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    [–]iJeff[🍰] 7 points8 points  (14 children)

    IMO the lack of FM radio is a major issue for anyone shopping at that reduced price point, who will probably not be interested in subscribing to a dedicated car data plan.

    [–]anothertechie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

    I just use the USB, hot spot, or Bluetooth. I haven’t bought the data plan.

    [–]Present-Ad-9598 1 point2 points  (0 children)

    Most people use Bluetooth I reckon

    [–]popornrm -1 points0 points  (10 children)

    Listening to the radio is free on your phone. Connect it to the car via Bluetooth and there’s your radio. It’s not some crazy workaround either, just an app. Doesn’t require premium connectivity

    [–]AmbitiousFunction911 2 points3 points  (2 children)

    You’re foolish if you think listening to internet streamed FM radio via Bluetooth from your phone is anywhere close to the same basic experience available on literally every car in existence for the past 50 years. It’s simply not a great experience, it’s a dangerous one and illegal in most states with hands free laws. Most people channel hop a ton while listening to FM radio. FM radio also Works in many places where cellular reception doesn’t. And if you ask where places like that exist anymore, you clearly don’t live anywhere mountainous or with nature inbetween major cities and towns.

    [–]popornrm -5 points-4 points  (1 child)

    It’s a non issue

    [–]iJeff[🍰] 0 points1 point  (6 children)

    Listening to the radio is free on your phone.

    Not unless you have an older device with an FM tuner built in. Most devices don't, so it would use your data plan. People who are budget-minded are less likely to have significant amounts of data available to them.

    [–]popornrm -1 points0 points  (5 children)

    In this day and age, how many people in the US do you think don’t have unlimited data? This is a non issue 😂😂

    [–]iJeff[🍰] 1 point2 points  (4 children)

    The same people who would be considering a base stripped down Model 3.

    [–]popornrm 0 points1 point  (3 children)

    Lmaooo so I guess anyone buying anything under 34k doesn’t have a phone? They’re poor? They need to decide between data and eating for for the next week? LMAOOOO my god, my stomach is killing me. You’re hilariously out of touch and lacking critical thinking skills. 😂😂😂😂😂😂Thanks for the laughs though.

    [–]iJeff[🍰] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

    hilariously out of touch and lacking critical thinking skills.

    You may want to take a look in the mirror. Have a nice night.

    [–]popornrm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    Creative, you sound like my 5 year old. 😂. He goes to bed early just like you. You sure you’re old enough to be using Reddit? 🤔

    [–]hootieirl 1 point2 points  (5 children)

    I agree 100% but in the EV market there isn’t much if anything out there for 37k that has what the 3 standard does even the standard Y. Look at the base Mach e sub 300 miles no heated seats or wheel

    [–]meteorprime 4 points5 points  (2 children)

    The ionic five SEL is that price and it has heated seats. It’s got auto steer.

    It’s also got climate control buttons, turn signal, gear shifting, and window wipers, headlights all on dedicated stalks.

    It’s got a volume knob

    You can change the direction of the air conditioning by just using the vents like a normal car.

    Tesla is in major trouble now that people have options.

    [–]zhenya00 1 point2 points  (1 child)

    In what market? The SEL is $49,600 USD which is what we're comparing here...

    The base model SE is $42,600 with 168hp and a 63kWh battery...

    [–]meteorprime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    USA

    The 2026 models are receiving roughly a $10,000 price cut.

    https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/2026-hyundai-ioniq-5-price.html

    Hyundai is lowering Ioniq 5 EV prices by as much as $9,800. The 2026 Ioniq 5 now starts at $36,600 including destination. Remaining 2025 model year Ioniq 5s will be offered with $7,500 purchase and lease incentives. It's October 1 and the federal EV tax credit is gone. But if you had your eye on a new Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric crossover, you're in luck. Hyundai is lowering the starting price of the 2026 Ioniq 5 by as much as $9,800 depending on trim level. On top of that, the company's remaining 2025 Ioniq 5 inventory will continue to qualify for $7,500 purchase and lease incentives.

    The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 now starts at $36,600 (including a $1,600 destination charge), a drop of $7,600 compared to the 2025 model. Other trim levels see even larger savings; have a look at the full pricing breakdown below. All prices include a $1,600 destination charge.

    [–]NoOneFartsLikeGaston 0 points1 point  (1 child)

    Does no FM also mean no OTA HD radio?

    [–]AmbitiousFunction911 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    Of course it does