The IONIQ 5 arrived in Australia with a lot of expectation behind it. Hyundai's first proper attempt at a dedicated EV platform, and the car that was going to make the general buyer think twice about petrol. In 2022, that was still a claim worth testing in person.
Charli takes the IONIQ 5 through the kinds of driving that matter to the actual buyer: commuting, weekend errands, and the longer run where you start doing battery maths in your head. The 800-volt architecture and rapid charging rate get a real workout. The flat floor and retro interior get their time too.
The IONIQ 5 is the car that moved a lot of sceptics off the fence. If you have been sitting on it about going electric, this is probably the one that makes the argument land.
The full review is on the CarTell.tv YouTube channel above.
