1,300-MILE WEEKEND EV ROAD TRIP + IONIQ 5 COLD WEATHER FAST CHARGING PERFORMANCE

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This video details a 1,300-mile weekend road trip from Boston to Ohio and back in a Hyundai IONIQ 5, focusing on cold weather fast charging performance and Electrify America's reliability. The reviewer found Electrify America to be largely reliable, with most stations working well, though congestion was noted at popular locations like Albany. A software glitch where a session remained active in the app after charging was a minor inconvenience. The trip highlighted the impact of cold weather on the IONIQ 5's charging speed, particularly for earlier 2022 models lacking battery preconditioning. Without preconditioning, the battery cools significantly during longer drives, leading to slower charging speeds (around 10-15 minutes to ramp up power) compared to optimal summer conditions. The reviewer suggests that upcoming software updates and the inclusion of preconditioning in newer models will be crucial for maintaining charging performance in colder climates. Despite the cold weather challenges and occasional congestion, the trip demonstrated that long-distance EV travel is feasible even in winter, with the route offering ample charging options.