2025 IONIQ 5 ROAD TRIP: 2,000 MILES IN THE FIRST HYUNDAI WITH A NACS PORT

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The reviewer embarks on a 2,000-mile road trip in a new 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited All-Wheel Drive, notably the first non-Tesla with a native NACS port. The journey highlights the vehicle's performance in cold weather, with average efficiency dipping to 2.3 miles per kWh due to temperatures as low as 15°F. Charging sessions averaged 20 minutes for a 10-80% charge, meeting Hyundai's claims. The reviewer ranked charging networks, favoring Pilot Flying J's EVgo stations for their seamless autocharge functionality and amenities. Tesla Superchargers were ranked third, offering convenience and lower costs but slower charging due to V3 technology. Electrify America was ranked last due to persistent initiation issues and app problems, leading the reviewer to avoid them on future trips. The native NACS port proved invaluable, especially in remote areas. While the car's interior and Highway Drive Assist 2 were praised, the built-in navigation system exhibited significant issues, often routing incorrectly or making illogical charging stop suggestions, forcing the use of Google Maps. The reviewer also noted the loss of the driver's grab handle as a minor drawback.