Traded my Tesla for a Kia EV9 | It's AWESOME! 🔥

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3 ай бұрын

Here's my average consumer review and general impressions of my new 2024 Kia EV9! I will do some future content that includes charging, driving, and everyday living with this electic SUV.
If you're thinking about a Tesla Model Y, Model X, Cybertruck, Lightening, Rivian R1T or R1S, this should give you a bit of a comparison.
Please keep an eye out for my future content - I usually record on the weekend and try and post when I can on the weeknights. #kia #ev9 #tesla #rivian
PS- Not getting a Cybertruck. 👎

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@Babarky 3 ай бұрын

Really enjoy your vids and outlook on why you buy cars. Keep it up and I hope more people see your content.

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@donasselin9223 3 ай бұрын

Love the EV 9, but looking for over 400 range! Still waiting! Have 3 I love! Need RV to replace ICE toyota.

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

@@donasselin9223 you road trip a lot! 😄

@tiffanygottlieb2590 2 ай бұрын

ho thats pretty you geting men i love it so youknow ha ha no kidding you Welcome buddy

@tiffanygottlieb2590 2 ай бұрын

rignhin i know that is very so you know

@AndyM... 3 ай бұрын

Nice review, I have had an EV6 for around one year now and can't say a bad thing about it, I'm achieving better than advertised energy consumption, no probs whatsoever !!!

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

Awesome to hear, I think Kia is doing great with their EV's. They are in it to take some market share for sure. If they can work out a couple of easy quirks, like the 1 pedal drive setting I mentioned, they are going to grab some Tesla loyalist.

@0ooTheMAXXoo0 3 ай бұрын

@@SammyGeekMore than 90% of Tesla customers stay with Tesla, 90% of Tesla sales is to new customers! Meaning: EV sales take sales from combustion car sales to a much larger degree than they compete with each other right now. Demand for good EVs at competitive prices, far exceed production right now, and probably will until a few years after all new car sales are EVs (ICE sales will crash faster than EV production can catch up, so even after 100% new car sales are EVs, there could be growing sales until production catches up to demand).

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

@@0ooTheMAXXoo0 For sure, and prices of EVs are becoming better and better!

@jaymac4448 3 ай бұрын

I never understood the difficulty in hitting the regen flap once when grabbing the steering wheel. I personally don't like ipedal. Love my EV6 1 year in as well.

@allankirschner4166 Ай бұрын

@SammyGeek Have an EV6 as well. And the Meridian sound system is a big disappointment. Compared to my 2019 Stinger no comparison. The heads up display is also not clear. Again compared to my Stinger it's like night and day!!

@pureblue2 3 ай бұрын

Congratulations! Love the new EV9 and wish we had waited for it, purchased the EV6 in 2022 and love it but like the ride height and flexibility of the EV9. I’m sure improvements will only make EV’s even better and looking forward to that. We love how quiet and comfortable our EV6 is to drive compared to our Honda Ridgeline which we thought had engine issues it seems so loud now, lol! Good luck and enjoy your new ride!

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comments. The EV6 is another great choice. My biggest thing was needing towing capacity and cargo room like a truck.

@aoh4905 3 ай бұрын

EV9 looks gangster in that color.. nice pick!

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

Haha, thanks!

@PREMANKUR1 3 ай бұрын

Every EV is a gangsta until you take it on a Road trip :)

@kobedabest 3 ай бұрын

That Kia interior is way ahead of Tesla's

@SammyGeek 2 ай бұрын

I enjoy them both, but yep, totally different!

@robertkaczmarczyk6173 3 ай бұрын

2:31 same happened to me 5 weeks ago. Went in to check out a Kia EV6 GT-Line. 3 weeks later I traded in my Kia Stringer GT and took the EV6 home. And it was the right call. I'll be able to charge at home soon (2,5kW for now but that's enough since the car is standing most of the week) so my "fuel" costs will drop to 20% of what i paid for gasoline for the Stinger. But it was still an awesome car as the EV6 is.

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

Haha, love it!

@hotgrease 5 күн бұрын

Nice video and car. 100% agree on the throttle adjust while using lane keep.

@mdribblecastle 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. I think this seals my interest in de-badging the back of my EV9. Looks good.

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

For sure. This should have been done from the factory to set itself apart from gas models. One, logos should be black. Two, should just say EV9 on the back. Clean and modern.

@tonydeleon5029 Ай бұрын

Great review. I have decided to purchase one, but I am waiting for the end of the year special sales event. As this will be my first EV, I find myself watching reviews like yours to get a better feel for my decision.

@kevinc2332 29 күн бұрын

Look into the charging network. Not just the car though. That’s my one big issue.

@forgetaboutit6264 4 күн бұрын

Great review. Was it easy to remove the Kia badge off the back? Can the same be done on the front?

@nycplayboy78 Ай бұрын

Excellent video Sammy and thank you so much for sharing your experiences but isn't the Kia EV9 itself a first-generation EV? Or is it built on the same platform as the EV6?

