I've had a Ionic 6 for 6 months now, it drives fabulous and the range estimate, way better than Model 3. Now I disagree with one aspect, noise cabin. The very reason of why I chose this car over the Model 3, is because the cabin quieter than the Model 3 and even than the Genesis G80 2016 that I have. So I'm really happy with the car and I recommend it to anyone!
Also,just so no one is confused, the interior ambient lighting does not flash like in his video. The flashing is caused by an interference between the high frequency duty cycle of the LED lighting and the shutter/frame rate of the video camera. To the naked eye there will be no flashing, just soothing lighting.
Yes Sir, just the vid cam mhz is not the same and causes this. love, Would of PAID extra for the colors of ambient in the doors and floor panel BUT the Long Range it is NOT available in the SE, remember MY MODEL is the ONLY ONE that gets over (U.S.) 371 miles, Yes not 361 adv, but I actually with L-e then top off post charge with L-2 to 3 8 7 MILES of range! I have fotos if you don't believe...miss the folding mirrors for safety too. But RANGE is MOST import. to us! Goes further folks than ANY Model 3 !
Love everything about this review. But there's one thing I want to note, this car (IONIQ 6) isn't loud, especially compared to a Tesla Model 3. I've driven both extensively. The Model 3 feels clunky from the moment you close that loose sounding door, to the rattles here and there, to the excessive road noise and bumps. The IONIQ 6 is miles better, from that solid thump when you close the door (you can even hear it in this review, 22:36, similar to much more expensive German brands), to the very quiet cabin, very little road noise, and ZERO rattles. You get the right amount of bumps, slightly isolated but enough for you to feel the road. The mechanics aside, this car to a driver feels like a way more refined and matured product than the Model 3. It makes the Model 3 feel like it's been put together by novices. I'm guessing by "loud" you're referring to the artificial sound all EV makes, with the top trim you can adjust the volume. So the car isn't loud at all. The first thing I noticed coming from a Model 3 to the IONIQ 6 is how quiet and solid the car feels on the road.
Yeah, that part surprised me too. He described the Ioniq 6 as "extremely loud" compared to the Model 3, which is pretty much the opposite of what every other reviewer I've seen has said. Makes me question his other opinions as well.
And remember that he is comparing to the old Model 3. The new revised Highland Model 3, which is not yet available in the USA, is going to knock this so far out of the park it's not even funny.
F I N A L L Y ! Someone (thx eric c) tells THE Truth!!! i've rented 8 3's and 2 s90D's since 2018, drop the tesla name and be nuetral and judge for yourself, ask WHY the 3's keep using our (all other EV's- non T) Level 2 chargers!?? because T system costs too much larer on, largest rechrg in North America but...costs are excessive, they take our spots. their seats are far less comfortable for further travels vs our 6 from April 7th this year from Oregon to SD, cali. thx mister Chen, great pt.
21:26 That actually isn't a brake vent (brake cooling vents usually guide airflow in from the inboard side of the wheel), but is a drag reduction feature that some manufacturers call an 'air curtain'. This airflow helps contain the turbulence caused by the spinning wheels, which would otherwise spread out and cause more drag. Additionally, it helps make the front of the car less square from an aerodynamic perspective, while still allowing the car to look square from a styling perspective. Features that reduce drag near the driver/front seats are important because drag results in wind noise. That's why some cars that aren't focused on drag or fuel efficiency still have air curtains.
Correct. It’s called an Air Curtain and help direct high pressure air on the nose through the curtains and remove air pressure in the wheel well. Many newer cars, EV and ICE, use air curtains. And the flair arch in the front wheel well is 100% function, it’s not for looks. The Car Care Nut may be knowledgeable about car mechanics but not on aerodynamics. This entire car is designed for maximizing range and reducing aerodynamic drag. It was not designed for its looks. This is why it looks similar to a Porsche because Porsche were also designed with aerodynamic efficiency in mind. This is why they are some of the best cars on the race track, because at high speeds, it’s all about the aero!
