I have the EV6 GT which is not that less efficient and can get about 210 miles of range at 70mph. The reason why the Ioniq was so efficient is like my Nissan Leaf 2 which I still have, is the weight. My Leaf is 1580Kg and the Ionic is 1602kg, my EV6 and the Ioniq 5 to a lesser extent are much heavier, the GT comes is at 2200kg, that's 630 kg more than the Leaf. That's like carrying around six 105kg passengers plus the driver all the time, which uses a lot more power every time you accelerate, even gently and that's why many of the new cars are so inefficient. Tesla makes their cars from aluminum which helps keep the weight down but even two very efficient motors and a big battery push the weight back up again. Only when we make EVs in the sub-1500kg range will we see greater efficiencies from today's tech.

Just bought one. Traded in our 20 month old X5. Never thought I’d prefer an electric car, but the Ioniq 5 is better looking, quicker, smoother and will save me £300 a month in diesel and road tax.

I picked mine up a few days ago, I have to say I love everything about it.

I liked your review. I have this car for past 3 months now. And I absolutely love it. It is so comfy, fast, spacious, luxurious, quite and has all the features which a car must have.

Love this car, especially the design and the lights. I took it for a test drive and was really impressed by the performance and interior space. It’s huge! And the rear seats recline, loads of leg room and very comfortable seats.

Amazing charge speed and looking forward to your full review,. The car certainly has it's own style and it is great that all manufacturers are not copying each other. I would also be interested to see how the different drive modes affect the motorway runs, especially when you can maintain 70MPH. The super fast charging really is a game changer and I believe is what is needed to bring more people over to owning an EV. Keep up the great videos!

glad i found your channel - amazing piece of design, like others i was surprised by the size but having seen a couple on the road in London I'm still very taken by it. Thanks for sharing the journey, will go looking for more of your content.

Thoroughly entertaining and informative as always. Another quiet day in the 4 wheeled office 👏🏽

Just ordered a 73 kw/h in Cyber gray , Ultimate version in Canada ; scheduled in July 2022 ........... 8 months to wait ...........

Thanks for a no bull real life report, well done.

The 20” wheels on this car reduce range by 7% according to Hyundai, hence the range will not be on par with specs. The 19” is a better choice and less costly too.

Had my Ioniq 5 10 days and I'm loving it. Haven't had chance to do a long run yet - put less than 200 miles on it so far and haven't had chance to test the charge speed. Therefore your video was very interesting. With a combination of round-town running, short A-road dashes and some country runs I'm getting 4.4 miles/kWh. I've turned the lane-assist off as it was getting on my nerves. I've got a long cross-country run coming up in a couple of weeks so I might fiddle with the settings to see if it can be made acceptable.

Yet to drive an EV6, but prefer the look & feel of it to the Ioniq5. Our short drive of the Ioniq5 didn't overly impress, (maybe because was a mid spec, rather than top spec 45) however the charging speed, V2L are both impressive new features that hopefully will become a standard!

What a great choice. I admire you.

In an alternative world this is what the Austin Maestro becomes as British Leyland forge forward on their dominance of EV technology.

Love to see a 58kwh testing on a long journey. Most people only need this size and the quick charging is the game changer. A race between the ionic and id4 small batteries would be a fantastic video?

Got my 4wd today. Love all of it

I like this exterior shape and design more than the GV60. Can’t wait to test drive both.

Be good to see it up against the EV6. Off to Kia now for the launch at my local dealer. Good video again guys. 👍

Had this car for 6 weeks now and absolutely love it 😍

I feel the same. Never would have imagined liking a Hyundai..but this one definitely looks cool.

Real world informative and entertaining tests. Tesla Model S P85 owned 7 years 125,000 uk miles, Ioniq 5 is the only EV Ive ever tested apart from Tesla. Those seats superb. Just down on performance for me and Ive been spoiled on charging so anything non Tesla an unknown but love the car.

