IONIQ 6 NEEDS A BATTERY CONDITIONING OVERHAUL | THANKSGIVING 2024 TRAVEL STORY

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The reviewer recounts a frustrating Thanksgiving travel experience with their Hyundai Ioniq 6, highlighting significant issues with public charging infrastructure and the vehicle's battery conditioning system. While praising the Ioniq 6's efficiency (averaging 4 miles per kWh), the core complaint revolves around the inability to precondition the battery below 20% state of charge, severely impacting charging speeds in cold weather. The reviewer also encountered widespread charger unavailability and malfunctioning payment systems at Electrify America and particularly Apple Green charging stations, exacerbated by ride-share drivers occupying chargers for extended periods. The video criticizes Hyundai for not enabling battery conditioning below 20% via a software update, a feature present in newer models, deeming it a "damn shame" that limits the car's fast-charging potential for a significant portion of the year. The reviewer expresses hope that Hyundai will address this limitation through a software update.