Hyundai IONIQ6 Review - Never spec this feature on your EV ! | 4K

[@jacu1101]

I love it! I think it looks beautiful. I’ve been waiting for you to review the Ioniq 6 as I’m hoping to get one soon.

[@FrankieLimes]

I drive the IONIQ 5, with digital wing cameras. The car is great to drive, acceleration, one pedal driving, regen braking, smooth ride, hugs the road. Some 2 years plus ago I had a diesel superb, company car. The major driving experience between diving diesel and electric is tiredness. On long trips in a diesel car I chewed gum, keeping my face muscles alert, since driving electric I don’t chew gum. On the digital wing cameras I find there is no blind spot, when indicating the screens are marking with safe zones to manovre into, reversing they are set to turn on wide angle so no need to move your head to see what is around. You also have additional rear and more side cameras to show you a 360 deg view from top down. The wing cameras, yes are different, once I got used to them I think they are great. Oh also in the rain you get a clear view, no rain drops on the screen.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks for this 👍

[@trevorirwin3957]

I waited longer for an Audi E-Tron S because I didn’t want the silly digital mirrors. Tried them with a demo car for 48 hours and agree 100% with your comments about them (parking and night time driving). Reverse parking was just awful and I’m convinced no amount of time behind the wheel would replace the ease of a real mirror. Not related to this review, but the range of the Audi E-Tron is quite poor but we use it for city driving only and it is brilliant for that.

[@eddiegill1465]

The Audi and i6 side-view digital mirrors are a terrible design. The screen displays should not be located on the doors. Mirrors rely on reflection, however, displays screens linked to a camera do not. The logical position for side-view camera display screens is directly infront of the driver. Preferably, on either side of the driver display screen.

[@nigeljohnston1148]

I was visiting Holy Island a few day ago and one of these was in the car park - I have to say it stood out and was getting a lot of attention. It is quite an attractive car in real life, certainly stands out in the crowd over the Tesla’s.

[@nigelbrett5703]

I do not like electric cars for far too many reasons to list here. But I do appreciate your real-world, realistic appraisal of them. Unlike many reviewers, you are not blinded by the tech and other marketing froth. Keep up the good work.

[@PetrolPed]

That’s the plan 👍

[@Neojhun]

I doubt most of your reasons are legitimate or realistic.

[@fennie56]

I’ve had my Ioniq 6 FE since early May. I just love it! Love the looks, drive, ride, smart features.. you get used to bings and bongs and the level of driving assist is awesome!

[@JH-kb1jk]

I have Kia Niro EV (new version), not sure how similar software it is compare to Ionic 6, but i can change traffic warning buffer from -10 to +10 km/h so it wont bing and bong me all the time

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks for sharing!

[@bafattvahetere]

"Bings and Bongs", you can decrease the volume. But it's still irritating!

[@BayLuke96]

Nice review. Agree totally about the silly mirrors being 'tech for tech's sake' and less effective for the reasons you amply demonstrated.

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers 👍

[@Brian-om2hh]

You said it. They clearly were not designed by someone who has needed to reverse a car.

[@johnmurray9627]

Think there bad on cars try driving a truck with them just manufacturers trying to be clever

[@edc1569]

I’ve seen these on a lot of commercial lorry’s, and you can be sure they wouldn’t be fitting them to commercial vehicles if there wasn’t a financial reason.

[@Alderian72]

Maybe they should add head tracking to move the perspective for you, achieving the same result!

[@danielheathcote5625]

I’d seriously consider this car - our 4.0l jeep Cherokee struggled to breach 300 miles on a tank so we always planned a break on runs to the alps around the fuel economy.

[@johnmansell5097]

As a petrol head I like the concept of this car.

[@michaelcollier8768]

8 thousand miles in our Ioniq 6 and averaging 4.5 miles per kWh. The 18" wheels really add efficiency. Too bad you can't get them in the UK. Not sure why they design a slippery car and then only equip them with sticky, too wide wheels and tires.

[@jameschapman4824]

Good review Pete and I'm with you on the wing mirrors. Save the money and get "proper" mirrors.

