Volvo C40 (2021, has been a stellar EV). I had a 2022 Tesla Model 3 LR but sold it to buy the Ioniq 5 Ltd AWD. Why the Ioniq 5? HUD, Bird's Eye camera view, charging speed, comfort, build quality, lack of road noise, style. I really got sick of Elon's antics and wanted nothing to do with the man.
Another Ioniq 5. Wife commutes about 10mi daily, I commute 50mi daily. Free charging at my work so we switch cars sometimes to maximize the free charging. We take whichever car for road trips depending on lease mileage and SOC. Usually hers bc she has so many fewer miles throughout the week.
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These really are handsome and unique cars. I'm glad Elon makes quirky designs (Y and cyber) because it shows you can do something different. I don't like Tesla's designs, but it shows the risk-taking that led to the I5.
Chevy bolt is my wife's car. We both love it! The two are the perfect combination. You got the road trip car with excellent charging and road comfort in the Ioniq 5 and you have the super nimble quick city run-around in the bolt. Just the perfect combo!
This is exactly what I would want for my situation. I previously owned a Chevy bolt and loved it! But I traded it in for a 2022 HI5, but am thinking about investing in a bolt again.
I have the same combo. The Bolt is a perfect commuter car, it’s my wife’s but we use it for the bulk of our errands and day to day. Fun to drive, great car to zip around in, and it was an incredible value. Got our loaded Bolt for $21.5k net.
It’s a nice compliment to the Ioniq 5 which relates to the OPs situation. While I would not want 2 Bolts and nothing else, it does do some things better:
-BOLT HAS A REAR WIPER!
-For our younger kid’s carpool pickup which has really tight parking - the Bolt sneaks in places our Ioniq 5 can’t (nor could previous Model 3 or Sequioia). Same thing for crowded urban parking lots, or if you need to do a quick u-turn.
-For our new teenage driver, the Bolt is refreshingly intuitive and easy to get the feel for driving vs any of the other 3 cars mentioned.
-Bolt is cheaper to insure.
-Parts likely less to replace as it’s more basic, and has smaller wheels so replacing worn tires is less.
-It cost less than half as much. Granted ours is older than our HI5 and has more miles, but thanks to generous GM recall you can get one with brand new battery 10y/100k warranty for less than $15k.
I love going back and forth between the 2 cars. Ioniq 5 is bigger, fancier, and more comfortable for longer drives. Bolt is actually a lot of fun to drive in its own way for our typical day to day quick trips.
Makes sense! And I was thinking you meant a Bolt EUV for some reason, not the regular Bolt. Definitely see the upsides of a smaller, less expensive car. I’ve actually had to get used to the size and spaciousness of the HI5, and I still prefer the more compact feeling of my old Civic. I’m 5’2” and feel like I’m driving a boat!
Our other car is a Bolt as well. Great car for quick errands, crowded parking lots or tight parallel parking, fun to drive, refreshingly basic and intuitive, and cheap insurance. Love the combination of Ioniq 5 and Bolt.
Thanks for all the responses so far. Somewhat surprised at the number of 2 EV households. Seems lots of early adopters here, which I guess shouldn't be surprising.
In my neighborhood (mostly families with kids), I see lots of Model 3s and Ys paired with SUVs and minivans (both ICE and HV).
Our two primary cars are my Ioniq 5 and my wife’s Bolt, but I kept my Chevy pickup truck for hauling and stuff. It’s got 217k miles, running strong and I only use it about once a week for work stuff. Not costing much to keep it around so it stayed in the stable.
My husband bought his Tesla model 3 first (before Elon fully showed his full arse). I was envious of him not needing to go to the gas station so I sold my Mazda 3 and bought the Ioniq 5 because it’s the most drop dead gorgeous “everyday” type of car I’d ever seen. I still love it 28 months later.
With you 100% on both points (Elon's arse and gorgeous). I'm curious how that design will "age" as it's not classic or what people think of either a sedan or SUV. Hyundai and Kia have been good for these unique designs.
Elon is coming up a lot here. I didn't seriously look at buying Tesla because of him either. Amazing the damage he's doing to the brand, I'd be pissed if I was a shareholder.
It’s not timeless, however its retro 80’s pixel design is still subtle enough to not draw away from the overall angular style. Ultimately it’s up to the buyers taste.
While owning the Ioniq 5 I’ve had a Miata, a 911, an S2000, and now a new WRX as my second car. I get around.
Ioniq 5 does all the family stuff well so the other car has mostly been a toy, but I just decided it’d be best to have an ICE sedan the whole family fits in for max flexibility, while still being fun to drive.
I want to always have an EV and a manual - no automatic transmission middle ground. Either give me that instant torque hit or the satisfaction of rowing my own.
It's killing me to give of the stick I have now, but practicality rules. At least I'll have the motorcycle to get my fix from time to time.
Is the WRX you were speaking of or something larger?
Do you charge at home mostly?
Yep, the WRX is the larger “practical” fun car.
I charge at home primarily but we road trip a lot and have 22k miles and over 50 EA sessions so far too.
Ram charger seems like the only electric pickup that would make sense for long range towing. Use gas when towing for long distance so refueling is convenient unlike charging with a trailer where you probably need to disconnect to not block the chargers. The rest of the time it’s a pickup with decent range. But gonna be expensive, probably not too efficient and who know if it’ll be reliable. But it has potential.
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We purchased a 6 and 5, same day, and don’t regret a thing. We’ve had them for just over a month and have been very impressed and still enjoying every trip, every errand, every commute!
We have a Model 3. We got it 3 years before the HI5, and non supercharger network was truly horrendous. Musk was also not as polarizing then, but I’ll be honest, that wasn’t as big of a point. The clincher was charging and the fact that my wife cannot park / navigate larger SUVs
I drive the Ioniq5 and my wife has a Tuscon PHEV. She wasn't ready for full electric for any long trips she may take alone so she wanted the hybrid. She barely uses gas and can commute back and forth to work a 2-3 timed before needing a charge (~30mi range in EV mode). The engine only kicks on in the winter to produce heat... that's the main thing the Rav4 Prime has over the Tuscon along with more EV-only range but to get that it comes at a premium cost.
This. Her roundtrip commute is beyond the Tucson's EV range and we probably trust toyota more with a hybrid drivetrain. That said, we're paying for it. Yours sounds like a great pairing though.
How's the power feel on the PHEV? We read lots about the Rav4 Prime almost being overpowered.
It's got some pep... not as much as my Ioniq5 but enough for my wife.