Lets go a step further and be totally honest. Those air curtains - on MOST cars - are little more than a styling gimmick. Firstly, air is going to come around the front fascia and flow across the face of the wheel anyway. In fact a lot of it is going to do just that around the outside of the air curtain tunnel too, whether the little air curtain tunnel is there or not. Secondly, the amount of difference it's going to make at 60 or 70 miles per hour is simply minuscule. Like literally 0.001% of a difference. Over the lifetime of the car, it MIGHT add up to enough energy savings to pay for the extra plastic it took to make the dang thing. And I use the word MIGHT there optimistically.
I bought a 2024 Ioniq 6 Limited in January 2024, and have since driven a few thousand miles glorious with it. It’s an extremely quiet vehicle when it’s buttoned up on freeways, or sitting in my driveway with the radio playing. Today, we were taking my wife’s Prius to the local body shop to get the rear bumper cover replaced. Her car was still in the garage, directly behind me. After waiting for several moments for her to give me a signal to go, she appears beside my driver’s door, looking a bit upset. “Didn’t you hear me honking the horn?” said she. No, I didn’t, said I. That, ladies and gentlemen, is how quiet and soundproof the Ioniq 6 is! Additionally, the Limited trim line is definitely a “luxury” car (Consumer Reports classified it as such). Except for the lack of burled walnut paneling and “rich Corinthian leather,” it’s equipped with everything else, including a 120 volt outlet. I only added a modest subwoofer and a nifty little module that automatically locks the doors 10 seconds after exiting.
@@Steve_in_NJ Its a dealer to dealer basis. The one im working with is extremely helpful. Not to mention the shortage is coming to an end on this side, so they aren't able to mark it up to the moon anymore.
When I picked mine up the Hyundai trainer was there. He had some hand wavy excuse for the wired CarPlay. The sales guy was astonished that he didn’t have to teach me anything - did my research and we already had a Mini EV. The free ElectrifyAmerica charging is a scam, though. Still get charged every time.
What I like about this channel is this mechanic actually learns, does his homework then makes it simple for us noobs. Many people just comment without even knowing the underneath engineering and basic principals, they just comment from their prejudice which really isn't helpful
@@LeavingCaladan I've learnt so much about these Hybrids, basic architecture and differences between Hyundai's and Tesla's, same with Hybrids of Hyundai versus Toyota... don't think any other channel truly talks about it in this style, but oh well.
There's a huge difference between understanding mechanics and understanding design. If you're going to accuse Hyundai of copying Porsche design , you should have first attempted to understand just who is the Chief Creative Designer for Hyundai and where he came from. He didn't copy anything. He brought it with him.
Wow. That's a harsh comment "huge difference between understanding mechanics vs understanding design". I'm guessing you personally know the "Creative" designers of the Ioniq 6, and you are offended on their behalf? Personally i think this "mechanic" is very complementary of the design. What designer isn't inspired by the original Porsche 911? (subjective topic I guess) I don't want to get into English language semantics too much... but it is obvious that this "mechanic" speaks "English" as a second language. (perhaps he meant inspired instead of copied?) This is a really great, positive review with constructive criticism of what looks like a great car. But the car could be better! Personally. I think the Ioniq 6 looks ok compared to the Prophecy EV concept car it was based on. but that concept is a thing of bueaty! Why make the consumer good look ugly? (regulations I guess) .... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyundai_Prophecy
I have the 2023 Ioniq 5 and my wife just got the 2024 Ioniq 6. We both love these cars! I don't understand why you think they are loud because these are the quietest cars I have ever rode in and my stress level goes down a notch every time I drive. My step son has the Tesla model 3 and it really doesn't seem quieter to me plus my wife was totally turned off by the giant iPad in the middle as the only visual feedback. As far as the shifter, we both acclimated to it in a few days. The main thing to remember is rotate it forward to go forward and rotate it backward to go backward. I do agree that Tesla does a better job of integrating the cooling systems and I do worry about how the plumbing will hold up over time. Thanks for the video, I really enjoy your channel!!
@@cterry511 it is a nicer driving car than Tesla......but still don't have OTA software update and out of town charging still lacking in Canada; anyhow, enjoy!
One feature, unmentioned, that might sway many potential buyers, is being able to take the car to an actual local dealer for service/warranty vs. waiting for a possibly out-of-state tech to show up.
hey dude, your videos are like none other, they are so entertaining and informative,also your sense of humor is the icing on the cake, keep up the good work
This guy is the first reviewer to claim the ioniq 6 is loud or noisy during highway driving. Every reviewer I’ve seen has claimed this car is quiet during highway driving.