[@simonclews]

Just got one. Great car. On the Canadian model (Long Range AWD Ultimate) you can turn off the bing bong that sounds when you exceed the speed limit and it doesn't reset every time you start the car.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks for the info!

[@chrozome]

@@PetrolPed on the american model (i have the limited) its off by default.

[@dangreasley7934]

Interesting review, I agree with you re wing mirrors.... Trying to solve a problem that doesn't exist... Great review, as always.. Cheers

[@PetrolPed]

Exactly!

[@petedee7847]

Great review - thank you. I missed out on the digital side mirrors as have a first edition car, I agree they seem a little pointless and fix a problem that doesn't exist. The audible speed warnings are a pain, we can only hope that a future OTA update will allow us to silence them permanently! Other than that I am very impressed with the car. On a long run up the A1 in perfect weather and traffic conditions I managed 4.6 m/kwh, though I doubt I will replicate that, in general it returns around 3.6 m/kwh

[@docgspot]

Per efficency. Ive had a kona 64kw for almost 2 years. Done a lot of different tests 😂 3 trips to blackpool summer and winter i can get their and back no charging. I get about 4.6kwh ish. Thats 240ish miles for me. but small hops with pre heating. Just over a mile that goes too 2.6 - 2.8 in winter. In the summer i get about 5.2 same journey. So it def varies person to person and journeys. But i have been impressed. Their gauge for power/mileage tends to be very accurate. Most ive got from one charge is 310 miles that was this year with no aircon on just to see what it could do. But that was small hops. Keep up the good work

[@michaelsheridan5606]

The Germans had a ridiculously simple method to deal with crashes. When the traffic was slowing to a standstill on a dual carriageway with hard shoulder one lane of vehicles would go tight to but not encroach into the hard shoulder while the other lane would go as close to the central reservation as possible. This left two clear lanes for emergency vehicles to get to crash scene and get the traffic moving again faster. On a three lane the hard shoulder and middle lane would be left completely empty. Have seen it in action and it really does get emergency services to scene of accident way quicker then relying on English drivers common sense.

[@stevepeary5322]

So glad you pointed out the major issue with door mirror cameras. I believe that they are potentially dangerous

[@HQBProductions]

They certainly are dangerous and should be banned. I tried a Genesis GV60 with them and my right hand covered up the screen entirely so add in the strange perspective and the effect Peter describes that makes reversing all but impossible and you get the most stupid bit of “tech” in a car on sale today!! 😬😬

[@Cakebattered]

​@@HQBProductions The Ioniq 6 has rear and 360 cameras. If parking becomes dangerous, its not the car, its YOU.

[@HQBProductions]

Having parked cars for 56 years, I don’t need cameras ( but have them anyway!) …it is the door virtual mirrors that are ridiculous…if you have not tried them, please do so when you an and will soon see what the problems are.🤔 @@Cakebattered

[@stuartbush1139]

Brilliant review, just about to order one and those DSM were on my list to tick. That is the best demonstration i have ever seen of those mirrors and i`m glad i saw this because you have just saved me a grand...Thanks.

[@PetrolPed]

You’re welcome 😜👍

[@TheBarnster75]

I have the digital mirrors on the Ioniq 5 Namsan edition. If that model had been available with normal mirrors i would have gone with that (wanted the panoramic roof). But despite initial concerns (prior to getting the car) they work abosulety fine and took all of 30 mins or so to get used to. Coming from a Mk V GTI they offer a far improved level of vision. Work fine in sunny, dark and rainy conditions. You can adjust the brightness if needed.. I wouldnt necessarily gravitate to cars with them in the future but no complaints so far. I see the Lotus Eletre has adopted them.

