Excellent driving dynamics and range; terrible electronics and controls
My Ioniq 5 is fast, frugal, nimble, and gorgeous. But I will almost certainly not renew my lease or purchase one. Why? The driver assists are unreliable to the point of being dangerous. "Over the air" updates to software for my 2023 model are a myth. Simple controls are buried deep in menus, some infotainment controls are missing or confusing, and the HVAC system is a huge step back from my previous car - a $16,500, 2007 Honda Fit...
The charge port is located on the rear right panel, making it VERY hard to attach a cable, even in my driveway. The rear hatch sensor is so sensitive it's impossible to fully pack the trunk. So, despite the car being over two feet longer than my Honda Fit, I can fit less in the Ioniq. My wife drives a 2021 Hyundai Kona EV which has none of these problems, showing that Hyundai could easily remedy these flaws, some annoying, some dangerous.