@@mottom2657 I’m not hate watching, lol. i like the guy, but his reviews are completely based on conjecture. I’m a master mechanic too, and just because someone is a mechanic doesn’t give them knowledge of every make and model, especially new ones. it just means you’re qualified to fix X brand (in AMDs case, toyota). i think he overuses the whole “I’m a mechanic so you can trust me” selling point. his opinions don’t make sense to me all the time.
FYI at 28:38 the little protector plastic piece is upside down. The purpose of that plastic thing is to cover up and protect the two DC charge pins while charging using a standard L2 J1772 AC charge plug. This keeps the DC pins safe and clean, especially charging on a level 2 outside in the rain and elements. As one can see, this cover is upside down which would prevent a L1 or L2 J1772 to be plugged in.
Yes, and the Ioniq 6 I was given while my Ioniq 5 was in the shop had the protector piece upside down as well, and it was a brand new vehicle. somebody at the factory needs remedial training.
As an actual owner of this car with about 11k miles, it is actually really good, my only gripes are.. 1. The sound system its truly awful I was ripping stuff out the second week of ownership. (You can see it on my RU-vid) 2. Some of the computer logic doesn't make sense. For example the car can be setup to automatically unlock when you approach the car with the key fob on you but you can't set it to automatically lock when you walk away. Another example is that if you DCFC when you finish you have to press the ignition button to "restart" the car that's already on. 3. The overall performance & handling, its adequate but I really want more but hopefully thats fixed with an ioniq 6n in the future. 4. You can't get a limited without a sunroof 😡 The good I usually get more range than the advertised range It will actually charge 10-80% in 18 minutes on 350kw charge. I disagree thats it bad on the battery, 800v batteries dont have as much current going into it to Fast charge. There are ioniq 5 oweners who exclusively fast charge and battery degradation doesn't even hit 1%. Quiet place to be and HDA II works really great and helps you drive big distance without getting tired.
This year, I started working with/ for Koreans. One would be surprised how many odd ideas those people have. Their logic is... Different. They can have a brilliant idea today and 5 completely illogical ideas tomorrow. Now I understand that they could find it very logical to put a turbo in an entry level hybrid, have reversed orientation of a "gear shift" or what you have described. I will probably avoid Korean products.
I talked to a 5 driver recently who said her battery capacity has really dropped. She drives 160 miles a day (must have a shitty on-prem job) and FCs to 95% regularly.
I have the 2024 Ioniq6 SEL RWD long range. Lots of either incorrect information or personal impressions couched as facts. It's a fabulous car to drive; hugs the roads like a sport car; it's not a Rolls Royce, but it definitely is an impressive looking luxury vehicle; he didn't mention it but the car has a drag coefficient of 0.22 - the most aerodynamic electric vehicle currently manufactured. Very comfortable and quiet (quieter than the Tesla 3). You can adjust the pressure sensitivity of the acceleration pedal to achieve 0 - 60 in 5 seconds with the long range RWD model in "SPORT" mode. I get 315 miles on full charge even though Hyundai advertised as it as getting 305 miles. Test drove both the Ioniq6 and Tesla3 on the same day and came to the conclusion that the Hyundai was leaps and bounds better designed and constructed than the Tesla.
The one criticism I want to push back on is the noise. As a new Ioniq 6 owner, I find it to be very quiet in all road and weather conditions. I have too much respect for our host to claim that he's wrong, but maybe the one he reviewed was subpar in this regard?
This design is not Porsche inspired. Hyundai made a car very similar design wise to the Ioniq 6.. that was 20 years ago, and its the second gen Tiburon.
You need to look at the research for fast charging. There is a Canadian EV channel where an electrical engineer has all the testing and charts that shows that fast charging does not affect battery life. You should go look at the data. As Deming said, “Without data you’re just a person with an opinion.”
Little correction, the oboard charger is not used when DC Fast charging, it is bypassed completely to charge the battery directly with the exception of using lower power 400v DC fast chargers. Then it passes that current through an upconverter in the inverter to step it up to 800v.
