Kia EV6 vs. Hyundai Ioniq 5 | Luxury Electric SUV Comparison Test | Price, Range, Interior & More
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 พ.ค. 2024
- The Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 are two of the newest electric SUVs to hit the market in 2022. In this video, Mark Takahashi from Edmunds presents our SUV comparison test of the 2022 Kia EV6 and 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and discusses these two luxury electric SUVs' similarities and differences. Mark takes an in-depth look at how each electric SUV handles on the road and compares their electric range. Mark also talks about what he likes about the exterior styling and interior features of both the EV6 and Ioniq 5. Which of these SUVs does Mark consider the best electric luxury SUV? We're here to answer this question and more. This is our electric luxury SUV comparison test of the 2022 Kia EV6 vs. Hyundai Ioniq 5.
2022 Kia EV6 price & review: edmu.in/3HDIZ7s
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 price & review: edmu.in/3hy4V9D
Intro 00:00
Style & Price 00:32
Specs 01:35
Driving Impressions 02:17
Interior 05:20
Cargo 08:44
Tech & Charging 09:18
Conclusion 11:00
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Ioniq 5 for me just by the design alone and the base model is more affordable than the Kia
Rather have a Prius prime for $25,000
Ioniq 5; for its Retro look and more interior space
Glad that I will buy a fully loaded Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition anyway.
@@RichardJoashTan good luck with it!!!
I saw an EV6 on a Kia lot just a couple days ago so I stopped to take a look. The salesman came out and I asked him if they had any markups. He said yes, but with the tax credit you will get your money back in the end and it's a wash. I don't think that's how it's supposed to work.
Dealer markups will destroy sales of this car.
Both Kia and Hyundai are doing this unfortunately. At least here in New Jersey.
Couldn't have said it better
I'm not a tesla fan, but I'll buy one to avoid dealer scum.
Yea lmao. I should just waste my EV tax incentives for the greedy dealer. No thanks, I'll drive my ICE car until this shitshow ends.
I test drove both and then bought the EV6 last week. I liked the EV6 styling better, but it was how it drove that was the big difference. The two cars share a lot of components but they drive very differently. A word of warning for anyone thinking of buying either car with the matte gray paint: Do your homework and investigate the care requirements for the matte paint. It looks great, but for many people the effort required to maintain the paint may be a non-starter.
I went with a Black Ioniq 5 because it felt less skittish and more composed/comfortable. I totally agree with you on the “matte” paint finishes. I wish they offered the SAME paint options in America as Europe and South Korea. We are missing out on the best color options. .
Agreed. I went with the Matt paint anyway. The difference in the in the look is all in the mattcoat (not clearcoat). Higher maintenance and care is needed. However, there are certain aftermarket ceramic coats that help with the maintenance that I will have professionally done.
@@jm9371 Lately I've fallen down a TH-cam matte paint "rabbit hole." Forgive me if you already know all this. But my take-away is that if you rock chips, scratches and swirls bother you, then the only way to truly protect against those things are using "Paint Protection Film." Which, done properly seems to run about $1500 to $3000+ depending on areas covered. Also, once matte paint is scratched, it's there "forever" because the traditional "buff it out" method will turn the matte into a glossy finish!
@Vito Spatafiore that is 100% false! Have you seen them side by side in person? Apparently not beings you said it looks 10× better, lol. Besides why would I want a Kia/Hyundai EV6 when I can go straight to the head of the class and get a HYUNDAI!
How much over MSRP did you pay? Getting an EV6 @ MSRP has been impossible to find for me.
This is one of the most intelligent and thorough comparison reviews I have seen on these EVs (and I have seen a lot). Thank you!
great video and great review!. im struggling deciding between these 2, but this video helped me. can't go wrong with either
Good job on this review!
Great Vid!
You don't have to dig through menus to get to heated/cooled seat controls in the Ioniq 5, there is a physical button labelled "warmer" that takes you to the on screen controls for them.
The Kia also has these, including the cooling seats
Just like a lot of reviewers, this dude is reaching pretty deep to find complaints... 🤦♂️
very good review, Thank you!
Ioniq 5 for me, coz it's timeless design. Love it.
Both great EV options and just down to personal preferences. I like the EV 6 hatchback better than the IONIQ hatchback.