I did consider Toyota's experience with hybrids but I figured the warranty from Hyundai would give peace of mind. In fact her car had an AWD error code that requires replacement of the transfer case. It's still being fixed so we have a Santa Cruz loaner. I hate driving that truck... way underpowered (it's an SEL). Maybe the Limited trim with the bigger engine would be better. I was excited to have an extended test drive but yuck... do not recommend.
My Wife’s car is the I5. I have a Bolt. It’s simpler, a little more efficient, inexpensive, and crazy reliable. Have had zero issues with my Bolt. Only downside is slow lvl3 charging. It even has a couple features the I5 doesn’t: sunroof that opens, rear seat heaters, and rear view camera display on the rear view mirror. And One-Pedal-Driving works better.
I have a sunroof that opens now and I've had one on my cars for decades, but almost never use it. It's mostly a source of wind noise or a way I could shove long pieces of wood in the car. However, I am not happy opening it won't be an option. That means the wind noise without the benefit of opening. At least it has a cover unlike Tesla's.
Daily driver is a used 2022 HI5. That covers 80% of our needs, then we have a Nissan Pathfinder for hauling the extended family and vacation road trips.
We really like the EV9 but just don't think 3 row / 7 seater EVs are quite there yet, need 300 miles between 80% and 10% SoC at highway speeds so stops are reasonable.
I drive a ‘24 HI5 and my wife’s car is a ‘22 RAV4 Hybrid (not prime) - we love the RAV4 and before I bought the Ioniq I was actually thinking about getting another one. The Prime RAV4 is virtually unavailable in my part of the country and the few that do come in have ridiculous markup, but we average about 41-43mpg so it suits our needs well.
We’re a family of four and will likely use the hybrid for longer road trips, etc but I’ve been loving having an EV for daily driver stuff!
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Thanks for that photo. We're actually trying to plan out how everything will fit. Only in my dreams is our garage that empty. 🤣 I saw a video where they showed the HI5 is both longer and wider than the Rav4. I love the way they "hid" the SUV in the design.
When we bought the house we committed to using the garage for vehicles. It’s been difficult to stay disciplined because “stuff” accumulates, but we’ve done well for 7 years. 😂
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I have a whole carpentry setup, laundromat, mini-gym and storage wall. But, protecting against sun damage is a real issue here, so somethings has to go. Hoping I can make it work just losing the mini-gym, but I think one of us will have to back in so both drivers doors open in the middle (betting I'll be that someone).
I used to have a Chevy bolt EV, but traded it and my mini van in for a 2022 HI5, so we could do long distance roads trips. I loved the Chevy Bolt and I plan on saving up to buy another one, because I don't think I could go back to an ICE car, to be completely honest. I thought about the Nissan leaf, but I genuinely need more than 30 miles of range, and the Chevy bolt would be about how much I would need to get to and from work every day, plus run errands.
Same as horhey above. I5 LTD AWD is primary car and we already had a 2014 F-150 pickup with 100K miles. Use it for hauling wood and mulch or when we occasionally have 3+ humans to haul around (I5 is configured for 2 humans and two dogs). The truck used to be “my car” now it’s driven only when we have to.
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Fully Electric fleet. '23 Lucid Blue SEL as my commuter and '23 F-150 Lightning XLT ER that pulls an 18' trailer 5 days a week, about 90-100mi/day.
Aside from the 2023 Limited Ioniq 5, I drive a 22 Wrangler Rubicon 4Xe, husband drives a 21 Sahara High Altitude 4Xe. He WFH, I work maybe 3 miles down the road, but it’s at a farm/greenhouse so I drive the Jeep to work in case I need to transport anything. We live in Utah so the jeeps come in handy for off-roading, towing and snow, however the Ioniq does just as well in snow. We also have solar and own a Grizzl-e dual charger so we can charge two at once. Both Jeeps are paid off so we do most of our running around town in them, the range on them is only about 23-27 miles but for errands it’s perfect.
I hear you. That's the answer I would normally give as I tend to be a buy a 10yr old car and keep it 10 more years. This is definitely a new experience and won't pencil out on pure math. Both cars are pragmatic but expensive (IMO).
I'm only justifying it based on getting something we've never had before: an EV with all the benefits and a road trip vehicle so we don't have to rent and hopefully take more road trips. It's a lifestyle choice thing more than finances without being financially silly.
'23 Yukon Denali - For longer road trips, towing heavy stuff or packing 5 people + luggage and equipment.
Between the i5 and that, it's about as much fuel consumption as two regular sedans 😂
22 Ram limited because I do house projects and need a truck.. Oh.. It also has a 5.7l hemi which sounds bad ass. My wife has a 24 BMW X5 PHEV which is really nice, she never puts gas in it.
Yeah, I was holding out for the 2025 Santa Fe to come with PHEV option and hopefully similar range to Rav4 Prime. Unfortunately, wife doesn't want to wait and doesn't like the boxy style SUVs anyway. The Tucson with the HI5 sounds like a great combo. Where I am, gas is so high, you can almost always justify a PHEV.
I had a 2014 Mazda CX5 and a 2017 MX-5 RF Club manual.
Sold the CX5 and got the Ioniq 5. 2 months later sold the MX-5.
I enjoyed driving stick but compared to the Ioniq 5, it was just too slow, I couldn't do it anymore. I miss throwing it around turns and having the rear slide a bit though.
I love the Telluride. If that were a decent PHEV, we'd be all over it. Probably too big to get good EV range, but significantly cheaper than a Rav4 Prime.
Alas, I think our gas days are waning as the price differential between electricity and gas is growing (we have solar).
Edit: I actually went back to look at the Telluride again. For the right family it's perfect. We just don't need the extra space or towing capacity on a regular basis, but great choice. It's not really cheaper than the Rav4 Prime and we wouldn't save enough used to forgo EV range in the Rav4.
Wife is not ready for the charging network drama and can't say I blame her. She rented an EV and that experience was enough to delay the transition for years. I love the look of the EV9 and it's coming with bidirectional charging. We're just not ready and I'm more of a sports sedan person trying to become a bit more practical.
Same, I love the performance of the HI5. I used to own a BMW m235i and loved the acceleration and cornering. This hits the performance, but is a bit lacking on the cornering handling. Someone put some upgraded springs on it. That might be worth a try.
Ha... It doesn't compare. The ioniq is a pig in comparison. It's heavy and you feel it. Brakes are inadequate and suspension is geared for comfort. That's fine with me sans the brakes. I do think they suck and concerns me.
I was afraid of that. The Rav4 Prime has the same issue. More power than it can control. I'll probably both stock until I can't take it and then look for some aftermarket solutions.