[@PetrolPed]

Great to hear 👍

[@wendyhopkins2902]

Totally agree with you on those awful mirrors, and the idea of smart motorways is even more awful they should never existed!, great video as always 😊😊

[@PetrolPed]

Couldn't agree more 👍

[@zoeprice741]

Thanks for this review. I have an Ioniq now but the range is only around 150 miles. I want to upgrade and think this is a very real possiblity

[@benellis7427]

I wish there was a true replacement for the Ioniq 38kwh. I have never dipped below 4 mi/kWh and usually get 6+ mi/kWh and over 5 on the motorway. Surely they could add the 800v speedy charging in a stylish design like this with a bit more power and achieve the same. I guess at 2p a mile it's not really necessary but it means a tiny 38kwh battery can get 220 miles in summer without difficulty. Keeping costs and weight down. The original ioniq may be down on power but it's pretty advanced from an efficiency perspective.

[@edc1569]

Everyone wants big batteries and big batteries are heavy.

[@nickwebb9290]

That’s a good honest review. Having had a good look at the Ioniq 6 when buying our Tucson Hybrid N Line S (and we’re delighted with it) we were very impressed. Adore the styling, especially the rear end. It’s an elegant car. Those digital mirrors are a real no no though and the small sunroof is a bit half hearted, guess it could be to save weight. All in all as your review aptly shows, it’s an excellent EV. Cheers 😁

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jimcabezola3051]

I like the styling of this car. As I've said before, the spoilers on the rear remind me of the twin spoilers on 1980s XR3s and XR4s. A touch of nostalgia for me. The best part: it isn't an SUV or CUV. I echo the comments of others on the ridiculous exterior mirrors. I hope someone leaks the wind tunnel data on these horrors. I suspect these mirrors' aerodynamic drag is only measurable at super-legal speeds and even then is of trivial significance... I would enjoy driving this vehicle. The quietness alone is attractive to me. I'd been surprised to learn that the silly mirrors contribute all that much to the silence. I enjoy watching these reports of yours...especially with a Petrol Pup aboard. Oh...I forgot to ask: what did you think of these electric mirrors during the night driving? Happy and safe motoring! Aloha.

[@PetrolPed]

I can see that 👍

[@davidthegolfer]

Pete, I think it was Volvo who discovered that the aero benefits of the mirrors was more than negated by the power used to run them and their screens. I also agree will the inability of the mirrors to allow you to change perspective. They are just gadgets, and we know what happens to gadgets.

[@mikaeljohnsson4982]

Or maybe you mean Mercedes? Anyway, I know Mercedes ditched the door mirror cameras because for that very reason on their concept car EQXX. And that car has a very, very big focus on consumption which says it all really.

[@davycampbell4625]

If my own experience of speed limit sign recognition is anything to go by, it can not be enforced in its current form. Linked to a voluntary speed limiter I find it useful, but it frequently doesn’t work. E.g. It will see a limit on a side road and set that. It follows limits indicated for lorries only or towing caravans. It doesn’t read very well the electronic variable speed limit signs, especially the end of limit sign.

[@Bin-The-L-Plates]

Interesting comment that you’ve not tested an EV that’s returned more 4m/kWh, but this look really aerodynamic…… my Ioniq 38kWh has never dipped below 4.3 m/kWh in the 50,000 miles that I’ve done in it. Looks a great car, and a pleasant change for the bricks on wheels that seem so popular. Agree about the door cameras, a backwards step in safety and functionality.

[@Mercador01]

I've got an old 2015 Nissan Leaf 24KWh and it is regularly doing 5.2 - 5.4 mls/kwh. Okay I agree it is now of it's time and the new cars go a lot further than my 85 mile but I do 25 miles a day and so it suits my lifestyle. It's devalued so much now that I have to keep it but the loss over 8 years is probably equivilent to 3 years depreciation of these £40K plus cars, so I feel I can live with it. Got hooked on this channel years ago because of the soft top Mini Paceman you had.

[@richedellis]

You’ve gotta love the rear end !

[@phil4977]

I like the design inside and out. I also like that it is not an SUV. SUV.’s for me are for people who can not drive. I also thinking sedans handle much better than an suv.

[@showwmann]

it looks way beautiful than many of its rivals and even upper segment cars. both interior and exterior blends retro look with a modern touch. video side mirrors are cool and in time many of us will get used to it.

