It's a charging monster! England to Italy in an IONIQ 5, part 1 🇮🇹
Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары
My wife and daughter flew to Italy without me. I followed with the dog in the IONIQ 5. I’ve driven to Italy before in an EV (a Kia e-Niro) so surely it’ll be easier in the IONIQ 5 with its amazing charging speed? Surely!
I start the video by showing how I planned the journey using ABRP (ABetterRoutePlanner.com) and then show just how much fun it is using toll booths, getting a pet into Europe - thanks, Brexit! - and what you might expect from the European charging network. (Mainly IONITY).
Part 2 will feature my wife and daughter. Get ready for that! 😬
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Chapters:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:39 - Planning a road trip using ABRP
00:12:19 - Going to Eurotunnel
00:13:39 - Access denied
00:18:36 - Eurotunnel take 2
00:22:40 - Change from miles to km
00:25:38 - Bonjour!
00:27:04 - The first toll booth
00:28:02 - Turning off the alarm (again)
00:28:15 - ABRP is glitchy
00:28:43 - Charger 1: IONITY Baralle
00:33:01 - Taycan very feeling Cross Turismo
00:35:06 - Always Be Peeing
00:36:41 - More toll booth fun
37:26 - Charger 2: IONITY Champfleury
40:59 - Another toll booth
41:09 - Sunset
41:25 - Hotel 1: Brit Hotel Les Comtes de Champagne, Troyes
44:46 - Baguettes on a bike
45:34 - Charger 3: IONITY Langres Perrogney
47:16 - On to Jura
47:50 - Charger 4: IONITY Jura
49:34 - Always pay attention to the sat nav
50:25 - Efficiency update
51:00 - Yet another toll booth
52:17 - Charger 5: IONITY L’Isle d’Abeau
54:50 - Better than Fart Mode
55:53 - Charger 6: IONITY Freney
58:50 - Entering Italy
59:14 - How do you say bugger in Italian?
59:32 - Italian drivers
1:00:54 - Hotel 2: Not the hotel I was expecting
1:04:36 - Charger 7: Enel X Oasi, Tortona
1:07:58 - Burning rubber
1:08:23 - Charger 8: IONITY Versilia Ovest
1:10:02 - Toll booth from hell
1:13:23 - Charger 9: Enel X Montalto di Castro
1:18:00 - WE DID IT!
Пікірлер: 937
When’s part II coming?
@MrEV
Жыл бұрын
Don’t ask.
@CockmageLVL99
Жыл бұрын
Haha!
@gregp.7148
Жыл бұрын
I came back to your channel just now, asking the same question! 😁
@cosettapessa6417
Жыл бұрын
@@gregp.7148 same!
Ok just got to the end… magnificent video. Loads of pee, charging, tolls, baby, traffic jams, rerouting of maps and working out what was happening with charging… I honestly couldn’t look away. And the best part was to arrive, with no glass of wine waiting, only to be completely ignored by both if your girls for the excitement of seeing your dog… perfectly sums up long haul car trips, marriage and parenthood in one jam packed video. I honestly can’t wait for the return trip with everyone in tow… the little preview at the end has me on the edge of my seat with excitement. I will be watching with a glass of wine. Keep up the fantastic work you incredibly brave and honest man.
@MrEV
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. That's one of the best reviews I've had - it's almost made my family ignoring me worthwhile!
@mradford10
Жыл бұрын
@@MrEV It’s a pleasure to pay credit where it’s due! What a marathon - but I enjoyed every moment. The bonus of your content - besides being very knowledgeable, honest, real and gritty - is that your beautiful country is in the background. My wife and I met in the UK and the memories of living there peak through from time to time. I’m living my dream of owning an EV through your adventures so please keep up your brilliant work!
@amnril
Жыл бұрын
I laughed out loud when the dog got all the attention. Great video, nice car.
A great tip I learned with the Kia EV6 (basically the same car in regards to charging) put it into sport mode 10 minutes before charging. This will warm up the battery to allow faster charging! Works like a charm, I always get like 240kW using that trick.
@marcusbiller867
Жыл бұрын
That doesn't help unless you drive 180km/h...
@priuxls
Жыл бұрын
@@marcusbiller867 yeah, that's another way to deal with a cold battery 😂
@bdeithrick
Жыл бұрын
Sport mode won’t warm a battery.