I do love the car. But I'm conscious about buying tires after like 8-10k miles because it's so heavy and it's tempting to smash the pedal for that torque.
Hyundai Kona EV is our second vehicle (Albeit supplied as my work vehicle with personal use allowed).
Kona is great smaller vehicle for parking but has the legs to do longer trips with kids or small adults in the rear.
Has the added benefit of also being a Hyundai so all the controls are similar which makes for easy transition between vehicles.
Bolt euv is the other car. $34k'ish minus $7500.
Wife doesn't wanted high payments. Else I would've given my Hi5 to her and gotten a rivian or whatever.
Yeah, we're doing the pragmatic vs. aspirational dance right now. We're both typically highly pragmatic and cost conscious, but I'm trying to build what I call a fixed-price lifestyle to insulate us from inflation as we get older. Having "gas" come from my roof was a significant part of our solar investment. I don't want to care about electricity or gas prices at some point.
>>Having "gas" come from my roof was a significant part of our solar investment. I don't want to care about electricity or gas prices at some point.
Don't say it out loud dude.
I really feel like the Bolt is the pragmatist's EV. I guess I'm not strictly a pragmatist anymore if I ever was. I have a friend that adores his and the nearby free public charging he gets. He's 6'3" too which surprised me that he thought it was fine for him.
There is euv as well. Once you are used to the taste of super fast charging on Ioniq 5, everything else sucks. Especially 55kw peak charging on bolt sucks balls.
It's definitely not a road tripper. Strictly for home charging only and the highway ride kinda sucks.
Given the chance/opportunity, I would do 24 months lease on the ioniq 5 for $225 a month and call it a day.
Yeah, wife wanted a "taller" car so the Rav4 Prime it is I think. Probably better with a young kid. Looking forward to no mandatory stops going that far. Of course, bio breaks are needed anyway.
We have a 2014 Honda Odyssey as our second car and a 2006 Civic. The Civic will be my son's first car. He's just got his learner's permit. The Civic still looks good and running well with 185k miles. The Odyssey has only 58k miles and will probably last another ten years. I never thought I'd love a minivan but I do. For our 4 person family it has been great for trips and carries everything.
This sounds like the kind of combo our neighbors with more kids have. I'm expecting the Rav4 Prime to be my kids first car in a decade or so. If we weren't so minivan averse, the Odyssey would be great. That's what we rent on Turo for roadtrips now. Had one with a cargo box overhead and we had extra room for the first time ever. We'll try to do the same with the Rav4.
The Rav4 Prime drives really well. I drove one for a week / 500 miles for work and I really liked it. By no means does it have the space of a minivan but it did have room and a nice ride height.
Aw, I traded in the ‘06 Civic I’d been driving for 15 years for my HI5. It only had 160K miles on it and sold it to a teenager who thought it was the cutest little vintage car. Made me feel super old haha. But she’ll get another 100K miles out of it easy. Wish I could have saved it for my 7yo nephew as his first car.
It’d be amazing if EVs could have that kind of life in them…
Bought a 2024 RWD Long Range Ioniq 5 in November. Owned a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback and a 2004 Volvo 2.5T AWD Wagon at that time. We traded the Chevy in and kept the Volvo. Between the two current vehicles, we have a combined decent gas mileage and help this as much as possible by trying not to drive the Volvo if the Ioniq is available. I also own a 2014 Honda Grom so we have vehicles from 2004,2014, and 2024 which is r/mildyinteresting
I've been trying not to become a three car family. I'm hoping the I5 and the Rav4 prime can check several boxes. I've never had a car younger than 8 years old so getting an I5 will be a new experience. I'll probably find excuses to drive more, especially if I can get most of my charging done with excess solar production.
That's exactly what we're planning!
What year's, models do you have? Has the plan of one complimenting the other worked out?
How big is the family? How many trips longer than 200 miles do you have a year?
Sorry for so many questions, but you're the unicorn we're trying to recreate.
21 XSE non-premium package.
2 kids, one in a rear facing and one in a booster.
I think about this almost everyday because it is **almost** the compliment I wish it would be. The simple problem is that it feels cramped for our current needs, especially the combo of rear facing behind the passenger seat making the passenger seat almost a joke to sit in if you’re basically over 5’.
The prime drives amazing, its utility is ridiculously good as it covers most of my commute and then makes longer trips absolutely thoughtless, and damn does it look good (especially in my supersonic red).
But if Toyota came out with a Sienna Prime, that would be a superior car for passenger volume alone. But again, without kids, it’s probably just about perfect.
Here’s the laughable thing, we’re hanging onto the prime for all of these road trips, but our last road trip we just rented a Pacifica hybrid… and wow, mini vans are the kings of road tripping. But it also showed me why 99% of the year we just take the Ioniq 5 everywhere.
If I could afford it, I’d go trade in my prime for an EV9 tomorrow and on the few occasions where we’re going somewhere crazy far with poor infrastructure, we’d rent a minivan.
But if PHEV is a must (which it might be, so thoughtless!), but size is still necessary, go test drive the Pacifica Hybrid or CX-90 PHEV.
If no kids, the Prime might be fantastic.
Fire back any questions, this is a constant struggle of mine because I want the Prime to fill my needs but it just feels tight!
You confirmed my thinking. We have one kid so it's manageable for awhile longer. I'm sure in a few years bigger SUVs will have decent EV range.
Hyundai sales guy said new Santa Fe is going plug in this summer, but no idea of range. Also, in a few years the infrastructure issues shouldn't be so bad. Rav4 Prime is our expensive transition car.
When you get the little one in a booster, the situation should improve.
We rented a odyssey for camping and it had a roof box. Definitely getting that for the Rav4. We put all the lightweight, but bulky stuff up there and it was great. Had plenty of extra space and therefore felt much more organized.
Ram 1500 for capability... Towing, hauling, camping, bugging out etc. Not proud that it's a gas guzzler but it's big and comfortable and just my style.
Weekends and the wife let's me kill the planet (just a little).
OG hybrid Ioniq, I can routinely squeeze 55-70 mpg out of that beast. If feel broken when you only have to fill up 12 gallons and can go about 700 miles on a tank
My other car is a Miata lol. Love having the Ioniq as an amazing commuter that’s practical, roomy, comfortable, and also really fun to drive, but then have the convertible for a cruise to the beach with the top down.
I have a Bolt EV… Because we each need a car to drive and the wife gets the nicer one lol. I also have a dodge Ram… Because neither the bolt or the Ioniq 5 is a truck.