[@gerardvanderhorst2066]

That sound which indicates that your exceeded the speed limit is mandatory. For new cars there is the General Vehicle Safety Regulation (EU) 2019/2144. This is the ISA or Intelligent Speed Assistance

[@daveblack5109]

From an aesthetic point of view I like the back end of the car, a little reminiscent of a 'CLS' (which grew on me!) The mirrors, I agree with you, tech for tech sake, not as truly useful as a couple of bits of mirrored glass and likely as not very expensive to replace. Nice review, thanks.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@Gmh6477]

The speed recognition and speed limiter is already legislation and is a requirement for manufacturers to fit them to every new car to be released so it will be more common in the next yr or so as new cars are released.

[@brendansheehan7714]

I doubt rules will ever physically enforce keeping a speed limit as there are situtations where exceeding the speed limit is the safest thing to do. This was a conclusion that auto pilot designers discovered.

[@markmuir7338]

Camera mirrors have one killer feature: you can put the screen anywhere. So finally you can avoid passengers blocking your view by fishing something out of their handbag when you're exiting a roundabout etc. Oh, they put the screen on the opposite side of the car?! Never mind...

[@CarObsession]

Yet to watch the video in full, but agree about the door mirrors. I had the Ioniq 6 last week and found the Digital Side Mirrors to be disconcerting and disorientating. There was an occasion where I needed to reverse in to a bay which had wooden sleepers either side and what would have been a one-take manoeuvre took me three stabs and onlookers must have thought I had just passed my test!!!! Definitely wouldn't spec them.

[@PetrolPed]

Yep. Same here 👍

[@paulhayes2189]

I like this review...started with the spec and power offers. Clear and precise and I appreciate that...

[@PetrolPed]

I appreciate that!

[@IanMacKinnon-nz3oi]

Interesting to hear about the efficiency. Compared to how impressive the EV6 GT was on your return run from Wales, I expected a much better result, although of course your driving conditions were different. Which car did you prefer?

[@PetrolPed]

EV6 for me 👍

[@daveg9474]

As one that started driving back in the late 1960s I really can understand your comments about missing the engine noise and fun (or not) with the gearbox. I have a pal even older that still drives and the bings and bongs in his hybrid drives him bonkers! Tend to agree with your thoughts on the wing mirrors and am sure that automatic speed limiters will become mandatory quite soon. Nice looking car but mad money unless you are fortunate to run it as a company car. Hope the bike ride went well.

[@PetrolPed]

Bike ride was awesome thanks 🙏🏻

[@sbrader97]

I actually like the rear design personally it reminds me of saab 900 turbo

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@austinedwards1918]

Mr Ped I love your honest reviews that's why I watch your channel. Keep up with the excellent reviews

[@PetrolPed]

I appreciate that 🙏🏻

[@daveb1433]

Hi, I bought an ID3 Pro Max in march 2022. It has IQ Matrix headlights, X rear lights, repeater rear indicators, augmented heads up display, powered front seats, glass roof, covered arm rests and a lot more. It’s still on Software 2.4 which is annoying. It’s waiting on a visit to the dealer to have SOS System fixed and hopefully a software update. I don’t think I will replace it with another VW. I’ll probably look at other brands, particularly Korean.

[@stig7031]

Pete. If you want to have a drive in an efficient ev, you should have a go in the old ioniq electric. You will struggle to get it below 4.5 miles per kwh. It's a shame these new cars are not as efficient. I guess its mainly due to their size and weight. Agree with you on the mirrors.

[@novox198818]

I have the Namsan edition with DSM's, coming from a Seat Leon. Much wider FoV with the DSM's so I don't find myself looking around as much. Think they are excellent in the rain and low light, that has been the biggest positive. In terms of cost, most normal wing mirrors have a wide variety of electronics in them. New i-Pace mirror is £800, can't see these being that far off that.

[@ipb1966]

The other issue on those stupid video mirrors is about focus. When you look in a real mirror your eyes focus on the reflection, not the mirror itself. So when you switch between looking out of the windscreen and looking in a real mirror you’re focussing on a similar mid to far distance. But with a video mirror you must focus on the actual screen which is much closer than your view out of the windscreen. So you’re constantly having to change focus and as you get older, that is more difficult.