@priuxls
Жыл бұрын
@@bdeithrick it kinda does, if you have a cold battery sport mode warms it up so it is in optimal driving conditions (needs warm battery to withdraw a higher current)
@duncangwhyte
Жыл бұрын
Will be sure to try that!
This is the longest video I have watched on KZread for a very long time and also one of the best. Many thanks for the entertainment.
@MrEV
Жыл бұрын
Lovely to hear, thank you so much.
Great to see a full trip with the ionic 5 so well edited and relaxing.
@MrEV
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@flowntn1989
Жыл бұрын
The videography is excellent a stand out feature. Some pretty high end gear seen in some scenes. Very professional.
@MrEV
Жыл бұрын
@@flowntn1989 Thanks so much. Much of it this time was just an iPhone 13 Pro actually (I got it specifically for this trip). I just use the fancy Canon for in-car shots.
Was only going to watch this for a few minutes but ended up watching it all, very entertaining,thanks.
@MrEV
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sticking with it!
Not sure why this is so much more compelling viewing than an ICE journey, but it is. Who would watch over an hour of somebody filling up with diesel ? :-) Lots of useful info, thanks, including the fact that post-Brexit dog travel may be more of a hassle than the entire charging process!
@JohnCap523
Жыл бұрын
The suspense…
@someoneelse7629
Жыл бұрын
well, it wouldn't be many fillups on the whole trip with a modern diesel, and thay would take about 4 minutes
@JohnCap523
Жыл бұрын
@@someoneelse7629 At $6 a gallon and god knows how much pollution generated. My PHEV costs me less than 9 cents a mile (and that’s more than a straight electric vehicle).
A very relaxing watch and well done on the editing. Hoping to go electric myself one day. I laughed when Mrs EV went to greet the dog first! 🙂
@allanedwards7756
Жыл бұрын
Of course!
@MrEV
Жыл бұрын
Story of my life!
@royking1
Жыл бұрын
Priorities eh? Not even an afterthought to say "oh, hi dad" either.
A very enjoyable afternoon watch loved it. Been waiting for this to come out can’t wait for part 2
I love these videos of yours! They’re so comprehensive, long, calm and relaxed and exactly show case what I need. A road trip with an electric car using electric infrastructure. Thank you! I can’t wait for the other parts.
Great video thanks. Both you and the dog have the perfect temperament for a trip this long in an EV!
Can’t wait for part 2! Watching you repeat that trip makes me think how much bravery you have. Especially repeating it with the whole family on the way back. Love your work!
The IONIQ 5 / its BMS is balancing the battery at 80% SoC, thats why you will get 1kW for a short time. No overheating :)
This is brilliant! Informative and funny! I’m still waiting for my Ioniq 5 to be delivered in about 7 weeks. This may be just before my summer trip through Europe, but your video definitely shows it’s very doable in an EV.
@maxflight777
Жыл бұрын
Still time to cancel!
@cosettapessa6417
Жыл бұрын
Lol
Great, detailed journey, fantastic footage. I felt like I was on the trip 🙂
Thank you I’ve enjoyed the whole video and look forward to Flaviana’s input in part two.👍👍👍
"This is where I have to wrestle with the Anaconda". That's what she said,....
I took mine from Barcelona, Spain to Gloucestershire UK and back. After 4,500 kms, no problem with charging, I can say the I5 is THE most comfortable drive, I’m still besotted with it 😍
Great video Andrew 👌🏻 - I look forward to part 2
Your humility is beguiling Andrew. Thnx for a very useful insight into EVing in Europe
I think is the best video of EV I have ever seen, full of details and the best was the quality, amazing :)
After all that and the family are happier to see the dog than you 😜 I look forward to seeing the next episode. Cheers
Just got to the Eurotunnel part so far, but have to admire your calmness in face of events up to now. If it were me, they’d have been treated to the content of my blood vessels…and er, vernacular.
Brilliant! Really looking forward to seeing the return trip with Mrs EV
Wow, what an adventure. Thank you for taking us along.
Thank you Andrew for the first part of this Roadtrip. Greetings from Switzerland
@MrEV
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much for the "Super Thanks", Matthias! You're so kind!
