Part of what makes the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and its close cousin, Kia EV6, Very notable in the market is their ability to take advantage of 350 kw CCS connectors and the faster charging power levels allowed by the 800 volt charging system.
On those 350 kw connectors, under ideal conditions, 10% to 80% road tolls can be guaranteed in just 18 minutes.
We’ve seen close to that, and it’s amazingly quick. It and other vehicles can use the increasingly common 350 kw connectors — including Lucid Airthe Porsche Taycanthe Audi E-Tron GTand GMC Hummer EV—Shows that higher power charging can be a game changer.
That said, 350 kw connectors are still uncommon. Map your tram ride around 150 kw connectors, and you’ll likely have a lot more flexibility than aiming for 350 kw connectors at a time.
So… if we just charge at a 150kw charger in a more convenient location, will I really give up that much?
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited AWD
Short answer: In Ioniq 5 or EV6, probably not. Between these two models, I’ve seen more than a half-dozen DC fast charges, with just two of those charging sessions, on a nice warm day, close to confirmation time. Just under half an hour is more practical from a 350 kw connector. (Note: Hyundai doesn’t claim peak power in the US specs, but I briefly noted 226 kW, which is the maximum in what I’ve observed).
That’s basically what I saw recently while tracking the Hyundai Ioniq 5. On a 150 kw connector.
When charging this test vehicle, a 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited AWD — with its larger 77.4 kWh battery pack and 256-mile EPA rating — I don’t think I missed any time moving to the switch. replacement 150kw charger.
With an ambient temperature of 68 degrees and relatively light driving right before that, I plugged in the Electrify America 150 kw connector at 8%. And it only took 15 minutes to reach 50%, only 11 minutes to reach 80%. And the amazing part is, while I did notice erratic burst rates when charging 350 kw, the Ioniq 5 charges steadily around 130 kw, working in a gradual manner closer to 150 kw as the pack warms up to a reasonable level. thought.
Cooler or rainy? Probably won’t see it fast enough to justify 350 kw
To throw another example into the mix. About a week later, I reviewed the Kia EV6, with the same size battery pack, and after driving more aggressively but in cooler, wetter weather (49 degrees), plugging in the 350 kw connector helped. I went from 7% to 80% in 31 minutes. Yes, actually slower. I saw lower power at first, then spiked to 202 kW, briefly at 35%, with power dropping to just over 150 kW for the rest of the charge.
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 fast charging – Lacey, WA
2022 Kia EV6 fast charging
2022 Kia EV6 fast charging
Yes, ambient temperature can have a big effect on slower speeds. But unlike 350 kw charges, the temperature of the battery doesn’t seem to need to be somewhere special to get close to peak speed from the 150 kW connector.
Hyundai and Kia have talked about introducing pre-conditioning, and that could change things in the future, making that peak rate more widely available. But it’s worth noting that even at the ideal, official time, Hyundai is still quoting 25 minutes at 150 kw versus 18 minutes at 350 kw.
Great effect
While tracking the Ioniq 5, I found it to be as effective as I experienced during my first drive in Southern California in December. Over 70.7 miles (odometer test), I averaged 3.8 mph indicated in city and suburban driving, then over 141.4 miles in freeway driving — almost 70 mph in most, but in mode Eco – I averaged 3.3 miles per kwh. That suggests highway driving that’s suitable for the EPA and commuter-style ranges is capable of delivering something close to 300 miles in ideal conditions.
Just like in mine Ioniq 5 . first drive, I love the overall design and all the little design details throughout the exterior and cabin. The simple design stands out in the way that some other modern cars do — and better than the related Kia EV6.
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited AWD
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited AWD
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited AWD
I’m less than impressed with the quality of the Ioniq 5, though. The Limited, riding on 20-inch wheels and Michelin Primacy Tour tires, carries some harshness through the sidewalls and then gets soft and moving. body after large impacts. It’s not a combination that works particularly well on American roads — though on lower trim levels with higher sidewalls, it’s a more unified tone.
Other details show a little more in the sequel: The interior is designed for wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, only without. That leaves cables dangling for the driver or passenger in this conceptually wonderfully wide open front seat space.
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited AWD
I’ll follow up with this soon with a bunch of real-world range and charging experiences for the EV6 and Ioniq 5, with more info on the EV6 and how the two measure up against each other. And in the meantime, whichever of these you can choose, don’t rush to search for 350 kw connectors.