Me too. I was sure the Ioniq 5 was gonna be my next but I'd rather have the ev6
Well done video, Dude! You didn't mention the Meridian sound system, which some feel is sub par. There have been problems with the amplifiers in the EV6's since your review. Any updates?
just a note the star buttons can be set for personal functions like to immediately bring up the seat heat/cool function.
I look forward to my future Mazda 3 EV one day, but I absolutely love the Ioniq 5’s styling. My favorite looking car on the market right now, EV or otherwise.
I’m surprised you jumped over the mid-level RWD models/pricing. Those will most likely be the biggest sellers. I also think this is where Kia and Hyundai are the furthest apart on pricing. You can get a nicely equipped Hyundai for a few grand less than the comparable Kia. The Ioniq 5 Limited RWD seems to be the best buy. You also didn’t mention the poor visibility in the Kia. The narrow windows, lack of panoramic roof, and super thick rear pillars make it very claustrophobic, especially with the black interior. I always thought I’d prefer the Kia, but I think I’d go for the Hyundai.
Yes, glad you mentioned this. The EV6 has a HUGE column in between. You are locked into a tight wedge; whereas, the Ioniq 5 feels verrrrry roomy and spacious.
Great review. I prefer the exterior styling of the Ioniq 5 but the interior of the EV6. I might go with the Ioniq 5 overall as I would prefer a more muted ride..
Great presentation & review, I like your honesty about EV6, it seems like personal preference decision.
Good review. I have test drove both. I have ordered an EV6 GT line; I should see it by spring of 2029 by the way things are going.
Not sure where you are. In the US, almost every Kia dealerships have EV 6 in stock. It is just hard to find the ones that is sold at MSRP. Some you can find the may be $1000 over MSRP if you are lucky. Otherwise 5K over is norm.
I just got EV6 GT-Line at MSRP in NH. There are many of them in New England in general and the mark up is not too bad (yet). I have a feeling once the market realizes how great this car is it is going to explode. Similar to what happened with Tellurides. Dealers can't get enough of them. I am trading in mine in for $2K more than what I paid for it 1 year ago.
A pre-2015 RWD 5.0L V8 Mustang with 315hp accelerated 0-60 in about the same 4.7-4.8 seconds as this 4-door AWD 320hp Ioniq 5 (family CUV, not sports car!).
So when the reviewer says that this car will be fast enough for "most" buyers, then he's forgetting that just a short 5-6 years ago (I'm rounding down;)) a sports car (like the aforementioned previous gen V8 'Stang) was heralded as being really fast for 95% of buyers. So, how can 4.7s 0-60 not be plenty enough for 95% of buyers now!? Because it is!
In the last couple of years, Tesla with its really fast EVs has gotten us desensitized to speed and what fast now means at a more "affordable" price (compared to Porsches, Lambos)! A 2014 V8 Mustang is no longer fast enough! (A "simple" and smallish 4-door sedan can do 0-60 in 3.3s these days. That used to be supercar territory before Tesla's Model 3 Performance came along!)
Gotta love the advancement of technology! And no emissions! Best of both worlds 🌎. (We'll all miss a V8 engine's roar though!)
I don't understand why they don't come up with a standard replacement battery that's compatible with all Electric Cars, considering that they all have extra trunk space! Like a tire that can be switched in case of emergency, you could slide in a battery that's full and replace it with the empty one! Additional 20ml being available at gas stations, where they could recharge the empty one! I think that this would release drivers from distance anxiety and would be good business for everyone involved!
Been saying the same...this would be a major game changer.
Just as the EU imposed standardisation on mobile phone charging, they could do the same. Basically it needs governments to get together.
The problem maybe is that the Chinese are strides ahead in this respect and adopting their standard may not suit us politically.
Does the EV6 have the glass roof option like the IONIQ 5? That is so well done on the Hyundai.
I love the ionic5 styling is excellent. I think it will age very gracefully
Did you notice that electric car salesman seem to target women more than men ? .. I wonder why that is ?
thanks s much. exactly the review i was looking for, deciding between these two.
I see in the video that the infotainment screen in the EV6 is white! Mine is black all the time and I can't find a way to change it. Visibility of screen hard to see during daylight hours and maybe a bit better at night with a black screen.
I wish you would have commented on rear seat comfort and amenities.
Can we get another one comparing the SE with the light? Those are the cars most of us will be buying anyway
The scenery looks very familiar ... Corriganville Park, simi valley, ca?
