Hyundai Ioniq 5

I was told by the installer electrician that the SmartCharger no longer needs a priority switch as it adjusts the charge level going into the car to compensate for any high loads occurring in the house (such as an electric shower).

The system was fully checked and certified when finished, in line with SEAI requirements.

Alright that sounds a bit better, so where was the complexity in that then the charger has power management so why the suggestion not to tell em if you have a power shower.

Has anyone navigated their I5 through a flooded patch of road or come across a report/advice from someone who did?

Separately anyone get an update on delivery due into Ireland end of March/start of April?

My premium is in transit due for delivery in mid April hopefully!

Yeah that's fine but not what people are experiencing on here?🤔

So my first issue with the car; The charging port door randomly opening and closing and the charging port button not working at all. It only started happening this weekend. The only way to open the charging port is via the app or fob. Others have the same issue in the UK and it doesn't look like a speedy resolution 😪

unrelated obviously but i had the same issue with my etron (both sides) they were replaced under recall. I have to say manual covers for these things make a lot more sense to me, sure it looks cool, but not when it fails!

Energia are basically useless. Before Christmas I wanted a day/night meter prior to signing up for the Energia/Hyundai charger deal, which as it turns out would have increased the cost of my electricity.

Whilst ESB networks change meters it has to be arranged through your supplier.

Calling Energia a week before Christmas I was looking for an appointment around January 10. I was told that they had received an email from ESB Networks that said no new meter appointments were to be made until after 11 January, meaning I would need to phone again on that day to get an appointment.

Being a totally untrusting soul I contacted ESB Networks who told me that if Energia contacted them immediately they would book an appointment for any date after January 4 and Energia should use the supplier contact number.

I got back to Energia. They denied any contact umber existed and insisted that Networks were not booking appointments for any supplier until 11 January.

Between the devil and the deep blue I rang Networks again and recorded the call where, again, they said that Energia should use the contact number.

I rang Energia again and eventually was put through to someone who claimed to be a manager and played him the recording. He denied there was a supplier contact number, refused point blank to help and said what the Networks operative had said was irrelevant- it was up to him if appointments could be made and he wasn’t going to make one.

Pretty much standard service from Energia. It’s a pity Hyundai teamed up with them. I ditched the idea of the Energia charger deal given their attitude about changing the meter. Obviously when my contract expires I won’t be renewing and I had ESB fit my charger which KN did efficiently and very neatly.

Had a few minutes waiting in car outside kiddy activities today so got android auto screen mirroring setup, so can watch YouTube etc on the main display. Handy for the odd occasion I suppose.

Netflix seemed a little smarter, didn't seem to allow mirroring.

If an electrician is making alterations to a consumer unit they must first check a number of things. They must check the bonding, earth rod, test all rcd's, and check the incoming supply cable. It must be safe to make these alterations. They should not proceed with the work if an issue is found and should either agree to fix the problems in advance of completing the works or issue a notice of potential hazard and walk away.

All this information should be recorded on the test record sheet issued along with the cert.

Your friend should really take the advice of what sounds like a thorough and competent electrician, get a few quotes for the remedial work though.

I notice that the white paint colour is listed as 'solid', with the other colours listed as 'metallic' or 'pearl'. Is the white colour any different/ lesser specification of paint? Does it require any additional protection or treatment than the other colours. It is also a cheaper option on the English websites than the other colours - is this the same with the Irish dealers? It looks lovely with the black body mouldings.

The other colours are either metallic or matte. The difference between a solid colour and metallic is, as in any type of car, that metallics contain aluminium powder which reflect light in a different way and they have more coats of paint and a lacquer top coat to achieve the effect. They are, however more expensive than solid finishes and more expensive to repair.

Not really a hack per se, just install an App called AAAD, then use that to get AA mirror app. This appears in the Android Auto selection in the head unit then.

I think some of the apps (e.g. Netflix) would need you to root your mobile device to get them to work. Not worth it for me if so.

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Is anyone getting the Tow Bar done? Just got a quote of 1100 EUR Inc VAT?

Taxed/Collected last Wednesday. Got the disc on Monday, Logbook today.

I too was told (more at casual conversation during sales stage) that Tow bars aren't compatible with my (exec) Ioniq 5. Wasn't a big deal for me, so didn't dig any deeper.