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@flolou8496 Yes, the Ioniq 5 can charge at 11kw in US and Canada. It's in European countries where they receive 3 phase power to their homes. They only use 3 phase power in commercial and industrial places here.

@@livewirereview That's what I thought, but this recent review of a 2023 KIA NERO, here in the USA said, his level 2 charging chord would not charge at 11KW and he said he was told it was because he did not have 3 Phase Power, which sounds hard to believe, otherwise it would be heard of more from the KIA-Hyandai ecosystem, I would think,

@flolou8496 A Kia Niro charges at 7.2kw anyway. It's not the same charger. The Ioniq 5 has a larger capacity charger, BUT they've been having issues with these, and the software update throttles back power when there is high heat detected.

@@livewirereview I'm not sure where you live, but I don't live in a cold climate compared to the East Coast, however I am forced to charge outdoors at night in temps from December 15th to Feb 15th where it's in the mid 40's on average from 10PM to 6AM. Anyway I bring this up because the 2023 model added the ''heat pump'' as standard, and was wondering if that could have in any way a benefit when charging/while parked overnight on Level 2 charging, (as I understand the answer would be NO because it's primary or maybe only use is for faster Level 3 DC charging efficiency, but just thought I'de ask anyway) P.S. I have no garage, just a driveway, that's very common still in the SouthWest.

@@flolou8496 No change for that scenario. The heat pump is for interior climate while driving. The battery has a heater inside that only comes on when needed and charging on a level 2 EVSE.

Yup my Dad's F250 Diesel is 8000lbs too, but this is supposedly a 1/2ton class truck. An ICE 1/2ton weighs about 5500lbs. The Lightning is 6700lbs. At 8474lbs, this is pretty heavy...

😅 That sounds like the higher trim Hyundais that come with a compressor and slime instead of a spare tire.

@@FraserGoodTimes love it!

@@FraserGoodTimes It can do it all, just a little long to charge on road trips. But you get more range in the same amount of time than you would with a Lightning.

Thanks! Feel free to leave suggestions, too. Another subscriber mentioned that we should shoot under the car, and it's been a big hit!

@livewirereview indeed the fact that you go under the hood and under the car to show us the drivetrain, suspension, etc., sets you apart from the abundance of other reviewers out there! I learned some valuable things about the Blazer EV and Equinox EV from your videos, even after watching dozens of others on both vehicles.

@johntenpas70 The irony is that I've tried to make them shorter than 30min but there's too much to cover! I too wish you could get the 102kwh with AWD but I think it's available in the Cadillac version. I'm going to request that one soon so I can check it out myself. Thanks for the great comments!

​@@livewirereviewI just put a deposit on a factory order 2025 and decided to go with RWD! The better range, slightly faster charging, higher HP, higher towing, and better sound system ultimately swayed me. Super excited!

@davidmonheiser9009 Matt has reached out to Toyota, but we haven't heard back yet. We'll give it another shot. Thanks for the idea 💡

@@mr.presidentjesuspatino5365 Thank you!

Thank you 😊.

Thank you!

Hopefully still in warranty?

Yes that is all correct. Luckily the hardware upgrade is inexpensive for most models. But it still leaves Tesla owner's that CAN charge at CCS stations an advantage over other OEM EVs.

@jimvanides3533 they don't allow those here in North America, so I haven't come across them yet! I personally would have a hard time with them. I've always found Honda's side mirror camera when turning and digital rear view mirrors to be a little odd for my brain to comprehend.

I was thinking the same! 6 seats, less leg room, more bed. It is a little much. The battery is so big that it was actually difficult to charge it up any significant amount. You could make 3 cars with what this truck is made of!

Nope. I only had access to a 16a 240v charger that puts out 3.7kw. You'll do much better with 40amps but still only about 55 to 60% overnight. But 55 to 60% will get you a very considerable distance! That's about 400+km easily.

@joshbrittain7167 I own the RST trim level. The MAX battery pack (205KWh) does charge at 380KW and keeps over 300KW between 15 and 65 SOC and slowly drops from there. I have a 60 amp circuit feeding a tesla combo wall unit and have it set to 48 amps and I get about 24 miles added every hour. I have used a 80 amp charger at work and at 19KW charging I add about 34 miles per hour. These are very respectable and capable charging vehicles. The extended battery pack (180KWh) have a slightly lower battery pack peak voltage and gets about 20% less DC fast charging speeds (peak should be about 310KW) To go back to your question a 40 amp outlet will charge (80% rule) at 32 amps which will get you 7.2 KW charging. I consider that to be very usable for overnight charging. BTW I keep my SOC limit to 65% for every day use and only adjust when I plan road trips. And when I am on the road trip that is over 500mi I only charge to 80% as a rule of thumb. The GM NAV system is very good at placing you at chargers for the shortest time to charge. GM hit this out of the park with these pick up trucks. They tow very nicely and are smooth to drive. I sold my chevy duramax 1500 and do not miss it at all. The RST EV is a better truck. Good luck with your decision.