@@robbie552 I drove the Tesla and hated it. Rubber door trim fell off on the test drive, leather felt like a crappy office chair, felt like I was driving a toy. Been driving the Ionic since January, its amazing. I have a 7 Series and prefer driving the Ionic.
I would be interested to see a comparison between the energy consumption on the e-GMP models vs. model 3/Y. I was really surprised how much energy Tesla’s heat pump can consume. The real difference when warming the car from cold isn’t that much less energy consumed vs. the old PTC heater. In normal use in seeing 0.62kW-1.5kW of energy consumption running the heater in my EV6 GT which is actually not as much energy as I expected. My old PTC-equipped Model 3 Performance used as much as 10kW when the heater was first turned on and I saw more around 2-4kW constant draw using the heater in winter. Regarding the DC charging, one big thing vs. Tesla is how much cooler the cells stay even fast charging. There’s about a 15-20°C lower peak cell temp on my EV6 GT according to OBD data than I see on our Model Y LR AWD. The fans do not have to run at high speed and the coolant pump doesn’t seem to be running as hard and as long as the Tesla does after charging at a supercharger. I’m sure part of the benefit is the 800V architecture, but not sure if the other benefit is from a better cooling design or the pouch cells vs. the cylindrical cells Tesla uses. Regarding some of the design details… I’m fairly certain everything they did is about aerodynamics. The vent from the front to the wheel well may work like an air curtain to smooth flows over the wheels. Same thing with the little black trim that stops midway around the wheel well opening.
Recent Teslas have not only a heat pump, but also an "octovalve" that allows the HVAC system to operate in a dozen different modes. For example, one of these modes extracts heat from the hot battery pack after DC fast charging for use in the cabin. Real world efficiency will depend on so many factors, as a few of these modes have a Coefficient of Performance of 1, meaning they're no more efficient than a PTC heater, while most have a COP far higher than 1. It would be nice to see a graph of average HVAC energy consumption at 70 MPH vs temperature for various EVs, with data collected for 2 hours starting immediately after a DC fast charging session. The cell voltage range is the same for any given chemistry, regardless of how the cells are wired together in serial and parallel circuits. So I don't believe the pack voltage has much if anything to do with how the BMS manages pack temperature during DC fast charging. Tesla clearly decided that a higher temperature while fast charging is better for battery longevity. The car heats the pack before and during the early part of the charging session, and switches to cooling later in the session. Unless it's extremely hot outside, it typically only starts aggressive cooling once you've finished charging. I think the main challenge with battery thermal management isn't total cooling or heating capacity, but rather maintaining an even temperature across all cells. I agree with you about the air curtain. They clearly put a lot of work into aerodynamics, and it paid off.
eGMP cars are all at the very top of DC fast charging speed, faster than Teslas, and they achieve their stated range, unlike Teslas. Quieter, much better fit and finish, and normal characteristics compared to Teslas..
@@JohnCap523 I would love to see Hyundai/Kia/Genesis up the ante even further by bumping up the charge rate to 270-300kW. The cells don’t get really hot when charging at 235-240kW so I know there’s definitely a bit of headroom left. One other aspect they need to improve on is the high speed efficiency and also cold weather efficiency. I have noticed a substantial decrease in efficiency even when not using heat with temperatures in the 40s-50s (Fahrenheit) vs. earlier in the year when temps were in the 60s-90s. I do agree with you, Hyundai/Kia and most other automakers produce consistently better products than Tesla. The fit and finish is better, NVH is lower, and they all offer more features that Tesla refuses to consider like cross traffic detection, radar based blind spot monitoring, 360° cameras, etc.
@@CFG39 Well, i’ve reliably gotten 239-243kW at EA 350s up until this past week when chargers seemed to be derated. I’m not sure going over 250kW is feasible or even matters when you can go from 10-80% in 18 minutes, which I have, a lot. Knocking that down to 14-15 mins is pointless to me when virtually other EV not named Taycan is 30mins or way more. Yea, all the myths about Teslas, and bad mouthing if the eGMP cars by people who know nothing about them, like Toyota fanboi mechanic, are funny if not sad. Any of EV6, EV9, Ioniq 5 & 6 are superior to ALL other EVs under $90,000. Period, end of story. And a way better value. I’d never try to get my wife to adapt to how Tesla makes you drive. Never. Aside from the phantom braking and snapping control arms and stupidly unsafe need to look away from the road to see any data. Physics is at play with high speed and cold weather efficiency.
