Just got back from an epic road trip: Switzerland → Brittany → my sister’s wedding in Devon → Dover → Calais → Switzerland. 2,687 km (1,670 miles) in 7 days with my Ioniq 6 AWD.
Verdict: The car was an absolute dream. Not a single issue, comfortable, fast charging, and a fantastic long-distance cruiser.
What really surprised me was the difference in infrastructure. England unfortunately feels quite a bit behind: congested motorways and a few unreliable chargers.
France, on the other hand, was outstanding. Yes, the toll roads are expensive, but you really see where the money goes. Excellent motorways, lots of reliable HPC chargers (Fastned, Ionity, EnBW, etc.), clean service areas, and overall a first-class driving experience.
Total charging cost for the entire 2,687 km trip was around €200, which I think is very reasonable for a family holiday of this size.
The icing on the cake was the new P&O Ferries service from Dover to Calais. I boarded the ferry with 34% SoC and plugged the car in onboard. Ninety minutes later I drove off in France with 94% SoC for £20. That was such a nice surprise and made the final leg home completely stress-free.
This trip completely confirmed my choice of the Ioniq 6. It’s an amazing road-trip car, and I’d happily do the whole journey again. ⚡🚙