@Dashcam_Drivers_Switzerland
Жыл бұрын
@@MrEV Siete i benvenuti 😊
Thanks Andrew. Having just returned to the UK yesterday from a road trip to Italy, Switzerland and Germany in my ID.3 your charging and route planning experiences were reassuringly similar using mostly Ionity and a couple of Tesla superchargers. Looking forward to your next video. My own experience suggests I was too cautious with range projections and I’ll be using Eurotunnel instead of the ferry next time. Safe travels. T
@conalpowell5950
3 ай бұрын
How much did it cost to charge at the chargers there. I'm England they are like 85p but it seems a lot cheaper in Europe.
Very nice 👍🏼😊 Looking forward to part 2....
23 minutes in and I’m hooked. I really like your honest / unrehearsed videos - it makes you really likeable
Once again, I'm in an EV with Andrew while he problem-solves his way from England to Italy. Bottom line, for me: Amazing how much sustained mental agility & software mining is required to simply drive a substantial distance while in a (best available) EV. I would (mostly) enjoy the challenge...but for most drivers, I'm doubtful this would feel like anything other than 'work'. Thanks, Andrew...and on to Part Due
@remco6816
Жыл бұрын
To be honest it aint that difficult. I like to use abrp or checking ionity locations. But if i want the car navigation does all that for me anyway, this is in a volkswagen id.3. But it aint as smart as abrp cause ig prefer 80% charges abrp does adjust to the next stop.
@rogersommers872
Жыл бұрын
Don't forget the Ioniq5 drives itself, takes some of the stress out of the drive. Having said that I would have been in panic mode when the poor doggie got rejected
@hieroglyph321
Жыл бұрын
Take away the Brexit BS and it's not that big a deal...
I really enjoyed this adventure, however, whilst I have a 6 hour bladder duration and a 750 mile tank range, I think I will hang on to my 530d (for now). Also, you're dog is amazingly calm, I would have hated this with our excitable 100lb German shepherd jumping about with FOMO to see where the heck we are going!
@legaltechinnovations1594
Жыл бұрын
My thinking (and dog type) is the same as you. Happy to drive 400-500 miles non-stop
@mememachine5244
Жыл бұрын
I think id rather bang my head against a wall than stop every 100 miles...
@Edukacyjny_pa-troll
Ай бұрын
You have no idea how many people claim they have mega bladder, but in fact, they don't:) I'm not saying this to offend you nor I'm denying your ability to drive 6 hours straight. What I meant is that many people complain about the range, and in reality its not the range they are afraid of. It's the idea of powerbank driving you around. And problem with all governments is, the longer people resist electric cars, the more they pay (in taxes) to people that have them. Tax credits, incentives, vat reduction etc. And I do have ev and ice. Driving ev only for past year by choice😊
@IanDarley
Ай бұрын
@@Edukacyjny_pa-troll It wouldn't matter, it takes two minutes to have a pee 👍
nice video, a lot of useful information, great job as always.
LOL! I met the green Porsche guy at the Eurotunnel trying to use the charger on the day you crossed (I saw you as well) and when I complemented his car and offered to help, he told me to f*** off and leave him alone 🤷♂️ He really wasn’t a happy bunny 😇
@MrEV
Жыл бұрын
Amazing! He was nice after I chatted to him at IONITY. He’d obviously calmed down a bit at that point. 😀
a tip takeaway: you can update ABRP with your current avg consumption so it gives you even better recs.
@MrEV
Жыл бұрын
It should have done that automatically in theory - that was the whole point of the OBD device. It’s not obvious from the CarPlay interface where it’s sending you. (Unless they’ve updated it since then!)
@laloajuria4678
Жыл бұрын
@@MrEV I don't think you mentioned anywhere you are paying for premium and connected the car
@chrischild3667
Жыл бұрын
@@laloajuria4678 he mentioned the OBD at the beginning. Great devices just for seeing battery temp.
Looking forward to watching Flaviana at the chargers. 😳
@Fontaine_de_Can
Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
I enjoyed watching the whole video mate cheers. Looking forward to part 2
Great video as usual this one is exceptional viewing whatching you plan the route and how the car performs Fantastic, keep the videos coming Andrew
Great watch. You'll need to stretch the mileage to 180-200 before a long charge so you can have a more restful stop :)
@MrEV
Жыл бұрын
I definitely played it too safe!
