A Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric car covered over 5.8 lakh kilometers in under three years, saving its owner more than ₹18 lakh in fuel costs.
The battery of the car still holds about 88% of its original capacity despite frequent fast charging, contrary to common beliefs that fast charging harms EV batteries.
The car only required basic consumable replacements and minimal maintenance compared to a petrol or diesel vehicle, resulting in significant cost savings.
Hyundai offered to replace the car's battery and motor for free after 5.8 lakh kilometers to study the components and durability of their EV technology.