HERE ARE THE TOP 10 REVEALS FROM THE LA AUTO SHOW & WHAT IT'S LIKE TO ROAD TRIP AN EV ACROSS THE US!

EV Channels Review

The TFLtalk podcast covers an ambitious cross-country road trip in the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5, aiming to set an EV Cannonball record. The hosts detail the challenges of highway driving for EVs, particularly the exponential energy use above 60 mph and the critical balance between speed and charging time. They highlight the Ioniq 5's strengths, including its comfortable ride, good range, and particularly its fast 800-volt architecture enabling rapid charging (30-80% in under 15 minutes at up to 250 kW). The journey faced infrastructure hurdles, including unavailable fast chargers and unreliable apps, contrasting it with Tesla's established Supercharger network. The reviewer also shares a solo return trip experience, emphasizing the difficulties with non-Tesla charging infrastructure, hotel charger availability, and the need for meticulous planning. Despite the 10% of the trip that was challenging due to infrastructure and hotel issues, the overall experience with the Ioniq 5 was positive, with the car proving to be a capable road trip vehicle. The discussion also touches on the LA Auto Show, with the Porsche 911 Dakar being a standout.