IONIQ 5 2K MILE CHALLENGE, PART 3: JOHN O’GROATS TO CANTERBURY

EV Channels Review

This video documents the final leg of an ambitious road trip from John O'Groats to Canterbury in a Hyundai IONIQ 5. The reviewer highlights significant challenges with public charging infrastructure, including non-functional chargers, slow speeds, and the general hassle of finding reliable charging points. A notable point of frustration is the lack of a rear wiper on the IONIQ 5, which proves impractical in wet weather, leading to condensation and reduced visibility. The reviewer also encounters issues with route planning apps and the car's connectivity, finding them unreliable for real-time data. Despite these setbacks, the car's fast charging capability (especially its 800V architecture allowing consistent speeds up to 90%) and comfortable ride, including driver-assist features and seats, are praised. The overall sentiment is that while the IONIQ 5 is a capable and comfortable EV, the public charging network and associated apps still present considerable obstacles for long-distance travel, making the experience more tiring than anticipated, even with faster charging speeds.