Hello Sarah and Philip. I own a 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5. It is a wonder car! I enjoy driving it around Seattle. I get around 260 miles on an 80% charge. It is nice hearing from a real owner!
We love driving my partner’s Ionioc 5. Beautiful EV and so spacious inside. Amazing pick up, love the feathered breaking. Would definitely recommend this vehicle . Just need the rear wiper.. How odd they did that. 😮
Nice! I own a 2024 one of these, my 3rd EV during the last 13 years, all "fueled" on sunshine from my roof. As for the rear window wiper, the digital rearview mirror in my Ioniq 5 solves that problem marvelously! It is so great that I wouldn't WANT a rear window wiper now. As for the digital side mirrors, they don't allow them (yet?) in this country. Thanks for sharing this interview, Sarah!
@@Yanquetino Its also an issue if you wear bifocals. You have to turn your entire head and refocus to see the "mirror" as opposed to just glancing at the actual mirror while staying focused on ~infinity.
I owned a 2020 Kona EV and traded that in for a 2020 top of the line Ioniq 5 EV. The vehicle was fine, the Hyundai Canada software updates were few and far between. One of the fastest charging EVs ... if you can find a compatible station that is actually working. I traded this in for a 2024 Tucson HEV and never looked back. No more trip planning and no more being treated like a 2nd class citizen at a charging station (no weather coverage, no windshield cleaning fluid, no windshield cleaner, no garbage cans nearby, and the list goes on. Pros were the instant heat and the power of the vehicle was fantastic ... but I don't miss either. Edit: For North America, my recommendations are: 1. wait until there is native NACS charging ports/cables. 2.Wait for the charging infrastructure to expand BIG TIME. Wait for the charging infrastructure to be reliable. 3.Wait for the Level 2 charging ports to be available at your apartment, your house, your condominium, your work, etc. Until then, at best, lease an EV, do not buy one. Important to know if the manufacturer can repair their own batteries (Hyundai cannot) and insurance companies write off the vehicle raising everyone's rates - not good. One of the reasons I bought the Ioniq 5 EV was due to the modular design of the battery (thinking it could be repaired).
Got my I5 limited a few months ago, it is so fun to drive, heats and cools so much faster than my previous gas cars, comfortable and quiet ride, not having to buy gas or do oil changes anymore is just a bonus. I would add that people should not just go out and buy and EV without doing some research into your charging options. Track how many miles you drive a day and look up how long it takes to put those miles back into the car with the charging options you have near your home or work. I know a few people that thought they could get by with level 1 charging and couldn't keep up with their daily usage and had to rush to get a level 2 charger installed.
What a great interview subject. He's a natural. And he's right. I would drive my Lucid if it ran on coal and ground up baby seals(jk). Nothing beats the feeling of driving electric.
Great car and good option in the EV space. It is so true once you go EV, you can never go back. Just completed a 630km road trip and I'm fairly sure we did not touch the brakes a single time!
Does your Hyundai Ioniq 5 lack a rear wiper? You're not alone! Many drivers have expressed the same concern, leading to the creation of a solution: the GeckoWiper, now available on Kickstarter.
Had an I5 on order but the delivery date kept moving out and the price kept going up so I baled out when they estimated > 3 years delivery time. Would still be waiting til next April if I had stayed.
I've owned an ID.3 for almost 3 years, I've charged on public chargers maybe 3 times, every other charge has been done on my driveway. I have absolutely no "range anxiety", my car has a WLTP of 330 miles, but obviously never see that, more like 280-300 depending on temperature on a max charge (which I rarely do!). In all my years driving various new cars, I never had so many people approach me as I had within the first year of owning the ID.3. Some of them were just interested to see the car, but a large number just couldn't help to give snide comments, usually uneducated and completely wrong. Recently, a car near me caught fire on the road, of course everyone on Facebook thought it was an EV, even though EVs have a far lower chance of catching fire than ICE cars... Turned out it wasn't an EV. But it's the same old uneducated folk talking about something they know nothing about. I honestly think a lot of people are simply jealous, EVs have been very expensive and are still quite expensive compared to their ICE counterparts. The only way people can make themselves feel better is by spreading misinformation. I'm certain that anyone who lived with an EV for a week would not want to go back to an ICE car at the end of it--EVs are far cheaper to run and way nicer to drive.
