ALL CHARGED UP: HERE'S WHAT IT'S LIKE TO DRIVE CROSS-COUNTRY NONSTOP IN AN EV!

EV Channels Review

This TFL film documents an ambitious cross-country road trip attempt in a Hyundai Ioniq 5, aiming to set a new electric vehicle record from Orange County, California to Orlando, Florida. The hosts highlight the Ioniq 5's suitability for such a journey, praising its spacious interior, ample cargo room, all-wheel-drive capability, and crucially, its fast-charging 800-volt architecture. Key takeaways include the importance of managing energy consumption by finding a "sweet spot" between speed and charging time, and the necessity of strategic charging stops, often at Electrify America stations located at Walmarts. While the car performed admirably, the review points out minor gripes such as the navigation display orientation and the need to back into charging spots. The primary challenge identified was the variability and occasional unreliability of charging infrastructure, with some stations being slow or out of service. Despite these hurdles and a few navigation errors, the team successfully completed the 2500+ mile journey in 46 hours and 46 minutes, demonstrating the viability of long-distance EV travel while raising money for charity.