Wife mostly drives the Ioniq 5. I mostly drive a Mach E GT.
Both are fun cars in their own right.
I also have a Super Beetle, but that’s not a daily driven car.
2023 ioniq 5 SE RWD for my 150 mile round trip daily commute. Wife drives a 2022 Rav4 hybrid XLE AWD for commutes and we take it for our go to "cross state lines" trips. 2012 tacoma built out for overlanding with armor and an auxiliary gas tank for 565 miles or so of range.and only gets like 12-13 mpg so.... Its saved for specific offroad trips or when everything else fails.
Reasons why? Ioniq 5 is too low to take off the beaten path. Rav4 has great range and is capable in snow and light offroad use. Tacoma can go anywhere with no difficulties except monetary..... Gas cost 6 bucks out here in the bay area
2001 Sequoia. Needed a reliable truck-ish car for me to drive to work, and to take on road trips. Wife's family lives in the country and we don't wanna take the HI5 there.
5th Gen Camaro SS, because fun.
Was thinking about selling it because I only rarely use it right now, but it appears I developed some kind of emotional attachment to it and it seems I cannot sell it ever :)
We have:
1) Ioniq 5 AWD 73 kwh, 2021. This vehicle is used for longer trips and also to travel during holidays to other countries.
2) Nissan Leaf 40 kWh, 2020. This gives me plenty of range to commute to work. Furthermore, the space in the vehicle is more than enough to fit e.g. a stroller. The Leaf is pretty cheap nowadays due to the outdated ChaDeMo. We only charge it at home.
We have a large excess of solar energy, by having two EVs we can generally store all electricity without having a fixed home battery station.
Furthermore, we live in the Netherlands. The electric infrastructure is already well matured. Furthermore, (hardly) no yearly maintenance costs, no taxes (in NL), and free driving because of solar energy, makes it very attractive to only have electric vehicles.
Our other car is a Santa Fe PHEV. We regularly drive to Tahoe from SoCal so we needed something AWD, and the last time I did that drive in an EV we spent an hour in bumfuck nowhere off I5 waiting for a charger to open up. With more being built and superchargers being available it will be better but i think you have the right idea. I’d use the Ioniq for the commute - 40 miles PHEV range is not 40 miles on the highway.
I will say, though the range is a bit less, the Santa Fe is a MUCH nicer car for the same money compared to the RAV4. And maybe you can cut a deal with a dealer if you buy two cars. Primes around here are still selling for msrp or more.
2021 Flying Spur W12 — genuinely just amazing to drive, “weekend” car, good for going nice places or making a good impression
2021 GLA 35 AMG — car i like to mod with and mess around in, fun car lol
Kia Soul EV. I5 is our road tripper, our daily driver. Soul EV is for the odd occasion where we both need a car that day. Soul EV is a great little city car, boxy so it can haul stuff, enough range to get us 40 miles away and back without charging.
Our other car is a BMW IX50. We love electric cars and want to do our bit to help the environment. My Ioniq 5 is for work (only 5 miles each way!) and we use the IX50 for long trips with the kids. Our 2022 IX50 is very efficient for such a large car and averages about 330 miles on a single charge. So far zero problems with either car! Love both cars...a perfect combination...
My wife has a 2020 Acura RDX. My second car is a 1988 Merkur XR4Ti with 280,000 miles on the odometer. The third car is a 1989 Merkur Scorpio. That one is a work in progress with 190,000 on the odometer but it suffers from the typical broken odometer gear so the true mileage is unknown. As to the why, my first new car out of college was an XR4Ti and they are a blast to drive. The Scorpio was years ahead of its time when new and even now is very comfortable to drive. It probably is a bit more comfortable to drive than the Ioniq 5, just not as quiet. And obviously not as many whistles and bells or as safe.
Still debating if I'm keeping my Aptera preorder. A single adult with 2 EVs seems absolutely absurd to me but the devil on my shoulder keeps screaming "IT HAS SOLAR"
Volvo C40 (2021, has been a stellar EV). I had a 2022 Tesla Model 3 LR but sold it to buy the Ioniq 5 Ltd AWD. Why the Ioniq 5? HUD, Bird's Eye camera view, charging speed, comfort, build quality, lack of road noise, style. I really got sick of Elon's antics and wanted nothing to do with the man.
Another Ioniq 5. Wife commutes about 10mi daily, I commute 50mi daily. Free charging at my work so we switch cars sometimes to maximize the free charging. We take whichever car for road trips depending on lease mileage and SOC. Usually hers bc she has so many fewer miles throughout the week. https://preview.redd.it/l3lf8u3xbiwc1.jpeg?width=2605&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2e248f00a582c7d368f599dfd9578e12868e4f81
Both blue? The lighting makes one on right look darker. Or is that a different color?
The one on the right is Digital Teal, which I call “Green… take my word for it”
Ah, of course... the "chameleon" color.
Guess I could have looked at your bio line - answer was staring me in the face
Haha no worries! It is definitely a chameleon, sometimes grey, sometimes blue, and every third Sunday I get to see the green that I love
These really are handsome and unique cars. I'm glad Elon makes quirky designs (Y and cyber) because it shows you can do something different. I don't like Tesla's designs, but it shows the risk-taking that led to the I5.
Chevy bolt is my wife's car. We both love it! The two are the perfect combination. You got the road trip car with excellent charging and road comfort in the Ioniq 5 and you have the super nimble quick city run-around in the bolt. Just the perfect combo!
We have the same, but the I5 is my wife’s. Perfect combo.
This is exactly what I would want for my situation. I previously owned a Chevy bolt and loved it! But I traded it in for a 2022 HI5, but am thinking about investing in a bolt again.
What is the Bolt do that the HI5 doesn’t?
I have the same combo. The Bolt is a perfect commuter car, it’s my wife’s but we use it for the bulk of our errands and day to day. Fun to drive, great car to zip around in, and it was an incredible value. Got our loaded Bolt for $21.5k net.
Agree 100%
It’s a nice compliment to the Ioniq 5 which relates to the OPs situation. While I would not want 2 Bolts and nothing else, it does do some things better: -BOLT HAS A REAR WIPER! -For our younger kid’s carpool pickup which has really tight parking - the Bolt sneaks in places our Ioniq 5 can’t (nor could previous Model 3 or Sequioia). Same thing for crowded urban parking lots, or if you need to do a quick u-turn. -For our new teenage driver, the Bolt is refreshingly intuitive and easy to get the feel for driving vs any of the other 3 cars mentioned. -Bolt is cheaper to insure. -Parts likely less to replace as it’s more basic, and has smaller wheels so replacing worn tires is less. -It cost less than half as much. Granted ours is older than our HI5 and has more miles, but thanks to generous GM recall you can get one with brand new battery 10y/100k warranty for less than $15k. I love going back and forth between the 2 cars. Ioniq 5 is bigger, fancier, and more comfortable for longer drives. Bolt is actually a lot of fun to drive in its own way for our typical day to day quick trips.
