Hyundai IONIQ 5 AWD 72.6 kWh - One Pedal vs Auto Regen Mode - Which is better for hill climbing?

Summary

In this video, James tests the Hyundai Ioniq 5's eco mode and i-Pedal feature over two weeks, covering 200.3 miles at 3.6 miles per kilowatt-hour. He explores different regen levels and drive modes, noting a drop in efficiency due to using sport mode. The test includes driving up and down hills, revealing that auto regen mode offers better efficiency than i-Pedal. He concludes that eco mode yields 3.5 to 3.8 miles per kWh, suggesting it's feasible to achieve 260 miles of range with optimal driving habits.

Takeaways

• 🚗 The test was conducted on an Ionic 5 electric vehicle in eco mode, focusing on energy efficiency and driving modes.
• 🔋 The vehicle achieved an average of 3.6 miles per kilowatt hour, with a range of 33 miles on the remaining battery.
• 🏎️ Using sport mode temporarily reduced efficiency from 3.8 to 3.6 miles per kilowatt hour due to aggressive driving.
• 🔄 The Ionic 5 has five regen modes plus an auto mode, and a level zero for clearing dust and yard brakes.
• 🛠️ The regen levels can be adjusted using paddles on the steering wheel, with eco, normal, and sport modes available.
• 📈 The test included driving up and down hills to compare energy consumption and regen efficiency in different modes.
• 📊 Results showed that auto regen mode might be more efficient for hilly areas, contrary to initial expectations.
• 🔌 The vehicle was charged at a 50 kW charger, reaching 80% in about an hour and 13 minutes, and 100% in 1 hour and 21 minutes.
• ⏱️ The charging rate remained high even after reaching 80%, indicating advancements in charging technology.
• 🔍 The script suggests that manual control of regen might not always be more efficient than auto modes, especially for inexperienced drivers.
• 🌡️ Temperature and traffic conditions can affect energy consumption, but the vehicle's large battery provides a buffer for safe charging and discharging.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the video script?

The main focus of the video script is testing the eco mode and different regenerative braking modes in an electric vehicle, specifically the Hyundai Ioniq 5, and their impact on energy consumption and range.

What is the initial mileage and energy consumption rate mentioned in the script?

The initial mileage is 200.3 miles, and the energy consumption rate is 3.6 miles per kilowatt hour.

Why did the energy consumption rate drop from 3.8 to 3.6 miles per kilowatt hour?

The energy consumption rate dropped because the driver used the sports mode a few times, which increased energy usage due to aggressive acceleration.

What is the purpose of the 'mod' button on the steering wheel?

The 'mod' button on the steering wheel is used to switch between different drive modes: eco, normal, and sports.

How does the regen paddle on the steering wheel work?

Toggling the left paddle increases the regenerative braking level from zero up to iPedal, while tapping the right paddle decreases the level. Holding the right paddle switches to auto mode, which adjusts regenerative braking based on driving conditions.

What is the significance of the iPedal mode?

iPedal mode is a high level of regenerative braking that allows the car to come to a complete stop using only the regenerative brakes, maximizing energy recovery during deceleration.

What is the difference between manual and auto regen modes?

Manual regen modes allow the driver to select the level of regenerative braking, while auto regen adjusts the level automatically based on the driving situation, such as going uphill or downhill.

What was the outcome of testing different regen modes on hilly terrain?

The test showed that auto regen and level three regen were the most efficient for hilly terrain, providing better energy recovery and lower energy consumption compared to iPedal mode.

How did the driver's manual control of regenerative braking compare to auto mode?

The driver's manual control did not outperform the auto mode, suggesting that the car's automatic system is more efficient at managing regenerative braking for varying conditions.

What is the estimated range the driver can expect with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 in eco mode?

The estimated range in eco mode is between 260 to 233.5 miles, depending on driving conditions and the use of sports mode.

What charging rate was observed during the test at the charging station?

The charging rate observed was 49 kilowatts, and the car was able to maintain this rate even after reaching 80% state of charge, indicating modern charging technology's efficiency.

