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Michael Drives Electric
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Michael Drives Electric - Electrified vehicle reviews of EVs and PHEVs. No flashy graphics, just honest car reviews from a car guy.
2025 Genesis Electrified GV70 Prestige AWD - Detailed Review
The Electrified GV70 Prestige AWD is the largest electric SUV from the Genesis brand. While not stellar in range, its smoothness, efficiency, and perfect sizing should place it at the top of your shopping list. Come along as I take a detailed dive into the brands first all-electric car and I’ll share my Fabulous Favorites and not-so favorites.
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2025 Genesis Electrified GV70 Prestige AWD In Uyuni White
Base Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price: $66,950
Uyuni White Paint $650
Prestige Package $6,800
As tested price: $75,750 (includes destination & delivery)
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2025 Genesis Electrified GV70 Prestige AWD In Uyuni White
Base Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price: $66,950
Uyuni White Paint $650
Prestige Package $6,800
As tested price: $75,750 (includes destination & delivery)
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Vehicle provided courtesy of Hyundai Motor America.
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2025 Mazda CX-70 PHEV Premium Plus - Detailed Review
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The all-new 2025 Mazda CX-70 PHEV represents the brands largest 2-row SUV ever. Does it look similar to the CX-90? That’s because it’s essentially the same car under the skin with 1 less row, however unique styling and packaging changes set it apart from its 3-row sibling. Can you spot the differences? While it does have all the Mazda driving DNA you would expect, it features some mechanical od...
2024 Acura ZDX Type S - Detailed Review
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The Acura ZDX is the brands first fully electric and most powerful SUV ever sporting 500hp and 544 lb-ft of torque. Built on GM’s Ultium platform, it’s not just a Honda Prologue with a fancier interior. The ZDX Type S gets Hands-Free Cruise, an adjustable air suspension, Brembo brakes, and much more. ZDX is also the first Acura to be outfitted with Bang & Olufsen audio. Come along for the ride ...
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N AWD - Detailed Review
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The 2025 Hyundai 5 N is the brands first fully electric performance car and the most powerful Hyundai ever sold. This isn’t just an appearance package, the 5 N has performance DNA down to it’s core. In this video I dive in and focus on the changes from the non-performance 5 so you know exactly what sets this car apart. Would love to hear what you think in the comments. Subscribe, subscribe, sub...
2024 Honda Prologue Elite AWD - Detailed Review
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The Honda Prologue is the brands first fully electric SUV and has become an instant success. This SUV packs a few surprises that certainly put it ahead of the competition and make it extremely livable as an everyday vehicle. Come along for the ride as I take a close look at the exterior, interior, and how it performs on the road. Is it better than its counterparts that share the same platform? ...
2024 Subaru Solterra Touring- Detailed Review
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The Subaru Solterra is the brands first fully electric option available to the brands loyal fans. Come along for the ride as I take a close look at the exterior, interior, and how it performs on the road. Is it worth the money? Let me know what you think in the comments. Subscribe, subscribe, subscribe! ua-cam.com/channels/ab_56GAgNy-cNUgRZClEig.html 2024 Subaru Solterra Touring in Elemental Re...
2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium eAWD - Detailed Review
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The Ford Mustang Mach-E shook up the muscle car faithful when it was introduced back in 2019. In that time, it’s earned it’s place among Mustang and EV enthusiasts alike. Improvements for 2024 include range, charging speeds, and an entirely new trim level. Join me as I take a deep look into this electric pony car and at the end I’ll give my Fabulous Favorites and not-so favorites about the Ford...
2018 BMW i3 BEV - Test Drive Therapy - Watch & Relax - POV Binaural Audio
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Subscriber request - POV Driving video - binaural audio - no talking 2018 BMW i3 Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) outfitted with the Tera World Package, Harman Kardon, Technology and Driver Assistance, Wireless Apple CarPlay, optional 20” wheels, and the Park Assist Package.
2024 Kia EV9 - POV Test Drive Therapy - Watch & Relax - NO AUDIO
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This is purely a driving video, no speaking, and unintentionally, no audio. Just a drive from DC to and beyond Potomac Maryland. 2024 Kia EV9 Land AWD in Ivory Silver Matte Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price: $69,900.00 As tested price: $74,230 (includes inland freight and handling) Instagram: michaeldrives Facebook: MichaelDrivesOfficial/ Vehicle provided for thi...
