Hyundai IONIQ 5 Premium RWD 2021, Chris – EV Owner Review

Hyundai IONIQ 5 Premium RWD 2021, Chris - EV Owner Review

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

 

What is the make and model of your EV?
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Premium RWD

 

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 2nd

 

What is the average mileage range you achieve from your EV when fully charged?
250

 

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Why did you choose this car?

  • Interior space
  • Good range
  • Fast charging.

 

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

  • Interior space
  • Comfort
  • Charging speeds.

 

Hyundai IONIQ 5 Premium RWD 2021, Chris - EV Owner Review

 

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

  • There’s only one, build quality could be better.

 

Surprise us! Tell us something surprising about this car?
It has an external 3 pin socket which I run an extension lead from and plug into an electric radiator which heats the conservatory!

 

What car are you interested in next and why?
Tesla Model Y – Tesla represent the peak of EV tech to me.

 

What home charging unit do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
zappi – recommended if you have solar but it’s not the cheapest option.

 

What home electricity supplier & tariff do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
Octopus Go Faster – definitely recommended for anyone with an EV because of its 5 hours of cheap, off-peak energy.

 

What public charging networks do you use? Would you recommend them to others and why?
Electric Highway, Instavolt & Osprey. These are the 3 most reliable networks in my experience.

 

Who do you insure your EV with? Would you recommend them to others and why?
LV – good EV features, i.e. charging cables covered and guaranteed an EV courtesy vehicle.

 

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