15K EV CHALLENGE - THE LONG JOURNEY! IONIQ V LEAF V ZOE ROAD TRIP AND CHARGING SPEEDS

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This video concludes the £15,000 EV challenge series by testing the long-distance capabilities and charging speeds of the Hyundai Ioniq (28kWh), Nissan Leaf (30kWh), and Renault Zoe (ZE40). The reviewer highlights that while these cars are primarily suited for city driving or occasional longer trips, they can manage longer distances with careful planning and patience. The Hyundai Ioniq is praised for its efficiency and particularly its rapid CCS charging, making it the most convenient for longer journeys despite its smaller battery. The Renault Zoe offers a better range per charge on AC but is hampered by its lack of DC rapid charging, requiring significantly longer stops for extended trips. The Nissan Leaf, while comfortable and spacious, struggles the most on motorways due to lower efficiency and range, necessitating frequent and lengthy charging stops. The reviewer concludes that for those needing to cover significant distances regularly, more premium EVs are better suited, but for occasional longer journeys, these budget EVs are capable, albeit with a time penalty.