@robp3431 3 ай бұрын

I don't own an EV yet, but am soooo close. Even though the Y has been around for some time, it still looks modern/clean. That said, seeing the EV9 next to your Y, the EV9 just looks so much better. I want space for camping/dogs/hiking, so the EV9 is now #1 on my list, but given the history/reliability/simplicity/infrastructure of the Y, I'm still thinking about holding out for the refreshed Y.

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

Unless you need a full size 3rd row, and big towing, I think that is a wonderful choice! That refresh will be niiiiice!

@mauriciomendez1912 3 ай бұрын

IMHO, smart move! Congratulations 👏

@SammyGeek 2 ай бұрын

It's rock solid so far!

@JustinHall1976 2 ай бұрын

Great video. It's a shame the Tesla fanboys can't accept that you like the EV9 AND Teslas. It's all or nothing with those guys. Kinda silly, actually.

@SammyGeek 2 ай бұрын

Hahaha, 100%

@GudieveNing 2 ай бұрын

I have a Model Y LR, that I love. But the second I first saw the EV9 in photos and then in person after I sat in one at CES (Vegas) in January, I concluded it is the world's first ESUV that will appeal to the general (large family) public. It's a great people carrier that happens to be an EV, and going to do a lot to give cred to the EV revolution. Looks great in graphite!

@djnoy842 3 ай бұрын

Amazing SUV, congrats!

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

So far, so good!

@peetafunkadelic 3 ай бұрын

Doing the same in a 3 months. Ordered in January mine. Pebble grey is slick

@SammyGeek 2 ай бұрын

Niiiice!

@user-zx8de8op9l 3 ай бұрын

My neighbor had a Model 3 for about a year or so, they got ride of it do to range in winter. He is an engineer for the military, jet after burners.

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

Wow! How many miles did they drive daily?

@BLEEDGREEN7777 3 ай бұрын

too me if you want a full size suv this is what you buy i love the look and size i keep my old acura mdx just to have but i like driving the cross over's more cuz you can drive more aggressive my model y handels better than my bmw 3 series i had and I love the instant tourqe and the way it handles yet you still have so much room for storage

@rohiniramanchakrabarti5282 2 ай бұрын

I know it was a hard decision, but your Kia is NICE bro. Congrats! God bless and drive safe.

@SammyGeek 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yep, sort of took the plunge with them.

@dokitops7389 3 ай бұрын

We have an EV6. The 1 pedal drive setup annoys me as well. Just save the settings dammit. Indeed app can be better but they have been improving since 2022 so that feels great looking forward. Otherwise awesome! If life and wallet allows ev9 is on my radar. Thanks for this!

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

Haha, for sure in the 1 pedal. No rush, enjoy the EV6!

@jamiedickie4647 2 ай бұрын

One pedal driving is reset in order to maximize efficiency. In all other modes, if you are doing a constant speed (like highway) it can actually disengage the front motor to reduce resistance. But if you have one pedal set, it cannot do this and that motor stays engaged. This is mainly why it resets each time.

@SammyGeek Ай бұрын

Still, they shouldn't mess with that...but I can see why they do.

@jackryder6732 3 ай бұрын

Great review. How quite is the interiors and suspension.

@SammyGeek 2 ай бұрын

Interior is very nice! Quality is super top notch

@FlatOutFun 3 ай бұрын

Great review! What color is this?

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

Pebble Gray, I think they call it...

@mistywalker8942 8 күн бұрын

Can the EV9 use the Tesla Home Charger?

@NicolaMs007 3 ай бұрын

at 6:46 when he says if you do like 200 Miles a day then you should stick with a gas car.... I work as an Uber driver and I do about 400 Kms a day in my EV and I don't have a problem with it, yes I plan a full charge session around my day as an Uber driver, I go offline to do a full charge than am back on the road, and quite frankly I can comfortably do 400 km litterally with ease...my EV can do 480 km on a single charge, I have tested it, and have found it to be quite acurate....my EV is the BYD Atto 3, yes I do use A/C... But all in all, a nice vid keep up the work, I might consider checking out the EV 9 for my 5th car in my fleet of electric vehicles, am looking at buying 4 cars BYD Atto 3 (5 seat), BYD Tang (7 Seat), Tesla Model Y (5 Seat) & the Tesla Model X (7 Seat), but would also like to get a 5th but the 5th NOT SURE as to which EV it should be

@SammyGeek 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, I'm mostly saying that for the naysayers. It can be done easily.

@NicolaMs007 2 ай бұрын

@@SammyGeek am checking out the Kia EV 9 n few days when I come back from Sydney, and just having a look at the vehicle, see how much room there is in it, and see if I should get the EV9 as my 2nd car or the Tesla Model Y...but in the vid it clearly shows that there is room, have seen one while driving past the dealership the other day, it looks big, and this vid is anything to go by I could be looking for a big surprise....but NOT sure as to which way I would be going until I have a look at one....the EV9 or the Model Y..