@robturner724
Жыл бұрын
I found abrp did that to me too, picking prefer ionity,fastned and Tesla still had me stopping every 80 to 105 miles( in a much shorter range car though) great video, thanks for posting. I recognise a lot of the French ionity chargers you used now 😁
@matthewjburt6482
Жыл бұрын
I remember from the last Italy road trip you were conservative on your charging stops too. Maybe just looking at available rapid chargers every 200 miles or so may be a faster way to travel across Europe.
@onlineo2263
Жыл бұрын
Impressive speed of charge, but charging up at 45% is almost criminal. You need your navigation to skip a charger and go to the next so you can arrive at 10% (±5%) . It really makes me value the Tesla navigation nearly as much as the superchargers. All in all I think I would love your car, but there is no way my wife would put up with it, and as we are a single car family I think we will have to stick with an our old model X for a while longer yet.
@ziggyyo
Жыл бұрын
@@MrEV Better safe than sorry. There could be a power outage at one HPC site. Especially in foreign countries it's good to have some juice left to reach the next HPC site.
Really good video and beautiful car. I love those things. Only downside I can see is relatively short range on battery between stops. 9 stops and an average of 128 miles over the 1157 miles seems a lot. Upside is that it does charge quickly. Seems the car breaks the Ionity chargers that I think maybe over heat trying to deliver a high rate of charge for too long. Explains maybe why so many of those things are broken so often. Look forward to trip home and next video. Good editing too and commentary.
@heijxje
Жыл бұрын
The stops could have been farther between them, since he mostly seemed to arrive with 35 to 50% capacity left, which in absolute terms is almost the full capacity of a 1st gen ioniq (28kWh). If the preference for ionity were let go in ABRP, it might have been able to lose maybe 2, but at least one charging stop. Also I wonder if reducing your speed to 120 or 110 kmh would improve the efficiency as much as to lose another charging stop, thereby actually gaining time.
20 minutes in and I'm wondering why am I watching this and then it comes to me, this is just like the adventure of going on holiday. I just wish I could be as calm as you when I'm adventuring! Saved me a whole heap of cash, I've been to Italy and didn't even need to stop for a dodgy coffee. Thanks.
As always a superb video. Factually “spot on”. Concise. I admire you.
Hi Andrew, have you thought about adjusting ABRP's "Reference Consumption". I've adjusted mine from 330Wh/mile to 280Wh/mile to match what the car is saying. I've also discovered that you can change the metric from Wh/mile to m/kWh just from posting this comment and poking around - cheers!
Great video as usual. I used ABRP a lot but on my recent trips Spain, France, Portugal I lost confidence in it and planning my routes now manually using several apps.
@MichaelSmithRaces
Жыл бұрын
Why did you lose confidence?
@kevinaub
Жыл бұрын
Was it not reliable or were the charging stations unreliable?
@INSIGHTSAU
Жыл бұрын
@@kevinaub a bit of both so I can’t fully blame ABRP. It must be almost impossible to keep on top of new chargers etc. My issue was that chargers either weren’t at locations specified or wrong side of highway or super weird directions. In one instance it directed me past a charger several km down an expressway then back the other side to only find no charger.
@INSIGHTSAU
Жыл бұрын
@@MichaelSmithRaces see my reply below.
Absolutely fantastic video.. I did the exact same route many many years ago....(long distance lorry driver)) It took us a week...And a week to get back...Brought back some good memories 👍💯👍
Summing up in one word. 'Brilliant' Funny light hearted video. Can't wait for part 2
Great trip video. Love the long drives across Europe. One tip for you. You can get a electronic reader you can put on the windscreen for paying road tolls in France. With this you can just drive through the auto billing lanes and you then get billed at the end of the month. Much more convenient than having to clamber across the passenger seat if you are on your own.
@MrEV
Жыл бұрын
Definitely! It was quite a last minute trip but we now have a Bip&Go tag for the next time we go.
Very much enjoyed the video - it must have taken a lot of work to compile. How much longer do you think the trip would have taken in the Niro? I suppose you'd gain in efficiency but lose in charge time. I'm hoping to do a France trip in my E-Soul soon
@yitzele
Жыл бұрын
He has a video on the channel of the same trip with an e-Niro
@MrEV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Robert! Yes, I did the same journey in the e-Niro which felt a little longer actually as there were fewer IONITY chargers at the time so we were relying on 50kWh Corri-Door ones. You will get more miles (or kilometres!) out of your Soul but I imagine the IONIQ 5 will be a faster journey overall due to the charge speed which makes up for the worse efficiency. Have a great trip! I love the Soul!