[@PetrolPed]

Good point 👍

[@watchcommander2012]

That’s one of the nicest looking from the front end anyway EVs I’ve seen I tend not to care about the back as that’s what other drivers have to look at. digital mirrors no thank you that’s something that should have remained on the concept never to enter production.

[@PetrolPed]

I agree 👍

[@davemackie2953]

Lucky enough to have BMW i4 35 M sport as company car and averaging 4.1 miles from factory. Had as good as 4.5 and lowest was 3.5 on A30 Penzance to Exeter and back. Overall really impressed with i4

[@PetrolPed]

Nice 👌

[@smwatson1512]

Hate the camera mirros. Kia did it right by giving you both - conventional mirror with camera view in front of blind spots when you indicate. Your point on moving your head to change perspective is spot on, that's the beauty of a mirror and it's completely impossible with a camera. I'm sure somebody will come up with head-tracking tech so the cameras move to mimic a mirror... but why?!

[@PetrolPed]

Maybe 🤔 👍

[@gsmith882]

I know it won't make a very interesting video but, my EGolf which I have owned for nearly 4 years gets between 5 and 6Mkwh going to work and home in the rush hour which I think is how the majority of ev owners use their cars. Maybe instead of 150+ mile trips to the Cotswold area, try doing a mundane commute and talk about the technology, music, maps, remote connections etc which is a big selling point for me. How's the mini??

[@PetrolPed]

Impressive 👍

[@ginggur17]

Hey pal, very sleek, nice wheels, love the rear lights. 👍🇬🇧

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 👍

[@andrewducros1127]

The good news is I generally get 4.5 mpkw from my Ioniq 6. My wife gets 5 plus driving in eco all the time. Range we find 330 plus In the summer. Best was 341! Will be interesting to see how is fairs in the winter. Great car though.

[@CASFAN]

It’s only a matter of time that they replace the windscreen with an OLED panel showing you a camera view of the road ahead. Seriously camera mirrors are just dumb. Sometimes old tech is simply far superior! Nice use of your new gimbal in the video Pete.

[@PetrolPed]

Ah thanks for spotting that 👊

[@trev8591]

I was at the British Motor Show today, Pete. Test drive of a BYD and Tesla - BYD won hands down at about 1/3 of the price! I'm starting to lean EV.

[@stevie007]

Excellent and precise review as per normal buddy 👌👌

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks a ton mate 👍

[@earthwizz]

When I'm being tail-gated during the day I turn my lights on. They think I just hit the brakes and hit theirs. That's fun.

[@adrianhetmanski1832]

😅

[@thelaserhive3368]

Kia and Hyundai know how to make efficient EVs. The 6 in theory should be very efficient as it’s so slippery. The issue seems to be that in pursuit of 300 mile plus range they become so heavy that you just can’t get efficiency from them. The answer? Less battery weight and more fast chargers I guess. My 2019 E Golf is averaging well over 4 miles per kWh ( actually 4.3 since we got it a few weeks ago) and in EV terms it’s old tech…..if you threw away half the batteries in the Hyundai my guess is your efficiency might get up to well over 4 mi/kWh but the range will be two thirds of what’s currently advertised. We need to end the obsession with non-stop range.

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 👍

[@videostarish]

The sun reflects the shiny chrome & white dashboard -top off the windscreen into your vision (annoying)...😠, other than that..I could definitely live with that. 👍

[@radz78626]

Wow what a great review love the honesty 😊

[@PetrolPed]

Thank you! 🤗

[@iansaint3503]

We've done 21000 miles in our EV6, and averaged 4.3 miles per kwh. This summer 4.5 miles per kwh. Projected range over 380 miles against LTP of 328 miles. Ireckon that we get most of this, so I would say that the constant knocking of LTP figures is definitely wrong.

[@markcary8165]

Very interesting point on the camera "mirrors".

[@thathairyguy]

You can pick low mileage Ioniq 6s up for around the 25k mark now on autotrader, very interesting proposition at that price. Unique looking EV that will probably pay you back in good efficiency if you drive normally . I drive it's spiritual dad at the moment, the OG Ioniq electric. Crazy car for efficiency, even in colder weather. Quick note on those mirrors - I would also not spec them. As above my Ioniq can easily pull 5 to 6 miles per kWh in warmer weather and it has regular mirrors - so not even sure there's a measurable aerodynamic benefit with them...