Dump the 20" wheels and buy some 18". I went from 306 mi range to 360-370 range. The SE model comes with 18" and is advertised with a 361 mile range. I bought the SEL and dropped to 18" rims, Big improvement!!
@@anthonyeleven1 Got it! Thanks for sharing this. Any idea what someone should expect in highway range driving at 75mph (the legal speed limit in much of the Mountain West)?
Thanks, especially focusing on the mechanics. I think it really has to show how the Hyundais will hold up, lease is a good idea. Compared to the Tesla 3 I thought the Ioniq 6 has a lot more space in the rear, in the Tesla I could not sit up straight.
@@anthonyeleven1hello, I’m actually planning to buy Hyundai Ionia 6 as well. Since u have bought it, could you tell me what’s the warranty status on your car? Also how much would battery replacement cost if your battery died, got run over, etc?
@@blackgold754 I've had the car for 8 months, so no real warranty issues. The applied a recall without charge. No idea how much battery replacement would cost. I suspect it wouldn't be cheap, but I also expect to not need one any time soon if at all.
@@anthonydatri7301 it’s just that I was browsing motormouth channel and they did a reporting with this guy Ky,e who bought a Hyundai Ionia 5 just a year ago and now needs a battery replacement which will cost about $60k which is insane. Now that doesn’t mean I ain’t into electric cars but I just want to be safe ya know. But I do hope that your car continues to last long but does the warranty cover your battery by any chance?
Excellent review but not looking at all angles… at least for me. Being from the north with extreme cold, road salt and snow for months there are a few other things to consider apart from the battery or range. As good as a Tesla is in winter it loses its paint to road salt, it cracks like an old wooden chair and the suspension is rock hard. Traditional auto makers are still better at making cars for extreme weather.
I have watched alot of EV reviews and I love how you explained the thermal management of Ioniq 6. Although I am still unsatisfied on the question of "How efficient is the thermal management of EVs?" As we all know the number one enemy of EV batteries is "HEAT". All videos I have watched regarding battery thermal management, their main highlight is cold temperature effecting range and the like. How about countries with tropical or hot climate areas? We also want to know the other side of the coin. Comparing it to "gaming PC's". We want to know the exact data/numbers of the temperature, to know whether or not the preferred battery temperature is being maintained or not. Since the correlation of heat and battery degradation is stronger in high temperatures. The topic regarding with battery thermal management in tropical/hot climate/summer time is not being tackled much or just being ignored. I hope you make a new video regarding the efficiency of thermal management in hot weather. Thanks!
I can't agree that model 3 requires a lot of time to get used to. It took me a day or two and now every "normal" car looks and feels archaic compared to Tesla. I don't know how I would continue switching back to my gen 4 Highlander. Tesla is miles ahead of it in terms of feel and comfort. Especially when you consider its price which is comparable to civic after rebates and credits here in NJ
I agreed with him all the way until he said the Ioniq 6 is noisy. That is far from the truth. The Ioniq 5 and 6 are extremely quiet inside. The acoustic is better than Testla and many analysts agree.
In extreme cold you can pre warm the battery while it’s still plugged in before you leave. This takes a huge load off the battery while it’s out and about.
I like the key habibi . Also, those flares create a wind that will curve into the air ducts. Finally, those touch buttons are the worst. Physical buttons are a plus
One thing Hyundai does that all manufacturers should is include BSM alerts in their HUD along with BSM in the mirrors, it’s identical to the alerts in the mirrors just added to the HUD.
Very thorough review. I agreed with most of what you said. I actually kind of like having the window buttons in the middle, depending on how it's implemented. If it's like those older Saturn Vues or BMWs where they're all spread out then it's dumb, but I like the way my SAAB had them, you could very easily open and close all the windows simultaneously with one hand (actually easier than I can with most door-mounted window switches. It also saves them 1 window switch mechanism by have the driver and front passenger share
Add up 10 years of oil changes, 2x transmission fluid changes, 1x coolant change of gas car to comparison. EV would use less brakes, almost none if brakes are not used hard as well. I would say difference would be more than $800 in total. Both would need differential fluids.