0:50 LOL it's not 2cm shorter it's 20cm shorter but only if you have the undermount spare kit for the Prado otherwise it's 36cm shorter than a regular Prado that has the spare mounted on the tailgate - that's a mile short in the car world
The Kia EV6 has NO rear wiper and that (along with its screaming high price) put me right off buying it, even though I love its design. The new Kia EV9 has a rear wiper which tucks away into the rear spoiler at the top of the window. So simple! I bought the Ioniq 6 which has no rear wiper either, but it does not need one at all as the air flow carries the rain, and the dust away from the rear window VERY effectively.
I've found the EV6 doesn't need a 'rear wiper' . The air flow washes the rear glass of water. The angle of the hatch is steeper than the ioniq5. On gravel roads or with loose snow, the dust or snow accumulates on the rear of the car not the glass. If you are parked outside you do have to manually wipe accumulated snow or dirt off the glass( just like the side windows) but the heated glass takes care of snow or ice as you drive. I do apply a hydrophobic spray to the front windshield and rear glass every few months. This is in Ontario Canada 🍁 we get all the weather 😂, Most roads are paved, the gravel roads can get dusty or muddy though.
@@JohnRoss1 yeah, I am talking about dust accumulation rather than snow. Dust on the rear screen does NOT just fall off nor get pulled off by heating. A steeper angled rear screen is going to be an airflow eddy point.
Great cars, but it's a shame that Hyundai dealerships are rubbish and a big letdown. Overrun, under staffed, have to wait a month for the cars to be booked in for repairs. They then have the car for another month without a courtesy car, as they don't have enough of them and the cars come out from service and repair work with other problems that they didn't go in with. I'm selling my Hyundai EV and trying another brand.
4:01 - THREE TONNE trailer! 😳 Somebody had better tell Phil that his Ioniq 5 is only rated to tow a 1,600kg (1.6 tonne) load in Australia, with power trailer brakes. His insurance company will NOT be happy about his farm load.
On public roads I stick to the 1,600kg braked limit, but for around the farm the car has no problem pulling a much heavier (dual axle) trailer - carefully loaded to keep the towball weight no greater than Hyundai approves. Much more comfortable than the tractor!
Good cars are keepers not ones you keep changing every few years even if you have the money. They are highly depreciating but It's not environmently friendly to keep changing for newer ones. Surely a vehicle without a rear wiper is a hazard and shouldn't be allowed on the road.
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Hello Sarah and Philip.
I own a 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5.
It is a wonder car! I enjoy driving it around Seattle. I get around 260 miles on an 80% charge.
It is nice hearing from a real owner!
As an Ioniq 5 driver. I love this car. I usually don’t like driving SUVs but this thing is amazing. I have home charging. It’s great
Nice! I’ve had my Ioniq 5 for three years. Handing back for an Ioniq 5 N. Sweet
Ooooph let me know me know what you think of it.
I Envy you that I5N my wife would probably kill me.
This guys a hoot. Thanks for sharing Sarah, love it!
Thanks!
Yes please, ask an owner not haters on the internet/tube
That's what I figured. Time to hear from real people.
Great video. I echo every point made except I don’t miss the rear wiper as the digital mirrors are wonderful. I love my Ioniq 5.
We love driving my partner’s Ionioc 5. Beautiful EV and so spacious inside. Amazing pick up, love the feathered breaking. Would definitely recommend this vehicle . Just need the rear wiper.. How odd they did that. 😮
I agree. One of the best cars I’ve reviewed.
Nice! I own a 2024 one of these, my 3rd EV during the last 13 years, all "fueled" on sunshine from my roof. As for the rear window wiper, the digital rearview mirror in my Ioniq 5 solves that problem marvelously! It is so great that I wouldn't WANT a rear window wiper now. As for the digital side mirrors, they don't allow them (yet?) in this country. Thanks for sharing this interview, Sarah!
Hyundai Ioniq 6 Epiq (top-of-range model) is supplied with digital side mirrors in Australia, so clearly they ARE permitted.
@@petesig93 Okay. But NOT in my country (USA).
Pleasure. M
More to come!
@@Yanquetino Its also an issue if you wear bifocals. You have to turn your entire head and refocus to see the "mirror" as opposed to just glancing at the actual mirror while staying focused on ~infinity.
