After 670,000 km, Hyundai Ioniq 5 still retains 88% of its battery

While many people are still skeptical about the durability of electric cars, a Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUV owner in Korea has proven otherwise.

Video : Review of Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric car in Vietnam.

Lee Young-Heum, a salesman who travels frequently for work, has been using his Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric SUV for 2 years and 9 months, recording a mileage of 580,000 km. This caught the attention of the Hyundai-Kia Research Institute, who decided to examine the condition of the vehicle's powertrain and battery.

Although Mr. Lee did not encounter any serious problems during use, Hyundai still proactively replaced the battery and motor for free, and recalled old components for research purposes.

While many people are still skeptical about the durability of electric cars, a Hyundai Ioniq 5 SUV owner in Korea has proven otherwise.

Test results from Hyundai show that after using mainly fast charging, which is said to have a significant impact on battery life, the battery pack on Mr. Lee Young-Heum's Hyundai Ioniq 5 still retains nearly 88% of its capacity. This is the case of an Ioniq 5 with the highest mileage ever recorded by Hyundai.

Previously, Hyundai often used taxis for durability testing. However, Mr. Lee's car far exceeded even taxis in terms of mileage, equivalent to about 15 laps around the Earth or the distance from Earth to the Moon.

In addition to its impressive durability, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 also offers a clear advantage in operating costs compared to internal combustion engine vehicles. Mr. Lee shared that when he used to drive a gasoline car, he had to change the oil every 15 days because of the large distance traveled. However, engine and transmission components still often needed to be repaired or replaced.

Lee Young-Heum's Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric SUV still holds nearly 88% of its capacity despite using mostly fast charging.

With the Ioniq 5, he only needs to replace basic consumables. According to Hyundai's estimates, if Mr. Lee used a Hyundai Tucson with a 1.6L turbocharged gasoline engine to run the same distance, he would have to spend about $8,612 - $9,330 (VND 223.9 - 242.6 million) on regular maintenance, including 66 oil changes, 8 spark plug changes, 13 brake fluid changes and 11 transmission fluid changes. Meanwhile, with the Ioniq 5, the total maintenance cost over more than 660,000 km is only about $1,076 (VND 27.98 million).

The difference in fuel costs is also significant. Hyundai estimates that, for the same distance, a gas-powered Tucson will cost about $57,412 in gas, while the Ioniq 5 will only cost about $35,882 in electricity, saving $21,530.

Despite heavy use, Mr. Lee’s car has been running smoothly and has had almost no major problems. The only notable problem occurred after the car reached the 650,000 km mark, when the slow charging (AC) function stopped working. According to Hyundai, the cause was that the car’s built-in charger had reached the end of its life and was naturally damaged after long-term use, but other systems were still operating normally.

Currently, Mr. Lee's rugged Hyundai Ioniq 5 has reached more than 416,940 miles (equivalent to 671,000 km) and is still running.

Currently, Mr. Lee’s rugged Hyundai Ioniq 5 has clocked more than 416,940 miles (671,000 km) and is still running. However, because he has just moved to a new job with less travel, this electric car will have a “rest” after nearly three years of tireless dedication.

Mr. Lee’s story is not only inspiring, but also a clear demonstration of the durability and economic efficiency of electric vehicles under harsh conditions. It also helps to dispel the common prejudice that electric vehicle batteries degrade quickly, or that maintenance costs will “offset” fuel savings.

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