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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD XRT - A very nice EV, but still an EV

If you read my stuff, and I hope you do, you know that I have mixed feelings about EVs. Some days I like them (never love), some days I don't. I do not hate the concept of EVs, it is more the current (pun intended) charging situation. I do not like the focus on acceleration, the lack of charging stations, or the time it takes to recharge. I also think the ride quality of many EVs is unacceptable. And far too many EVs just look weird.  The Ioniq 5 is not weird-looking. It could be any small(ish) SUV. I think the style will age gracefully. There is one design item I question, and it is because I lived in areas with snow and ice. I can't help but wonder how well the pop-out door handles work with frozen rain or snow. When you walk up to the Ioniq the flush door handles pop out to greet you. I have to believe that Hyundai, like just about every auto maker, has done cold weather testing so maybe my worries are misplaced, but I've seen more than my share of ice encrusted cars. I...

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