland and this figure is totally accurate, less colder temps where you are so more range I believe 👍

[@factsmatter6980]

Hyundai Sued Over Electric Vehicle Battery Fires Roughly 200 individuals are seeking compensation, and GM has issued a recall of 70,000 vehicles with similar batteries. Hyundai Kona vehicles outside dealership Some 200 individuals have issued a class action lawsuit against South Korean automaker Hyundai over a string of battery fires in their electric vehicles (EVs). One of the plaintiffs, a Hyundai Kona EV owner who asked to be identified only by his surname Kim, was among those seeking compensation from Hyundai for what they believe to be the reduced value of their EVs and other losses. The plaintiffs also want the company to replace the Kona EVs’ entire battery pack, not just update the software, as Hyundai’s recall provides; the battery is by far the most expensive part of the vehicle.

[@ronniebrown6225]

I like the Ionic but the front "grill" of this model needs changing it is so offputting

[@SirHackaL0t.]

I agree, but the two slots look like they are hiding some machine guns?

[@JinxProLuhut]

black color ioniq owner in my country often paint the grill black, it looks much better

[@Mark_B544]

Is this a 2019 ?

[@bafattvahetere]

I hate that front. Why not use the old one?

[@n0clu318]

old one looks worse from the front, in my opinion but I dislike the badge, its for the cruise control but it still looks ugly

[@lewisjohnston6831]

Excellent review giving me the facts i want to hear. (Very GB'ish)

[@HenriZwols]

It may not be exiting to drive, but it is pleasant to drive.

[@geekacres]

I get it. Here in 2024 there's cars with bigger batteries, that charge faster, and have more range. But the local dealership currently has three of the 2020's at a very reasonable price. As a commuter car, thinking this could do the job. That said, I'm also pondering a Bolt and a Niro that's in stock. #UsedEVdecisions

[@timcostello4408]

Loved the review, sadly the car looks rather dull. Interesting range for the price

[@alanjenkinson7812]

I drove the PHEV when it came out and should have settled for it but went for BMW instead. Different league perhaps, yes a Hyundai is much more reliable, efficient and less costly!! Having a german badge on your car might make you feel superior but just imagine what else you could do with all that money you saved. In this covid era it might mean you can afford to live

[@whitewalker9622]

I want a sporty version of this one. And cheaper!

[@SealOfApproval82]

In depth review being less than 6 minutes, yeah that ain't it...

[@Reddylion]

Nice Hyundai 👍

[@paulsmith1981]

Hybrids don't make sense. Regardless if you are driving on electric or petrol power, you are always hauling along an inactive engine block or an inactive battery around with you.

[@HenriZwols]

Non-plugin hybrids have a very small battery, just enough for accelerating you from a full stop, which costs a lot of fuel. They don't add much weight and are therefore a more economic petrol car than a regular petrol car.

[@megaady36]

Talk about mixing your metaphors - you describe the Bev as skimmed milk in the description and fully fat in the audio....hmmmm.

[@buzzofftoxicblog791]

Great review never thought about the Ioniq Great car hope Hyundai ditch toxic ice age now 😊🌍👏🌍👍 #buzzofftoxic #nonproftleadership #ChangeWednesday #ConscienceLand

[@RiderReview]

90hrs full charge from a 3 pin plug lol pass on that

[@n0clu318]

Why would anyone do that anyways, beside an emergency..

[@ashb8572]

19hrs

[@macjim]

Pity the restyle brought in that one but ugly grill 🤮

[@casey6933]

The former BMW presenter.

[@michelangelo2200]

hyundai is getting MAssive class actiopn going on in south korea. DO NOT BUY hyundai kia EVs.

[@johnobrien7653]

33 grand to sit inside the dullest interior ever and sh8t range, no thanks.

[@HenriZwols]

Do you know of any £33K EVs with bigger range?

[@clasqm]

I think your metaphor is the wrong way round. it's the fat-free milk that is good for you!

[@alanjenkinson7812]

Host; typical motoring journalist of a past era. Thinks her mixed up speaking style with the added bit of voice fry thrown in for good measure makes the video. No. It’s about the car. Voice fry makes people sound extremely dumb.

[@remusracingro3884]

You're also electric gorgeous

[@HenriZwols]

Aren't you the smooth talker.

[@minniesaab7255]

💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@ingbtc]

I don't know I am not impressed at all of this car. I love EV but not this one

[@Ifyoudonttakeitucantfakeit]

Drive a Tesla.

[@HenriZwols]

Way more expensive.

[@cbcdesign001]

and lower build quality with a shite interior in the M3 and Y models. Absolute crap that single screen UI Tesla insist on using.

[@JinxProLuhut]

tesla has its own pros & cons tho. let people choice their own car. its great we have so many choice nowadays

[@n0clu318]

@@cbcdesign001 wouldn't say the interior is "shite" but it doesn't look appealing anymore (exciting or whatever you call it)and quality could be better so

[@GabrielAlejandroZorrilla]

The looks... Horrible