Really love this video. Nice to see the difference in strategy. I sometimes charge my model 3 to SoC%'s where you are arriving with at the chargers 🙂. I always try to arrive with sub-10% and charge to 50-65%, depending on the next leg. But with the insane charging speed of the Ioniq 5 in the higher SoC regions you can pull off your strategy as well. Very relaxing.
Really enjoyed this journey and can't wait for part 2 with the fam. Hope your rims are okay!
Thank you for your massive effort with this travel blog I must admit its making want to keep my 2014 Model S Tesla with the Supercharger network, incredible integration on the Sat Nav to chargers and free supercharging for the early cars, I want to do Cheshire UK to Sorento. My car even has the yacht floor centre console which I prefer, that means you can slide over for the tolls Id never thought of that advantage. Given Ive done 125,000 UK miles and never has a problem charging I think stick with my free but slow charging P85 and Italy here a come but with way too much time to eat !
@MrEV
Жыл бұрын
That's a great road trip machine you've got there. The free Supercharging is an enormous bonus!
Thanks Andrew i really enjoyed this
a nice trip... thanks for sharing your travel and experience 👍( and your dog is so nice and cool !! ☺)
Teslas do look like sh-t. And their build quality is still bad. A Model Y AWD is 87k CAD. For Comparison an Ioniq 5 AWD and Kia EV6 AWD top trims are 62k CAD. And the Hyundai and Kia get a 5k dollar gov't rebate and the Tesla doesn't. His Porsche is gorgeous, and the colour of both of your cars are awesome. Even a top Q4 AWD is 17k less than a Model Y. Re: the tolls. Too bad there isn't an electronic pass so you don't have to keep sliding over to the other side. I'd just back through so I was on the right side. :) There's no such thing as charging too fast.
@wgemini4422
Жыл бұрын
The problem is that we have to wait for over two years for Ioniq 5. They need to be able to scale up their production like Tesla. Saw another Ioniq 5 on the road yesterday, so they certainly exists, but not nearly as common as Tesla nowadays. Don't know how so many people can afford Tesla.
@kevinn1158
Жыл бұрын
@@wgemini4422 totally agree. All of the OEMs are dragging their feet. Chip shortage, supply chain issues. Here in Canada I don’t think the wait is 2 yrs though. Where are you? VW seems to be ready to ramp up the ID4 production in the US. AND the top trim AWD ID4 is 58k.
@robertchow8829
Жыл бұрын
@@wgemini4422 I don't know why Hyundai/Kia is always underestimating the demand for their EVs. If they tripled production, they would still sell out every single one.
@wgemini4422
Жыл бұрын
@@kevinn1158 GTA. My local Hyundai dealer said they are not doing test drive for Ioniq 5 at all and I shouldn't expect anything until 2024 at the earliest.
@kevinn1158
Жыл бұрын
@@wgemini4422 look up plug n drive. They have a KIA EV6 AWD and other EVs for free test drives. It’s an funded educational centre. I just made an appointment.
Thanks for sharing your trip.
Fantastic video, very informative (waiting for the delivery of my new ev after waiting for it for 1.5y, and watching a lot of videos to pass the time and learn)
Can't wait for part 2!
Very good thanks for a great video take care and safe travels everyone
That was excellent. Going to be going to Europe in my Ioniq 5 in August and that has made me feel happy that it's relatively straight forward. Thanks.
@MrEV
Жыл бұрын
Have a great time! Since making this video, another app was recommended to me called Pump. Have a go with that - it's arguably better than ABRP in many ways.
The ionic 5 reminds me of my Honda FRV - flat floor and easy to configure - superb! The 5 is definitely on my shopping list and these videos help to weigh in its favour. Thanks!
Brilliant! Laughed a lot, learnt a lot! Ciao to Baby!
That's the kind of trip that nails the EV process. Thanks for sharing.
I agree with zollotech comment: your charging experience is really helpful for anyone thinking of buying an EV, especially this IONIQ 5. So I'll say we have a TESLA model S and love everything about the convenience of it's charging routes. Most enjoyable is the AC Dog Mode. It is an extreme comfort knowing anyone looking in sees that our pups are comfortable and happily waiting for us to return to the car. Thanks for sharing your educational journey to Italy!🤩🤓 p.s. adore your sweet Baby! 🥰
Looking forward to part 2!
