A Little Snow Surprise … How Do You Deal

Electric Models Forum Hyundai Ioniq 5
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Last night, I drove through some heavy snowfall. The roads hadn’t been plowed, so I had to significantly reduce my speed due to the poor road conditions and low visibility. Despite this, the car handled beautifully in the snow. However, it did accumulate a comically thick layer of snow on the tail, and the weight was so much that the liftgate couldn’t stay up.

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Just a concern though: Who’s that Pokemon :joy: :joy: :joy:

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@Adi
I thought it was the Pringles guy. Looks a bit spooky and hungover, doesn’t it?

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Jo said:
@Adi
Nah that’s a Cylon. We are in trouble now.

Only if they’re the really attractive ones. I’d definitely join them then haha

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@Adi
Kind of reminds me of spurdo spärde

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@Adi
:rofl:

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@Adi
I see a poro blushing

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@Adi
IT’S PIKACHU!

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Maybe try the rear window heater? :sweat_smile:

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Looks like the airflow on the back end gets everything stuck there. The design must be playing a role here.

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Hal said:
Looks like the airflow on the back end gets everything stuck there. The design must be playing a role here.

Exactly, especially around the lower corners at the back.

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Jo said:

Hal said:
Looks like the airflow on the back end gets everything stuck there. The design must be playing a role here.

Is there a spoiler that could help with this?

That might also mean more drag, though.

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Jo said:
@Hadi
That’s not always the case.

The ideal is air breaking cleanly off the vehicle. Past models used spoilers to keep rear glass clear, but they mess with aerodynamics.

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Good thing you have that rear wip… oh, wait never mind.

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Hart said:
Good thing you have that rear wip… oh, wait never mind.

Every time I see a Kia, they’ve got a rear wiper :sleepy:

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Rally armor flaps help a lot with this. Big square ones. And yes, using your defroster is a good move.

With the mudflaps, there’s a lot less build-up.

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Anyone saying a rear window wiper on the Ioniq 5 isn’t needed really doesn’t get it.

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Cort said:
Anyone saying a rear window wiper on the Ioniq 5 isn’t needed really doesn’t get it.

The rear defroster is meant to handle this.

A rear wiper wouldn’t be as effective without using it.

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@Bennie
First winter with my car and turning on the rear defrost has become routine. When I arrive, I clean the window with a squeegee, works like a charm.

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@Bennie
Is your rear defrost effective?