Hyundai IONIQ 5 Ultimate 73kWh RWD 2021, Steve – EV Owner Review

Hyundai IONIQ 5 RWD Ultimate 73kWh 2021, Steve - EV Owner Review

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

 

What is the make and model of your EV?
Hyundai IONIQ 5 Ultimate 73kWh 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?
230

 

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Why did you choose this car?
Liked the size and design.

 

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

  • Looks
  • Comfortable
  • Different.

 

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

  • Don’t like the charging connection positioning
  • Wheels are kerb magnets
  • Matt paint needs care.

 

Surprise us! Tell us something surprising about this car?
Frunk size is deceptive, takes loads of stuff.

 

What car are you interested in next and why?
Considering a Citroen Ami for my wife as she only needs a short range runabout.

 

What home charging unit do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
Old Chargemaster untethered dumb charger – easy to change leads, not given me any problems in 5 years of ownership.

 

What home electricity supplier & tariff do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
EV Everywhere (OVO Energy) – not as good as it was as local chargers have switched company not linked anymore.

 

What public charging networks do you use? Would you recommend them to others and why?
IONITY – fast, Northumberland Council which is local for us.

 

Who do you insure your EV with? Would you recommend them to others and why?
esure premium – reasonable.

 

Hyundai IONIQ 5 RWD Ultimate 73kWh 2021, Steve - EV Owner Review

 

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