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

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

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

 

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

 

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?
Owned more than 5

 

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?
Hard to explain why I bought this particular car. I just fell in love with it on a test drive and had to have one.

 

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

  • Rapid charging
  • Interior space
  • Comfort on long drive.

 

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

  • Lack of auto handles
  • Lack of heat pump (part of Echo Pack).

 

Rate your EV out of 5.

 

Surprise us! Tell us something surprising about this car?
First EV I have owned where I can actually achieve the quoted range if I really try.

 

What car are you interested in next and why?
IONIQ 5 with Tech pack and Echo pack. Want the heat pump and memory seats as well as the 360 camera.

 

What home charging unit do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
Have access to 3 phase charger at work that runs at 11kW so don’t tend to charge at home much. When I do, I just use the granny charger.

 

Rate your home charging unit out of 5.

 

What home electricity supplier & tariff do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
Ecotricity standard.

 

Rate your electricity supplier out of 5.

 

What public charging networks do you use? Would you recommend them to others and why?
IONITY mainly, sometimes Gridserve with good level of success. Find bp very frustrating. IONITY by far the better in my opinion. Need to use subscription service if using regularly as expensive if not.

 

Who do you insure your EV with? Would you recommend them to others and why?
Fleet policy.

 

Rate your insurance provider out of 5.

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