THE CHALLENGES OF CHARGING THE NEW IONIQ 5 WITH NACS ON A 2,000 MILE ROADTRIP

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Corbin shares his extensive 2,000-mile road trip experience with a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 equipped with native NACS. The journey highlighted the complexities of charging an 800V vehicle on Tesla's 500V V3 Superchargers, where charging speeds were capped at 126 kW. Corbin found native NACS charging refreshing after encountering issues with CCS to NACS adapters and Electrify America's app. He also detailed a missed opportunity to test the Rivian Adventure Network due to a forgotten location. While appreciating the convenience of the NACS connector itself, Corbin noted the persistent challenges with the DC charge port cover on the Ioniq 5, contrasting it with the easier access on the Ioniq 6. He suggests that CCS1 infrastructure might remain relevant for higher voltage vehicles for a few more years, despite the industry's shift towards NACS. Corbin also touched upon the 2025 model's improvements over the 2024 CCS version, justifying the switch despite potential deals on older models.