Video Summary
- The review is about the charging speed of the new Hyundai Ioniq 38.3 kWh.- The charging was tested at a 350 kW fast charger outside Amsterdam.
- The car was only able to charge at about 40 kW, peaking at 46-47 kW, not the expected higher rate.
- The slower charging speed is due to the battery's lower voltage, similar to the Kona's 39 kWh pack.
- The voltage is reportedly around 320 volts, compared to 360-400 volts in larger battery packs.
- A 100 kW fast charger will be only about 3 minutes faster to 80% than a 50 kW one.
- The amps on other 50 kW chargers are limited to about 125, resulting in slower charging.
- At 50% charge, the car dropped to 35 kW.
- The rest of the car is good, but the charging speed ruins the experience.
- After 70% the charging speed goes down to 20 kw.
- Even the old Ioniq charges better because the classic one wouldn't taper this fast.
- Since the new Ioniq is more expensive, has slower charging to 80%, but similar equipment, it may not be worth buying.
- Buy a used classic Ioniq because it charged faster and better.