CarPlay placement is odd but must of us are using the wireless adapters 🤷🏽♂️
I like them both, but I lean more toward the EV6, it just has a more refined look (inside and out) IMHO. Not sure if the IONIQ has a blacked out instrument cluster like the EV6...but I certainly like the black over the white.
Just a note on charging. Hyundai and Kia don't state that maximum charge rate is 350KW. They state that maximum charge rate is achieved when connected to a 350KW charger. The max charge rate is actually about 240KW on the larger battery pack. Still the fairly flat charge curve has this vehicle charge very quickly.
Is this the Wind model or the GT model?
I like the EV6 better now. It looks luxury. The ionic 5 is hard to get in the top tier trim.
Yea the new climate panel is a swing and a miss. Could use a media nob too.
I'd have neither! Lol! I strongly recommend something else like the Nissan Ariya or Toyota BZ4X! Yeah the Toyota had a recall but don't worry, they fix it right! I liked the video though. Keep it up!!
Really good comparison between the two cars. I’ve been seeing a few more EV6s in the wild recently. They look awesome. I’m not seeing many Ioniq 5s yet.
Ioniq Is Ass 🤣🤣
i like them both but i would go for the ioniq 5
The choice is simple for me. Since I want the top trim I am going for the EV6 gtline. Better handling, better acceleration, better range, better sound system, heated rear seat option and physical buttons for climate control. All these for a nominal difference in price between the ioniq 5 limited and ev6 gtline in us. Kia is the winner when it comes to the top trim. Dont care about the pano roof. My current car has one and the shade is closed most of the time.
I personally think the Ionic5's use of classic shapes and lines to create a very modern appearance will actually stand the test of time better. It's both retro and modern. Very Bauhaus if you will! For me, the combination of Kia's traditional front end, welded together with an oddly swooping and bulging rear makes for a less attractive vehicle overall.
My exact thoughts, Marc!
I dunno, I saw one of the blueish grey ones with grey trim the other day. It was pretty dirty (as cars tend to get) and it looked pretty bad. I think the grey body trim is so busy with lines that it grabbed dirt in a very unappealing way. Like an early 2000s pontiac grand am along the sides. Saw a black one that was nice though. Hides some of the awkward pieces better.
I somewhat disagree, each is nice depending on the color choice.
I test drove the EV6 today. For me, being an older man (62), the EV6 just was not for me. Will drive the Iconic 5 soon and most like purchase that one. They both get an "A" for cool tech. The 2 years of free 30 minute fast charging tips the scale.
Thanks for sharing that information Freddie
What color is that EV6 you are test driving? Interstellar or Steel Gray?
Great review! I’m in the market for a new EV (previously owned a Tesla Y and 3, and now own a Kia Niro EV). I think for me it’ll come down to availability when I’m ready to pull the trigger and which dealers are adding markups…
Do you feel downgraded after Tesla?
@@samdelon I do miss the sportiness of my Tesla Model 3. It was the AWD LR Model, so grip, acceleration and handling were superb. The Kia Niro EV, while it has plenty of pep and acceleration, it’s front wheel drive and the tires are skinny. So, if I floor it off the line in Sport Mode, I’m chirping tires, getting massive torque steer, and the skinny tires don’t give you any grip turning corners with such a heavy car. But, it’s basically my commuter and it’s ideal for that. The room is great. Fits my golf clubs, golf push cart, and accessories without any problems. Standard seat heaters, upgraded stereo are also a plus that uses Apple CarPlay. You can get the higher trim with cooled seats that work great (can’t get that on a Tesla). I don’t miss the Y in any way…felt like driving a skate board; the smallest pebbles felt like boulders when I went over them…and I’ve driven some stiff cars (BMW X5 sport probably being on the stiffer side). Lastly, while the Niro EV is rated for 239 miles of range, I’m consistently seeing closer to 300 and even over when conditions are ideal…like right now in the spring. I’m seeing upwards of 318!
The markups are exorbitant. Goodbye tax credit.
Bought an EV6 very happy with it winter range is like any other EV but better than Tesla owners I’ve talked to. Love the look of the Ioniq but I’ve only seen on on videos the lots here have never had one when I’ve gone by and I’ve haven’t seen one in the wild.
The comparison of the EV6 to Mazda was spot on. Brilliant connection and an excellent video. I prefer the EV6 as well. It has classic sports car styling and a more aggressive stance - i.e. it looks like a Mazda. 😉
I prefer Ioniq 5's exterior body shape, excerpt for its rear opening is smaller than Kia (which has a rectangular opening, so it's bigger)... I prefer EV6's center console , similar to my Niro EV, but it has ugly weird head rests and its slightly more range ... but overall still, I'd pick Ioniq 5 styling...
