HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 EV ROAD TRIP TO CANADA: MAINE-QUÉBEC-NEW BRUNSWICK LOOP

EV Channels Review

This video documents a road trip through Eastern Canada (Québec and New Brunswick) and touches on northern Maine in a 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5. The reviewer contrasts the current charging infrastructure with experiences from 2017, highlighting significant improvements in hardware power (moving from 50kW to 100kW and beyond) and network expansion by providers like Electric Circuit, Petro-Canada, and Electrify Canada. While acknowledging the progress, the review points out persistent gaps, particularly in northern Maine, and the challenges of managing charging apps and cards. The reviewer notes the convenience of chargers being located close to major routes like the Trans-Canada Highway. The video also touches on the shift from older, less utilized 50kW chargers to newer, higher-powered stations that are now experiencing increased demand and potential strain. The reviewer found the charging experience generally positive, with ChargePoint noted for fast activation and KEMPOWER offering dynamic power, though some Petro-Canada and other network chargers were less reliable or had limited functionality. The overall impression is one of significant progress in EV infrastructure, but with ongoing areas for development.