Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
🚗⚡ Can a 28 kWh EV Cross Chile?
3,700 km from Santiago to San Pedro de Atacama in a Hyundai Ioniq Electric
Jamie takes a Hyundai Ioniq Electric 28 kWh on one of the most ambitious EV road trips we’ve ever featured: 3,700 km across Chile, from Santiago to San Pedro de Atacama and back — through deserts, mountain passes, and huge charging gaps.
đź”— Links & extras:
👉 Jamie’s blog & trips details:
autoselectricoschile.wordpress.com [in Spanish]
foxesinchile.wordpress.com/2024/12/29/what-i-learned-from-driving-7-electric-cars-in-6-countries [in English]
This isn’t a polished “influencer” road trip. It’s real EV travel:
🔌 Sparse charging infrastructure
🏨 Hotel sockets, municipal plugs & overnight granny charging
⚡ 50 kW DC chargers when available
🏜️ Driving through the Atacama — one of the driest places on Earth
⛰️ Huge elevation changes (and how they help EV efficiency)
It’s a masterclass in planning, mindset, and making the most of a small battery.
What you’ll see in this video:
- How the Ioniq 28 kWh performs over extreme distances
- Why slow charging isn’t a problem if you plan for it
- Real-world efficiency at low speeds and high altitude
- What speed to drive at to optimise range
This trip proves that EV range anxiety is often a mindset problem, not a battery problem.
đź“Š Key stats:
đźš™ Car: Hyundai Ioniq Electric 28 kWh
🛣️ Distance: ~3,700 km round trip
⚡ Charging: 50 kW DC + AC + domestic sockets
🌍 Location: Chile (Santiago → San Pedro de Atacama)
If you’re interested in used EVs, battery degradation, real-world range, or making EVs work without perfect infrastructure, you’re in the right place.
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Sound Track
Waves And Memories by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/
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🚗⚡ Can a 28 kWh EV Cross Chile?
3,700 km from Santiago to San Pedro de Atacama in a Hyundai Ioniq Electric
Jamie takes a Hyundai Ioniq Electric 28 kWh on one of the most ambitious EV road trips we’ve ever featured: 3,700 km across Chile, from Santiago to San Pedro de Atacama and back — through deserts, mountain passes, and huge charging gaps.
đź”— Links & extras:
👉 Jamie’s blog & trips details:
autoselectricoschile.wordpress.com [in Spanish]
foxesinchile.wordpress.com/2024/12/29/what-i-learned-from-driving-7-electric-cars-in-6-countries [in English]
This isn’t a polished “influencer” road trip. It’s real EV travel:
🔌 Sparse charging infrastructure
🏨 Hotel sockets, municipal plugs & overnight granny charging
⚡ 50 kW DC chargers when available
🏜️ Driving through the Atacama — one of the driest places on Earth
⛰️ Huge elevation changes (and how they help EV efficiency)
It’s a masterclass in planning, mindset, and making the most of a small battery.
What you’ll see in this video:
- How the Ioniq 28 kWh performs over extreme distances
- Why slow charging isn’t a problem if you plan for it
- Real-world efficiency at low speeds and high altitude
- What speed to drive at to optimise range
This trip proves that EV range anxiety is often a mindset problem, not a battery problem.
đź“Š Key stats:
đźš™ Car: Hyundai Ioniq Electric 28 kWh
🛣️ Distance: ~3,700 km round trip
⚡ Charging: 50 kW DC + AC + domestic sockets
🌍 Location: Chile (Santiago → San Pedro de Atacama)
If you’re interested in used EVs, battery degradation, real-world range, or making EVs work without perfect infrastructure, you’re in the right place.
đź‘Ť Like if this changed how you think about EV range
đź’¬ Comment: could you do this trip in a 28 kWh EV?
đź”” Subscribe for more real-world EV adventure
Sound Track
Waves And Memories by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/
Music promoted by free-stock-music.com
Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