Thanks Sarah and Phil great tour and love the authenticity 😍
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Great to hear from actual owners!
My ioniq5 will be 3 years old in october one of the best cars i have ever owned.
Great video from an EV drivers perspective. I have an MG ZS EV and I love it.
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I owned a 2020 Kona EV and traded that in for a 2020 top of the line Ioniq 5 EV. The vehicle was fine, the Hyundai Canada software updates were few and far between. One of the fastest charging EVs ... if you can find a compatible station that is actually working. I traded this in for a 2024 Tucson HEV and never looked back. No more trip planning and no more being treated like a 2nd class citizen at a charging station (no weather coverage, no windshield cleaning fluid, no windshield cleaner, no garbage cans nearby, and the list goes on. Pros were the instant heat and the power of the vehicle was fantastic ... but I don't miss either.
Edit: For North America, my recommendations are:
1. wait until there is native NACS charging ports/cables.
2.Wait for the charging infrastructure to expand BIG TIME. Wait for the charging infrastructure to be reliable.
3.Wait for the Level 2 charging ports to be available at your apartment, your house, your condominium, your work, etc.
Until then, at best, lease an EV, do not buy one. Important to know if the manufacturer can repair their own batteries (Hyundai cannot) and insurance companies write off the vehicle raising everyone's rates - not good. One of the reasons I bought the Ioniq 5 EV was due to the modular design of the battery (thinking it could be repaired).
Thanks Phil, thanks Sarah, one of thousands of good EV stories!
Great to hear the love for the driving experience.
You got Young Phil! He’s FAMOUS!!! Great interview ❤
He was so fun!
Good on Phil!
No hype. Just a great review from an actual owner. Well done, Sarah.
Got my I5 limited a few months ago, it is so fun to drive, heats and cools so much faster than my previous gas cars, comfortable and quiet ride, not having to buy gas or do oil changes anymore is just a bonus.
I would add that people should not just go out and buy and EV without doing some research into your charging options. Track how many miles you drive a day and look up how long it takes to put those miles back into the car with the charging options you have near your home or work. I know a few people that thought they could get by with level 1 charging and couldn't keep up with their daily usage and had to rush to get a level 2 charger installed.
This is really great advice. Plus the Ioniq 5 is one of my favourite cars I’ve test driven so far. 😎
Thanks another happy EV owner
Time to highlight that!
Thank you for this! I always said I would go to an electric vehicle if I could get a 4wd one. Well I am very impressed!
Most Teslas are awd.
What a great interview subject. He's a natural.
And he's right. I would drive my Lucid if it ran on coal and ground up baby seals(jk). Nothing beats the feeling of driving electric.
Isn't he? Wow a Lucid, wish we had them here.
@@ElectrifyThis Some day. Lucid has global expansion plans, but these things take time.
Nice video... Simple... ask an owner
More to come 😎
Great car and good option in the EV space.
It is so true once you go EV, you can never go back. Just completed a 630km road trip and I'm fairly sure we did not touch the brakes a single time!
I love this!
70,000+ km, never ICE again. This from a cold climate.
Need more EVs around
Completely agree.
Tesla Model 3 has no rear wiper either. Its not ideal but also not a deal breaker.
It’s a trend I wish would end.
Does your Hyundai Ioniq 5 lack a rear wiper? You're not alone! Many drivers have expressed the same concern, leading to the creation of a solution: the GeckoWiper, now available on Kickstarter.
Had an I5 on order but the delivery date kept moving out and the price kept going up so I baled out when they estimated > 3 years delivery time. Would still be waiting til next April if I had stayed.
Philip is savage
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Thanks for that. I didn’t know they were 4wd. I’m curious as to the price of this. I will go and look it up.
AWD and a brilliant car. I reviewed this variant a while back and it's beautiful and super practical.
I've owned an ID.3 for almost 3 years, I've charged on public chargers maybe 3 times, every other charge has been done on my driveway. I have absolutely no "range anxiety", my car has a WLTP of 330 miles, but obviously never see that, more like 280-300 depending on temperature on a max charge (which I rarely do!).
In all my years driving various new cars, I never had so many people approach me as I had within the first year of owning the ID.3. Some of them were just interested to see the car, but a large number just couldn't help to give snide comments, usually uneducated and completely wrong.