Outlines

00:00

🚗 Testing Eco Mode Efficiency

James discusses his two-week test of the Hyundai Ioniq 5's eco mode, covering 200.3 miles at an efficiency of 3.6 miles per kilowatt hour. He explains the drop from 3.8 to 3.6 due to using sports mode and plans to continue testing eco mode with the i-Pedal feature. He also outlines the various drive and regen modes, including how to activate them using the steering wheel paddles, and provides a brief tutorial on the car's regenerative braking system.

05:02

📈 Analyzing Energy Consumption on Hills

The video script details James's experiment with the Ioniq 5's energy consumption when driving up and down hills in Livingston, Scotland. He compares the i-Pedal mode with other regen modes, noting the car's efficiency in recovering energy during descents. James finds that both motors are active during regen in i-Pedal mode, which he believes could lead to higher energy recovery. He also discusses the car's weight and its impact on initial acceleration and energy consumption.

10:03

🔋 Comparing Regen Modes on Hills

James tests different regen modes on hilly terrain to determine which is most efficient for hill climbing and descending. He initially believes i-Pedal mode with dual motor regen would be superior but discovers that the auto regen mode actually provides better efficiency. He also tests level two and level three regen modes, finding that level three offers the best results for hill driving, with the car achieving 3.9 miles per kilowatt hour.

15:04

⚡️ Charging and Battery Performance Insights

The script describes James's experience charging the Ioniq 5 at a charging station and his observations on the car's charging performance. He notes that the car charges quickly, reaching 88% in under an hour and a half, and that it maintains a high charging rate even after reaching 80%. James also discusses the car's battery buffer and the myth of reduced charging efficiency after reaching 80%. He shares his thoughts on the practicality of charging habits and the car's real-world range.

20:08

🛣️ Reflecting on Eco Mode and Driving Experience

In the final paragraph, James reflects on his overall experience driving in eco mode over the past two weeks. He concludes that while eco mode is not particularly enjoyable due to its slow pace, it is feasible to achieve a range of 260 miles with careful driving. He also shares his thoughts on the car's efficiency in his local driving conditions and expresses his preference for driving in normal mode for a balance between efficiency and driving pleasure.

Keywords

💡Eco mode

Eco mode, short for 'Economical mode,' is a setting in vehicles designed to optimize fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. In the context of the video, the presenter is testing the efficiency of an electric vehicle in Eco mode, noting its impact on energy consumption and range. The script mentions that the car's efficiency dropped from 3.8 to 3.6 miles per kilowatt hour, possibly due to the use of sports mode, which is less economical.

💡Ipedal

Ipedal, or 'Intelligent Pedal,' is a feature in some electric vehicles that allows the driver to accelerate and brake using a single pedal. The script discusses the use of ipedal mode, where the presenter notes that both motors are working most of the time, contributing to energy regeneration when slowing down, which is a key feature of this mode.

💡Regen levels

Regen levels refer to the different settings that control the regenerative braking system in electric vehicles. The script explains that the vehicle tested has five regen levels, plus a level zero, which is useful for clearing dust and yard brakes. The presenter explores different regen levels to determine their impact on energy efficiency during uphill and downhill driving.

💡Sports mode

Sports mode is a driving mode that enhances the vehicle's performance by providing more power and acceleration. The script mentions that the presenter used sports mode a few times, which affected the overall energy consumption. This mode is typically less energy-efficient than eco modes, as it prioritizes performance over economy.

💡Miles per kilowatt hour (MPGe)

Miles per kilowatt hour (MPGe) is a measure of the average miles that a vehicle can travel per kilowatt hour of electricity consumed. It is used to compare the efficiency of electric vehicles. The script provides several instances where MPGe is used to track the vehicle's efficiency, with the presenter aiming to maximize this figure through different driving modes.

💡Charging points

Charging points are locations where electric vehicles can be plugged in to recharge their batteries. The script describes the presenter's decision to charge the vehicle at a different location due to the local charging points being used up, highlighting the practical considerations of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

💡Auto regen

Auto regen refers to an automatic regenerative braking system that adjusts the level of energy regeneration based on driving conditions. The script discusses the presenter's test of auto regen mode, comparing it to manual control of regen levels, and finding it to be more efficient for hilly terrain.

