Hyundai IONIQ 5 Project 45 2021, Brian – EV Owner Review

Hyundai IONIQ 5 Project 45 2021, Brian - EV Owner Review

What first name would you like to appear in the review? 
Brian

 

What is the make and model of your EV?
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Project 45

 

What year was your EV registered?
2021

 

How long have you owned your EV?
From new

 

What is the mileage on your EV?
1,000 – 5,000 miles

 

How many EVs have you owned?
This is my first

 

What is the average mileage range you achieve from your EV when fully charged?
230

 

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Why did you choose this car?

  • Design features
  • Faster charging capability.

 

Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this car?

  • The car is distinct
  • It’s crammed full of excellent driver and road safety technology
  • It can recharge quicker than cars at comparable prices
  • As good as a few more than twice the price.

 

Hyundai IONIQ 5 Project 45 2021, Brian - EV Owner Review

 

Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this car?

  • Early day software bugs
  • The lack of the rear wash wiper (not a deal breaker, that said)
  • Some fake aluminium look switches.

 

Surprise us! Tell us something surprising about this car?
Stops reversing to obscured cars, pedestrians etc.

 

What car are you interested in next and why?
The forthcoming IONIQ 6 as it’s a great looking concept car. Hope its design isn’t watered down.

 

What home charging unit do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
Andersen A2.

 

What home electricity supplier & tariff do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
Scottish Power – not recommended as there’s no off-peak tariff.

 

What public charging networks do you use? Would you recommend them to others and why?
ChargePlace Scotland.

 

Who do you insure your EV with? Would you recommend them to others and why?
Admiral MultiCar – decent quote.

 

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