@craighoward5486
"If you like driving... the steering is lifeless and too fast." Like so much in your videos, a gem. Thank you.
@billyhughes9776
The last 5 minutes of the video are what I love the most about this channel. Just two buds having an authentic, natural and fun conversation.
@xmonkeydr
Having the ability to charge at home is the difference between an EV being more of a hassle than an ICE car or less of a hassle. It takes <5 seconds for me to plug in when I get home, the car always has 80% charge when I leave, and I only use the Supercharger network for road trips.
@diydrivenGA
I think a 1 year old used EV is a great buy in today's market. Mine lost 40% of its msrp prior to my purchase, was several thousand less than all ICE cars I was shopping for, will save on gas immediately and the depreciation curve is equivalent to what Id experience on any non Toyota product. You will have to learn the car, adjust for charging, and get home charging, but you'll be driving a quieter, smoother, and more powerful car dollar for dollar than it's ICE equivalent (which will translate to slightly more frequent tire changes- XL rated, EV rated not necessary). Also one pedal driving is perfect for daily drivers in the city or any area with traffic. Just have to be responsible with it and know that other cars don't have it.
@jetrep
Mark and Jack nailed this review. We've had one for a year. It's not the funnest car on the road but it drives great and is very comfortable. If I'm in stop-n-go traffic this car in one pedal driving mode is tough to beat. We've had no problems with it so far in 12k miles. I would not get an EV without having charging at home. In my area there are not enough chargers and are constantly occupied. The EA charging rates are about 50 cents/kwhr which is nuts. If you don't have free charging you don't want to be charging in public routinely.
@grahamstefaan
Shoulda got the grandma a 5N.
@TheCarCrazyGuy
I was looking for a cheap lease as a daily driver and I leased a 2025 Equinox EV LT with a MSRP of $44,500 for a total of $3600 over 24 months with 20,000 miles. That averaged out to $150 a month all in, including taxes. What a freaking bargain that was. Really nice driving car too.
@MrChanw11
4:20 Technology Connections HEAVILY agrees with you on this lol
@Krautastic
EV is the far superior driving experience if you're looking at most run of the mill 4 cylinder/cvt cars. No annoying transmission to wind up or gutless motor to wait on. Just responsive and so much quieter. Unless you're after a visceral driving experience that only pistons and a manual transmission can give (or towing/4wjeeling), the ev is probably going to be better.
@rparker2824
The no BS, to the point, no stammering, no screaming in your face, is a few of the reasons I follow your channel. Thank you guys!
@Sniggwaffles
I got a smoking deal on a 2024 Limited RWD late last year. Under $300/mo including tax title license, plus the free EA charging. I would have waited for the 2025 but was afraid the $7500 credit would be toast after January. It's a great car despite some baffling software decisions (especially the lack of manual battery preconditioning). It's a second car to a 1LE Camaro so the floaty handling and dead steering doesn't really bother me since I can just hop in the Camaro if I actually want to enjoy my drive. Ioniq is a great commuting machine. One thing to be wary of though, the efficiency drops off a cliff past 70mph. I just drove 100mi this morning at 78mph, 55F weather without climate control on. I averaged 2.9mi/kWh or 220 miles of range. At 70 you'll get 3.5 or so, quite a big difference.
@heyramineni
Ioniq 5 has the dreaded ICCU issue. I had it on my '23 Ioniq 5 Limited trim. My friend who bought the '24 Ioniq 5 also had the same ICCU failure issue. Hyundai just refuses to fix it and the recalls they are applying for current customers is not working. It takes almost a week or two to get the car back if ICCU fails. Please read reddit forums before making the decision.
@Salvaba
The medium of communication for car purchases has changed tremendously since classic top gear. So it's impossible to compare, and yet as a viewer we get to feel such a similar reaction when watching savagegeese, throttle house etc. From all of your viewers: thank you Mark and Jack for keeping the hobby alive. From Z06 to Kia Carnival, you guys make a significant impact in keeping the automotive hobby alive.
@878Docto
I think that was the most entertaining and best description of driving an electric car that I’ve ever seen
@DD-xx8wh
needed more room so EV9...amazing game changer, maybe not for everyone but for us EV's are far better in everyway, had no idea how much better - convenient home charge, no more gas stations, oil changes, scheduled maint etc, no hot garage, no engine smell noise vibration ,worryfree A/C during long waits, enjoying phone connects, and fun performance
@K03sport
so, in NJ, does someone else plug the charger in for you?
@stephenj280
I stupidly bought, instead of leased a GV70 EV. That being said I can see it staying in the family as a hand me down and driven until the wheels fall off. It’s two years old and it seems like a quality piece. Home charged at 3.7 kW, never fast charged, and it hasn’t lost a km of range. I don’t see why this car won’t last for 10+ years with very little maintenance. Regen keeps brake wear to almost nothing. An I5 is the perfect urban car.
@Jqwerty38
Thank you for all you do gentlemen. Your videos lately have helped me immensely as I am just starting to do research on the next car (or possibly 2) for our family.
@loseerich493
Because of seeing them here, I have Tuxmats in 2 vehicles. Love them.
@patricebaumel