Ed Meeks drives a Hyundai IONIQ 5 73kWh AWD 2021 electric car.
This is Ed’s first electric car, he’s owned the IONIQ 5 from new and does between 10,000 – 15,000 miles per year. The current mileage is under 5,000 miles and he achieves 240 miles range from a full charge.
Rate your Hyundai IONIQ 5 out of 5
Why did you choose the Hyundai IONIQ 5?
Style & functionality.
Positives
- All electric
- functionality
- style and interior.
Negatives
No rear screen wipers.
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
None, it has been flawless.
What are the standout tech features of your Hyundai IONIQ 5?
The on-the-road costs are low.
Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this Hyundai IONIQ 5
That it can charge another electric car.
What electric car are you interested in next and why?
Same vehicle with a longer range battery.
What home charging unit do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
zappi – if I add solar to the house I can charge from that instead of the electric grid.
Rate your home charging unit out of 5
What home electricity supplier & tariff do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
Scottish Power – it’s the provider for the local area.
Rate your electricity supplier out of 5
What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?
One with multiple discount tariffs.
List your top 3 favourite public charging networks (in order of preference).
- bp pulse
- vend electric
- Pod Point.
Who do you insure your electric car with? Would you recommend them to others and why?
Admiral
Rate your insurance provider out of 5
Estimate how much money you save per month owning and running an electric car compared to a petrol/diesel car
£150.
