Peter Wexler’s Post

🚗💨 Can you be a petrolhead and still love EVs? Absolutely. I recently got around to redeeming a driving experience gift I’d received last year—at Brands Hatch, no less! With an early start on the cards and no car of my own, I decided to hire one for the day. To my surprise, the cheapest option was an EV, and not just any EV—a Hyundai Kona (N Line). I’d been expecting a Jeep Avenger, but as a car enthusiast, I was more than happy to give the Kona a go, especially since I’d previously enjoyed a test drive in the IONIQ 6. The Kona felt familiar right away, thanks to the similarities with the IONIQ 6. Both cars feature intuitive controls, a great focus on efficiency, and a pleasing blend of digital displays with classic, tactile buttons and switches. With adaptive cruise control, lane assist, and one-pedal driving in eco mode, the Kona made for a relaxed yet engaging drive through town and on the motorway. Then it was on to the main event: driving a lineup of Aston Martins, Ferraris, and Lamborghinis on the track. It was a brilliant thrill, but it reminded me that these cars are truly at their best on a circuit, where you can properly stretch their legs. In the Kona, like many EVs, you get to enjoy that instant torque anytime, anywhere—from traffic lights to joining the motorway. A highlight of the day was a hot lap, complete with G-forces that left me feeling a bit light-headed—similar to the thrill I felt from the BYD Seal’s acceleration. Sure, supercars have an amazing soundtrack that EVs just can’t replicate, but EVs bring a unique kind of fun that can’t be denied. Brands like Hyundai, with models like the IONIQ 5 N, are proving that EVs can appeal to us car enthusiasts too. So yes, you can absolutely be a petrolhead and still love EVs. After all, they’re still cars—and some very exciting ones at that. And yes, that is a Porsche Taycan parked next to me—one of several other EVs I spotted at the driving experience car park! #EVenthusiast #ElectricVehicles #DrivingExperience #HyundaiKona #HyundaiIONIQ6 #Cars #ElectricDriving

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I've been keeping track of the evolution of hybrid technology in the luxury automotive sector. I also saw the hesitation at Ferrari about adopting hybrid technology. The concern was that it might dilute the pure performance experience that the brand was known for. However, as development progressed, it became clear that hybrids could actually enhance performance while also meeting the luxury driving experience. Interestingly, this hybrid boom comes at a time when the transition to fully electric vehicles has faced some challenges. Concerns about charging infrastructure and high prices have slowed EV adoption, making hybrids an attractive compromise for many buyers. #supercars #hybridcars #automotive

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A wave of electric cars is sweeping the world! ⚡ Kia EV9 - Car of the Year 2024! And it's not the only electric car on the list of World Car Awards finalists. The future is electric cars! #electriccars #kia #ev9 #worldcarawards #thefutureofcars

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Hyundai's EV is making waves in the industry! A former BMW engineer describes the feeling of driving it as akin to a 'real' sports car. He delves into his involvement in developing Hyundai's IONIQ 5 N, a powerful machine priced at $67,475, boasting 601 hp and 545 pound-feet of torque distributed through all four wheels. Check out the full story here: [Link to article] #Hyundai #EV #IONIQ5N #ElectricVehicle #AutomotiveEngineering

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