2024 Kia EV9 Land AWD - Detailed Review
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The Kia EV9 is the first mainstream all-electric 3-row SUV to hit the market. But is it worth buying just because it’s first? Join me as I take a deep look at this new contender in a super popular segment, and at the end I’ll give my Fabulous Favorites and not-so favorites about the Kia EV9. Subscribe, subscribe, subscribe! ua-cam.com/channels/ab_56GAgNy-cNUgRZClEig.html 2024 Kia EV9 Land AWD i...
BMW i3 Used Car Buyers Guide
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Curious about the different battery capacities, options, packages, and features of the i3 through its 2014-2021 model year run? I cover everything including charging, range, interior options, and even the range extender and i3s models. Then at the end I provide a recommendation on what I think are the absolute best model years and what options to look for and what you can skip over when buying ...
2018 BMW i3 BEV - Detailed Used Car Review
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2018 BMW i3 BEV - Detailed Used Car Review
2024 Fiat 500e Red - Trim Variant Overview with Aamir Ahmed
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2024 Fiat 500e Red - Trim Variant Overview with Aamir Ahmed
CarFun with Michael & Nicole - 2024 Fiat 500e Driving Review
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CarFun with Michael & Nicole - 2024 Fiat 500e Driving Review
2024 Fiat (500e) RED - Detailed Review
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2024 Fiat (500e) RED - Detailed Review
2024 Lexus TX 550h+ Luxury - Detailed Review
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2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge AWD Ultimate - Detailed Review
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2024 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Plus - Detailed Review
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2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV Premium Plus - Detailed Review
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2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Limited AWD - Detailed Review
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2023 Genesis Electrified G80 AWD - Detailed Review
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2023 Genesis Electrified G80 AWD - Detailed Review
2023 Toyota bZ4X FWD Limited - Detailed Review
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2023 Lexus RZ 450e Luxury AWD - Detailed Review
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Fast Charger Roulette - 1,500+ Mile Road Trip in a Genesis EV
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Fast Charger Roulette - 1,500 Mile Road Trip in a Genesis EV
2023 Genesis GV60 Performance AWD - Detailed Review
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2023 Genesis GV60 Performance AWD - Detailed Review
2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Limited AWD - Detailed Review
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2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Limited AWD - Detailed Review
2023 Kia Niro EV Wave - Detailed Review
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2023 Kia Niro EV Wave - Detailed Review
2020 Lexus UX 250h AWD Luxury - Detailed Review
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2020 Lexus UX 250h AWD Luxury - Detailed Review
2020 Lexus LS 500h AWD - Detailed Review
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2020 Lexus LS 500h AWD - Detailed Review
No panoramic sunroof option. No thank you
How do you not install USB C? Bizzare for 2025 model
W Video you pretty much sold me a car
Is the best
Kia ev9 gt line or Kia ev9 land
Premium package was also an option.
Hah, I live right next to Rock Creek Park!
Dullsville man! Looks like crap!
If you have tested the 2024 EV model , would appreciate your comments on the how successful you think Genesis improved the noise vibration and harshness issues in the 2025 model. They installed hydraulic bushings in suspension, added adaptive dampers in trunk for the noise from gate over some surfaces (among other enhancements). I have Prestige with adaptive suspension and my sunglasses shake in holder over some surfaces and anything loose in trunk makes noise (you hear much more since car is quieter vs gas) Re range. I get 270 regularly in eco mode, it goes down to 230 in winter with very cold temps (under 40 Fahrenheit).
Thanks for sharing your experience, I haven’t driven the 2024 model so can’t speak to the comparison. But I do know there are even more refinements for the 2026 model over the 2025. Also, your range is excellent, love it when drivers beat the EPA numbers!
Just got one last month, it's a lovely car and very classy - smooth driving, great interior - luxury stuff and miles ahead of the competition. The only issue is the "connected" stuff - remote start, stop charging etc - everything goes back to a genesis server which seems unable to reliably connect to the car. Many times I tell the car, via the app, to remotely heat the car - and it doesn't do it. Same with stopping charging - there is an issue, from my POV, with the app. Other than that it's the best car i've had in terms of overall luxury, drive, smoothness, power - previously had an audi q7 and range rover sport.
So happy to hear you are loving yours! Since this was a press loan, I didn’t have access to the app to give that a try, so thank you for the heads up. I did use the key fob to remotely activate climate control and that went off without a hitch, so yes sounds like the app or connectivity is glitchy, I’d definitely have it checked out at your dealership, or maybe another owner can share their experience here.