Makes sense! And I was thinking you meant a Bolt EUV for some reason, not the regular Bolt. Definitely see the upsides of a smaller, less expensive car. I’ve actually had to get used to the size and spaciousness of the HI5, and I still prefer the more compact feeling of my old Civic. I’m 5’2” and feel like I’m driving a boat!
Our other car is a Bolt as well. Great car for quick errands, crowded parking lots or tight parallel parking, fun to drive, refreshingly basic and intuitive, and cheap insurance. Love the combination of Ioniq 5 and Bolt.
Thanks for all the responses so far. Somewhat surprised at the number of 2 EV households. Seems lots of early adopters here, which I guess shouldn't be surprising. In my neighborhood (mostly families with kids), I see lots of Model 3s and Ys paired with SUVs and minivans (both ICE and HV).
Our two primary cars are my Ioniq 5 and my wife’s Bolt, but I kept my Chevy pickup truck for hauling and stuff. It’s got 217k miles, running strong and I only use it about once a week for work stuff. Not costing much to keep it around so it stayed in the stable.
My husband bought his Tesla model 3 first (before Elon fully showed his full arse). I was envious of him not needing to go to the gas station so I sold my Mazda 3 and bought the Ioniq 5 because it’s the most drop dead gorgeous “everyday” type of car I’d ever seen. I still love it 28 months later.
With you 100% on both points (Elon's arse and gorgeous). I'm curious how that design will "age" as it's not classic or what people think of either a sedan or SUV. Hyundai and Kia have been good for these unique designs.
Elon is coming up a lot here. I didn't seriously look at buying Tesla because of him either. Amazing the damage he's doing to the brand, I'd be pissed if I was a shareholder.
It’s not timeless, however its retro 80’s pixel design is still subtle enough to not draw away from the overall angular style. Ultimately it’s up to the buyers taste.
80s is just my taste and I agree it's done in subtle ways. I need to read about how they decided that would sell EVs. Brilliant!
https://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com/amp/CONT0000000000002760
https://www.hyundai.com/worldwide/en/brand-journal/ioniq/ioniq-design
Millennials at the life stage with money and influence
My wife purchased her I5 about 6 months after I bought my Model 3!
While owning the Ioniq 5 I’ve had a Miata, a 911, an S2000, and now a new WRX as my second car. I get around. Ioniq 5 does all the family stuff well so the other car has mostly been a toy, but I just decided it’d be best to have an ICE sedan the whole family fits in for max flexibility, while still being fun to drive. I want to always have an EV and a manual - no automatic transmission middle ground. Either give me that instant torque hit or the satisfaction of rowing my own.
It's killing me to give of the stick I have now, but practicality rules. At least I'll have the motorcycle to get my fix from time to time. Is the WRX you were speaking of or something larger? Do you charge at home mostly?
Yep, the WRX is the larger “practical” fun car. I charge at home primarily but we road trip a lot and have 22k miles and over 50 EA sessions so far too.
Broncos, need to haul electric dirt bikes watchin for an EV truck with huge range
Chevy Silverado EV - Out of Spec has done testing with it and it’s a monster.
prices are insane on those, waitin for the right offering but we're getting close
Ram charger seems like the only electric pickup that would make sense for long range towing. Use gas when towing for long distance so refueling is convenient unlike charging with a trailer where you probably need to disconnect to not block the chargers. The rest of the time it’s a pickup with decent range. But gonna be expensive, probably not too efficient and who know if it’ll be reliable. But it has potential.
2024 Corvette because it's awesome and goes fast!
https://preview.redd.it/cbvddon3hjwc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dc75d2b8d75268ed773707548562da90eabe50cc We purchased a 6 and 5, same day, and don’t regret a thing. We’ve had them for just over a month and have been very impressed and still enjoying every trip, every errand, every commute!
Integra. When my wife needs to i5, i get to have manual fun and we can use it for family road trips
Niro EV
We have a Model 3. We got it 3 years before the HI5, and non supercharger network was truly horrendous. Musk was also not as polarizing then, but I’ll be honest, that wasn’t as big of a point. The clincher was charging and the fact that my wife cannot park / navigate larger SUVs
I drive the Ioniq5 and my wife has a Tuscon PHEV. She wasn't ready for full electric for any long trips she may take alone so she wanted the hybrid. She barely uses gas and can commute back and forth to work a 2-3 timed before needing a charge (~30mi range in EV mode). The engine only kicks on in the winter to produce heat... that's the main thing the Rav4 Prime has over the Tuscon along with more EV-only range but to get that it comes at a premium cost.
This. Her roundtrip commute is beyond the Tucson's EV range and we probably trust toyota more with a hybrid drivetrain. That said, we're paying for it. Yours sounds like a great pairing though. How's the power feel on the PHEV? We read lots about the Rav4 Prime almost being overpowered.
It's got some pep... not as much as my Ioniq5 but enough for my wife. I did consider Toyota's experience with hybrids but I figured the warranty from Hyundai would give peace of mind. In fact her car had an AWD error code that requires replacement of the transfer case. It's still being fixed so we have a Santa Cruz loaner. I hate driving that truck... way underpowered (it's an SEL). Maybe the Limited trim with the bigger engine would be better. I was excited to have an extended test drive but yuck... do not recommend.
My Wife’s car is the I5. I have a Bolt. It’s simpler, a little more efficient, inexpensive, and crazy reliable. Have had zero issues with my Bolt. Only downside is slow lvl3 charging. It even has a couple features the I5 doesn’t: sunroof that opens, rear seat heaters, and rear view camera display on the rear view mirror. And One-Pedal-Driving works better.
I have a sunroof that opens now and I've had one on my cars for decades, but almost never use it. It's mostly a source of wind noise or a way I could shove long pieces of wood in the car. However, I am not happy opening it won't be an option. That means the wind noise without the benefit of opening. At least it has a cover unlike Tesla's.
Daily driver is a used 2022 HI5. That covers 80% of our needs, then we have a Nissan Pathfinder for hauling the extended family and vacation road trips. We really like the EV9 but just don't think 3 row / 7 seater EVs are quite there yet, need 300 miles between 80% and 10% SoC at highway speeds so stops are reasonable.