Brilliant video - good to see you were up here in Edinburgh again 🚗

I really like the look of this car - reminds of the old Lancia Integrale in the shape. If you asked an 80's hatchback designer to draw the hatchback of the future, i kind of feel that this is the car he would draw. We see a lot of them on the road up here in Norway, and they don't disappoint in the flesh. Selling like hotcakes up here.

Was expecting a bit more efficiency, but it’s still good. You don’t need huge range when you can charge fast (I would say that I’ve just got an etron). But I’ve had a look at the car in the showroom at Everton and it’s awesome. Looks great, loads of space and very innovative. Bring on the Ioniq 7!

informative, practical road trip Vlog

The nose reminds me of the Alfa Romeo SZ from the end of the 80's. Love the hot hatch look and the luxury lounge-morphing seat. The glove-drawer is brilliant and I hope it will be copied all over. A shame about the door handles and the not so good efficiency at highway speeds.

Far better looking than the Tesla.

I'm stoked that Hyundai and Kia have come so correct the past few years. They've really risen to the top from a rather low-tier reputation.

One beautiful looking electric car from Hyundai.I would buy one

Love it, I've just bought a new leaf, and after my pcp ends, that will be my next ev

Not a pretty car???? This is the best looking car made in a decade. Groundbreaking.

It is an amazing car and a very good review :) You are the first reviewer I see talking about the lane keeping assist (10:55). Other reviewers don't say this, but it is really weird behaviour. The Hyundai Ioniq (the old model without the 5) does this too. So does the Kia EV6, which has a very direct steering. When I did a test drive of that vehicle, I almost got sick on the motorway...

Saw one in the flesh for the first time a few days ago. I was surprised by how big it is.

Até first i would like to thank you for your channel which is very informative and relevant ! later I would like to thank you, because I bought a Tesla model X after watching your videos in Brazil! next year I would like to return to the United Kingdom and if possible visit your store and meet you in person! thanks again and that everything goes back to normal !

Had a test drive of this to confirm our pre order (because in NZ the non-standard models won't be here until Q2 next year. Absolutely loved it. Good to see an assessment of it over a long drive. Can confirm the boot takes two Ridgebacks comfortably, which was a must have for us.

Really enjoyed this road trip showing world experience. For me the most important point moving forward will not be battery capacity, but maybe consumption and surely charging speed.

i like the look and that charging sure is fast! great car

Another great video - well done. It will be interesting to see if there is any impact of ultra fast charging on the Hyundai's batteries in a few years time. Perhaps we will need Björn's scanning app for that one. While the Hyundai is an interesting proposition (and the Kia EV6 an even better one), it's not the car for me. I'm waiting for my new Tesla Model 3 Performance to arrive in November.

All technology and refinement packed in the price point. Hands down the best EV and Tesla killer. Hyundai and the Korean automakers are killing it!

This car is a charging MONSTER! Wow, 13:45 50% added in 11mins. That's half the battery in about half the length of this video! If we can get the infrastructure built, EV batteries will get smaller (and lighter) when they charge this quickly.

Love the look of this car

I love the look of it. It's interesting that there's a Model 3 behind it in the video there. I own a Model 3. And I'm jealous!

Stunning car I think it definitely top of my list for ev cars

Great video, thanks.

Good review, I am stoked for mine in RWD Long range w 77kwh battery. Solid review, rear world

Haven't driven it, but I fricken love it. Live in Bournemouth too.

I've seen a few folks comparing it to a maestro - I can't see it (and I do keep looking!). The first thing it reminds me of is an updated Lancia Delta Integrale. Although as an ex Volvo 850 T5R driver, having driven it, the size of the boot reminds me more of that - How Hyundai have managed to get something the size of a Volvo estate and disguise it as an Integrale boggles the mind. To be fair both the Lancia and the Volvo are all-time faves - so a car that takes the best of both (and of course the AWD will outperform both the T5R and the Integrale on 0-60 times) is a complete winner for me. Mine arrives for Christmas ;-)

I find it edgy and certainly not boring. I think the design is quite like able. There is very little that I’d change.

Being a car man Richard I'm sure you'll appreciate the design nod to the lancia delta HF Integrale. Really cool looking motor.

