HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 EV ROAD TRIP USA 3: SOUTH DAKOTA SIGHTS, SCULPTURE, AND SCARCE DC CHARGING

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This video documents the Hyundai IONIQ 5's road trip through South Dakota and into Montana, highlighting both the vehicle's capabilities and the evolving EV charging infrastructure. The reviewer praises the IONIQ 5's efficiency in scenic areas like the Badlands and Custer State Park, noting its ability to power camping equipment via V2L. Charging experiences were generally positive, with Electrify America stations performing well, though the reviewer encountered a non-functional Ready Charge station and a busy DC fast charger at a Jeep dealership in Wyoming. The scarcity of reliable DC fast charging in certain stretches, particularly in Wyoming, is a recurring theme. Despite these challenges, the reviewer expresses satisfaction with the overall journey and the IONIQ 5's performance, particularly as they approach the West Coast.