OUTDATED WALKTHROUGH OF IONIQ 5 BATTERY CONDITIONING MODE

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This video provides a detailed walkthrough of the Hyundai Ioniq 5's battery preconditioning feature, which is also applicable to the Kia EV6 and Genesis GV60. The reviewer, who received the feature via a software update on his 2022 Ioniq 5 AWD, highlights the critical requirement for the battery to be below 70°F (21°C) for the system to activate. He demonstrates that preconditioning typically starts around 30-35 miles before a DC fast charger and takes approximately 25-30 minutes, consuming about 2.5 kWh, which translates to a minimal range reduction of 7-8 miles. A key limitation identified is that preconditioning only activates when a charging station is selected from the 'Point of Interest' categories within the navigation system, not when searched directly or as a waypoint added manually. The reviewer also notes the system turns off at 20% state of charge to ensure the vehicle can reach its destination. Despite some limitations in user-friendliness and activation methods, the reviewer concludes that the feature is beneficial for improving DC fast charging speeds and overall road trip efficiency, especially with the complimentary Electrify America charging.