Excellent video - amazing how even at 3kwh/mi you only had to stop twice. Incredible.

Yes i have traded my four year old two litre twin turbo x2 class wise the ioniq 5 is way ahead really looking forward to picking it up the ultimate version

Just booked mine

Similar to a couple of other comments, my wife and I also had a test drive in the Ioniq 5 and were disappointed with the look compared to what we had seen online. I enjoyed your review of how the vehicle managed that long journey and the impressive charging time. One observation on our experience when we took the car out, I got my right index finger stuck in the new-fangled door handle. I mentioned that to the garage staff and they said that no one else had reported having done the same. Maybe it is just me. I will say that the car drives very well and was comfortable. We also had a test drive in an ID4 and both of us prefer the VW. Looking forward to your full review of the car.

Great review…!!!

I love it. Reminds me of the Logan's Run solar powered car

Fab video about a fab car - love the design (and marmite, too...!) ;-)

Very fair & worthwhile review. I did a similar drive and got similar results. The charging speed benefit is huge - I can’t bear slow chargers anymore!

I liked your review.

I like it. Love the design too

I’d love to see how an electric car handles the drive back from Edinburgh along the a68? There’s some pretty crazy hills for a bit of regen along the way, It’s my favourite drive back to England.

Great looking car, great features!

Amazing car.

Suxh a great reality video on this car other than the dynamics. Fantastic 👍👍⚡💪

I’m glad that you are pointed out that the Hyundai Kona get superior range. I’ve been weighing up whether it’s worth selling mind or holding onto it to see what eventuates over the next few years.

A friend of mine has just got one and I have to say it's brilliant. So much nicer and more attractive than any Tesla.

Great video! Can you comment on cabin quietness and comfort compared with ID4?

Nice video guys, thank you...

I’ve just ordered one, can’t wait !

Was really close in getting one. Then i test drove the Tesla model Y and that sold me.

Looks like a futuristic Golf to me. Not a Hyundai fan but this looks the part to my eye.

Thing for me is I'm doing my research for the future, I'm gonna start having driving lessons again next year with a view to the future. If I'm gonna be running a car on a daily basis I'm considering a hybrid as a first car, can imagine at 38 as a first car it would be a safe say insurance wouldn't be stupid. Electric vehicles need will hopefully come down in price over the coming years when the infrastructure becomes a lot more on spec. The current ev that catches my eye is the Kia EV6, cracking looking styling alongside its sister car the Ioniq.

Finally a normal looking ecar. With buttons at that 👍👍

Korean cars are killing it.

I saw someone else’s long trip in Norway earlier. It was quite a lot less economic than most other tested cars. Charged quickly though although that didn’t make up for the extra stops required.

That full-roof solar panel is a nice addition. Here with the US version, that's not an option. We just get the big moonroof that doesn't open.

Great video

HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 MADE IN INDONESIA SUKSESS.....!!!

i like the way it looks a lot. and those charge speeds are crazy.

Well done thanks.

Great looking car.

Wow Hello from New Milton 🙋🏻‍♂️

One for the EV nay sayers. Yes, there are still people out there whom resolutely believe that electric cars are just for popping down to the shops. Enjoyed the video, thanks! I prefer the styling of the Ioniq 5 over the Kia EV6

It is a good demonstration and comparison. If space and comfort is a priority then I would choose Ioniq but I want price of both cars to come down a bit. Am I crazy? There are not many parts associated with EVs.