The headrests are weird looking, but they are comfortable. The strange design is supposedly for using the seatbacks as coat hangers.
I test drove an EV6 and can state that the headreats are NOT comfortable. The interior was black and felt like a cave.
I really like the part about the water bottles after what he really meant to say was the beer bottles the empties that's the only part in the video
Tried both and I agree with everything in the video, for me, the EV6 wins. The interior of the IONIQ 5 seems unfinished and I am not comfortable with that connected flooring on the front seats row. While agree that the transmission control of the IONIQ 5 is better (and that the space of the knob could've been saved on the EV6), the overall feel and selection of features of the EV6 makes it far superior. I didn't feel like I was in a 60k car sitting in the IONIQ, somehow, it felt cheaper than my 2015 Subaru. The EV6 really gave me that 'futuristic' electric car feel that is honestly a must if I'm going to spend that kind of money on a car. Also, the drive assist of the IONIQ 5 is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, I would not use it, if the system can't handle a certain curve or road, the icon simply blinks and the drive assist deactivates, no sound feedback whatsoever so you might miss whether your drive assist is on or not.
Put a basket between the seats in the front of the HI5. I put a lot of stuff there. Food, drinks etc.
Why would you put a water bottle on the floor on the Ioniq? It has holders in the console.
It's a mistake to refer to these as "luxury" electrics. That is for the Genesis GV60 which is coming soon.
I see people comment that they just purchased one of these. How long ago did you put in your order?
I reserved one 4 months ago. Changed the color selection last month due for delivery in May.
I bought one off the lot. There's a lot of dealers around here (NYC area) and you can bargain with some of them some of the time. I paid a little (2500) over MSRP, but it was worth it to get the car now instead of waiting and possibly seeing the MSRP go up, and/or having some of the safety features removed because of chip shortages (as is rumored to be happening to the Ioniq 5 with a 22.5 model year).
I ordered a month ago when it went on sale in Australia. Dealer estimates 12-18 months for delivery, depending on whether Kia Australia can pry more units from the US and Europe.
Current wait lists are estimated at 2-3 years.
can someone explain to me what a fully dedicated electric vehicle is? Hyundai made a few EV's before the Ioniq 5...
My local Kia dealership in West Palm Beach is selling the EV 6 GT Line for a whooping $79k! I almost fell off the chair. Even with excellent credit, $10k markdown from the sales manager, and the $7,500 tax credit I am not sold. The drive was nice but what the f...
Dealer markups in US will impact the sales of this cars. wanted to get one ,but decided to go with a model with no markup!
Takahashi is not one of the worst reviewers...he is THE WORST and most biased reviewer of the entire lot imo. Dead last. Really a black mark for Edmunds...
Sounds like people that drove both in real life prefer the EV6 and those going off videos pick the ioniq. Same case for me, seen both and chose the ev6. Ioniq isn’t a bad choice either, I don’t like how they went retro with the gear selector as well as the climate controls being a little inconvenient. Now the ev6 has a 576hp version that I’ll upgrade to in the future
Only in America can either of these cars be called "on the small side". In the UK the Ioniq 5 is considered a BIG car.
I consider mine a hatchback. We have a full size sedan and they’re almost the same height
Wrong person to do this, if it's not German or super expensive he won't like it!!!!
He gives a compliment then there is a but right after, lol
Wow he is the first person I've heard actually to complain about the bling spot cameras being a bad thing!!
Eh. It’s a critique. Not a dick riding contest. He seems very fair.
Yep, the first person I've heard complain about the blind spot camera too.
He also doesn't seem to know how to adjust a steering wheel.
Ioniq 5 is a better deal. 2yrs of unlimited charging. Kia ev6 gt awd launch edition is 3k more w 3 years of charging limited to 1000kw so that about 15 charges.
Der Kia ev6 wurde 2022 zum europäischen Auto des Jahres gewählt.👍
For the ionic it's very beautiful from outside, but it's very simple inside I don't know why they do it like this
you mean the apple carplay on ioniq 5 is not a wireless one?
Neither car has wireless Apple Carplay or Android Auto, only the wired version. It is unclear whether this will change with future software updates.
No it is not but saw a TH-cam where there is a wireless adapter, the one featured and seems the best is a Motorola "M1"? or "MA", something like that.
