Last weekend, after 3 yrs and 25 days of ownership, my IONIQ 28 kWh finally reached 100,000 km. I would have got there a bit sooner, but you know --> COVID. It's the best 100,000 km I've ever driven. To date (touching wood) I've had no problems other than a failed drivers side external locking button, which was replaced under warrantee.
The vehicle still drives like the day I bought it. Smooth, silent and surprisingly peppy for it's measly 118 hp motor. Here are a few stats that other owners might find interesting.
Total cost to operate = CA$ 3,765
Total cost for servicing = CA$ 393 (I send it in every 24,000km)
Total cost for charging = CA$ 3,372 (1,419 events)
Total cost for DCFC charging = CA$ 90 (40 events, 18 events free)
Total cost for home charging = CA$ 1,547 (1,133 events)
Average rate for home charging = CA$ 0.11/kWh (including all delivery fees, surcharges, levies, taxes, etc)
Average running cost = CA$ 3.77/100km (cf my previous Toyota Yaris at CA$9.68/100km)
I could have reduced my operating costs significantly if I was able to access some convenient free L2 charging. Alas, there is no charger here where I work and so the vast majority of my charging is done at home. Still based on my previous vehicle, I saved nearly $6,000 in gas in 3 yrs.
I don't seem to have any noticeable range loss or battery degradation as evidenced by the Max Estimated Range Chart attached. And EVNotify still reports a 100% SOH. (Though to be fair, I have no idea how the app determines that and it my not be real). Interestingly, the seasonal variation in max range due to temp and road conditions is clearly visible in the chart (Vancouver, BC, Canada).
I'm still on the original tyres, but they are now near the end (approx. 4mm of tread depth left). Thankfully I'm heading into the dry season and can safely run them to the legal wear limit of 3.5mm which will likely be early summer.
Things that I dislike, bug me, annoy me or could be improved:
What I love:
, in which case the M3 has the edge above 120 kph).
** My friend loves his M3 big screen and the almost total lack of knobs, buttons and dials in the cockpit. But for me, some direct control devices help me keep my eyes on the road. (My kids commented that's just because I'm old).
In summary, as you'll have noticed, I'm extremely happy with my choice. I have to admit, it was a bit of a leap of faith at the time, but I'm so glad I did. Looking forward to another trouble free 100,000 km.
OB
The vehicle still drives like the day I bought it. Smooth, silent and surprisingly peppy for it's measly 118 hp motor. Here are a few stats that other owners might find interesting.
Total cost to operate = CA$ 3,765
Total cost for servicing = CA$ 393 (I send it in every 24,000km)
Total cost for charging = CA$ 3,372 (1,419 events)
Total cost for DCFC charging = CA$ 90 (40 events, 18 events free)
Total cost for home charging = CA$ 1,547 (1,133 events)
Average rate for home charging = CA$ 0.11/kWh (including all delivery fees, surcharges, levies, taxes, etc)
Average running cost = CA$ 3.77/100km (cf my previous Toyota Yaris at CA$9.68/100km)
I could have reduced my operating costs significantly if I was able to access some convenient free L2 charging. Alas, there is no charger here where I work and so the vast majority of my charging is done at home. Still based on my previous vehicle, I saved nearly $6,000 in gas in 3 yrs.
I don't seem to have any noticeable range loss or battery degradation as evidenced by the Max Estimated Range Chart attached. And EVNotify still reports a 100% SOH. (Though to be fair, I have no idea how the app determines that and it my not be real). Interestingly, the seasonal variation in max range due to temp and road conditions is clearly visible in the chart (Vancouver, BC, Canada).
I'm still on the original tyres, but they are now near the end (approx. 4mm of tread depth left). Thankfully I'm heading into the dry season and can safely run them to the legal wear limit of 3.5mm which will likely be early summer.
Things that I dislike, bug me, annoy me or could be improved:
- The start up chimes - it's exciting the first time and just useless after that
- Inability to set regen level 0 as a default (I can pick any other level - 1, 2 or 3 but not 0)
- Inability to set a max battery charge percent (on my model - I believe that the 2020's can)
- Inability to see battery temp on the dash (big miss/omission if you ask me)
- No auto setting for wipers - would love that (maybe other trims/models have it, mine doesn't)
- Split rear window - I'm used to it and it doesn't bug me, but would prefer not to have the bar
- Low(ish) power motor. It's great up to 40kph, but after that it fades quickly. Still for only 88 kW (118 hp) it punches well above it weight. 120 kW would have been perfect.
- No hands free driving (on my model)
- Slightly limited range (In a perfect world, my IONIQ would have 100 km more range - but that was not available in my price range when I bought it)
- No super charger network access (but other networks are improving)
What I love:
- Driving past gas stations
- No emissions (and even better, my local electrical provider is over 90% renewable)
- The quiet
- It's so smooth (no vibrations from an engine)
- The looks (this car really is beautiful) and it's not "weird" (Leaf and Prius)
- It's efficiency (Most efficient production vehicle ever - in the the real world)*
- Seats (super comfy)
- Fast charging (69kW) - a true world leader for economy vehicles at the time it was launched
- Minimal operating costs
- Cockpit layout (personally not a fan of the Tesla minimalist concept)**
- The heat pump (Canadian CCP)
- Chatting to ICE vehicle owners about EV's - it's amazing to see how attitudes change with some friendly non-judgmental dialogue
, in which case the M3 has the edge above 120 kph).** My friend loves his M3 big screen and the almost total lack of knobs, buttons and dials in the cockpit. But for me, some direct control devices help me keep my eyes on the road. (My kids commented that's just because I'm old).
In summary, as you'll have noticed, I'm extremely happy with my choice. I have to admit, it was a bit of a leap of faith at the time, but I'm so glad I did. Looking forward to another trouble free 100,000 km.
OB