Hate that the fixed panel glass roof is only an option in Asia and the UK. The other visual nitpicks are that Atlas white is available as a matte color in those same regions but only gloss in NA, and the car, for me, still sits too high. That said, the white with black trim and deep orange accents looks fantastic.
With its impressive performance, range, and features, the 2023 Toyota bZ4X FWD Limited is a top choice for anyone looking for a reliable, sustainable, and exciting electric vehicle.
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Gurl, why are you filming the shot from the WRONG side of the car?
Pray-tell where am I supposed to be? What scene?
Genesis make very beautiful vehicles. I love my 2023 electrified G80 and this SUV is nice. However, at this price, there should be more range and power folding for the rear seats. Still very nice.
Totally agree. BTW, Genesis has announced the 2026 will come with a bigger 84 kWh battery, however not likely that that will bring it up to 300 miles of range. Electrified G80 is gorgeous! Enjoy that car, I loved reviewing it. Thank you for watching!
@ I love your review of the g80. I hope they make the 2025 electrified version available to you as well. I hear they made some improvements.
Nice
One benefit of being an older driver is that we can’t hear high pitched whines so it doesn’t matter,
😂. For real !
Wow that’s amazing
That is so cool
Same exact vehicle I just got!
This was by far the most informative and easy to follow guide for used i3 that I’ve seen yet. Well done!
Thank you! I really love hearing that. I absolutely love my i3 and hopefully that passion came through in the video.
The lack of any sun roof or moon roof is the biggest drawback of this as the top trim 😅
Great review!! We are considering a BMW i3 when our leasing of a MG4 had ended. There are many cheaper cars around, but this seems like a kind of lifestyle. Lots of personality.
So it has all of this racing and drifting capabilities? And who is this going to appeal to but a bunch of 19 year-old punk a**es doing doughnuts in intersection takeovers. Sorry, not slamming the car because it does look fun, but I live in So Cal and that’s what happens with these types of cars
Another great video👍🏻🇸🇪
So glad you enjoyed and came back for more! Thank you!
Very nice review👍🏻🇸🇪
I like the fact that you don't feel rushed watching the video😅
Love hearing that! I often worry that my videos are too long, but I know some viewers really appreciate the details and I try to deliver the info at a sane pace. Thank you for the comment!
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I want one!😂😂
Very nice straight forward video, Thanks. I was surprised that you didn't mention the G3 communications that was changed to G4 somewhere in the 2017 year (I think). And that the G3s are not upgradable. Me; I'm hunting the 2018 or later I3s Rex model. I owned a Fiat 500e and got burned almost every week by that 90 mile range.
Glad you enjoyed it! Also, I wasn’t 100% sure about that G3 to G4 telecommunications changeover so I didn’t raise it in the video, but it’s a good point and buyers should be aware that any pre-2018 model may have outdated G3 communications and wouldn’t be able to use the app, etc. Also interesting that you had a 500e, as that was the first EV I owned back in 2013!
@@MichaelDrivesOfficial My first EV as well. When I bought it is when I learned that FIAT just like BMW are not going to do anything about it. If the I3 or 500e had the sales numbers the early Nissan has I think someone would build a fix although I do see I3 recoding kits which are about $50 for everything are now out for the I3. It's just such a usable size. What a totally cutting edge car in 2014. Not bad for today actually.
Nice review. I just picked up the same one yesterday, and it's a blast to drive. My only complaint is it doesn't sound like my 2016 Camaro SS did 😅 but it is faster in the quarter mile.
Thank you! Do you enjoy the N Active Sound+? Does that help make up for some of those V8 noises?
@MichaelDrivesOfficial It is definitely different, but it is done quite well. I like using the launch mode with the supersonic one 😄 I do notice that other drivers aren't as aware of me on the road if passing. I think before they could easily hear the Camaro, but the I5N is silent. I tried the exterior speakers with ignition mode, but my friend said he couldn't hear them when outside.
@@Ghettochild.2600 ordered the matte ecotronic grey with the white as a back-up. I really hope Hyundai releases a sound pack featuring an emulation of their old V8 that they used in the Genesis sedan. Not my favorite V8 note, but still throaty enough. I also hope they edit the existing sounds to push the mids and bass for all three existing sounds. They all sound too tinny right now.
I love how in America anyone and the Nan can test drive this car, come to UK where they won't even let you look inside one at the dealership unless you buy it first.
I’m not sure of the test-drive experience from the consumer side in the U.S., but this was a media loan from Hyundai for one week. UK may have a lower allocation of 5 N’s as well?
