Key insights

• 🚗⚡️ Electric cars (Hyundai Ioniq 5) vs. BMW M2 on a track day at Silverstone
• ⚡️🔌 Challenges of charging the electric car at the track and testing different chargers
• 🏎️😕 Skeptic perspective of a hardcore racing driver regarding the fun factor of electric cars on track
• ⚡️🛣️😤 Frustration with lack of electric car charging infrastructure at fuel stations
• 🚗👍 Positive experience with BMW's performance on the track
• 🚗🔋😬 Testing different driving modes and experiences, concerns about power and battery performance
• ⚡️💪 Struggle and success in charging an electric car via a cloud-based app
• ⚡️⛽💰 Comparison of charging time and cost between electric and gasoline cars, importance of improving infrastructure for electric cars

Q&A

• What were the key points of the comparison between electric and gasoline cars?

  The video covers a comparison of the time and cost of refueling an electric car versus a gasoline car, along with testing Porsche's 350 KW DC Chargers for quick charging. It also explores the driving experience of the Porsche on the track and discusses the differences between electric and combustion cars, emphasizing the importance of improving infrastructure for electric cars.

• What aspects were compared between the M2 and the electric car?

  The video compares the driving experiences of the BMW M2 and the challenges of refueling a petrol car to refueling an electric car. It highlights the playful nature of the M2 in corners and discusses the differences in the refueling process and experiences between petrol and electric cars.

• How was the charging experience for the electric car?

  The video depicts the initial struggle to charge the electric car followed by a successful attempt via a cloud-based charging app. It also reveals that the car charged faster than expected, emphasizing the complexities of charging stations and payments and mentioning a plug for carwow.

• What were the driving experiences and concerns with the electric car?

  The segment delves into testing the Hyundai Ioniq 5's different driving modes and functionalities, highlighting the impact of custom gear mode on power, battery performance, concerns about braking performance and battery temperature during the test drive. Despite these concerns, the driving experience is described as heavy but fun.

• What are the challenges of charging an electric car at the track?

  The video addresses the frustration with the lack of electric car charging infrastructure at fuel stations and the challenges of charging the electric car at the track, including expensive costs, delays, and limited charging options. It also discusses testing different chargers and the complexities of charging stations and payments.

• Can electric cars be fun on a track?

  Yes, the video explores the fun and challenges of driving an electric car, specifically the Hyundai Ioniq 5, on a track day at Silverstone. It compares the driving experience to a BMW M2 and discusses the skeptic perspective of a racing driver regarding the fun factor of electric cars on the track.

• 00:00 Trying an electric car on a track, competing with a BMW M2; facing challenges with charging the electric car at the track, and testing different chargers. Can electric cars be fun on a track? 🚗⚡️
• 03:30 Rant about lack of electric car charging, track day frustrations, BMW's performance, and difficulties with the high-end car's app and charging options.
• 06:49 The video segment discusses testing a car with various driving modes and experiences different car functionalities, such as gear changes and battery performance. The car's power is affected in the custom gear mode and the battery loses power during the test drive. The experience is described as heavy but fun, and the braking performance and battery temperature become concerns. The car is eventually charged at Porsche.
• 11:00 Struggling to charge an electric car, followed by a successful attempt via a cloud-based charging app. Discussion about the complexities of charging stations and payments. The car charges faster than expected, and a plug for carwow.
• 14:59 A comparison between driving experiences of M2s, fueling a petrol car, and refueling an electric car, presenting the playful nature of M2s in the corners and the challenges of refueling a petrol car.
• 18:43 Comparing the time and cost of refueling an electric car vs. a gasoline car. Testing Porsche's 350 KW DC Chargers for quick charging. Experience of driving the Porsche on track. Discussion on the differences between electric and combustion cars. Highlighting the importance of improving the infrastructure for electric cars.