Most comfortable EV?

[untakenname]

Hi all, sadly my relatives Hyundai Ioniq 5 was stolen last month (within seconds remotely) and they are looking for replacement EV that's at least as comfortable as one of them suffers from severe back pain issues.

Does anyone have recommendations for EV's which can cope with speed bumps and potholes? The performance and range isn't that important for them as it will mainly be used for short urban trips.

They've already test driven a Citroen EC4 as Citroen used to known for comfort but they preferred the Hyundai, I suggested an iPace with air suspension but there's publicised issues with the battery packs?

Cheers.

[TheDeuce]

untakenname said:

Hi all, sadly my relatives Hyundai Ioniq 5 was stolen last month (within seconds remotely) and they are looking for replacement EV that's at least as comfortable as one of them suffers from severe back pain issues.

Does anyone have recommendations for EV's which can cope with speed bumps and potholes? The performance and range isn't that important for them as it will mainly be used for short urban trips.

They've already test driven a Citroen EC4 as Citroen used to known for comfort but they preferred the Hyundai, I suggested an iPace with air suspension but there's publicised issues with the battery packs?

Cheers.

The new EV GLC is stupidly comfortable - slightly different class/cost of car though!

Pretty much any non performance orientated EV with air suspension is going to be very comfortable. Obviously not speccing massive wheels helps too!

I used to have an iPace with air. Very lovely of course! But it wasn't as soft as you'd think, because it was designed to be a sporty drive. I'd say the air stopped it being crashy more than making it overtly soft and floating.

[ShortBeardy]

new jag?

[HalfManHalfJaffaCake]

We've got a Kia EV3 in Air (base) spec and it's a comfy thing - 17" wheels help enormously. Also many of its controls will be very similar to the Hyundai.

[HughG]

I ve always found Volvo seats very good. I have a Polestar 2, which are made by Volvo and the seats have the Volvo style headrest/are effectively a Volvo seat, it s a Plus pack car which has the seats with more lumbar adjustment, knee and bolster support.

Only thing to note is there isn’t much headroom in the back, anyone 6’+will have their head on the ceiling.

Edited by HughG on Wednesday 16th September 06:33

[Digga]

Not much more comfortable and capable than a Taycan on air suspension. You can pick up used ones for decent money too.

[gangzoom]

untakenname said:

Hi all, sadly my relatives Hyundai Ioniq 5 was stolen last month (within seconds remotely)

I didn't realise this was an issue with EVs, I presume its the same relay attack as JLR cars?

[fooman]

Another Hyundai Ioniq 5? Keep the keys in a metal box?

[MinchCS]

Digga said:

Not much more comfortable and capable than a Taycan on air suspension. You can pick up used ones for decent money too.

An iPace on air is even more comfortable (having had both), and a 2024/5 one much cheaper. But, as with the Porsche, keep it under official warranty.

[barryrs]

Digga said:

Not much more comfortable and capable than a Taycan on air suspension. You can pick up used ones for decent money too.

I somewhat agree in that my Taycans suspension is very good at soaking up the bumps; however, it still has a firm ride as you’d expect compared to my old EQC.

Don’t get me wrong it’s much, much better but if it’s for someone who just wants to waft around I don’t think you can go far wrong with an approved used EQC.

Say £25k for a 3 year old car with warranty and at 4 years old you can extend with Mercedes for a further 2 years for just £750.

[Chris_i8]

the new Grande Panda?..as per Harry's latest video.

[p4cks]

KIA EV6? They’re like a bus and the seats are very adjustable. Even the back seats can be adjusted

[CrgT16]

My i5 Touring is excellent for comfort. I think you need to test drive as with EVs being heavy they can have heavy spring rates making them not comfortable on uneven surfaces. If air suspension than that’s fine. Do you need to consider easy access, a taller car might be easier to get into.

[_Rodders_]

Probably something on air and a sensible wheel/tyre combo and a lack of sporting pretensions.

[L354UGES]

fooman said:

Another Hyundai Ioniq 5? Keep the keys in a metal box?

Ioniq 5 and EV6 have an even stupider vulnerability that won't leave you protected by putting the key in a Faraday.

Thieves can buy an emulator that talks with the keyless entry and decode it instantly, dummying the key present signal long enough to start and drive.
There's no pin needed to wipe you from the app so can't track or get informed through there either.

But don't worry, Hyundai offer to charge the OWNER for a fix https://share.google/fxBnw4m1KB0CT5pXE

[FarmyardPants]

L354UGES said:

fooman said:

Another Hyundai Ioniq 5? Keep the keys in a metal box?

Ioniq 5 and EV6 have an even stupider vulnerability that won't leave you protected by putting the key in a Faraday.

Thieves can buy an emulator that talks with the keyless entry and decode it instantly, dummying the key present signal long enough to start and drive.
There's no pin needed to wipe you from the app so can't track or get informed through there either.

But don't worry, Hyundai offer to charge the OWNER for a fix https://share.google/fxBnw4m1KB0CT5pXE

I got that security update (includes 2 new keys) for my IONIQ 5 two days ago. It’s £49 plus VAT. I didn’t mind paying that but agree it should really be a recall job.

[Digga]

_Rodders_ said:

Probably something on air and a sensible wheel/tyre combo and a lack of sporting pretensions.

Good point: on Taycans, avoid the largest 21" wheels; they're more liable to damage, ride harsher and actually also reduce range.

[_Rodders_]

Digga said:

_Rodders_ said:

Probably something on air and a sensible wheel/tyre combo and a lack of sporting pretensions.

Good point: on Taycans, avoid the largest 21" wheels; they're more liable to damage, ride harsher and actually also reduce range.

Yep. I'm looking at one at the moment that has the 21's. AI reckons they were a £3300 option when new.

Not one I would have ticked.

[Digga]

_Rodders_ said:

Digga said:

_Rodders_ said:

Probably something on air and a sensible wheel/tyre combo and a lack of sporting pretensions.

Good point: on Taycans, avoid the largest 21" wheels; they're more liable to damage, ride harsher and actually also reduce range.

Yep. I'm looking at one at the moment that has the 21's. AI reckons they were a £3300 option when new.

Not one I would have ticked.

Avoid. Or at the very least drive 21" and 20" to compare. And even then, you know it impacts range and is likely to be more susceptible to pothole damage.

21's sure look pretty though.

[p4cks]

L354UGES said:

Ioniq 5 and EV6 have an even stupider vulnerability that won't leave you protected by putting the key in a Faraday.

Thieves can buy an emulator that talks with the keyless entry and decode it instantly, dummying the key present signal long enough to start and drive.
There's no pin needed to wipe you from the app so can't track or get informed through there either.

But don't worry, Hyundai offer to charge the OWNER for a fix https://share.google/fxBnw4m1KB0CT5pXE

Not an issue on early EV6s