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I actually believe that percentage would be higher if they could produce enough of them. Not to get anecdotal on you, but I know a lot of people who bought a Tesla instead simply because the dealership didn't have the model they wanted and the wait would be 3 to 4 months (Ioniq 5)
i totally agree. hopefully they can do better on supply soon. i'd consider an ioniq 5 to replace my santa fe.
7% of the third largest car manufacturer in the world is "not a lot"? lol
That article also doesn't mention Kia, so the # of EV's sold is in actuality about double.
When Blackberry began to lose share from Apple and Android, their first reaction was denial. After that came panic. Acceptance is the last stage, which is always the hardest
I'm guessing this fits in the EV pricing war because Hyundai has never offered free charging in the past (just some credits)
New Hyundai IONIQ 6 owners will receive two years of free charging from Electrify America
DC fast charging network Electrify America announced its latest complimentary charging program available for EV owners today. Looking ahead, future owners of the upcoming Hyundai IONIQ 6 will receive two years of free 30-minute charging sessions on its network, offering speeds up to 350 kW – perfect for the electric streamliner’s 800V e-GMP platform.
Electrify America operates the largest fast-charging network in North America with businesses in the US and Canada. It currently operates over 800 charging stations, hosting approximately 3,500 chargers, and is investing over $2 billion in EV infrastructure to expand its footprint, consumer education, and charger access.
In addition to its growing footprint of DC fast chargers, Electrify America supports its customers by offering certain opportunities for complimentary charging, like on holidays such as Earth Day, for instance. Furthermore, the network has implemented free charging sessions for new EVs owners with various automakers, including Hyundai with the Kona Electric and IONIQ 5.
Today, EA announced it is expanding its free charging partnership with Hyundai by adding two years of sessions for owners of the upcoming IONIQ 6 streamliner EV.
Hyundai IONIQ 6 will come with two years of free charging
In a press release today, Electrify America detailed its latest complimentary charging program, which will enable Hyundai IONIQ 6 owners to take advantage of two years of unlimited 30-minute sessions from their date of purchase. EA’s current vice president of technology and soon-to-be president and CEO, Rob Barrosa, spoke:
We are excited for a third collaboration with Hyundai to offer customers hyper-fast charging experiences to EV owners. We look forward to helping advance the electric vehicle revolution with leading automakers such as Hyundai and their latest IONIQ 6 model.
IONIQ 6 owners will be some of the few EV drivers that can take advantage of the 350 kW charge speeds certain Electrify America DC fast chargers can provide, thanks to Hyundai Motor Group’s 800V e-GMP platform. Hyundai Motor North America’s vice president of product planning and mobility strategy, Olabisi Boyle, explained:
Our investment in the 800V e-GMP platform that enables DC fast charging aligned with customer research that our customers expect fast charging (10-80% in 18 mins) and high AER (361 miles). Our customer’s experience is further enhanced by our extended partnership with EA that provides complimentary access to the fastest charging network. The best-in-class and ultra-fast charging IONIQ 6 allows our customers to enjoy a fun EV driving experience. The extended partnership with Electrify America continues to provide our customers convenient and complimentary access to the fastest charging, especially on long-distance trips.
In late February, Hyundai shared initial pricing for the IONIQ 6 ahead of its official launch in the US this spring. We will be driving the all-electric streamliner for the first time in Arizona this week, so stay tuned for a full report on that experience.
It is a win-win. 100 percent. They did the same with Polestar, which is one of the reasons I bought one over the upcoming (at that time) Ioniq 5. VW and Audi have been giving 3 years free EA since 2020, Mercedes gives 2 years free for the EQS and their SUV. Nothing unusual
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I bet there would be a lot fewer EV's on the road if not for free charging and government handouts.
Fossil fuel industry is one of the most subsidized in history. Depending on the source, we're talking ~$20 billion per year in the United States alone.
I bet there would be a lot fewer EV's on the road if not for free charging and government handouts.
To the first part of your comment, Tesla's were still selling a lot of vehicles even after they capped out on the government incentives. And to your second part, charging an EV has been much cheaper than filler up tank of gas, so I dont think the free charging is that big of a deal. The problem is not EV demand, it is demand of EVs from legacy automakers that have priced their EVs non competitively. I was looking to purchase a Hyundai Niro before I purchased my Model Y last month, but the Niro had limited stock, and was pricier than expected for being based off of a 25K gas vehicle.
To the first part of your comment, Tesla's were still selling a lot of vehicles even after they capped out on the government incentives. And to your second part, charging an EV has been much cheaper than filler up tank of gas, so I dont think the free charging is that big of a deal. The problem is not EV demand, it is demand of EVs from legacy automakers that have priced their EVs non competitively. I was looking to purchase a Hyundai Niro before I purchased my Model Y last month, but the Niro had limited stock, and was pricier than expected for being based off of a 25K gas vehicle.
It's crazy how much is subsidized, but we Americans are oblivious to it since we like our gas cheap. No wonder the rest of the world laughs at us when we get freaked out at a $1/gallon increase at the pump! 🤦
Originally Posted by LeX2K
Fossil fuel industry is one of the most subsidized in history. Depending on the source, we're talking ~$20 billion per year in the United States alone.
