4 Common Mistakes Owners Make, Must Watch Tips & Tricks - Ioniq 5 & Ioniq 6 ,GV60, EV6, E-G80 & GV70

Have you been driving the wrong way this whole time with your AWD or RWD EV? Do you drive in ECO and IPedal? Or maybe you drive exclusively in ECO? Or maybe you don't charge your car until it hits under 10% charge? Or you think there's something wrong because your range doesn't match epa rating?

If any of that sounds like you, then PLEASE watch this video so you understand what's really happening.

This video could help you drive MORE efficiently plus help you avoid coming back to a dead car.

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00:23 Mistake #1 - Eco + Ipedal = PLEASE NOOO
03:00 Mistake #2 - Driving only in Eco = BUT WHY?
05:19 NO REAL BENEFITS in Eco Drive Mode over Normal/Comfort
06:12 Here's why Normal/Comfort is BETTER!
09:06 Watch These For REAL Range Saving Tips & Tricks
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09:48 Mistake #3 - Why Did Your Car Die While It Was Parked?
12:36 Mistake #4 - Do you TRULY understand your car's range?
13:35 Real World Example, Test Your Knowledge
16:41 Final Wrap Up

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[BRobot]

I've got 70, 000 Miles on my 2022 Ioniq 5 SEL Bought in July of 2022. It's a LOVE THING!

[zfqgizg]

As an EV driver for the last 6 years, I have figured out most of these factors, however this was a very clear presentation for maybe new EV drivers.

[JohnEversen]

Perfect timing with a great video. I am 3 months into owning a GV60 Performance. I did not know about the front motor contradiction on eco versus ipedal. Thank you!

[outbackigloo]

Who in their right mind drives 80 mph in a snowstorm?

[garysherwood]

Hi Victor, congrats on another great video! I wanted to comment on the video you had showing yourself "downshifting" with the reg paddles. I was very confused watching it at first but after playing around with it I now use it quite a lot and I'm enjoying it. Also, understanding the coast feature when on the highway finally made sense to me as well. I recently traveled from Colorado to California and obviously spent a ton of time on the highway. I'm still learning a lot about maximizing the efficiency and fun in my Ioniq5 but it's been a fun learning experience. Just wanted to say thanks for all that you've done for this community!

[lisamarts]

This is my first electric car. I'm learning new things everyday. While watching this video I checked my modes and I have been driving in sport mode for the 2 months I've had the Ioniq 5. I hope this is not bad. Thank you for these videos they so help this ole lady.

[DeltaHFF]

I use iPedal with Eco mode with my RWD all the time. There is a small delay in throttle response when going from a complete stop to moving, so in normal mode it's easy to get a big sudden pull while in eco mode it feels a lot smoother.

[RWAquariumPages]

amazing video, came at the right time! didn't know that about eco mode. only 10 more hours till i pick up my car woohoo!

[jameswohlsen]

Hi Victor … as always great video with very useful information. Just wanted to let you know that I finally took delivery of my 2023 BMW 530e PHEV. Love the car and am still learning all the features. The all-electric range is only 22 miles (which I was aware of), but with my normal daily driving that was going to be fine. That said, I have been surprised by how long it is taking to fully charge (even a partially charged battery) using the 110 charging cable. The first night I plugged in around 8 pm and the car was not fully charged until 9:30 the next morning! As such, I have decided to install a Level 2 charger with 48 amps. Still will likely take 5-6 hours to fully charge but I don’t want to leave in the morning without a fully charged battery. I’m also going to use the hybrid mode if I know I’ll be driving more than 20 miles, realizing that even in hybrid mode I may end up draining the battery and having to rely on gas only. Obviously, there is no perfect system. A PHEV will help to eliminate range anxiety, but not always allow you to go completely green, while a full EV will require a complete understanding of the efficiency parameters of your particular EV and EV battery technology in general.