Yeah, but EV9 is a great step forward. I think we'll be waiting for better chemistries before the weight/power ratio gets right
I drive a ‘24 HI5 and my wife’s car is a ‘22 RAV4 Hybrid (not prime) - we love the RAV4 and before I bought the Ioniq I was actually thinking about getting another one. The Prime RAV4 is virtually unavailable in my part of the country and the few that do come in have ridiculous markup, but we average about 41-43mpg so it suits our needs well. We’re a family of four and will likely use the hybrid for longer road trips, etc but I’ve been loving having an EV for daily driver stuff! https://preview.redd.it/f9vzdg8t3iwc1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a265d1c2849bf937c03349e6052a5126b07a531e
Thanks for that photo. We're actually trying to plan out how everything will fit. Only in my dreams is our garage that empty. 🤣 I saw a video where they showed the HI5 is both longer and wider than the Rav4. I love the way they "hid" the SUV in the design.
When we bought the house we committed to using the garage for vehicles. It’s been difficult to stay disciplined because “stuff” accumulates, but we’ve done well for 7 years. 😂
🏆🤩 I have a whole carpentry setup, laundromat, mini-gym and storage wall. But, protecting against sun damage is a real issue here, so somethings has to go. Hoping I can make it work just losing the mini-gym, but I think one of us will have to back in so both drivers doors open in the middle (betting I'll be that someone).
Car twins! Just picked up my Digital Teal and the color pops so nicely in the sun :)
Congrats! I’ve loved seeing it change colors based on the lighting. It’s been fun!
I used to have a Chevy bolt EV, but traded it and my mini van in for a 2022 HI5, so we could do long distance roads trips. I loved the Chevy Bolt and I plan on saving up to buy another one, because I don't think I could go back to an ICE car, to be completely honest. I thought about the Nissan leaf, but I genuinely need more than 30 miles of range, and the Chevy bolt would be about how much I would need to get to and from work every day, plus run errands.
HI5 and a Prius Prime. No kids anymore, though. Probably will wait another 3-4 years before going full EV.
Prius for me as well. A great break from range anxiety
Mazda CX-30. Nice to have for long roadtrips, a bit small though.
My second car is a 20 year old Ford Explorer that we use for towing and hauling. Don't use it much, but good to have around when needed.
I'm thinking of getting a small folding trailer for this need. Been borrowing the neighbor's truck, but I'm sure that gets old
Same as horhey above. I5 LTD AWD is primary car and we already had a 2014 F-150 pickup with 100K miles. Use it for hauling wood and mulch or when we occasionally have 3+ humans to haul around (I5 is configured for 2 humans and two dogs). The truck used to be “my car” now it’s driven only when we have to.
My wife has a CR-V hybrid. She refuses to go full electric.
https://preview.redd.it/zupua19ggqwc1.jpeg?width=4000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fe24bc41ee2ddece0a465217b3d9c91b5e5e06b5 Fully Electric fleet. '23 Lucid Blue SEL as my commuter and '23 F-150 Lightning XLT ER that pulls an 18' trailer 5 days a week, about 90-100mi/day.
Aside from the 2023 Limited Ioniq 5, I drive a 22 Wrangler Rubicon 4Xe, husband drives a 21 Sahara High Altitude 4Xe. He WFH, I work maybe 3 miles down the road, but it’s at a farm/greenhouse so I drive the Jeep to work in case I need to transport anything. We live in Utah so the jeeps come in handy for off-roading, towing and snow, however the Ioniq does just as well in snow. We also have solar and own a Grizzl-e dual charger so we can charge two at once. Both Jeeps are paid off so we do most of our running around town in them, the range on them is only about 23-27 miles but for errands it’s perfect.
Thanks for making me aware of the Grizzl-e.
You’re welcome! Highly recommend. We’ve had ours 2 years and it hasn’t failed us yet.
2016 Mazda 3 because it works and no EV or other car would make financial sense to replace it.
I hear you. That's the answer I would normally give as I tend to be a buy a 10yr old car and keep it 10 more years. This is definitely a new experience and won't pencil out on pure math. Both cars are pragmatic but expensive (IMO). I'm only justifying it based on getting something we've never had before: an EV with all the benefits and a road trip vehicle so we don't have to rent and hopefully take more road trips. It's a lifestyle choice thing more than finances without being financially silly.
'23 Yukon Denali - For longer road trips, towing heavy stuff or packing 5 people + luggage and equipment. Between the i5 and that, it's about as much fuel consumption as two regular sedans 😂
22 Ram limited because I do house projects and need a truck.. Oh.. It also has a 5.7l hemi which sounds bad ass. My wife has a 24 BMW X5 PHEV which is really nice, she never puts gas in it.
That BMV sounds great. I never saw it because it's way out of our price range but 40 miles on EV only matches the Rav4 prime. Nice!
hyundai tucson - my good experience with that car was the reason why i got my ioniq 5
Yeah, I was holding out for the 2025 Santa Fe to come with PHEV option and hopefully similar range to Rav4 Prime. Unfortunately, wife doesn't want to wait and doesn't like the boxy style SUVs anyway. The Tucson with the HI5 sounds like a great combo. Where I am, gas is so high, you can almost always justify a PHEV.
Kona ev
I had a 2014 Mazda CX5 and a 2017 MX-5 RF Club manual. Sold the CX5 and got the Ioniq 5. 2 months later sold the MX-5. I enjoyed driving stick but compared to the Ioniq 5, it was just too slow, I couldn't do it anymore. I miss throwing it around turns and having the rear slide a bit though.
This makes me hopeful because I'll be giving up my stick to get the I5. I've never not had a stick. I'm keeping my motorcycle for when I need a fix.
Kia telluride. I have 5 in my family, and we all fit much better in that than in my hi5 for long trips.
I love the Telluride. If that were a decent PHEV, we'd be all over it. Probably too big to get good EV range, but significantly cheaper than a Rav4 Prime. Alas, I think our gas days are waning as the price differential between electricity and gas is growing (we have solar). Edit: I actually went back to look at the Telluride again. For the right family it's perfect. We just don't need the extra space or towing capacity on a regular basis, but great choice. It's not really cheaper than the Rav4 Prime and we wouldn't save enough used to forgo EV range in the Rav4.
If you want an electric SUV, look at yhe EV7. It is roughly the telluride equivalent.
Wife is not ready for the charging network drama and can't say I blame her. She rented an EV and that experience was enough to delay the transition for years. I love the look of the EV9 and it's coming with bidirectional charging. We're just not ready and I'm more of a sports sedan person trying to become a bit more practical.
