HYUNDAI IONIQ 5: 4,000 MILE US ROAD TRIP REPORT + TAKEAWAYS

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This video provides a comprehensive 4,000-mile road trip report on the 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5, detailing experiences across nine states. The reviewer highlights the vehicle's consistent fast-charging performance, with 21 DC fast charging sessions primarily on Electrify America, noting that most sessions were completed within 15-25 minutes, often before the driver finished getting supplies. Reliability was generally solid, with only a few inconvenient charging stops due to errors or congestion, though the reviewer points out the growing strain on public charging networks. Efficiency averaged a respectable 3 miles per kilowatt-hour, translating to approximately 232 miles per charge, with slower speeds on non-highway roads improving this figure. A key takeaway is the IONIQ 5's practicality as a "fast food car" due to its charging speed, and its highly customizable interior, which proved useful for accommodating camping gear. The reviewer also touches on the "Hyundai heat cliff" phenomenon affecting charging speeds above 80% but found it manageable by moving on to the next charger. Overall, the IONIQ 5 is presented as a capable road trip companion, with charging infrastructure and reliability being the main external factors to consider.