[@ianchalklen1047]

I have asked lorry drivers delivering to my business how they feel about the camera mirrors. They have all said they are fine until it rains when they find them very inferior.

[@andym1908]

Hi Peter I saw one of these the other . What an absolutely fantastic looking car .Porsche esk . 😊

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@300rivers4]

I had the unfortunate experience of losing the drivers side mirror on my BMW i3... It was 1k to replace it. These I'll bet are easily three times that if not more. Nice overview of this vehicle.

[@M_J_nan]

I don´t have any problems with digital side mirrors at all and I reverse in to parking slots whenever I can, because it´s fun and convenient ;) Don't you have the smart headlights in UK? Very few mention them but they seem to be a real bonus. Meeting a car that has got them is an initially weird but positive experience. Lots of light but no blinding... I like your review, nice to have someone who likes driving to do them and not just someone totally focused on the "entertainment system", hp and how fast they are. A comfortable, quiet car with good behavior on a twisty road coupled with swift overtaking is on my wish list and if I like the looks I'm joining the fan club! We get our Ioniq 6 in the new year (slow to get them in Sweden). Fortunately my husband like the car too, I'm a lucky lady!

[@garrymatthews4430]

Thanks Pete I think you have sumed up my thoughts on the review camera issue. Pleased it is an option, otherwise not a bad car I think

[@AndrewLumsden]

Totally agree with you about the cameras instead of mirrors. I sat in an Ioniq 5 with cameras a while ago, (Fully Charged 🤔) and I will never get the camera option! Seems that the blind spot view when indicating was off the wing camera too.

[@katzicael]

9:50 my uncle has a Ioniq6 and he has the camera-system "mirrors" and it's cheaper to get a new camera than a Mirror mirror by NZ$50. There is more crap *in* the Normal mirror. So that point is Moot.

[@M_J_nan]

Nice with some real information and no guess-work, thanks! Greatings from a Swewe... Miss you guys!

[@vacoasrebel6729]

Joe Achilles has the best description of the Defender! "PORTALOO" 😂

[@PetrolPed]

Yeah it’s a running joke on the podcast 👍

[@francoisg3500]

Evening all! Hope everyone is doing well and have a great week! Will watch a bit of this now and finish it later on.

[@tobybushnell]

Totally agree with you about the camera mirrors

[@nigelturner3251]

Great video Pete. 1k for mirrors - nuts, too many bings and bongs, don’t need a nanny driving my car. Other than that not bad.

[@cj-exploringtheair5028]

Can't understand why anyone wants a new ev. I've had a 38kwh Ioniq 3yr old model for just over a month now and it's difficult to get less than 6 miles per kwh. It's a great car with loads of features and enough speed for sensible driving. It cost me under £16k. What more do you need to keep a smile on your face.

[@donphobos]

The WLTP range is not at all impossible. There is only one catch: you need to follow the WLTP way of driving. Then it is fully possible :-)

[@PetrolPed]

Ah yes…good point and good luck with that 😜😂

[@donphobos]

@@PetrolPed People driving behind you would get slightly annoyed :-)

[@timgurr1876]

Good review. 268 miles of range is OK if one can find adequate charging stations (capable of 350kW charging) along the way and be back on the road in 15+ minutes. I have to stop at max every two hours to stretch my legs and other necessities. I’m not a sedan person but the overall appearance is acceptable even the wind scoop in the back. The mirrors do look a little strange but would not be an issue in the USA since camera mirrors are not allowed by law. Looking forward to a better efficiency test and charging curve capability, however, you experienced real world driving on this trip.

