MY HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 CHARGES SO MUCH FASTER THAN MY VW ID.4! HERE’S HOW MUCH TIME I’VE SAVED

EV Channels Review

The reviewer, Dave, provides a detailed comparison between his Hyundai IONIQ 5 and his previous Volkswagen ID.4, focusing on real-world road trip charging experiences. He highlights the IONIQ 5's significantly faster charging capabilities, which resulted in saving over 2 hours of charging time on a trip from Connecticut to Florida compared to the ID.4. While both vehicles have similar battery pack sizes, the IONIQ 5's 800-volt architecture allows it to accept much higher charging speeds (up to 240 kW vs. ID.4's 133 kW). Dave also praises the IONIQ 5's superior regenerative braking system and more reliable app functionality. Despite initial reservations about the IONIQ 5's styling, the data and practical benefits, particularly charging speed, have made it a preferred choice for road trips over the ID.4. The review also touches upon the current state of the CCS infrastructure, noting its shortcomings compared to Tesla's Supercharger network in terms of charger placement and reliability.