Dangerously SLOW now?! Comparing Ioniq5 ECO Mode Before and After the Battery Preconditioning Update

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In this video, I'll be comparing ECO mode on my early production 2022 Hyundai Ioniq5 AWD that has not received the battery preconditioning update to other Ioniq5s that have had the update.
The Ioniq5 (along with other Hyundai/Kia/Genesis EVs built on their e-GMP platform) are known for being one of the fastest charging EVs available today. However, the early versions of the Ioniq5 and Kia EV6 were released without a function that is critical for ensuring fast DC charging year-round...battery preconditioning. Hyundai released a software update to fix this issue in December 2022, but this new software had an unforeseen issue.
For unknown reasons, the newly released battery preconditioning update also substantially reduces vehicle acceleration in ECO mode. It also appears that any e-GMP vehicle that came from the factory with battery preconditioning (starting with vehicles built around July 2022) have the same issue. Some have described ECO mode after the update as being dangerous and undriveable . Is this true or just social media sensationalism? Let's find out!
Special thanks to ‪@plugandplayEV‬ and ‪@TheIoniqGuy‬ for allowing me to use clips from their videos.
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0:00 Hello and Welcome!
0:42 What's The Problem?
1:18 Setting a Baseline with the Pre-Update ECO Mode
2:32 Post-Update ECO Mode Acceleration
3:44 Side-by-Side Acceleration Comparison
4:23 Is This Actually Dangerous?
6:40 Bonus Footage - Sport Mode Acceleration

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@wrenchingfool5284 Год назад

*UPDATE* My car got the software update about a week after this video went live. _However_ , I appear to be one of the unlucky folks who supposedly had the software update installed by the dealer, but something went wrong and the "Battery Preconditioning" mode doesn't work. In fact, its as if nothing was done to the car. The EV Settings screen still shows Winter Mode instead of Battery Preconditioning mode, ECO mode is completely unchanged, and battery preconditioning does not work. I've reported this back to the dealer and so far their only response is "we installed the update." I'll keep you posted on what ends up happening with this... FYI, I've already tried updating to the latest navigation/infotainment software and that made no difference.

@Jcewazhere Год назад

My old Subaru took about 12 seconds to get to 60. That was a huge upgrade from my really old Subaru that took about 20. Made highway driving fun, especially as a new driver. Now I have a 2017 Bolt. I miss the Roos in some ways, but in most the Bolt is better. My first car was an 1986 GL 2d hatchback with 4wd hi/low that had been modified for high altitude operation. I think they just widened the carburetor. 2nd was a '93 Impreza.

@wrenchingfool5284 Год назад

Times have changed and so have our expectations for our vehicles. It makes me laugh when people call what used to be normal or even marginally quick acceleration “dangerously slow.” I’ve seen that said for vehicles outside of just the Ioniq5 and it’s slower ECO mode. I’ve had a few different Subarus but never one of the “classic” ones.

@adriansdigitalbasement Год назад

My 84 Civic (with 3 speed automatic) that I owned in college was easily 12-13 seconds to 60 and the 1/4 mile around 19 seconds. In no way was that car dangerous to drive on public roads. Where I could see people getting into trouble is, as you pointed out, not expecting Eco mode to be so slow after the update. So you might do a maneuver expecting more power and not get it... But one would expect someone would quickly learn the mode is slow and adjust.

@wrenchingfool5284 Год назад

@@adriansdigitalbasement my initial reaction after hearing people call this acceleration "dangerous" was basically to laugh and shake my head, but after thinking about it for a bit, if I got in my car and it was suddenly 3-4 seconds slower to accelerate, I could see where that could cause a problem.

@jamespeterson7100 Год назад

I have an Ioniq 5 that hasn’t got the update and I don’t intend to get it until this issue is addressed. I always use eco mode whenever I drive except on the highway.

@wrenchingfool5284 Год назад

I use ECO mode everywhere (except in snow or situations where I need full power) but I'm not that bothered honestly if ECO mode is slow. It's all down to personal preference.

@jamespeterson7100 Год назад

@@no_data_for_you Don’t have to I got the software update and the car is running perfect. 👍

@jamespeterson7100 Год назад

How about the other two modes normal and sport? Did you test those to see if those got any slower?

@wrenchingfool5284 Год назад

I got the update near the beginning of February, but I seem to be one of those unfortunate souls where something on the update got screwed up and it doesn't work. The dealer swears they did the update, but absolutely nothing changed. I won't say its a common thing, but there have been a fair number of other Ioniq5 owners reporting the same issue. So, I still haven't gotten to try it out yet. Others who have gotten the update seem to indicate that the other 2 modes haven't changed.