REFRESHED IONIQ 5 WITH NACS, TESLA SMART SUMMON, VOLVO SCALES BACK EV PLANS - PLUS MORE EV STORIES

EV Channels Review

The EV Pulse podcast's inaugural episode covers significant updates in the EV landscape, with a primary focus on the refreshed 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5. The hosts highlight key improvements including a new XRT off-road trim with increased ground clearance and all-terrain tires, a native NACS port (making it one of the first non-Tesla EVs in the US with this feature), and importantly, increased battery sizes for both standard (63 kWh) and long-range (84 kWh) models. A welcome addition is the rear wiper. While acknowledging the NACS port, they express curiosity about its performance on Tesla Superchargers due to potential voltage limitations. The podcast also notes the Ioniq 5's record US sales in August, attributing its success to consistent updates and appealing products. Other news includes Tesla's re-release of 'Actually Smart Summon' (ASS), Honda's surprisingly strong EV sales driven by the Prologue, and Volvo's revised 2030 EV targets. The Ford F-150 Lightning saw a significant sales surge, and BYD's global dominance is discussed. Finally, a concerning recall for the 2019 Jaguar I-Pace due to battery fire risks, with no permanent fix yet, is highlighted.