HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 - CHARGE SPEED + EFFICIENCY ON FIRST EV ROAD TRIP: SPRING 2022 PART 1

EV Channels Review

This video documents the initial leg of an EV road trip in the 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Limited AWD, focusing on charging speed and efficiency from Boston to Erie, PA. The reviewer highlights the car's impressive 800V architecture, noting peak charging speeds exceeding 235 kW when connected to a 350 kW station, significantly faster than the 150 kW station which maxed out at 147 kW. Despite encountering headwinds and adverse weather conditions, leading to an efficiency of around 2.5-2.8 miles per kWh at highway speeds (75 mph), the reviewer expresses optimism about the faster charging offsetting lower efficiency. A notable issue arose in Erie, PA, where Electrify America chargers were reported as non-functional, forcing a reliance on slower charging options. The reviewer concludes that while the 800V charging is a game-changer, the reliability of charging infrastructure remains a critical factor for long-distance EV travel.