16:39 just for future reference, you were correct when you said sunroof. Sunroof = does open Moonroof = does NOT open Good video 👍🏼
Thank you and you are so right! I think what trips up a lot of people including myself is that both let in the sun and moon :)
I like the styling and packaging of this better than the Blazer and I've seen them on the road and they look great. I test drove this and Blazer and liked this more. Judging by the remarks by Honda fans that I saw when this was first reviewed I wasn't sure how well this would do but it seems to be selling well. It makes sense as a first EV on a lease if you want a larger normal looking EV with normal buttons and knobs, door handles and okay horsepower and range for an EV. I'd hesitate to buy just because I'm not sure how long Honda will offer it. But if it continues to sell well, maybe they'll keep around for while.
I bought one last week and am enjoying it. Your video was very helpful and pointed out some things I didn't know. Thanks.
Congratulations on your new car! What did I mention that you didn’t know? I’m glad my video helped seal the deal!
I didn't know about the storage compartment under the front tray and using the silver button door locks for locking and unlocking the doors. Those are the two that I remember, but I think there were a couple more. It really did help me feel more comfortable with the features.
easily the best do everything vehicle ever owned, plus really fun...just drive one!!
I have one and enjoying it. Has an option to lock the doors automatically when you leave the vehicle. Very convenient.
That's a great safety feature, thanks for sharing!
The specs are horrible for what they're asking!
Have you seen the great lease deals?
@@MichaelDrivesOfficial Yep, I got a AWD touring model leased for 360/month which is crazy low for an EV.
Nothing special about this car. There are better options for the price out there.
Good video!
Thanks Bern!
Great review!
Glad you enjoyed it
Wonderfully done! I just brought a Premium AWD home the day before yesterday. LOVE IT! We have the Lightning too so we were already pretty familiar with the tech, but I like this better! Thanks for the review!
Awesome! Thank you! I’m glad you liked the video and congrats on your new Mach-E!
I just bought today Mustang Mach E , E Extended Range AWD , It is A Beautiful Car
Would have loved to see what was under that trunk floor board.
It's a really tight space for a spare and it comes with a free tire inflation kit
I’ll make sure I capture that in future videos, I usually do but totally missed that on this one.
@@MichaelDrivesOfficial Its cool I went and bought a 2023 Mach E a few days after your video. A little pricey on the fast charger but other than that I'm happy so far.
This car is amazing! I have the same but with Extended Range. The glass roof is a must!!
Ford's navigation system is not worth a CR_P. I needed to go to the next city for a doctors appointment. I live very close to a main 4 lane highway. As it goes to my destination. It changes to a 4 lane divided highway. Then I exit it onto a 4 lane divided expressway. Finally I exit onto a 4 lane main road through the city. Last turn I am less than a mile from mu destination. Every quick. My return was to city 10 miles below I origin. My friend who live there. He told me a route to his house. I missed the route number to his place. I punched in his address into Ford's navigation. It showed his address. Hit tapped "GO". A blue line showed up on a route. I followed it through all the secondary streets and all the stop lights. Where did I end up. I was at the junction where I exited off the 4 lane divided onto the 4 lane divided expressway. From a simple express travel to a complicated city streets.
I test drove one and was quite impressed by it. It was more fun than the larger Chevrolet Bolt and liked the styling over the Mini Cooper SE. Mini Cooper SE (US Spec) definitely had more power BUT the range around 110 miles MAX is too low. The Fiat 500e felt slow to start off the line compared to the Mini but when it was moving around 20mph, it had the same kick in terms of power up to about 65mph. If the Fiat 500e was brought to the US with 155hp (like the ABARTH spec in Europe) then this would be a fantastic winner... Dealer quoted me at $350 a month with no trade or down payment (includes tax and fees).... That is still too much money. If Fiat had these with a $200 a month lease w/o any down then they would sell like hot cakes for people who want to use it for commuting.
Just ordered this exact spec - my 4 year lease on an EQC is coming to an end so this will be quite different (wife has an AWD Ariya). The Frunk has a creepy internal release button in case someone "accidentally" gets locked inside. The driver door, from other reviews, can be opened with a pin code (there's a touch keypad above the open button). Nice review, covers a lot.
Good points and yes, there is that touch keypad that could come in handy. Thank you for watching and hopefully you enjoy your new ride!
19" wheels in winter what we use here in Finland. My city wintertime is around 6-7 months.
Great video! One question, its 640 miles for 1 tanque on gas and only 1 fully charge or many fully charges?
A combination of one full tank and one full charge.
Very nice review, thank you!
My pleasure!