[axion]

Great stuff, as usual. One observation about my AWD Ioniq 5 running under Cruise Control that varies from your data. When I am in i-Pedal AND Cruise Control is on the rear motor will not engage UNLESS I step down hard on the accelerator. I tested this at 55mph going up very steep hills- only the rear motor is receiving power. I should add that I drive almost entirely with Cruise Control on and live in a semi-rural area. Along with Lane Keep Assist it makes the car about 85% self-driving and returns very good efficiency. Thus, for me, the best formula has been i-Pedal + Cruise Control. Would like to hear your thoughts/experience with this combo.

[RyanHawley]

TIL! Thank you for sharing. I've been driving in Eco since I picked mine up last month, now I know it's not saving much and I didn't know about it nerfing HVAC.

[portiazwicker]

This answers a lot of questions I didn't know I had. Thanks! (Well, not item 4; that's EV 101.)

[bignotchtv]

Very good video. So many tips w/ the Ioniq 5 that help w/ range.

[bentaxelrod]

Great video.
The 12 volt battery advice is very useful
Many thanks.

[YoushaAhmad]

Hey Victor. Some good points you made here. I should send this to potential Hyundai group EV buyers.

I made the mistake of letting my car sit below 20% and came to a dead 12v battery. I already knew about this issue due to channels like yours but hoped it didn't happen to me. I only let it sit on the street as my builder kept leaving screws on my drive and I was trying to avoid getting a flat tire tyre (which I only got a few weeks ago).

Recovery were able to come out at now cost to me and boost the battery. However, the dealership said they need the car to come on a truck to diagnose the fault, as when the battery is boosted it can be fine for a some time (as you know) and they can only diagnose the 12v when it is fully flat. Though the recovery company Hyundai use (AA here in Britain) have a policy to try to fix the cars to avoid towing. The dealership basically say you need to try to ask them to not boost it and contact the dealership for them to explain. They should just trust customers had the issue (as it is a common issue) and replace the battery.

Some annoyances from me on this issue:
Firstly, I think the car should keep a log of these faults (even if it means an extra sensor in the 12v battery) and the Bluelink app should notify you if it looks like the 12v is running flat.
Secondly I don't know why the car doesn't charge the 12v battery down to a much lower main battery percentage, say 5%.
Thirdly, I think Hyundai should carry out gradual recall and replace all the 12v batteries/ 12v trickle chargers and replace with Lithium Iron batteries (for added resilience in charge cycles) and add a sensor combined with software update to improve trickle charging. They know about the issues so should just sort it out from the start, not wait for the problems, then see if they can diagnose to only replace with a similar or same battery.

[fatmanchew]

This is such a good video. My wife does this and it annoys me. She'll put it in Eco mode and complain that the vehicle (Santa Cruz or Ioniq 6) is so slow and she can never get the mpg that I get when I'm in sport mode. Learn to control your lead foot and it doesn't matter what mode you're driving in. Also I found that using Level 2 regen is my sweet spot where I can still coast with my foot off longer and still keep the battery going longer on each charge. I also don't blast the AC and keep it at around 74-76 in the car while my wife likes it in the mid 60s with a higher fan.

[lesleypatterson]

Great video for someone who hasn't owned an EV but is waiting the launch/delivery of the 2025 Ioniq 5

[drizitgaming]

I find the best use of eco mode is in tight slow maneuvering, say in very tight parking lots where small movements are desired. The slow throttle response helps there, otherwise it's useless.

[lotterynj]

Update..recall for all Hyundai electric vehicles due to software issues. Love this channel and has help my family get the most range in out Ionic 6

[HowToBeABusinessAnalyst]

Great video! I work really hard to research the heck out of things I buy including my new 2024 Ioniq 6 Limited, and I think at least 3 of these tips were things I did not know. Thanks! Regarding the AWD on demand depending on how hard you press the throttle, I noticed this, but do you know if there is a way to force AWD all the time, for example if it is snowing? Perhaps Snow mode accomplishes this.