[iet]

Thanks all!

Thank you guys for finding info on other forums, and measuring. :x It may sound absurd to some, but this 1.85 m of length might just win me over, apart from its looks, the great range at this moment in time, for this price. Indeed, a bit of plywood will be needed to create a flat enough floor, but that won't be a problem. I'll probably be back ... meanwhile, enjoy your Ioniqs and this forum!

 

[iet]

Guess what? We just ordered the Ioniq EV after a testdrive . Should be here in about three months. Measured the length and it's 190 cm. Can't wait! Thanks again for helping us decide

 

[TKGDee]

'Sleep' in it eh? Loooool

So how is that back seat?

 

[iet]

Yes, *sleep* in it. Like this: Casteyanqui.com | Electric Vehicles | EV RV Can't do it in a Zoe.

'Sleep' in it eh? Loooool

So how is that back seat?

 

[TKGDee]

Well I never thought of doing that in my car... would make things a lot more comfortable!

 

[sundayt]

One time when we slept in the back of our '04 Prius at a campsite in a National Park, it got so cold at night that the condensation from our breathing formed a layer of ice on the INSIDE of the windshield and side windows! Although I scraped off as much of it as I could in the morning, I was concerned that water would drip down inside the dash and fry the electronics or something, so I waited as long as I could after the temperature rose to try firing it up. It was all good.

Thermarest pads, good sleeping bags and thermal underwear kept us toasty all night, though.

 

[iet]

So Sundayt, you wouldn't have camped in a tent under those conditions either ;-) That's what I'm thinking about, having an alternative for a tent. So this is what we're going to be testing: https://www.habitents.com/ Not sure it will fit though. If not, I'll have to sell it to a Prius owner...

 

[sundayt]

iet,

Not necessarily. Actually, on one of our winter backpacking trips in the Gila Wilderness in New Mexico years ago, when we did sleep in a tent, it was so cold in the morning that, when we tried to heat water over a Coleman stove for breakfast, the water (which we had stored in the tent at night to prevent it from freezing) turned to ice in the cooking pot as quickly as I poured it in.

Good times, but, sadly, our backpacking days are pretty much over. That's why a vehicle with car-camping capabilities is so important to us now. Of course, there's nothing wrong with pitching a tent on a car-camp.

 

[sundayt]

iet,

By the way, lest I convey a false impression, we normally do most of our car-camping (and backpacking, when we did that) when the weather is more temperate. Winter wilderness outings are the exception rather than the norm for us. But they're definitely memorable when we do them...

Also, that Prius tent thing looks pretty neat. I'd really be doubtful that it would adapt to an Ioniq, though. Good luck, and keep us posted on how the test goes.

 

[iet]

will do!

 

[yticolev]

One time when we slept in the back of our '04 Prius at a campsite in a National Park, it got so cold at night that the condensation from our breathing formed a layer of ice on the INSIDE of the windshield and side windows!

Been there! I generally keep windows cracked at all times to try to keep humidity at bay. Probably hopeless without active evacuation of air. Even with windows wide open, there is a good bit of heat retention that can make things uncomfortable in the summer. I carry a small 12 volt fan for emergencies.

I give up completely on humidity control when the outside temp is below 20 degrees Fahrenheit and keep everything shut to maximize heat retention. While I'm plenty warm enough in a down sleeping bag, breathing air that cold disturbs my sleep. I once spent a winter weekend in Buffalo NY at 5 degrees! That is the only time I've not used free air but kept my head inside of the bag. That had the added benefit of the bag absorbing a good bit of the insensible water loss from breathing, so the windows were less affected.

 

[iet]

Still one question left...

Hi guys,

So I measured the maximum length inside the Ioniq EV during our test drive (previous post with pic), and it was 1.90, if you would want to sleep in it. But now I'm curious about the width... The width near the front seats, near the back, and in the middle... Wondering if my two 65-190 matrasses would fit, or if I need to be looking for something else and cut some piece of foam up. I can't find the width inside anywhere? Would anyone who already owns an EV be so kind to "paint me this picture"? I think it might be interesting for other drivers too, or even for car matrass manufacturers or retailers, to know the exact dimensions

 

[sundayt]

The minimum width between the shock towers on the HYBRID is 39 inches. I understand the EV has a different rear suspension system than the Hybrid, so it may not be the same width on that model.

 

[Johtokunta]

Looks like Teslabjörn fits in nicely:

 

[Jan Treur]

This is another picture with the main measurements. I think it is also the hybrid.

 

[joz]

I love this thread! This was one of my requirements as I was car shopping, and I definitely hopped into the back of my Ioniq during my test-drive to make sure I fit. It's not the roomiest, but if you're not too tall you should be able to fit in the back of the Ioniq. Not sure how comfortable two people will be. For me it'll just be me and my dog. The Habitent looks excellent - hope someone make something like it for the Ioniq soon. Happy car camping!

 

[iet]

Yes Jan thanks, I saw that forum page about the cargo space earlier and it's also about the minimum space (where your legs would be when lying down), but I'd like to know the maximum width as well, so the width of the back seats combined? Then we can maybe make a drawing to create a matrass or airbed solution Our car will arrive in summer and it would be very nice if we could be prepared for some overnight camping somewhere during our holidays... We already ordered the prius 'habitent' so we'll let you know if it fits the Ioniq as well!

 

[iet]

I love this thread! This was one of my requirements as I was car shopping, and I definitely hopped into the back of my Ioniq during my test-drive to make sure I fit. It's not the roomiest, but if you're not too tall you should be able to fit in the back of the Ioniq. Not sure how comfortable two people will be. For me it'll just be me and my dog. The Habitent looks excellent - hope someone make something like it for the Ioniq soon. Happy car camping!

Thanks! Yes it's also because you're not allowed to tow anything with this Ioniq. Maybe you can set up a tent for camping apart from the car to store some of your stuff and some chairs there, and just sleep in the car. It really won me over, because the head room in the back really isn't high enough for our son and son-in-law, this made up for it!

 

[iet]

Looks like Teslabjörn fits in nicely:

Johtokunta or Jan or anyone else, do you think this one would fit, for instance?

 

[Jan Treur]

I am afraid Bjorn Nyland does not represent our lengths well...

I measured it; the available width in your sketch is about 15 cm too optimistic. The 118 cm should be 100-102 cm, and the 130 cm should be 116 cm. The length seems OK, but can be more depending on how you position the front seats.