Useful to watch, Thanks
great video Andrew. I've got a RWD Ionic 5 and love it. I also have an issue with the alarm being over sensitive, it will go off if the windows are open and also in heavy rain!
What a beautiful and extremely calm dog! 🙂
An informative video Andrew. Also fun to watch. You have a natural style for filming😀👍Best regards Martin
i have the Kia E Niro 2020 model and exchanged it for a combustion engine Mercedes C class estate 2022 model for a summer holiday from nothern Europe to Italy. It reminded me how much extra thinking goes in to planning chargers and waiting at every stop. I really enjoyed the freedom of a combustion engine and the trust that there is always a place to fuel up nearby
Hi, love your videos! As a new EV owner I have learned a lot from your experiences. I have a Cupra Born and have just got back from a family trip to Berlin and Brugge. We had no issues charging, i used ABRP as a guide and managed to charge every time with either Bonnet or ChargeMap. I felt confident attempting this thanks to your videos, keep up the good work 😊
@MrEV
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear! Thank you. I’ve seen a couple of Borns now. Lovely car!
Many thanks for for this wonderful road-trip video. I always enjoy watching you, but this one is just the one I needed to scratch my roadtrip itch a little, which has been steadily increasing since I got back from my first EV long-distance trip (Munich North Cape in Fiat 500e).
Very watchable given this was a long video! Key takeaways. That was very cheap in “fuel”. It was very quick to charge and gave you the break you would have anyway. A fantastic car and so much want. Charging network is better than I thought BUT still a little temperamental. Finally looking forward to seeing the next adventure! Cheers
So I never thought I’d be watching this kind of video. But I’m currently in the process of buying a 500e and I’ve watched a couple of videos from you and Mrs EV about it, and this video shows as recommended. Clicked on it, and by the time you’re arriving in France, I’m opening a bag of popcorn.
Great experience and I don’t think our dog would have been so good. Looking forward to your experience coming home with the boss 🤗, good luck and stay safe, bet you stay in more expensive places on the way back, like you did on your last trip a few years ago. Bob from Medway Kent England.
Great video, this is hopefully my next company car and we often make long trips to North Wales, Scotland, the Lakes and France so these planners and apps have been useful to look at.
I’m new to your Channel. I love your videos, fun and informative. I just order an Ioniq 5 that i should receive between 24 and 36 months from now. Crazy long time here in Québec (Canada). Until then, i’ll continue to listen to your channel. Thank’s for sharing your experiences.
Ok I lost power around 2 AM and couldn’t sleep. So I was on KZread and found this. It’s 4:30AM now. I was surprised how good your work is. Quite enjoyed it. Thank you mate.
@MrEV
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
great video. Many thanks. Reminds me of my trip from Frankfurt to Puebla de Sanabria (2000km) Spain. Did it with Ioniq Classic.....was fun too.
Came for the EV. Stayed for the doggo. Subbed for the great video. Really enjoyed this man 👌
Thanks for the video Andrew, thoroughly enjoyed it. Can't beat a good road trip. Off from Staffordshire through Belgium, Germany to Switzerland then back up through France kn a couple of weeks in out model 3. Cannot wait!
@MrEV
Жыл бұрын
Have a great trip! It certainly should be easier in the Tesla!
I just checked out A Better Route Planner and I'm in the States, I like it. Thanks.
Love the video. Can wait for part 2 with the wife!! I feel we are in for a treat. I would like to know more about that Audi driver who moved, sounded interesting
Can’t wait until I am doing an EV road trip in Europe - entertaining stuff, thanks Andrew!
Great video!
Andrew, great journey. Thanks for the 10sec preview of the trip home, was assuming it would not sound as glorious. I am starting a 4000 mile road trip in a Taycan. Looking forward to it mostly with some concerns of charger reliability in some desolate areas of America in the Colorado mountains. All the best.
@MrEV
Жыл бұрын
Wow! That's going to be an amazing journey. Amazing car, too. Have a great time!
Nice trip, thanks for sharing. In the settings of ABRP I moved the slider for charging stops to "less but long". Then you have more time to eat 😉.
Brilliant video. I love your roadtrips, even if you drive on the wrong side :-)
Superb video. Could be a documentary. Appreciate the huge effort involved in producing this. Can’t wait for part 2 with Flaviana.
@MrEV
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
My wife's boss has a Porsche Taycan and he's had no end of serious trouble with the vehicle... Fantastic video thanks.
