Brought home my Hyundai Ioniq 5: Initial impressions & range

Car was received at 75% battery. Reached my destination 160km away and it’s at 40%.

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So somehow managed to pick it up. It is the second Ioniq to be delivered in the state.

Drove it down to my city and it was a very pleasant ride.

Car was received at 75% battery. Reached my destination 160km away and it’s at 40%.

I’m guessing the range will be ~400km.

The ride was very pliant despite the 50 psi tire pressure! Why dealer why? Just fill the manufacturer recommended pressures.

The car drove well, despite the softer suspension, it handles very well. I guess it comes down to the skateboard architecture and rear wheel drive.

Interiors feel well built and solid despite being CKD. I see some panel gaps but idk if that’s how it’s supposed to be or it’s just from being a CKD. Also the sound system feels better than the EV6 as of now with much punchier bass albeit at the cost of very muddy mids. And the speakers aren’t even burned in yet.

It is definitely a stunner. Was turning heads the entire trip. And it’s not just a casual glance.. people genuinely whip their heads to look at it. I’m actually very tired for today. Will look into it more tomorrow.

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