HOW MUCH SLOWER IS IT? EV VS PETROL LONG DISTANCE RACE 2022

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This video pits the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV against its petrol counterpart, the Hyundai Tucson, in a 900km race from Sydney to Melbourne to assess EV practicality for long-distance travel in Australia. The Ioniq 5, a dual-motor AWD version with 225kW, was found to be approximately 40 minutes slower than the Tucson, arriving in Melbourne in 9 hours and 47 minutes compared to the Tucson's 9 hours and 8 minutes. Despite the time difference, the reviewer highlights the EV's surprisingly refreshing driving experience, attributing it to shorter, more frequent charging stops (totaling 34 minutes) that broke up the journey every ~200km. The Ioniq 5 demonstrated impressive charging speeds, peaking around 220kW and maintaining over 180kW, allowing for quick top-ups. The video debunks the myth that EVs are impractical for long Australian distances, concluding that with capable charging infrastructure and vehicles like the Ioniq 5, such trips are feasible and can even be more pleasant than traditional petrol car journeys, despite not yet matching the speed of combustion engines.