@@EpicDrew15 they have "lifetime fluids" like gas cars, so sure as per the manual they don't need a flush. Same as my car's transmission and transfer case fluid. I still change all 3.
@@EpicDrew15 Yeah they do, I’m really curious what a long term 10 year, 12k mile a year cost of ownership would be on a Model 3 vs a Civic. You save on maintenance and gas but go through 2x the tires, that adds up. For SUVs like the Rivian I’m hearing some seeing tires go at 6k-10k miles. Thats a $2000/set
@@TobyCostaRica Fleets love Teslas. Somerset Police Department in Wisconsin calculates $80000 savings over 10 years with the Y. Hertz are buying 100 000s of them, say half the cost of their ICE to operate. From "Users' experiences of tyre wear on electric vehicles A survey and interview study" June 2022 Report number: 1126AAffiliation: Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute: "most professional users (Taxi, Bus, Rental) experience similar tyre wear as for ICEVs." "Tires on a modern electric car will wear down much slower than in a car with a traditional internal combustion engine. This is due to good traction control. The driver assist systems reduce slipping by utilizing the electric motor's rapid power adjustment. This system is much quicker than in ICE vehicles, where it is based on braking and limiting engine RPM," Nokian Tyres
I have not watched all of the video yet but it does seem that he has missed the "block" (pixel actually) that is on the door handle which can be used to simply lock the vehicle without any use of the key. This is one of the most useful features for me; I can touch the pixel, the door handles retract and I know that the car is now locked.
EV should always have resistance heating (ptc) as a backup if heat pump is unable to function. Also it’s extremely common in southern US regions to require A/C for dehumidification AND heating at the same time for windshield defogging for visibility. Yes one can use chilled dehumidified air directed at the inside of the windshield for removal of fogging in the inside of the glass, but the problem is this cools the glass so much that the OUTSIDE air which is high in humidity will condense on the outside of the windscreen, then the wipers need to remove the mist. It’s vital to be able to operate the compressor for humidity removal AND heat the air at the same time and I don’t think a heat pump alone can accomplish this without also using resistance heat. I would like someone to prove me wrong, maybe the tesla octovalve does this I don’t know Also DC fast charging should only be used for long distance road trips. An EV should normally be charged on level 2 in the convince and safety of one’s own home. Being able to “refuel” over night and waking up with a “full tank” every morning is one of the best features of owning an EV. Even though Hyundai gives owners 2 years of free charging, do not NOT use this to regularly charge your new Hyundai. You are wearing the battery AND plugging up the Electrify America chargers which are already HORRIBLE with broken units. And especially don’t sit there waiting to charge to 100% with your free charging while others are waiting in line to legitimately use the plug for a road trip. If you live in an apartment and can’t charge at home, and you really Really REALLY HAVE to drive an electric car the. I guess go to the EA plug, but I recommend people who live in apartments to NOT own an electric car, it’s way too much hassle then it’s worth, there are plenty of nice high efficiency vehicles that don’t need to be plugged in. Save up for a house with a garage then buy your EV
I am a big fan of your channel and I always watch your videos on reviews on mechanical cars. You have a great way of explaining the technical aspects of different models and comparing them with other options. I really appreciate your expertise and insights especially on mechanical issues. I am interested in buying a new car and I would like to know your opinion on the VW Atlas Cross Sport SE/Tech. This is a midsize SUV that has a lot of features and a sleek design. I have seen some reviews online, but none of them are as detailed and informative as yours. Could you please do a review on this ATLAS Cross Sport and share your thoughts under the hood especially, the engine, its performance, reliability, safety, comfort, and value? I would love to hear your honest feedback and recommendations. I think your review would help me and many other potential buyers make a better decision. I look forward to watching your next video on VW Atlas cross sport
@@PC-vq5udI was impressed by his reviews on various other brands such as Hyundai, Honda, Mazda etc. As he is pro and seem to have a lot of insight and experience in the automotive industry. I wonder if he could share his opinions on Volkswagen as well, especially their SUV models. I am interested in buying one for a family, I would like to know more about their features, performance, and reliability.
