Project DRL

Recently we’ve been exploring DRL LED strip attach to the lip of the hood and tapped into the low beam headlights. Of course the market has this already and the idea is to make it unique to our Ioniq 5. 

I’ve already posted a video to tapping the low beams in our EV Vida YouTube Channel. We have both the USA Type 1 and Type 2 connector mapped out so the install is as simple as plug-n-play. Here’s a closer view of the DRL to ensure that it matches with the existing DRL. 

I really do like the lights but I find the cables to be too short and the design could use some better customization. The cable routing I can certainly make it much better and OEM-like. 

 

Back to the design, ideally I want to focus on continuing the Morse code theme. Here’s two examples:

I consider leaving four large rectangle to represent the Morse code H or personalizing a message on one side of the vehicle. Both have pros/cons. Also, disregard the coloring because depending on the angle the light may appear to be more on the 4k range and 7k range (also can be my iPhone). 

Here’s what it looks like when you unlock the door:

Video of unlocking door

It’s late and it’s bed time… but I’m excited about this and I hope you are as well.