A 2026 Ioniq 5 Just Ran Ontario to Quebec City — 600 km on Public Chargers, and It Looked Routine

A road trip video from Canada offers the kind of real-world long-range test many prospective EV buyers want to see before making the switch: a roughly 373-mile (600-kilometre) drive from Ontario to Quebec City in a 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5, completed entirely on public charging.

The video comes from Greg, the creator behind the Simply Gregster EV YouTube channel, and follows the 600-km run through the larger 84-kilowatt-hour battery pack that Hyundai added for 2026 and the crossover's 260-kW DC fast-charging capability. As the video's caption puts it: "The 2026 IONIQ 5 with its 84kWh battery and 260kw DC fast charging makes it one of the best EVs for the nearly 600km mission!"

An owner's test, not a manufacturer's

Greg presents the journey as an owner's real-use experience rather than a manufacturer-style test drive. Because the drive passes through Quebec, the video also serves as a look at the province's charging infrastructure — showing how range, charging speed and station access interact during an actual trip rather than on a spec sheet.

Why this kind of log matters

For many would-be EV buyers, road trips remain the final hurdle. Plenty of drivers are already drawn to the quieter ride, lower maintenance needs and reduced reliance on gas stations during daily commuting — but they still wonder how an EV holds up on a longer highway journey. Personal trip logs like this one answer the questions that matter: whether the vehicle covers the distance, whether the charging stops feel manageable, whether stations are easy to find, and whether the overall experience feels routine or nerve-racking.

• Distance: roughly 600 km (373 miles), Ontario to Quebec City
• Vehicle: 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5, 84-kWh battery pack
• Charging: up to 260 kW DC fast charging on public networks
• Verdict on display: the trip reads as routine — planned stops, no range drama

The planning lesson

Planning still matters, but it is getting easier. Vehicles with larger battery packs and faster charging speeds make intercity travel far more practical than outdated EV stereotypes suggest. Maximum range alone is not the only consideration — charging curves, weather, highway speed and backup charging options can matter just as much as the official estimate on paper. Real-world videos like this one show the rhythm of the trip, not just the endpoint.

There is also a financial angle. For households watching transportation costs, the difference between public-charging and gasoline costs on a route like this adds up over time — especially combined with the lower maintenance demands of EVs, which skip oil changes and typically have fewer wear-prone engine components. The drive suggests a mainstream EV can handle this kind of route and, in a strong charging corridor like the Ontario–Quebec City corridor, may cut costs while making road travel feel more routine than skeptics expect.

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