It certainly impressed me!

You're welcome! I just reviewed the Silverado EV this week. Check that one out too!

You're 100% right. For some reason, I forgot to mention the DC fast charging speed. At a dedicated 350kw 1000v charging station, the charge times are likely around 30 minutes. But I've found that this is another EV that usually takes around 45 minutes. A little slow for my liking on a road trip. I'll be discussing this a little more in the Silverado EV WT video I'm filming this afternoon.

I like the car, but I think GM still has some things to work out with their charging times. So I have decided to buy a Ioniq5. Same comfort but way more value and proven tech. including some of the fastest DC charging times.

@johnk1566 I can genuinely appreciate this! I was discussing charge times for road trips with a colleague yesterday, and this topic came up. I am a big fan of EVs that can charge quickly in 18-24min. My car can do that and it's a pleasure to bring on a road trip. Just long enough to get a coffee and go to the bathroom. I think you made an excellent choice. 👌

Remember, it's not sporty, but a great ride for everyday tasks. You'll love it.

@livewirereview our family loved it, and we bought it! Many thanks again.

Thanks! Yes, your range in warm areas will be much higher. As a Canadian reviewer in the cold, I try to give more realistic cold weather estimates. For example, the Ariya can push 550km, but I still call it a 400km EV. You're right about the Tesla chargers. This is something I also try to remind people of when they say, "but they have access to the Tesla network!"

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@@JohnPrudhomme-n7b thank you! I'm glad I could help.

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Thank you! I love how soft the ride is in this CUV. You're going to love it!

Thank you! Your comment about the sunroof makes me think of people in Britain who drive convertibles 😅. Always waiting for the rain to stop so they can open the roof!

Agreed. It's not perfect but very quick and has Google maps built in. It should be very reliable too.

@@musicksol lol 😆

@@alvaro2110ify they sure are selling a lot of these! Enjoy yours!

Only the drive unit oil. It's likely around 100k, but you'll have to check the maintenance schedule from the dealer.

@@musicpassion8548 it was like that in the Volvo I tested too...

@@badtoro this is for other vehicles that don't come with a mobile charger. Unlike the cheap Chinese ones, this one is UL and CSA approved.

I looked at the toy my son was holding in his hands and fell into a deep thought

@@BSECAEnerggy thank you!

@@haroldmichael3492 This actually costs less than the mobile charger

@@ivanguerini995 thank you!

@petersachs764 agreed. Just like the Leaf too. It's nice to be able to set the amperage.

Thank you! As for the black panel, it's not necessary for anything, so you won't need it. Rustproofing is an interesting topic. I personally highly recommend rustproofing, BUT EVs and hybrids use HV wires. The system checks these wires for electrical leakage every time the vehicle is turned on. This is known as isolation resistance. If the solvents in the rustproofing cause those wires to expand their insulation and this causes a fault, then it wouldn't be covered under warranty. It's not a huge deal, and I haven't seen this happen yet on any customers' cars that are heavily rustproofed.

@ many thanks for taking the time to answer, I appreciate very much, and learning at the same time. Just one more question, is that true that we need absolutely aluminum mags for EV vehicles or we can do it with normal steel wheels? It's controversial issue because most of vendors discourage people to go for cheap steel rims, but why??

@Monsieur-Estrada steel rims work just fine. However some steel rims do not fit around the calipers on some vehicles. You will have to test fit the rim before purchase.

@ excellent, many thanks again

It will take me some time to answer this one. However, there are 3 rebuilders in Toronto that I have heard of. If you call a battery rebuilder near you then you might get a better answer. It varies.

@@dane9193 Thanks! It seems like GM was all over the map for features they offered in the Blazer for the first little while. I would look at the Optiq when it's available and the Lyriq. They don't cost that much more than the Blazer and offer a lot more power. However, you never know what kind of deal you can get at the end of a sales year!

Thank you for this! I appreciate it!

@@krisp8725 thank you!

@@thedownwardmachine I won't lie, I was thinking the same 😉.

Agreed... I love the bundle of wires behind my sound system too lol 😆.

@Abevlife more of a comment than a mistake. It's slow to respond and should just unlock the doors when you approach. Just something I noticed and did not enjoy.

@@livewirereview understand. It's by design. Some people like it, some don't. I am okay if it doesn't unlock as it pops out as if I am passing by the car, I don't want it to unlock. But it does not need to be pulled twice. Just need to wait a fraction of a second before pulling the handle.

@David-fj5lz Any normal liscensed mechanic may work on these right now. Certification for EV work is still in development, and some side courses are usually required.

@David-fj5lz The battery would be re-sealed and re-installed. Nothing different than say changing out camshafts and re-sealing a timing cover. It's definitely not a ticking time bomb.

Thank you!

@itsme1062 no it doesn't.

@TopDogUSA Great looking car! There is a black one that drives around here and it looks sharp.