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BasvanS

How to bring my MTB on my Ioniq 5?

Question

I’d like to take my (long wheel base) trail bike to the mountains next holiday. What would be the most efficient way to transport 3 people and 2 bikes on an Ioniq 5 for a 1000 km ride?

I don’t have a trailer hitch yet, so I’m also considering a roof mount for the bikes or a ski box on the roof and folding half of the backseat flat.

Am I missing any options? How much would a rear bike carrier affect range? Or is my worry unjustified? (A 1000 km drive is doable in a day, but longer is suboptimal with a kid.)

Posted Jul 22, 2023, 9:48 AM UTC

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jonnyd005Ioniq 5•

I feel like this is not related to EVs at all. Nothing about your vehicle being an EV makes a difference with how your question would be answered.

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DiDgr8Ioniq5 Limited AWD•

u/BasvanS would get better answers over on r/Ioniq5 but it's at least tangentially related to EVs.

I'd think getting a trailer hitch carrier installed would be better than a roof rack, but I'm not an experienced user like over on the dedicated sub.

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BasvanSOP•

Thanks for the tip. I asked here because I thought it was less model specific, so a Tesla driver could perhaps advise me too.

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BasvanSOP•

Since aerodynamics matter more to EVs than to petrol cars, I’m assuming the impact of changing the aerodynamics by dragging a bike around has a more noticeable impact than with petrol cars. Hence me asking before buying a new solution.

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rosier9•

Anything above the roofline will have a noticeable impact on range.

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allgonetoshit ID.4•

You want a hitch mount rack 100%. Roof rack will not be ideal. Get something that holds onto the wheels, not the frame.

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BasvanSOP•

Thanks. I already have a Thule carrier that holds both wheels and frame, but no tail hook.

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Appropriate_Alarm_92•

This is the answer. Also it's not super difficult to install a hitch yourself particularly if you are using it just to haul bikes and not towing a trailer.

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BasvanSOP•

Thanks. I was thinking the electronics could be a bit complex, but I’ll have a look.

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Appropriate_Alarm_92•

If you are just using it for a bike then you don't need to mess with the electronics. I installed one our our Subaru outback just for hauling bikes and it was pretty simple.

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allgonetoshit ID.4•

Yup. My ID.4 is the first car I have with the actual electronics for the hitch. All the cars I had before never had it since all I haul are bikes. Now with kids and a massive 4 bike Thule, I added lights to the rack just because I have the hookup. Otherwise, I’d never deal with it. Having said that, on the ID.4, having lights hooked up disables the emergency parking breaking, which is a good thing since it thinks the 4 bikes in the back are a wall.

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REIGNx777•

I made a guide on how to install a hitch on the Ioniq5 subreddit, without having to remove the bumper. I didn’t do any wiring since I am also just using it to carry bikes.

https://reddit.com/r/Ioniq5/comments/wzc7t5/guide_how_to_install_a_torklift_ecohitch_without/

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BasvanSOP•

Thanks. Saved it

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LooseyGreyDucky•

Thanks!

I'm *really* close to purchasing the Ioniq 5, and this answers my two biggest questions:

  1. This receiver is stainless steel! (most typical receivers begin rusting after just a few salty winters)
  2. This is 2 inch! (my 1.25 inch One Up USA hitch rack sways more than I like)
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LooseyGreyDucky•

I had a trailer wiring harness installed on my car back when I had a receiver-hitch installed in 2012. I still have never used the wiring harness. (oh, and it was only like $100 for the harness installation)

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btonetbone •

The most efficient method would be to fold down half the backseat and fit the bike inside the car. Probably not the most comfortable option, though.

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LAANGRetention•

You can get the kind that hang on the back for like $36 at Walmart or Amazon. I used it in Rav4 and I-miev, and once did on accent and Elantra hatchback. they’re easy to put on and off, small for storage, and work well. Doesn’t have to be fancy to work. Wrap the metal hooks with electrical tape and they won’t scratch paint. Don’t like it after you get it? Take it back. Hitch racks are huge, heavy, get in the way, and are hard to store. They’re really overkill for most things.

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LooseyGreyDucky•

I would never wreck a nice car with a rack that is held on by straps!

Hell, I wouldn't even use one on a crappy car.

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LAANGRetention•

To each their own I suppose but it works and doesn’t damage the car with a few simple precautions

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