💡Range anxiety

Range anxiety is the concern that an electric vehicle may run out of power before reaching its destination or a charging station. The script indirectly addresses range anxiety by discussing the vehicle's range and efficiency, and how the presenter's driving habits and mode choices impact the vehicle's remaining range.

💡WLTP range

WLTP (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure) range refers to the standardized test used to measure the fuel efficiency and range of vehicles. The script mentions that the vehicle's performance in the test is close to the WLTP range suggested by Hyundai, providing a benchmark for the vehicle's efficiency.

💡Rapid charging

Rapid charging is a method of charging electric vehicles that allows for faster energy replenishment compared to standard charging. The script describes the presenter's experience with rapid charging, noting the vehicle's ability to maintain high charging rates even when nearing a full charge, which is a significant factor in reducing charging time.

💡Energy consumption

Energy consumption refers to the amount of energy used by a vehicle during operation. The script details the presenter's efforts to measure and minimize energy consumption, using different driving modes and regen levels to achieve better efficiency, which is a critical aspect of electric vehicle performance.

Highlights

Test of eco mode with the iPedal on a Hyundai Ioniq, covering 200.3 miles at 3.6 miles per kilowatt hour.

The car's energy consumption dropped from 3.8 to 3.6 due to use of sports mode.

Explanation of how to activate different drive modes and regen levels on the Ioniq 5.

Demonstration of the paddle shifters for adjusting regen levels and drive modes.

The car's energy consumption varies significantly with different drive modes, especially noticeable on hills.

Testing the efficiency of iPedal mode versus auto regen when going up and down hills.

Surprising result that auto regen mode may be more efficient than iPedal for hilly terrain.

Observation that the car's energy consumption is heavily influenced by initial acceleration from a stop.

The car's energy consumption improves when using auto regen compared to manual selection of regen levels.

Testing different regen levels and their impact on energy efficiency during hill climbs.

Finding that level 3 regen is efficient for hill climbing, possibly due to rear-wheel drive with max regen.

Experimenting with manual control of regen levels versus auto regen for optimal efficiency.

Conclusion that level 3 regen or auto regen are the best options for hilly areas.

Total energy consumption over 224.5 miles was 3.5 miles per kilowatt hour.

Charging test showing the car can maintain 49 kilowatts of charging power even after reaching 80%.

Reflection on the practicality of eco mode for daily driving and the balance between efficiency and driving experience.

Final thoughts on the Ioniq 5's performance in eco mode and the feasibility of achieving the WLTP range.

Recommendation to use normal mode for a balance between efficiency and driving pleasure.

Transcripts

[Music]

