Chris Ballinger drives a Hyundai IONIQ SE 38kWh 2020.
This is Chris’s first electric car, he’s owned the Hyundai IONIQ less than 1 year and drives 5,000-10,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 20,000-30,000 miles and he achieves 225 miles from a full charge.
Why did you choose the Hyundai IONIQ?
The best in it’s car category for the year I purchased.
Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this electric car
- Very streamlined
- good range
- quick charging.
Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this electric car
- Haven’t got one.
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
No faults
What are the standout technological features of the car?
Great display on the car with Apple CarPlay (updated display 3se).
Surprise us! Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this electric car
Great range and so easy to charge.
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What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?
Probably a Tesla, as they have their own charging system.
Do you charge your electric car from home?
Yes
Do you have a home charging unit installed?
No
Electricity supplier & tariff – outline both positive & negative elements
OVO Electric car tariff – only 10p/kWh
Do you use public charging networks?
Yes
What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?
Pod Point – but you can’t use the Hyundai card as only an app but with bp pulse & InstaVolt you can use your Hyundai card.
Please itemise where you’re saving money (or not) owning & running a Hyundai IONIQ
I charge once a week from home on the granny charger at a cost of around £5.50 when I was spending £20 a week on my Volvo XC90.
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