It is apparently a licencing issue, not a hardware problem.
@@Trotter152 Another popular one is called Ottocast.
I do not fully appreciate the value of wireless charging in a car that does not offer wireless Apple Carplay or Android Auto. Using Carplay and Auto have become SOP for me, and without wireless options for them, it means I am plugging my phone in every time. As my wife says from the passenger seat, "that means I get to use the wireless charging pad," and she's right -- that is really the only value I see here.
What am I missing in all of this??
You nailed it. The driver plugs his phone in to charge and to use CarPlay / Android Auto and the passenger gets to use the wireless charging pad.
I've driven cars with wireless charging and wireless CarPlay / Android Auto and the problem is that running your phones display over the wireless connection uses a LOT of battery power and the wireless charging struggles to keep up. Plus you have extra heat being generated by the CPU of the phone, the wireless display chips, plus wireless charging itself creates a lot of heat. So what I've found is that when you do wireless charging + wireless display your phone gets insanely hot. So hot I'd be worried about long term damage to the phone and/or it's battery.
So personally even if I have wireless display available in a car, I still opt to use the cable.
Apparently, the lack or wireless Carplay/Auto is not a hardware issue, but a licensing issue. Something to do with native navigation. That's why models without nav get wireless, but models with nav have to do without.
Hopefully the issue can be solved and enabled via an update.
Kia and Hyundai ⚡️👍
QUESTION to all buyer's of either of these two:
How much over MSRP did you spend? What make/model/trim/color/drivetrain did you choose?
Where did you buy from?
I'm trying to buy one of these at a fair price.
Thank you!
I was holding out for MSRP, but rumored price hikes/chip shortages/reduced safety systems convinced me to buy now. I paid $2500 over MSRP. Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD black w/black seats. Absolutely love the car and don't regret my decision at all. I bought the car at South Shore Kia.
Ioniq 5 AWD Limited in Digital Teal and black interior at MSRP. I just got in on that deal when taking delivery last week as now there is a $2k markup. Markup seems to be from demand / supply. Got it from Towne Hyundai of Denville, NJ. Great service there from Beatriz and Jose.
@@Trotter152 you are fortunate. I called those guys but they didn't have the color combo I wanted...
I got the Ioniq sel rwd, I ended up paying 2k over, in socal there’s mark up as high as 10k.
Purchased ev6 gt rwd at msrp in Denver
Holding out for EV9 if Kia is going to build one. This is more like a hatchback than SUV.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 is for me because it is a unique design. However, Tech and charging specs at 09:18 are quite similar in both the cars but they drive very differently at 02:17.... thanks for posting this video!
Back to the future Ioniq 5, please!
I like the styling and interior of the Kia a lot more than the hyundai.
Agree
nice voice
I'm glad the reviewer pointed out the poor reliability of third party charging networks. This is a big deal for those EV owners that don't have homes and can't easily home charge.
It'll be interesting to see if Hyundai's battery holds up better than their current offerings which degrade badly. Hopefully by going with an SK made battery they'll see better long term results.
Yeah, they’re close - but Kia just shades it!
I like them both.
Game is changing.
Poor Toyota.
Ionic5 doesn't have wireless carplay only wired
K6 or Hyundai 5 vehicle , I'd prefer to go with k6
I don’t understand why people keep calling these SUVs? They only have like 6.5in of ground clearance. Large hatchbacks? Sport wagons? But definitely not SUVs.
@@valerierodger7700 than they aren’t really SUVs.
Everybody who says the EV6 looks better than the Ioniq 5, that's FINE..
BUT JUST KNOW that your opinion is the MINORITY
The EV6 is sexy. Too bad Kia dealerships are the absolute worst. I will never again step foot into one.
An emphatic yes to both. But I do own an EV6 now. And a Soul. Love the cars, the dealerships, not so much.
@@michaelgoetz7506 Soul rocks!
I went to see the EV6 and did not like the vibe off the Kia dealership. Was the worst of any I've been to. Don't want to say al Kia are bad because I can't, just didn't like the one near me, was a turn off.
Ev6 is someone in autocad squishing the ioniq down, sloping it back, and making it wider. It’s not a looker.
6:30 Why not just leave the phone in the tray next to the USB port. 🤷♂️
Do you think, maybe, that if you find moving your foot between two pedals to be 'fatiguing', that maybe you shouldn't be driving?