hello james here and we're continuing on

with a test from last time on eco mode

with the ipedo

and

it's been about two weeks now and we've

currently covered 200.3 miles at 3.6

miles per kilowatt hour

and we look at

here in the metrics and in fahrenheit

it's

322.4 kilometers or

17.5 kilowatt hours per 100 kilometers

and we've got 53 kilometers of range and

in miles that's 33. what the issue now

is the reason why it dropped from 3.8

down to 3.6 is because i've been a bit

naughty and actually used the sports

mode about three times and basically

give it like a couple of squirts

uh twice because i was showing off and

once because i was just trying to get a

traffic so i just basically hit the

drive mode twice just to get into sports

mode and basically kick down on the

accelerator

so we're going to stick with eco mode

for now and we're going to go on ipedal

but

seeing that we're in the last couple of

miles and the charging points

are kind of used up i'll probably go

somewhere else to charge and because in

livingston it's a valley

uh we kind of we're kind of in the

middle of the valley so we have to drive

down then up and then back down again

but what i'm going to do is i'm going to

make a run up to the top of the valley

and double back round on the roundabout

and come back down and i'm going to try

and

eke it out as much as i can

so we're going to see how much the car

use and

um

energy consumption as we go up and also

what we gain when we come back down so

before i get carried away with the test

here let's talk about how to activate

the different mods and how to activate

the different regen levels the ionic 5

has five different modes of region and

there's also a level zero which is great

for if you have dust and yard brakes and

you want to clear them out

so we're going to talk about the

different mode so on the steering wheel

there's a mod button drive mode and that

switches between eco normal and sports

mode

toggling the left paddle that will take

you up on the regen level from zero all

the way up to ipeda

and tapping the right paddle it does the

opposite and it'll basically take you

from ipedo all the way down to level

zero regen

and if you hold the right paddle that

will take you to the auto mode so that

will give you auto regen mode

and again holding the paddle will switch

you from auto back down to manual regen

modes

and then if you hold the right paddle

that actually

slows the car down and it basically uses

the full regen of the vehicle to take

you to a complete standstill

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actually i might as well sit off here

