Most people who have positive experiences about their vehicles, don't go to social media and write about their cars. I guess the only exception may be some Tesla owners. But there are lots of good stories that also need to be told. They help to bring to light things like the negative issues are cases or isolated instances. Yet, thousands or tens of thousands of Hyundai Ioniq owners happily drive their vehicles without any issues.
One of them is Clyde Bennett from Texas, who at the request of Torque News, shared his Ioniq ownership story in The Ioniq Guy group post, which Torque News initiated yesterday.
I purchased my 2023 Ioniq 6 Ltd in Dec. 2024 and it has been such a joy to drive. The enjoyment of the acceleration with no shifting every time I enter the freeway is such a thrill. And the low center of gravity provided by the battery makes cornering a possibility without sway - it just hugs the road.
I’ve been on several road trips thru the open spaces of the Southwest and the smoothness of the ride and the quiet ride make it a pleasure. I’ve got 17K miles in it now and I’ve spent $312 on maintenance, made up of 2 cabin filters, 2 tire rotations, and that includes me preemptively replacing my std battery with an AGM from Costco. My only trips to the Hyundai dealer have been for recalls, which are free. I’m retired so I only drive 25-30 miles a day, and I still use the 110v portable charger for overnight fill ups at a rate of .13/kWh. So at my average if 3.5 miles/kWh of power, it’s costing me .037 cents per mile. So if i drive 50 miles tomorrow it will cost me $1.85.
And one of the advantages that had never occurred to me is how clean the car is. Even in the frunk, there’s no oily residue; it may be dusty but it’s incredibly clean and odor free.
In summary, it’s been a fun, efficient & reliable vehicle for me. I have no doubt my purchase was a great decision. And at the prices for used I6’s I’m seeing today, esp. with the fact that ALL warranties are fully transferable, they’re a steal.
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Bennett is not the only one. There are lots of positive stories in the group.
"I've had two of the Hyundai company EVs since 2022, and I’ve never had an issue. They have been flawless.
Level Two charger at home charging is always been spot on. A++. 56,000 on the EV6 and 28000 on my Ioniq 6 since March 2025," writes another group member Gernot Hans Simon.
James Veitch writes, "Bought my 2024 Ioniq 5 about 18 months ago. 55,000 miles later, no issues. No oil changes. No fuel filter replacements. Our utility company has an off-peak rate for charging an EV, so $3.50 (cost of one gal. of standard-grade gas around here) of electricity gets me about 310 miles of range."
And yet others are writing how genuinely the Ioniq vehicles are comfortable for four full-sized adults. They look great and are cheaper to driver and maintain than many ICE vehicles. Depending on your charger it will charge fast and now it even comes with a rear wiper. What else do you want?
One of the group members, Andrew Stone, says he he loved his leased 2024 Ioniq so much he turned it in and bought a 2025, and then his wife traded in her Ascent and bought a 2026.
He then adds that the cars are fast, fun, comfortable, low maintenance, and deliver a ride like no other car that I’ve owned in the last 41 years.
Do you have a positive story about your Ioniq EV or whatever vehicle you drive? Let's share them in the comments section below please. Let people hear positive stories as well. Sadly, there is so much negativity around us.
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