[@juliandale50]

Mate , ive got a 5.0 supercharged Range Rover, proper one not sport 2018 , a 1997 BMW 850 CSI 5.7 v12 manual , an a 2006 merc SLK 55 AMG .im keeping all of em sod electric 😮

[@PetrolPed]

I bet you are 👌👍

[@93455Driver]

Great review! Kind of in limbo here in the US since it seems the car makers are now moving to the NACS plug (Tesla) which will influence the charger station developments, personally I do not fancy having to use an adapter. On the mirrors, I have been noting that some cameras are more washed out by bright sunlight than others which could get problematic with side mirrors and rear view mirrors that use cameras. The biggest insult about the lack of hard shoulders in the UK, is calling them "smart", like a bad joke.

[@PetrolPed]

I agree 👍

[@BikeSausage]

Great review. I have test driven a car with electronic mirrors and completely agree. They are a deal breaker for me. Also…..those back seats! That seating position looks terrible for you. A really high floor forces your legs upwards.

[@charliebutton5731]

Great review. I agree about the bings and bongs! Far too many for no reason.

[@PetrolPed]

Exactly!

[@robertimrie3710]

Just think how much energy we could save if motorways were limited to 60mph. My equivalent Tesla's lifetime consumption is 4.4 miles per kWh after 4 years. I get well over 5 on my commute or on coast highway runs in summer (that typically includes one or two traffic snarls despite going early to avoid the worst traffic). In AU its increasingly hard to maintain 110km/h thanks to congestion so the limit might as well be 100, or 60mph. I don't hypermile, but I do anticipate and maintain momentum where I can. It's one way of making driving an EV more engaging.

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 👍

[@Hitstirrer]

@petrolped - I know you haven't got the time to trawl through the sub menus but there is a feature to change the speed warning bong to either disable it or change it from the speed limit to only sound at 3 or 5 mph over that limit. I have mine at 5 mph over and it rarely bongs at me. You might have put some potential buyers off if they think it's fixed forever.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks for the tip 👍

[@severnsea]

OK so I've long since admitted that I'm not an EV fan, although it's not so much the cars themselves that I have a problem with, but I really don't get why a car that requires on electricity for it's propulsion has to be packed with gadgets that in most cases you don't find on ICE cars, that use electricity to power them. Why make mirrors smaller for aerodynamic for aerodynamic purposes (and if so why make them square, which doesn't suit the overall shape of the car at all), then negate that by using electricity to power their basic function? It's well known that display screens are power hungry compared with most other gadgets that only use power when you're actually using them, rather than all the time. Besides, if you're going to use cameras then doesn't it make more sense to put them on the back or in the pillars, Tesla-style, than have wing mirrors at all? They actually look like a small digital camera stuck on the side. The problem with viewing perspective is a real one of course, not the first time I've heard this mentioned and it really feels like they're adding something to add to the "cool" factor rather than it actually being for practical purposes. I also think you're going to miss things from time to time out of the side that you would nor. The screens are also going to be more difficult to view in bright sunlight, something that's rarely a problem with proper mirror glass. So that's a lot of issues with just one item on the car so it's as well it's an option. Apart from that it's a not too thinly disguised copy of a Porsche, which I don't like to see. I've never really understood the need for that.

[@M_J_nan]

Good point even if I am a fan 😉

[@nicky_nike]

Can't you pull-up the top down view which looks like the camera is above the car? I use this all the time for parking in my Genesis and just use the screen view. It is so easy to work with. I don't need the side mirrors.

[@Brian-om2hh]

The looks are an acquired taste Ped, but the tech and efficiency will win many over.....

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 👍

[@philipmichaelhughes5719]

Thanks Ped, I was intrigued from the tv advert of late, the rear was a distraction too many with one spoiler too many. Style over usefulness. For me EV jury hasn’t returned from recess.

[@greg882]

I genuinely like the look of this car.. Giving off Porsche vibes when I see one drive past. Especially from the rear

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@Jaw0lf]

Bings and bongs are coming more and more as they apparently add to safety. However, I am so glad we have the option to have standard old fashioned wing mirrors!

[@palco22]

1) All and all a very sleek looking machine, very nice. 2) "Bings & Bongs" infuriates me to no end ! 3) Jury's out on those rearview cameras and I would agree with your opinion. 4) Sadly, 250 mile range just doesn't cut it and that is imperative for me. As I've already mentioned in a previous video I am looking at the Ioniq 5 but I believe it has the same battery set up as the Ioniq 6 and again 250 miles of range simply wont do. I'm afraid I'll have to sit on the side lines for a couple of more years or until they come up with some revolutionary new type of battery. Great viewing as always. Stay safe !