and reset the trip before we go

uh i'm just thinking lights it shouldn't

shouldn't be too much difference with

the lights also what you find is the

car is very heavy so when you set off

you'll see that the

when we get the reading will be down to

two miles per kilowatt hour so if you

look here

um where is it so if you go into

your nav system you go into settings

and general and then go into units

you can basically switch to kilometers

and fahrenheit and kilometers per

kilowatt hour if you want to

but we are just going to flip between

the two here

and we're going to reset that

to zero and we're going to head off on

ipedal mode

so we're just going to travel to the top

of

livingston south

and then we're going to head back to

this point here and see what sort of

mileage that we get

or what sort of consumption we get

should i say

so as we're heading up here you see that

it's 1.6 miles per kilowatt hour

currently

so it always seems when you're initially

taking off it actually takes quite a big

hit this car for

your consumption so it likes rolling it

doesn't actually like being

stationary so i am going to switch to

this mode here

and what you'll find is

on the ipeda mode

both motors seems to be working most of

the time

there's never really a point where it's

only the rear motor even on eco mode i

find

um the one advantage of that is

both motors are regening as well so i'm

getting quite a lot of consumption back

every time i slow down

so heading up to the top of livingston

south

okay so top of the hill we're at 1.8

miles to the kilowatt hour

right so we're coming back to this mode

here and you see the

both motors is rejecting back into the

car

and we're basically just getting all our

energy back that we've used from going

up this hill

and once again i'm just feathering the

accelerator on ipedo mode

stop it from coming to a complete

standstill we're going to go over this

hump

around the second entrance

and we're going to drive back to where

we started which was this spot here

right so we're back now and we've

covered 2.5 miles 3.6 miles to kilowatt

hour using the ipeda mode going up and

down the hill

um

normally i get about four i think it's

because i come down from halfway down

the valley as well so i kind of like

coast and then

glide back up a little bit but going up

and back to the same spot we're at 3.6

miles per kilowatt hour

both motors are working all the time

uh be acceleration or regening

so if we go to kilometers or we go to

the metric system so that's four

kilometers and we've basically used 17.2

kilowatt per 100 kilometers so we're

gonna reset the trip

go to level two

and set it to auto keep rewinding here

and we're off

so we're doing 30 we're going up the

hill we're at 1.5 miles per kilowatt

hour

i think that's a little bit lower than

before on the ipeda mode although we

were held up in the lights at the start

so we're currently two miles per

kilowatt hour

we're halfway up and if we go to

this mode here you can see it's just

using the rear wheel drive to even go up

this hill

just to keep this speed

and now that i'm lifting off you can see

it regening only on the rear so only one

you're only getting one set of regen

here instead of two

so

if my calculations are right this is

actually a better mode to be and well no

the eye pedal is better mod to be in

if you're um if you've got a lot of

hills in your area

we're 1.9 miles to the kilowatt hour

so here i'm to put applying the brakes a

little so see it's still regening with

the rear motors only

whereas the ipad will reach ends of both

and i i think that gives you the added

benefit

we'll see what sort of mileage that we

get here so if i apply the brakes

you can see both of them

is regening as i break

so is it best to cost or is it best to

get double regen with a bit of coasting

who knows

okay yep and then you saw there that

sometimes you actually both motors are

working i'm not sure how it figures it

out

and again switch to signal motor on the

automatic

region

so i've only really been driving an

ipeda mode and i've only played around

with the auto so this is going to be

interesting to see what the difference

is once we park up

and over the hump

around this corner on rear-wheel drive

only

and we're back on our parking space the

temperatures dropped by one degrees

centigrade i don't think that's going to

really make much difference so moment of

truth

oh 3.8 miles per kilowatt hour so that

was actually better

um

that was interesting so it actually

works out better to be

in

auto regen for going up and down hills

so obviously i was completely wrong

thinking that the ipeda would work

better i just thought that with both

motors

regening you'd probably get more but it

looks like coasting that little bit with

letting the car slightly figure itself

out seems to be the best option so we go

to

kilometers so we're back four kilometers

and it was 16.5 kilowatt hours per 100

kilometers it kind of just ticked up

there you're probably getting a point

just under 0.2 miles per kilowatt hour

more efficiency driving in auto mode but

that was actually quite interesting i

was actually quite surprised

um i was going to test out instead of

going on auto mode i'll just go into

level one or level zero

or or just play around with the regen

myself

i don't know what shall i do

so i had been summoned to do some

errands and

now it's a little bit late had to wait

around a bit

so i probably used about one percent of

the battery just idling

now overall with this eco i actually

also idled quite a bit i probably in

total in the last two week idled for at

least two hours i say but we're not

going to look too deeply because it's

more of a

daily run so this is what you'd kind of

expect you'd get

out of a full battery and

for myself it was two weeks before

needing to charge and i probably would

have gone another three four days

without charging

there's no point focusing the camera on

me because it's too dark so you might as

well look at the

percentage of the battery going down

so we're back here at the

livingston charging

micro hub i suppose you could call it

it's just a single charger and um two

two 22 kilowatt ac charge points

right we're gonna reset this level one

regen and we're gonna be off

again going up the same

hill

the south side of the valley

well this is weird

because i've been driving on the ipedo

for the last two weeks

this actually feels weird because it's

not slowing down it's just coasting

it's a

strange how quickly you get acclimatized

to different mods

it definitely feels smoother without

the eye pedal as in there's less

friction

there's always seems to be some sort of