09:44 that is a roadside cafe not changed for last 30 years 😂

I test drove one of these recently and I have to say -- it's just not as good looking in real life as it seems in videos. My wife, and I, were very excited when we went to the garage, we got there, and her first comment to me was "nooooo....that's not it is it, I hate it, that's not what you showed me in the video!". End of conversation. To be fair, the model we were test driving wasn't the Project 45 that Richard had the luxury of trying in this video, they did have one in the showroom we went to -- but that was only for the Manager apparently -- "customers can't have it" - nice, congrats on your new ride Manager-only bloke. That version definitely looked a bit better than our weird blue-ish thing they gave us, which was genuinely a yucky colour. It made *such* a difference. The nice(r) one, though, is not available to us mere mortals, we have to buy the blue thing in a different colour it seems, without most of the toys that are available on the rarerer than rocking horse manure Project 45. Having said that, the sales guy was very nice and incredibly tolerant of my wife spewing into her bucket, verbally. God bless you sir, and thank you for your patience and tolerance of a somewhat less than excited customer's wife! Credit to you and sorry for that! We took it out anyway, and it was definitely nicer inside - actually, inside, this thing is quite nice, but honestly......it's no Tesla - not even close. Amazing how something can look great online, but so much different in real life. I'd not have believed it if I hadn't been there and witnessed it for myself. It's a lot chunkier in real life than it seems in videos, it's a *big lump* of car which I wasn't expecting. Also, the dual screens, MASSIVE bezels, like a CRT monitor from the 80's! They were so wide that you couldn't really read the Sat Nav very well since there wasn't enough road on the screen. On the plus side, it was pretty comfy I must say, those seats are lovely :-) If you are considering this car, trust me, go look at it - not on KZfaq, in real life. You may love it more and I hope you do, but I (we!) didn't -- and that was unexpected and somewhat sad. If I had to sum up my drive, and feelings, in this car -- it would be "meh". Sorry Hyundai, I genuinely wanted to like it, but I definitely appreciated the sales guy's approach, he was lovely, and if you're reading this then full marks chief! Thanks for the video Richard, love your views. How on Earth you run a business whilst keeping these honest reviews coming is beyond me, but please do, I love them, you're so balanced and real world.

Amazing car, gettin it before tesla Y. Redesign will take sometime, I5 awd is just gorgeous and techy

Brilliant video! Loved the timelapse of the charge session in Leeds, a nice transition from light to dark with the neons. Little details you included were really useful like talking about the solar panel, when it uses the front motor. I'm not surprised by the economy, my etron 50 would return maybe 2.8-3.0m/kWh on your leg to Leeds. What I am surprised by is the fact Hyundai haven't managed to improve efficiency over a similar car like the etron, despite Hyundai's excellent efficiency record (eniro, ioniq) so does that mean the tech is at a plateau and we're waiting for the next best thing? Impressive vehicle nonetheless, like it.

It looks fantastic got a muscle car look to it ..

Its a good job that you decided to press on with your quiet journey and completed 500 miles in 9 hours I suffered a 12 hour journey (8.00am - 8.00pm) to near Newquay Cornwall some 250 miles from Birmingham in torrential rain queuing for hours just to get a charge at every stop Suffering charger malfunctions and ending in the red ,50 miles from destination and the charger not accepting contactless payment ,and the venue about to close for the day ( 5.45pm Saturday evening) Talk about stress And as for the siting of chargers without cover I was soaked right through the waterproof had had enough and so was I Better to have a long range battery these days while the infrastructure isn't there yet

Love....it!

I wish I could afford one of these!

Nice video enjoyed that very informative. How much did trip cost?

Looks a good ev.

We have ours (exactly the same trim) for a month now. Loving it, but range does drop significantly when it gets colder. I’ve never gotten near the claimed 300 mile range, more like 200-220 with average temperature around 8-10 degrees Celsius

Do not worry as the house of commence report have stated, Private vehicale ownership is not compatible with decarbonisation and the net zero target.

Looks like the styling is from the Lancia Integrale. Particularly from the side.

I like it. Oddly, it's looks remind me of the Fiat Strada, which was also ahead of its time in the late 1970s.

We are super close to pulling the trigger on one, only the id4 gtx max is getting in the way, as we've been offered a good price on one which makes it comparible to awd ultimate

I have seen on a couple of other videos that there is a loss of power and charging speed decline when battery temperature either too cold or too hot. Did you experience any of those problems on your 500 mile run? And if so is there an answer to this problem eg the eco blanket which is an option? Would appreciate your thoughts RSymons - great review