Canadian owners unite for pre-conditioning!

I can understand why you're unhappy, but wouldn't it make sense to buy a new I5 now that it has the only feature you're missing? Your disgust with the company doesn't change the fact that the 2022 I5 is a better EV than many pricier competitors. Is there an alternative EV in the I5's price category you would consider for a replacement?

With the hot market for EVs these days, you'll probably be able to sell your current I5 for more than you paid for it.

 

If you are looking for a car manufacturer (or their dealers) that will never piss you off, you will be switching cars every couple years...

 

Kia's updating the cold-weather charging speed for customers' EV6s. Surely, Hyundai will do the same.

 

I know there is no perfect car but when a manufacturer advertises 10-80% charging in less than 20 minutes, and I paid for that, that manufacturer needs to provide it. A direct communication from Hyundai Canada states "Hyundai Auto Canada is aware of the situation and is actively working with Hyundai Motor Group to provide a resolution for Canadian Customers at the earliest convenience. We will communicate any updates to all affected customers once a solution is available." My issue with this comment is, they already know what the solution is, the same one implemented in Europe.

 

To address this point "It never occured to me that MINI would be required bring my MINI up to 2022 technology." This is not a valid point in our scenario. The 2022 models have pre-conditioning; my, top of the line, 2022 model does not. Hyundai, have a choice and to date are not making the right one for many of us. Hey if HHyundai have a different method to fast charge at the same rates in cooler weather as warmer weather, I'm listening.

 

A valid point. I hope Hyundai follows Kia's example and offers you relief from slow cold-weather charging.

 

I'm in your country now. It'll be a good trip for 6 months but in my RV. Left the Ioniq 5 plugged in and set for 80%; that worked well for my Kona and hope the Ioniq 5 behaves the same. Helps keep the 12 V battery topped off. The wind is so strong at my place, it blew the cover off 3 - 4 times according to my neighbours, so left the I5 uncovered this time.

 

Thé Ioniq Guy on yourtube is based in the IS but he posted a video last month saying that the preconditioning update will be available in Canada Q1 2023. Has anyone had any updates? Link to the video:

 

He must have the Magic 8-ball working for him. Hyundai Canada are clueless, let alone a YouTuber in a different country.