Alan drives a Hyundai IONIQ 5 Premium 72.6kWh 2022.
This is Alan’s first electric car, he’s owned the Hyundai IONIQ 5 from new and drives 1,000-5,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 5,000-10,000 miles and he achieves 240 miles from a full charge.
Why did you choose the Hyundai IONIQ 5?
We were interested in an electric car due to their eco credentials. We wanted to change our old petrol car for something that was better for the environment.
Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this electric car
- Cost of running
- technology
- interior size and space.
Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this electric car
- No rear windscreen wiper
- cost
- wired Apple CarPlay.
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
None yet
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What are the standout technological features of the car?
The charging speed is amazing. At services with ultra rapid chargers we actually save time on journeys compared to our old petrol car (as it can charge whilst we take the kids into the bathroom).
Surprise us! Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this electric car
Rear seats on rails that increase the size of the boot massively when we have lots of luggage to transport (but give the rear passengers tons of leg room normally)!
What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?
KIA EV9
Home charging unit – outline both positive & negative elements
Hypervolt 2.0 – the charger is great but the app isn’t, very glitchy and requires frequent restarts.
Electricity supplier & tariff – outline both positive & negative elements
Octopus Go – perfect for EV owners!
What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?
GRIDSERVE at MOTO Rugby – 22 chargers and more for Teslas. Brilliant resource for long journeys (free softplay for the kids too).
Please itemise where you’re saving money (or not) owning & running an electric car
Salary sacrifice scheme means Tax/NI savings & P11D BIK at 2%. The lease includes insurance, roadside assistance etc. I only have to pay for fuel, which is either 9.5 p per kWh on Octopus Go or free from our solar panels!
