1,200 Miles in My First EV: EPIC Charger DISASTER & What Happened!
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- Опубліковано 9 жов 2024
- Alright, folks, let's get this show on the road! Or should I say, back on the road? Because I've already managed to mess things up. Classic EV Jack. It turns out that driving 1,200+ miles in my first EV is even harder when you roll up to the wrong chargers. 🤦♂️ Clearly, I needed my morning coffee! Will I survive this journey, or end up stranded... caffeinated and confused? 😂 Watch me try to figure this out!
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As an EV driver who so far only charges at home, this is a very handy series of videos. Got the Ioniq 6 RWD Long Range in May, loving it so far, such a nice car to drive.
Thank you for your compliments mate, I’m new to this vlogging this so hopefully I can fill you with some good honest feedback. How are you finding such a beautiful car? Well not discuss the infotainment system though 🤣
Your determination and patience through the charger issues are truly admirable. It’s all part of the learning curve with new tech!
You need to be patient with EV's, especially as you mentioned it is new tech. They say, good things come to those who wait lol
I appreciate your honesty in sharing the ups and downs of your EV road trip. This was both educational and entertaining 😍😍🤩
Ups and downs to most things however, with an EV its mainly ups due to the cost :) thanks for watching
I can see no 'epic charger disaster' in this video. Why the clickbait title?
For the record, in 42 months of driving our EV, we've only found one charger which wasn't delivering the expected current to the car. It was running at about 40% of the advertised speed. A quick swap to an adjacent charger, and things were back to normal. Other than that, running an EV has been far less hassle than using a petrol car and having to take up to an hour to obtain a tank full of fuel. There were no shortages or special occasions; it's just normal around this city on busy weekdays.
Anyhow, thanks for the video. I wish you many years of happy driving.
Gets the comments 😉
Oh absolutely no issues at all and so much easier having an EV. A lot more fun to drive and just overall easy. What car are you driving?
The charger fail adds so much realism to your adventure. It’s awesome how you turned a tough situation into a great story 😇😇😘😘
That’s just part of driving an EV, ups and downs but more ups so you just enjoy the journey 🤣
Your 1,200-mile journey was full of valuable lessons for anyone looking into EVs. Thanks for sharing such an honest experience
Glad it was helpful!
This video is such a great insight into the real-world experience of driving an EV on long trips. Thanks for sharing the lessons learned 😘😘😇
Very welcome, I will always be an advocate for EV's, cost wise and efficiency are always going to win
Currently, I started following your channel go ahead 😁🤩🤩
Thanks for subscribing :)
This can cannot take 300kw speed. The max speed the Ioniq 6 takes is about 240kw. It's still crazy fast, Enjoy!
oh im sure i read online that The Hyundai Ioniq 6 has a maximum AC power output of 233 kW and a maximum DC charging rate of 350 kW :/ but even then its still quick enough :) have you got an ioniq 6?
Hi Jack, interesting to see what you are doing, I'd consider any charger 150kW or above to be a good charger to stop at, the Ioniq 6 along with the Kia EV6, the Genesis GV60 and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 use the E-GMP and its 800 volt architecture, all benefit from speedy charging however the maximum you will see is up to 233 kW, so even at a 350kW charger you will never alas see a rate of 350. We consider anything over 200 good at a 350 kW charger and tbh 120 to 140 that you can see at a 150 kW charger still does not take too long (its still faster than many pother EVs will do). I am interested in your process of small amounts and regularly, it is what they say is the best (as in quickest) way, although I have tended to plug in and leave whilst I have gone for a bite to eat, a toilet break etc and made it my one stop for the day, at times finding when I return to the car it has fully charged and stopped, rather than 10 minutes here and another 10 minutes there.
Hi Toby, Thanks for your reply and for taking the time to watch my videos, I appreciate your time and comment.
I made fewer, shorter stops due to the distance I was driving. This allowed me to stretch my legs without spending too much time charging. While some people prefer longer stops, I'm not entirely sure why. I would have thought longer stops would be beneficial, but as I'm not an EV expert, I'm unsure about the real advantages of each approach.
Regarding charging speeds, I'll definitely consider your advice. 150 kW seems like a decent speed. It's disappointing that the price is the same regardless of whether you use a 350 kW or 150 kW charger.
Based on your experience, what are the main factors to consider when choosing between shorter, more frequent stops and longer, less frequent stops for EV charging during a long trip?
Hi Jack, for me it would be how long it takes you to get to the charger, particularly if it was 150kW plus. Given the speed these chargers, I think stopping to charge to 80% is generally so quick that it outweighs the time to drive to the charger, plug in and start charging, unplugging and then driving off (I guess it depends how close they are to your route as well). Now if I was getting low on charge (rarely get below 20%) and there was only a say 50kW charger there and I faster one not that far away, I might consider just a very quick top-up, before moving on to a faster charger, however I've not found I've had to do that by planning my route first. I'm not sure there is a best solution, or an answer as to what is the best. For me, I'm often happy for a slightly longer break, less often, as I usually combine with a stop to eat, and as I have back issues, sometimes to recline the seat fully and have a lie down (it is better for my back than getting out and having a walk around to stretch my legs), whereas for others they perhaps prefer shorter stops more frequently. I think it is whatever works for you.
Won’t subscribe if you write titles like epic disaster because your card didn’t work.😂
Oh don’t do me like that 🤣 it felt like a disaster to me especially pre coffee 😳 please subscribe 🤞🤣