I was screaming toll tag at the TV watching this 😅 Great video.
@MrEV
Жыл бұрын
I know! I have a Bip&Go for the next adventure!
Lovely video, awesome car! I just drove down to the Dolomites for a holiday in Italy too. My 2020 Tesla M3, with a bike rack averaged 303 Wh/mile driven at the speed limit or 130kph on the unrestricted autobahn, which I thought was pretty good. The charge stops came every two hours, and I was glad of each one. The only thing that didn't go to plan were my Airbnbs, both of them, for different reasons failed to charge my car. Next morning I had plenty of charge to get to the nearest supercharger, but it was a V2 150 kW and it was too early for the shop next door to be open. So I picked up just enough charge to get to a Fastned charger, which was awesome, charged my car ar 215 kW. Also, I think the tunnel has cellular data through it, I was able to stream Netflix the whole way through. Interestingly ABRP planned my route running my battery down to 10% before charging. I suspect you didn't see the full speed on your charging because your soc wasn't low enough at 40-45%? It was still awesomely fast with a nice flat curve in the Ionic 5. It's a really lush car.
I totally love the phrase: «…wrestle with the anaconda.» 😂
Love the video of your trip going to Italy. Great charging speed from Ionic 5. Heading back to you UK should be very interesting. I’m sure it should prove rather…well I’ll let you fill in the blank. LOL
well done! I just did a 1200 mile each way road trip to Colorado from California in my Volt with my dog, so I'm sympathizing on the long hours in the car. Wishing it had been in a full EV like yours.
@jbakerjonathan1
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Perhaps this may be semantic (or pedantic, or just plain nitpicking 8^), but, since the Volt electric motor is directly coupled to the transmission, the Volt cannot move if the electric motor is not energized. Therefore, the Volt IS an EV that sometimes uses its own on-board generator that is driven by a gasoline engine. When the battery is depleted of electrons provided by an outside source, it relies on the generator for additional electrons. I can fully accept the desire to differentiate the Volt from cars with only a battery as the source of propulsion energy (sometimes referred to as BEVs), however, it is a "full" EV. I’ve driven in my Volt across the Rocky Mountains many times without any trouble, even driving up to the top of Pikes Peak. I had an adverse reaction to the change air pressure. My Volt took it in stride. If I can get the HI5 in the configuration that I want, I may do that again. I thoroughly enjoyed the video, Andrew, and I am looking forward to viewing your return trip. I believe that the dip in charging at around the 80% mark in the HI5 is due to the BMS balancing the cells to prevent overcharging some of them and causing premature degradation (damage) of those cells…which is a good thing. :)
@Matt-dx3wo
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@@jbakerjonathan1 Thanks, yep I know it operates like that. Let's just say I burned many gallons of gasoline on the trip and obtained the vast majority of my energy from gasoline stations :-)
This perfectly explains why I will not change to an EV until I absolutely have no option. What an unbelievable faff.
@MrEV
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None of this faff in a Tesla, in theory anyway! I’ll test the theory in August when we drive to Italy in a Model 3.
Italian here, I don't have a telepass because it's paid for. I hate paying for motorways because they're ridiculously expensive, so I avoid them like the plague. If the choice is taking 1 hour via motorway and pay 17€ for 100km (A4 Torino-Milano) or 90 minutes with a free state road, I'll choose the latter every single time. The telepass thingy costs 30€ a year and it's not worth it when 99% of the time going through the Viacard lane only takes me an extra 5 seconds and I only do it like once or twice a month.
Love how they are more interested to see the dog than u
@MrEV
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At least I got a kiss from my wife. My daughter didn’t give a shit. 😀
@jonliquorish
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@@MrEV that's kids for you 😝
As usual very nice video! Saluti dall'italia.
The Ioniq 5 is my dream EV for the time being, and the upcoming N version should be a performance beast for sure. I'm enjoying my '22 plate Hyundai Kona Ultimate for now, and love the ability to have it stay nice & cool, either while in it, or keeping shopping cool while in another shop etc :) You're lucky to get the Ioniq 5 with the solar roof, IIRC, there were only 1000 allotted for Europe
By far the best for coverage in Europe is EE. We drive our motorhome everywhere in Europe and have a router and and external arial on the roof. We’ve never lost reception with this setup.
Can't wait for part 2/3....