6:13 lmao
Your seat on both vehicles is laid back too far like a lazy boy chair. If you sat up straighter like you should then the telescoping steering would be fine. So listen to your mom and sit up straight as it is safer and will save your life.
6:13, well he obviously never got road head....😂😂😂
I prefer Ioniq over ev6
KIA EV6
You got to give this guy everything he's got to get every cup holder and Nick and cranny you also realize you have to pay for it too right $50,000
Arent't they CUV? ID4 is more of a SUV IMHO.
Neither one can replace or equal a $30k Subaru Forester..................Paul
I personally prefer the Kia. Take the shifter from the Hyundai and put it in the Kia, replace all the piano black with literally anything else, and you have the perfect combo!
The price of theses cars is just not doable for the average person... I just bought a 2022 Prius Prime for $23,500 after rebate and a $4,500 federal tax credit... and it gets 133 eMPG....
I had Prius prime for 3 yrs now. I drove over 500kms a week, I am still able to get 3.2L/100kms fuel consumption. Gasoline won't never be as cheaper as electricity but for less than 39k CAD total price. Still 15-20K less than any good EVs on the market.
This is the first time I think the Hyundai version looks better than the Kia version. I looked like they switched the brands AFTER they were already designed.
Dumb design flaw having the speed readout blocked by the steering wheel. Should've been more to the center
You can, of course, position the steering wheel so it doesn't block the speed. I'm not sure why a driver would position the steering wheel such that it blocks information you want to see. Furthermore, in the top trim line of both cars the speedometer as well as much more information is present on the Heads Up Display, so it's right there in front of you superimposed on the view through the windshield. You don't even need to look down. I've driven the cars both with and without the HUD; seeing the speedometer isn't a problem either way.
Hopefully they can fix this with a system update
And people don’t complain about Tesla. LOL.
I feel sorry for electric car drivers and future owners. They will simply have to learn the hard way .. as I did. These things are a huge hassle, all those lost hours sitting in those charging stations, huge anxiety, plus a outrageous expense in the long run. Good luck trying to sell a used Electric car with wore out battery modules. You'll find out nobody wants to pay the ridiculous price of batteries ... Batteries are very ... very expensive to replace ( thousands of dollars) ... and make no mistake, you will be replacing them. These batteries are highly toxic to our environment, with a high potential for disaster to our surroundings. LITHIUM BATTERIES ARE NOT GREEN CLEAN ENERGY BY ANY MEANS! ...
I wish I knew all this before I bought my car . Do your homework before buying !
Homework? Lithium batteries are not green…at first. Day two it is better for environment. Period
Sat in both at an auto show. They are about as "luxurious" as an Accord Sport, an Accord Touring is more a luxury car than these two. Somebody is on Meth. Ioniq5 would be my preference.
Pass on both, wait for the rear wiper.
It's not much of a problem on the EV6. The aerodynamics are different and the rear window doesn't get that dirty. Also, honestly, having driven both (and owned the Kia for a short time), the view out the rear is so small on both cars, and what view there is is partly blocked by the rear seat headrests, that I don't see much in the rear view mirror anyway. Strangely, this hasn't been a problem. Despite this shortcoming, I find I have far more situational awareness in this car than in anything else I've driven in the 45 years I've been driving.
@@michaelgoetz7506 well said!
I do hope that the EV is nothing more than a fad. They do not work well in cold climates, are not as environmentally friendly as people think, and battery replacement is $$$. I've reading about cars almost 40 years, and know a lot about the internal combustion engine.
If you are looking for fun, i think... petrol
I saw an IONIQ 5 in a dark metal gray yesterday and damn is it nice in person. Really fuckin nice. Fuck is the 5 nice damn it
The Ioniq 5 comes in two gray colors. Cyber gray and a different matte gray. The matte gray looks great (on either car), but it's very hard to care for. I recommend not buying it unless you're okay with a high maintenance paint. That was the one color that was off the table when I was shopping for an EV6.
I initially reserved a Cyber Gray one. I ended up going with black as there is very little contrast between the silvery colored trim and the body in Cyber. The matte is nice to look at but harder to maintain during winters in the north east. So, for me black looked best. What I can’t get over is just how large the Ioniq5 is in person. Photos/videos do NOT convey the scale and size of this thing.
No one cares to learn that if you hold the "warmer" button, it brings up the heated/cooled seat screen. No need to dig.
Give me any electric car I do not have the money to buy. thanks