What about on those cold and wet days when you would normally run the heater and the air conditioner simultaneously so that the cabin has warm but dry air. This system doesn't look like it could do that
This guy in Canada ‘apparently’ damaged his battery on his brand new I-6 and Hyundai quoted him $60K dollars Canadian for replacement. He bought it for $65k
Thermal management is certainly an issue, but the point is kind of moot when heat pumps are involved. They can efficiently move heat around with minimal electrical energy use. Batteries do, by their nature, heat up when the energy is transferred. Between heat pumps and standard heating elements, EV's have enough energy to survive winter. But its true, range does suffer. Gas vehicles also lose a noticeable amount of efficiency in winter too, takes a lot more gas to fuel an engine and keep it warmer in the cold. So, its just a fact of life in colder climates like here in Canada! At least the summers here are perfect.
I have plenty of seat time in the I6 and the M3. I found the I6 to be quieter than the M3; not loud at all. I also have NO difficulty distinguishing between the two shifter designs...they are just different, not better or worse. The build quality of the M3 is attrocious.
It seems that even Testa heat pumps cannot survive US winters. Whether it has a large frunk, I think it has to do with the way it was designed. It is a EV ground up and the hood is very short compare to ICE. So the frunk size is basically designed at the design stage. It is not an add on. So if the designer wants to make it bigger, I think they can.
Actually batteries do generate some level of heat however it's really bad when that happens especially if it's a runaway thermal event and there's no putting out a lithium fire
had I had a salesperson at the Hyundai dealership that knew 2 cents about the vehicle, they'd have imparted 2me how necessary it is to have that door key always.. a 1 star purchase experience 4sure!
This is coming from the guy who made an entire video about a Lexus needing to take apart the whole entire dash, just to repair a damper, and told the customer to replace the evaporator with it, complaining that this car, has "messy hoses" which are all EASILY ACCESSIBLE UNDER THE HOOD, vs the Tesla setup where if anything goes wrong on the super manifold, means taking apart the heat exchanger and everything else, just to get to one valve.
The key is designed in its perfection, if the battery runs out 🔋 the key fob, before it happens, the car screen warns you that the battery is low, it is your responsibility and laziness in not changing it
Great review AMD. 😂 I think we hold onto to our Hyundai Pony little longer. At times, the choke cable is stiff but with few sprays of WD40 everything loosens up nicely.
See your point but eventually you will be buying a more modern car. Now wether it’s electric or petrol powered because of Co2 legislation they are all a lot more complicated and in 95% of cases beyond the home servicing look at any small petrol engine under the bonnet and look at your pony and you would think someone has pinched of the engine components.
@@stephenclay6852The climate change agenda is a lie. If everyone open their eyes 👀 then they will all drive ICE vehicles. Unfortunately, government agencies have planted seed of fear in the hearts of loss generation.
What are considered extreme temperatures, particularly cold? Oh, great presentation, which makes ICE cars look simple and suggests Tesla is the only viable electric car.
I prefer Toyota's approach of waiting for the technology to mature rather than risk putting out throwaway junk. Odd people think of them as "out of ideas" for thinking hybrids a key part of their future. When the reality is they will handily meet fuel/energy efficiency standards.
@@ThisGuyRides I'd call it a "still counts as something" if California or other customers want a Toyota EV, but not something they'd put muscle behind except in a handful of markets. PS I figured Apple also is deliberately waiting on launching a car (assuming they ultimately do), so they can swoop in when the technology is mature enough. If Jobs was still around, he could then claim they invented the SmartEV or some similar grandiose claim as they pretend smartphones didn't exist before them. Versus simply being another case of competition (or competing technologies) improving what existed before.
Well, admittedly stubbornly stuck in the past, will give you that. But, sure sounds like this thing is a plumbing/cooling nightmare. Give it a few years in "rusty land" and then let's look at it again...
Battery replacement for the ioniq is like buying a new car. Almost $60k CAD. There were stories insurance had to write off the ioniq for getting minor scratches at Battery outer plate. See motormouth video $60k batt replacement.
The on-board charger is NOT used for DC fast charging, The point of the the on-board charger is to convert AC from the wall to DC for the battery. For DC fast-charging, the OFF-board charger performs that charging.
