Great EV with some unexpected consequences.
I love my car. It is so fun drive! However, there are two main concerns I currently have. First, the windshield wiper sensors are not very reliable. I find myself constantly adjusting the intermittent wipe rate. I live in the Northwest U.S., where it rains frequently, and the sensors often seem confused about how much water is actually on the windshield. At times, there may be only a moderate sprinkle, so I set the wipers accordingly, but they will suddenly switch to the highest speed for no apparent reason. This forces me to turn them back down. It is a bit annoying, and I also worry that this inconsistent behavior could prematurely wear out the wiper motors. The sensors also appear to struggle with detecting water droplets at night.
The second issue I experienced was more serious and somewhat alarming. The underside of the car has panels made of a stiff, felt-like material that help protect the EV battery. These panels are bolted to the bottom of the vehicle. With fewer than 1,000 miles on the odometer, the panel on the front passenger side came loose and could be heard striking the underside of the car at freeway speeds. The dealership I leased the car from agreed to cover the repair after I contacted them, but it was definitely unexpected for a brand-new vehicle.
Also, I wish Hyundai had not chosen to change the wheel design from 2024 to 2025 as I preferred those wheels, and feel the handling and acceleration performance of the Limited trim could be enhanced with lighter wheels.
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