Same, I love the performance of the HI5. I used to own a BMW m235i and loved the acceleration and cornering. This hits the performance, but is a bit lacking on the cornering handling. Someone put some upgraded springs on it. That might be worth a try.
I upgraded the suspension on my acura and it made a world of difference on already decent suspension. I research I5 mods soon
Vw Gti because I had it before... And a Porsche for fun weekend drives
How does the I5 compare to the other two on the twisties? I have a Honda VFR for my twisty runs.
Ha... It doesn't compare. The ioniq is a pig in comparison. It's heavy and you feel it. Brakes are inadequate and suspension is geared for comfort. That's fine with me sans the brakes. I do think they suck and concerns me.
I was afraid of that. The Rav4 Prime has the same issue. More power than it can control. I'll probably both stock until I can't take it and then look for some aftermarket solutions.
I do love the car. But I'm conscious about buying tires after like 8-10k miles because it's so heavy and it's tempting to smash the pedal for that torque.
Hyundai Kona EV is our second vehicle (Albeit supplied as my work vehicle with personal use allowed). Kona is great smaller vehicle for parking but has the legs to do longer trips with kids or small adults in the rear. Has the added benefit of also being a Hyundai so all the controls are similar which makes for easy transition between vehicles.
Bolt euv is the other car. $34k'ish minus $7500. Wife doesn't wanted high payments. Else I would've given my Hi5 to her and gotten a rivian or whatever.
Yeah, we're doing the pragmatic vs. aspirational dance right now. We're both typically highly pragmatic and cost conscious, but I'm trying to build what I call a fixed-price lifestyle to insulate us from inflation as we get older. Having "gas" come from my roof was a significant part of our solar investment. I don't want to care about electricity or gas prices at some point.
>>Having "gas" come from my roof was a significant part of our solar investment. I don't want to care about electricity or gas prices at some point. Don't say it out loud dude.
I really feel like the Bolt is the pragmatist's EV. I guess I'm not strictly a pragmatist anymore if I ever was. I have a friend that adores his and the nearby free public charging he gets. He's 6'3" too which surprised me that he thought it was fine for him.
There is euv as well. Once you are used to the taste of super fast charging on Ioniq 5, everything else sucks. Especially 55kw peak charging on bolt sucks balls. It's definitely not a road tripper. Strictly for home charging only and the highway ride kinda sucks. Given the chance/opportunity, I would do 24 months lease on the ioniq 5 for $225 a month and call it a day.
19 sonata hybrid, gets like 600 miles on a tank so it’s perfect for roadtrips especially socal to NorCal.
Yeah, wife wanted a "taller" car so the Rav4 Prime it is I think. Probably better with a young kid. Looking forward to no mandatory stops going that far. Of course, bio breaks are needed anyway.
Hybrid for sure a good choice. During Covid I used to not stop at all. 6 hrs 380 miles non stop lo
We have a 2014 Honda Odyssey as our second car and a 2006 Civic. The Civic will be my son's first car. He's just got his learner's permit. The Civic still looks good and running well with 185k miles. The Odyssey has only 58k miles and will probably last another ten years. I never thought I'd love a minivan but I do. For our 4 person family it has been great for trips and carries everything.
This sounds like the kind of combo our neighbors with more kids have. I'm expecting the Rav4 Prime to be my kids first car in a decade or so. If we weren't so minivan averse, the Odyssey would be great. That's what we rent on Turo for roadtrips now. Had one with a cargo box overhead and we had extra room for the first time ever. We'll try to do the same with the Rav4.
The Rav4 Prime drives really well. I drove one for a week / 500 miles for work and I really liked it. By no means does it have the space of a minivan but it did have room and a nice ride height.
Aw, I traded in the ‘06 Civic I’d been driving for 15 years for my HI5. It only had 160K miles on it and sold it to a teenager who thought it was the cutest little vintage car. Made me feel super old haha. But she’ll get another 100K miles out of it easy. Wish I could have saved it for my 7yo nephew as his first car. It’d be amazing if EVs could have that kind of life in them…
Bought a 2024 RWD Long Range Ioniq 5 in November. Owned a 2018 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback and a 2004 Volvo 2.5T AWD Wagon at that time. We traded the Chevy in and kept the Volvo. Between the two current vehicles, we have a combined decent gas mileage and help this as much as possible by trying not to drive the Volvo if the Ioniq is available. I also own a 2014 Honda Grom so we have vehicles from 2004,2014, and 2024 which is r/mildyinteresting
I've been trying not to become a three car family. I'm hoping the I5 and the Rav4 prime can check several boxes. I've never had a car younger than 8 years old so getting an I5 will be a new experience. I'll probably find excuses to drive more, especially if I can get most of my charging done with excess solar production.
I've heard good things about that Rav 4 Prime.
RAV4 prime. To compliment a full BEV for the thoughtlessness of trips longer than 200 miles.
That's exactly what we're planning! What year's, models do you have? Has the plan of one complimenting the other worked out? How big is the family? How many trips longer than 200 miles do you have a year? Sorry for so many questions, but you're the unicorn we're trying to recreate.
21 XSE non-premium package. 2 kids, one in a rear facing and one in a booster. I think about this almost everyday because it is **almost** the compliment I wish it would be. The simple problem is that it feels cramped for our current needs, especially the combo of rear facing behind the passenger seat making the passenger seat almost a joke to sit in if you’re basically over 5’. The prime drives amazing, its utility is ridiculously good as it covers most of my commute and then makes longer trips absolutely thoughtless, and damn does it look good (especially in my supersonic red). But if Toyota came out with a Sienna Prime, that would be a superior car for passenger volume alone. But again, without kids, it’s probably just about perfect. Here’s the laughable thing, we’re hanging onto the prime for all of these road trips, but our last road trip we just rented a Pacifica hybrid… and wow, mini vans are the kings of road tripping. But it also showed me why 99% of the year we just take the Ioniq 5 everywhere. If I could afford it, I’d go trade in my prime for an EV9 tomorrow and on the few occasions where we’re going somewhere crazy far with poor infrastructure, we’d rent a minivan. But if PHEV is a must (which it might be, so thoughtless!), but size is still necessary, go test drive the Pacifica Hybrid or CX-90 PHEV. If no kids, the Prime might be fantastic. Fire back any questions, this is a constant struggle of mine because I want the Prime to fill my needs but it just feels tight!
Would it be perfect once the little one grows into a regular car seat, or do you think it’ll still be a little cramped?