friction with the eye pedal

let's head back down 1.8 miles per

kilowatt hour at the top of the hill and

we're coming back down

it's pretty much the same as the other

mod

and we're back to our parking spot

all right let's have a look now see what

we get

and

we are

oh 3.6 miles per kilowatt hour so this

and the level one and the ipad was

pretty much the same

so four kilometers 17.1 kilowatt hours

per 100 kilometers right so we're going

to reset this and we're going to be

heading off again

level 3 regen so once again setting off

for

going uphill

your miles per kilowatt hour doesn't

isn't really that great

1.9 miles per kilowatt hour okay so

seems a bit better for hill climbing on

regen 3

or level three region

it's hard to see

or tell if it's actually doing more or

less regen

i'll probably need to use the car

scanner app at some point just to

see how much regen we're getting

so this is quite a clear run actually

back to where we were before

right

and stop

all right let's have a look

3.9 miles per kilowatt hour so level 3

actually be awesome that's interesting

i'm not sure if it's because we had a

clear run or

of just rear wheel drive with the regen

on max is probably

more efficient than all the other modes

right so for the last test what i'm

going to do now is i'm going to

i'm going to be like

full auto regen or manual regen so i'm

going to start off with level zero and

basically i can just play around with it

so we're off again so fully manual this

time i'm in control

i think i can do better than auto and

level three regen we'll find out

now when i'm coming back down do i keep

it zero or do i want to

have it on level three

that is the question

so 1.9 miles per kilowatt hour at the

top of the hill that's not bad

i'm just going to keep it at zero i'm

just going to close down here

and see what we get

because i'm rolling down too quickly i

am going to set this to level 3 regen

down the hill so that was me

manually

flipping

the

the paddles right so what did we get

this time let's have a look

3.6 miles per kilowatt hour i wasn't as

good as i thought i was gonna be

so overall it looks like level three

regen is probably best for going up and

down hill or auto even and both those

modes are pretty much similar

um you know give or take the variables

of the lights and

if we had a clear run or not

that was an interesting little test on

the different modes

my

manual skills wasn't good enough

obviously

if you were to do it i'd probably just

either stick to auto or level three

regen if you're living in a hilly area

right i'm gonna go somewhere else to

charge because this

spot here is still packed with the

people in it

right so overall we've done

224.5 miles and we've covered

3.5 miles per kilowatt hour and we've

got nine miles left on the clock so that

gives us a grand total of

233.5 miles for a full tank in metrics

we have covered

361.3 kilometers consumption's 17.6

kilometers per 100 kilometers and

there's 15 kilometers left in clock so

that would give us a grand total of

376.3 kilometers on a full tank

and that's the

50 kilowatt charger

right so i've started the charge and

already we're up to six percent

that's saying we're going to take 1 hour

13 minutes to get to 80

and 143 to get to 100

and we're pulling 49 kilowatts

so all the cars charging here i am just

going to go into relaxation mode

and

just chill out for a bit

oh

you know what

it feels like a dentist's chair

so we kind of lost track of time

and it's one hour and eight minutes

and we've charged to 76

and we've pulled 59 kilowatt hours

so the remaining time is 35 minutes i'm

just going to stay here and see what

happens once it gets to 80 see if it

goes down or not

so it reckons it's going to be 31

minutes to get to 100

and it's still pulling 49 kilowatts

which is pretty amazing

so i might actually just stay here and

the minute it drops below

49 or believe below 48 kilowatts i'll be

heading off

so when people say you need to leave

after you reach 80

state of charge because

the car starts throttling or that the

charger starts slowing down that was

really the old technology and when i say

old is i mean we had to leave three

years ago

and things have just moved on from then

pretty rapidly and with this big battery

there's definitely a larger buffer as

well

even though we've got some a 2.6

kilowatt usable it's actually

77 i think it's 77.4 kilowatts

um in total and that's kind of gives you

that buffer on the top and bottom end of

the cart to keep the battery safe so

people tell you not to charge 100

is an

entirely true with most of the new cars

right okay 88

i'll bring this camera over 88

and we've dropped

there we go four kilowatts

three

i've got a funny feeling of i restart

the session it's gonna jump that back up

see what the final numbers are

68.99 kilowatt hour of energy one hour

21 minutes

we're up to 88

user requests

session and exit

there we go

and i'm gonna unplug now

so what have i learned in the last two

weeks driving in the eco mode

well one

it's

not that fun

it's just very slow

and

um yeah you probably get roughly between

3.5 to

3.8 miles per kilowatt hour if you don't

switch it to sports mode like me for a

few stints and idling as well if you're

idling turn the motor off conserve some

more energy

so 3.8 is durable i mean i'm in

livingston and we're in the valley so

there's a lot up and downhill driving as

you've seen with the

test with the ipeda on the auto regen

and it's totally feasible to

get

260 miles of range doing that with

what we've seen so far and it's pretty

close to the

wltp range the

hyundai has

suggested

would i want to be doing that again

probably not i'll probably just put it

on normal mode and you just drive around

you never only get 230 or

210 miles of range does it really matter

if i'm doing local

driving because frankly i'll either be

charging at home and if i was in the

rapid charges i can just do opportunity

rapid charges

or charging sessions

it doesn't i don't have to run the

battery down to charge up

i mean if i if i got to the charge point

and i'm on 50

i can just plug it in and i'll still be

pulling 49 kilowatts and that's much

more than what i've ever had on the

nissan leaf

and

to tell you the truth

that's good enough for me

all you need to do is have two sessions

charging up

no big deal however as a living stadium

livingston stadium when i got a chance

to charge you while i go shopping

then why not

i'm actually back home now and i wasn't

even really thinking about driving the

eco i just kind of switched off and

chatting to you guys and

just driving normally without thinking

about it 3.2 miles per kilowatt hour

i can live with that