[@M_J_nan]

This figure is for the AWD. The RWD with 18inch wheels possibly will fit the bill.

[@palco22]

@@M_J_nan I've always owned 4WD or AWD for over 50 years and I dislike FWD to no end. RWD is great for people in the Caribbean's. ... so, I'm still stranded on the side lines. I just hope I live long enough to see that day !

[@bizzie1956]

Another great video again Pete really enjoyable

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 👍

[@maclogan6872]

Suggestion for future EVreviews - in a recent episode myth-busting battery issues, your guest mentioned the value of a heat pump for battery health. Can you add that detail please.

[@bshah4831]

I know you undertook a short review of the i4 M50. I have the i4 M Sport with the Pro Pack and the handling is wonderful and with your racing car experience you can probably give it a good shake down. I managed 4 miles per.kwh in my i4 on 19 inch wheels over a 160 mile journey with average mph at 57.

[@PetrolPed]

Nice 👌

[@parmijo]

As an EV owner I can concur that most EVs drive similarly. Electric motors are all smooth and 1 speed transmissions have no differentiation. The drivetrains feel the same at normal speeds and acceleration. I think this is why so much tech in EVs since there is so little otherwise to differentiate. Whereas ICE cars all drive very differently.

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 👍

[@johns14a]

Excellent review. If it was a hatchback, I'd swap my Ioniq 5 for one tomorrow.

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@teamnotleafy6887]

Firstly you can switch off the speed limiter in the settings and you won't get any bongs unless you are in cruise. Secondly you can set a tolerance for speed limit warnings of up to 5mph

[@M_J_nan]

Thank you! I didn't know that.

[@dalroth10]

If you get in the car and put on the seat belt first, then press the Start button, you don't get the 6 annoying bongs

[@PetrolPed]

Great tip 👍

[@jasonshaw1628]

Good review as always Pete 👍. Totally agree with the bings and bongs - very frustrating. In respect of the pricing, it may be a good car but I would rather choose a 2nd hand Porsche Taycan. Have a good weekend & take care

[@CASFAN]

Regarding the gear changer on a wheel stalk, personally I much prefer it to a changer in the old gear stick position. It means you don’t need to take your hands off the wheel to change gear, which is quicker and safer. Let’s face it, the only reason that gear sticks are traditionally in the centre console, is because that’s where the gear box runs and you needed that’s physical connection. I agree on the lack of difference and character in EV driving. I suppose that the suspension set up can vary, but otherwise they are all essentially the same. I’m all for an EV for daily duties now as they are simply a far better option than an ICE car for boring day to day miles. Far more efficient, great performance and are simply very easy to live with (especially a Tesla). The problem is, like most of us, I love cars and the character and sound from a great engine and the connection you get to the car with a great gearbox and steering feel. The only way to really get all of that now is to buy an older ICE car. Something like a 997 911, which has a great box, a superb flat 6 engine, well set up suspension and hydraulic steering.

[@nielsdebakker3283]

Uhm, If the selector is in the center console you also need to get your hand of the wheel. This stalk is even less of aa reach. Just a thing to get used to. (says the person who drives stickshift)

[@alasdairwilson4806]

Very good review.I'm with you on those mirrors,they are a menace.Not too sure on the styling of this one though.Looks a little odd.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks for watching!

[@HQBProductions]

A good review again Peter. The front looks good…the interior bare but neat, some bits of the back are interesting but over all, the car looks awful to my eyes…the proportions are just wrong. The mirrors I have said about before and they should be banned from sale…overall….a good EV but nowhere on my list…no thank you!!!😬😬😬😀😀😀😀

[@timofthomas]

Reminds me of a cross between a Diane and a big Citroen DS (the original saloon/hatch one not the current DS range) PS - as I've always been able to beat official ranges including in EV's... I'd be willing to bet in Summer months 400 miles is possible with the single motor version...