IONIQ 5 2K MILE CHALLENGE, PART 1: CANTERBURY TO LAND'S END

EV Channels Review

This video documents the first leg of a 2,000-mile challenge from Canterbury to Land's End in a Hyundai IONIQ 5, aiming to assess improvements in the charging network and the vehicle's fast-charging capabilities compared to a previous trip in a Kia e-Niro. The reviewer highlights the IONIQ 5's comfortable ride and impressive charging speed, noting it can add significant range in a short time. However, the integrated navigation and route planning system, particularly when linked with A Better Route Planner and Tronity, proved glitchy and inaccurate, often failing to update correctly or provide reliable GPS speed. The reviewer found themselves reverting to traditional navigation. Despite these software issues, the car's hardware, including its fast charging and comfortable interior, is praised. A significant issue arose at Land's End when the planned rapid charger was offline, causing added stress and a detour to Penzance. The Penzance charger also presented initial difficulties, requiring a call to customer support, though the support itself was excellent. The reviewer concludes the first part of the journey with a full charge, ready for the next leg, despite the day ending later than planned.