Recently, a car near me caught fire on the road, of course everyone on Facebook thought it was an EV, even though EVs have a far lower chance of catching fire than ICE cars... Turned out it wasn't an EV. But it's the same old uneducated folk talking about something they know nothing about.
I honestly think a lot of people are simply jealous, EVs have been very expensive and are still quite expensive compared to their ICE counterparts. The only way people can make themselves feel better is by spreading misinformation. I'm certain that anyone who lived with an EV for a week would not want to go back to an ICE car at the end of it--EVs are far cheaper to run and way nicer to drive.
This is such a spot on insight. Thanks for sharing. Hopefully we’ll get the ID3 and ID4 here in Oz soon. Don’t know why VW are dragging their feet.
I have a 2018 honda crv and I never use the rear wiper but the slope is more like 90 degrees. Maybe they could just do something like that?
I would love one of these
It’s a stunning car
Why don't Hyundai do what Lexus did with their RX450h, the rear wiper on the Lexus is completely hidden in the rear spoiler.
Park the rear wiper in the up/down position. Design a fairing for it.
That’s what they did in the new version of the kia ev6 I thought. They put it under the “spoiler”.
How's ICCU recall going on in Australia????
well I think
apparently Evs can also drive in Transit lanes in NSW since 2022.
Yeah, that is what he said 🤔
@@petesig93 i must have missed hearing that part.
I am getting a rear wiper on mine.
That would certainly be my preference
I've found that using Meguiars Spray Wax on my Model Y's rear glass makes water roll right off, no wiper needed.
Love your work #Electrify_This
Thank you!
Mine has 12,000+ miles. Never ICE again.
Love it
mine has 18000 miles. Never ICE again.
0:50 LOL it's not 2cm shorter it's 20cm shorter but only if you have the undermount spare kit for the Prado otherwise it's 36cm shorter than a regular Prado that has the spare mounted on the tailgate - that's a mile short in the car world
You also take out the entire transmission.
The Kia EV6 has NO rear wiper and that (along with its screaming high price) put me right off buying it, even though I love its design. The new Kia EV9 has a rear wiper which tucks away into the rear spoiler at the top of the window. So simple!
I bought the Ioniq 6 which has no rear wiper either, but it does not need one at all as the air flow carries the rain, and the dust away from the rear window VERY effectively.
I've found the EV6 doesn't need a 'rear wiper' . The air flow washes the rear glass of water. The angle of the hatch is steeper than the ioniq5. On gravel roads or with loose snow, the dust or snow accumulates on the rear of the car not the glass. If you are parked outside you do have to manually wipe accumulated snow or dirt off the glass( just like the side windows) but the heated glass takes care of snow or ice as you drive. I do apply a hydrophobic spray to the front windshield and rear glass every few months. This is in Ontario Canada 🍁 we get all the weather 😂, Most roads are paved, the gravel roads can get dusty or muddy though.
@@JohnRoss1 yeah, I am talking about dust accumulation rather than snow. Dust on the rear screen does NOT just fall off nor get pulled off by heating. A steeper angled rear screen is going to be an airflow eddy point.
Great cars, but it's a shame that Hyundai dealerships are rubbish and a big letdown. Overrun, under staffed, have to wait a month for the cars to be booked in for repairs. They then have the car for another month without a courtesy car, as they don't have enough of them and the cars come out from service and repair work with other problems that they didn't go in with. I'm selling my Hyundai EV and trying another brand.
4:01 - THREE TONNE trailer! 😳 Somebody had better tell Phil that his Ioniq 5 is only rated to tow a 1,600kg (1.6 tonne) load in Australia, with power trailer brakes. His insurance company will NOT be happy about his farm load.
On public roads I stick to the 1,600kg braked limit, but for around the farm the car has no problem pulling a much heavier (dual axle) trailer - carefully loaded to keep the towball weight no greater than Hyundai approves. Much more comfortable than the tractor!
Good cars are keepers not ones you keep changing every few years even if you have the money. They are highly depreciating but It's not environmently friendly to keep changing for newer ones. Surely a vehicle without a rear wiper is a hazard and shouldn't be allowed on the road.
Not a hazard, but a little annoying. I agree about keeping cars much longer.