FINALLY, WE'RE AN ALL-EV HOUSEHOLD! WHY AND HOW WE ENDED UP HERE

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Sebastian shares his journey to an all-EV household, detailing his purchase of a 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE RWD for $24,000 with 40,000 miles. He highlights the vehicle's value, particularly its certified pre-owned status which retains the 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, a significant factor given the potential reliability concerns with the EGMP platform's ICCU. The Ioniq 5 is praised for its spacious interior, rear air vents, and comfortable ride quality, though Sebastian notes minor drawbacks like the lack of automatic locking and the aggressive lane centering on non-interstate roads. Charging performance is a strong point, with the vehicle achieving impressive speeds, significantly better than his previous Chevy Bolt. The decision was driven by his wife's desire for less maintenance and his own need for a more practical SUV form factor with better charging capabilities than the Bolt. While the tax credit was not applicable due to prior used EV purchases, the overall value proposition of the Ioniq 5, especially at this price point, made it the clear choice.