I don't understand what the alternative to resistive heating is supposed to be when the ambient conditions become too extreme for the heat pump to keep with. Obviously there is no magic inside Teslas, so what is it they're doing differently? It would be instructive also to compare to things other than Tesla - presumably everything will look early-in-development in comparison!=
What's the point of having a dedicated EV if you're not gonna take advantage of not having an engine and using that space for storage like Tesla does? Some are worst than this, but still.
Hyundai achieves the high charge rate by charging at 800 V, rather than the usual 400-ish V. Since power equals voltage times current, with the same current but twice the voltage, you can charge twice as fast. Since the current is the same, battery degradation is the same as for normal DC fast-charging.
Love the Ioniq 6 but my wallet just screamed and ran out the door! However, as a Kona driver (have my 2nd Kona, a 2022 ICE version), I look forward to the reviews of the 2024 Kona EV as they are supposed to be the little sister (brother?) of the Ioniq 6 and I do love those "squares" which are all the LED lights.
Good video. Sandy Monroe pretty much said the same thing about the Mach e when it first came out a couple of years ago. Lots of wasted tubing and electrical wiring going on in the Mach e that isn’t necessary. Not sure why ford and Hyundai didn’t just copy Tesla as much as they could 🤷🏽♂️
After I heard about two Ionic 5 being totaled in Canada due to a slightly damaged battery and the crappy battery protection plate under the car and Hyundai not having a reasonable way to repair the damaged battery I will not buy a Hyundai. The replacement battery was quoted $60k while the new car was $55k.
If you, like us, are a couple without kids and who just want a beautiful, quiet and comfortable car then the trunk is no deal breaker at all. I think this car is more aimed towards this group of buyers.
@@M_J_nan Agreed, and it would have suited my 77-year-old mother beautifully were she not so averse to the idea of an electric car. But for someone like ME (two kids, a full-time rideshare driver, and one who refuses to buy a crossover or SUV) the trunk is a deal-breaking joke when compared to equivalent sedans. So I will have to consider the VW ID7 when I believe I'd otherwise far prefer the Ioniq 6. Hopefully there are enough people with your requirements such that the car can succeed.
Ok… first there is no dc/dc charger module in an ev, thats the reason why those 50kw/100kw/150kw charge stations are so big. Internal chargers in the cars are for ac charging, converti it to dc. So the charger don’t need more cooling because of the dc fast charging capabilities like you said. And which new car today do not have dc fast charging? Maybe you were talking about older ones? The "brake vents" are not brake vents, they’re for aerodynamics/airflow. The air is actually redirected to the outside of the wheels Nice video but as a mechanic you should have understand/investigate those points
In my opinion this car looks horrendous, in fact the only kia/Hyundai car that looks cool is ionic 5. It's mind boggling how these two big car manufacturers managed to mess up all their lineup designs.
Well in my opinion, the Ioniq 6 is one of the most beautifully designed EVs; looks sleek and fast. The Ioniq 5 looks like an ugly fat SUV. You do understand that Hyundai manufactures KIA vehicles (like Toyota manufactures the Lexus).
I love your videos! Great work. Would be nice if you can tell something about rust prevention on the main body. I drive my cars a long time and had some bad and some good cars. Would be nice to know how good rust prevention car is.
The Tesla is louder on the road to me as I owned a Model Y Performance and the ride was harsher. Tesla is also sold alongside luxury cars, but Hyundai isn't. The IONIQ 6 is a good entry-level EV car for someone who came from an ICE car to this as all of the controls are more familiar, every control is where it would normally be placed, button-dependent vs screen-dependent. As far as the outside of the IONIQ 6, everyone will hate it now, but it will grow on folks just like the Porsche Cayenne and Panamera did.
Why buy Tesla: Heat pump Acceleration Sales (no price markups) Supercharger network Ev experience App/interface Why buy ioniq 6: Old school Porsche/Saab design Fun screens
It's a Benjamin Button car! The engine system is "very old, and very in its infancy". But I appreciate your thorough review, and I'm pretty compelled by this car. One-touch physical buttons for frequently used operations is a must-have for the average Joe vehicle operator (such as myself) IMHumbleO. But there are 2 prices to pay - the extra on RRP, and the loss of my Tesla-driving "friends" who will no doubt cut me from their life.
