Ioniq 5 - Range of RWD vs range of AWD in ECO mode

It's interesting about 266 Limited range vs 303 for SEL and the importance of having about 40 more miles. It seems all very situational. FYI on a recent trip between home and another <200 miles away, it makes no difference in either model, as there is only 1 charging station between the 2. On many other trips, no difference is noted in either as there are limited choices for charging and you have to take what will get you from one to the other. With everyday driving for most <40 miles and charging at home, again no difference. So it seems to look at how you drive, where you drive, the available charging stations (PlugShare will enlighten us on which was are reliable), and what amenities you want in a model. We all can't drive till the battery (tank) is empty, so it's stop when there is availability. Only if we choose a vehicle with a significantly longer range than 303 might it make it a difference in cutting down on the number of charges/stops. When there are more charging stations maybe the 40 miles might cut down on number of stops on long trips. We're all very fortunate that we can debate about a few miles when we're helping to cut down on fossil fuels and help the planet. Peace

 

At $370@, the Nokian R5 EV is a pricey choice, I got some Vredsteins at $180@, can buy a lot of juice at those rates.