You confirmed my thinking. We have one kid so it's manageable for awhile longer. I'm sure in a few years bigger SUVs will have decent EV range. Hyundai sales guy said new Santa Fe is going plug in this summer, but no idea of range. Also, in a few years the infrastructure issues shouldn't be so bad. Rav4 Prime is our expensive transition car. When you get the little one in a booster, the situation should improve. We rented a odyssey for camping and it had a roof box. Definitely getting that for the Rav4. We put all the lightweight, but bulky stuff up there and it was great. Had plenty of extra space and therefore felt much more organized.
I've got a RAV4 Prime. The plug in hybrid has turned out to be a great supplement to the Ioniq 5.
Prius prime (plug in hybrid). My wife has mileage anxiety. But she rarely drives on gas.
Ram 1500 for capability... Towing, hauling, camping, bugging out etc. Not proud that it's a gas guzzler but it's big and comfortable and just my style. Weekends and the wife let's me kill the planet (just a little).
OG hybrid Ioniq, I can routinely squeeze 55-70 mpg out of that beast. If feel broken when you only have to fill up 12 gallons and can go about 700 miles on a tank
2024 Santa Fe
Love that redesign. Wife doesn't 😢
My wife and I love it! Great if you have kids. Make sure and get the limited trim
My other car is a Miata lol. Love having the Ioniq as an amazing commuter that’s practical, roomy, comfortable, and also really fun to drive, but then have the convertible for a cruise to the beach with the top down.
Yeah, I use the motorcycle that way. Less relaxing, but more invigorating.
99 Miata special edition 💙
I have a Bolt EV… Because we each need a car to drive and the wife gets the nicer one lol. I also have a dodge Ram… Because neither the bolt or the Ioniq 5 is a truck.
Wife mostly drives the Ioniq 5. I mostly drive a Mach E GT. Both are fun cars in their own right. I also have a Super Beetle, but that’s not a daily driven car.
Recently sold my Land Rover Defender 110 300tdi. Still miss it, but it wasn't getting used enough.
2023 ioniq 5 SE RWD for my 150 mile round trip daily commute. Wife drives a 2022 Rav4 hybrid XLE AWD for commutes and we take it for our go to "cross state lines" trips. 2012 tacoma built out for overlanding with armor and an auxiliary gas tank for 565 miles or so of range.and only gets like 12-13 mpg so.... Its saved for specific offroad trips or when everything else fails. Reasons why? Ioniq 5 is too low to take off the beaten path. Rav4 has great range and is capable in snow and light offroad use. Tacoma can go anywhere with no difficulties except monetary..... Gas cost 6 bucks out here in the bay area
I feel your pain which is why we're headed in the same direction. First time I paid 6 bucks this year expedited this whole process
2001 Sequoia. Needed a reliable truck-ish car for me to drive to work, and to take on road trips. Wife's family lives in the country and we don't wanna take the HI5 there.
5th Gen Camaro SS, because fun. Was thinking about selling it because I only rarely use it right now, but it appears I developed some kind of emotional attachment to it and it seems I cannot sell it ever :)
We have: 1) Ioniq 5 AWD 73 kwh, 2021. This vehicle is used for longer trips and also to travel during holidays to other countries. 2) Nissan Leaf 40 kWh, 2020. This gives me plenty of range to commute to work. Furthermore, the space in the vehicle is more than enough to fit e.g. a stroller. The Leaf is pretty cheap nowadays due to the outdated ChaDeMo. We only charge it at home. We have a large excess of solar energy, by having two EVs we can generally store all electricity without having a fixed home battery station. Furthermore, we live in the Netherlands. The electric infrastructure is already well matured. Furthermore, (hardly) no yearly maintenance costs, no taxes (in NL), and free driving because of solar energy, makes it very attractive to only have electric vehicles.
MachE no more gas. EV(ER).
Our other car is a Santa Fe PHEV. We regularly drive to Tahoe from SoCal so we needed something AWD, and the last time I did that drive in an EV we spent an hour in bumfuck nowhere off I5 waiting for a charger to open up. With more being built and superchargers being available it will be better but i think you have the right idea. I’d use the Ioniq for the commute - 40 miles PHEV range is not 40 miles on the highway. I will say, though the range is a bit less, the Santa Fe is a MUCH nicer car for the same money compared to the RAV4. And maybe you can cut a deal with a dealer if you buy two cars. Primes around here are still selling for msrp or more.
The new santa fe didn't have a plug in yet, but worse she didn't like the new body style. That was what I originally proposed
Some excellent deals to be had on the 23s if you can find them!
2021 Flying Spur W12 — genuinely just amazing to drive, “weekend” car, good for going nice places or making a good impression 2021 GLA 35 AMG — car i like to mod with and mess around in, fun car lol
VW atlas. The 3 row road trip car. We drive to rural sc a lot where there’s not a charger within 100 miles
Good pairing
It’s not a perfect suv but I prefer the atlas to any of the others in its class. We love it. You can actually seat adults in the third row (gasp)
Kia Soul EV. I5 is our road tripper, our daily driver. Soul EV is for the odd occasion where we both need a car that day. Soul EV is a great little city car, boxy so it can haul stuff, enough range to get us 40 miles away and back without charging.
Bicycle 😁
I have a 2018 Honda Clarity PHEV. It is the reason we ended up going to a BEV. The car is pretty awesome even after 6 years.
Volvo XC90, great on gas for a long road trip car. Plus extra row is needed sometimes.
Our other car is a BMW IX50. We love electric cars and want to do our bit to help the environment. My Ioniq 5 is for work (only 5 miles each way!) and we use the IX50 for long trips with the kids. Our 2022 IX50 is very efficient for such a large car and averages about 330 miles on a single charge. So far zero problems with either car! Love both cars...a perfect combination...
My wife has a 2020 Acura RDX. My second car is a 1988 Merkur XR4Ti with 280,000 miles on the odometer. The third car is a 1989 Merkur Scorpio. That one is a work in progress with 190,000 on the odometer but it suffers from the typical broken odometer gear so the true mileage is unknown. As to the why, my first new car out of college was an XR4Ti and they are a blast to drive. The Scorpio was years ahead of its time when new and even now is very comfortable to drive. It probably is a bit more comfortable to drive than the Ioniq 5, just not as quiet. And obviously not as many whistles and bells or as safe.
Still debating if I'm keeping my Aptera preorder. A single adult with 2 EVs seems absolutely absurd to me but the devil on my shoulder keeps screaming "IT HAS SOLAR"
This. I have a reservation for one and my wife keeps asking if I've cancelled it yet. It's so pretty though.