@mrpogi23 3 ай бұрын

im going to get one next year for sure once they build this thing in USA to get those fed credits with NACS port.

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

100%

@88omarz 11 күн бұрын

Thought I saw them doing a 7500 credit

@kimle01 2 ай бұрын

Have you charge this thing on a Tesla supercharger? What is the rate of charge on it? Is it still having issue like the Ev6 where it only charge under 100kw?

@SammyGeek 2 ай бұрын

Not yet...I need to try it!

@joed6850 3 ай бұрын

Nice. What are the interior and exterior colors?

@SammyGeek 2 ай бұрын

Pebble gray and brown/black interior.

@MacEliot 3 ай бұрын

I agree. Default ONE PEDAL DRIVING, KIA.

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

100%...they really need to update this ASAP. Killing the experience.

@BrockRiggs 3 ай бұрын

@@SammyGeek When I test drove the EV9, it defaulted to 1 pedal driving when I started the car. Is it possible there is a setting for this?

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

It doesn't default to 1 pedal under any circumstance. You likely bumped the paddle. 😢 Single biggest reason I won't keep this truck.

@aneshmehta7144 3 ай бұрын

I respectfully disagree. One major issue I was shocked you did not cover in your review is the regen functionality. In other EV's regen is ALWAYS on and just completely kills the driving experience when you really don't need the additional range. In fact, when I drove the R1S, the nose of the Rivian dipped hard every time I took my foot of the accelerator (like I was slamming on the brakes) creating a very annoying jerky feeling while driving. The EV9 lets YOU choose what level of regen you want - from level 0 (none) to level 4 (high)...In the Tesla and Rivian you CANNOT choose - WHY is it always on? Level 0 driving in the Kia is unbelievably smooth. Total DEAL KILLER - for this reason alone I would choose the Kia over both.

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

@aneshmehta7144 Great feedback, but in my case I can control the throttle perfectly, and don't fully let off unless I need full regen. The solution is let the customer choose and stay in that setting.

@norvellharris1792 3 ай бұрын

Not really sure if saying that an ICE vehicle sounds like the engine is going to fall apart when warming up is not even remotely accurate IMO. But your video and yeah I am an EV fan as well...

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

Man, my last ICE truck sounded rough when I didn't let it warm up enough in Minnesota, haha.

@sparkletech1 2 ай бұрын

Excellent vehicle I have the Ev9 and Ev6

@SammyGeek Ай бұрын

Nice!

@hp-fx9pv 2 ай бұрын

This may not be an apple to apples comparison based on past to present, but with the Model Y, Rivian, and EV9, can you let me know in terms of insurance, what was most cheapest to most expensive? Thanks!

@SammyGeek 2 ай бұрын

Oh man, I'd have to check records but the Kia was not as cheap as I thought!

@kakashi3543 3 ай бұрын

The only downside for this car is the public charging network - CCS1! And of course the price!

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

Not as convenient as Teslas network, but a few are open for public use around me... As far as price, that's relative. If you want a proper 3rd row EV with 5000 pound towing what is your cheaper option?

@captainmakai 3 ай бұрын

What’s the deal with American charging? In the UK some Tesla chargers can be used by other cars now too.

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

@captainmakai Yep, same here...I have a couple Tesla chargers nearby that I can use to charge this truck. Network of public chargers is not too bad around my area either.

3 ай бұрын

@@captainmakaiThe US has two separate connectors.... NACS and CCS1.

@ASD-DAD 3 ай бұрын

Model Y is a CRV, RAV4, Tucson sized SUV, not a direct competitor to the EV9, which is a true 3 row mid sized SUV. Wish you could have compared it to the Model X? Still great review....

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

For sure, I owned a Model X! I should have talked more about that.

@jeffreygeiger3824 Ай бұрын

We’re thinking of trading our X for an EV9 or R1S. The x just feels so small and cheap, plus we can’t use that 3rd row really

@matthewwiemken7293 3 ай бұрын

I like it:) Don't like dealers at all so that stops me dead in my tracks:(

@SammyGeek 2 ай бұрын

Trust me, I hear ya, hahaha. My dealer was shockingly good.

@tourer65 2 ай бұрын

I did the same thing ın my country Turkıye but my EV9 AWD select DC charging ports which is ınacceptable

@stockey 3 ай бұрын

Smart man, the Model X is more more expensive too.

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! X is cool, but a little outdated and looked a little silly towing a big pontoon. Also, I really wanted to try something other than another Tesla.

@stockey 3 ай бұрын

@@SammyGeek I really think the Koreans are on top of the EV game, there's the Chinese too, but we don't know enough about them.

@Mynameisgus94 3 ай бұрын

Nothing looks good towing a pontoon

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

Hahaha best comment ever! Lmao😂@Mynameisgus94

@minimalist0000 3 ай бұрын

The model X qualified for federal rebate and is under 80k

@Sammy-sd8sb 3 ай бұрын

Nice video bro. Coming from a MYP owner. Wouldn’t trade it 😅

@SammyGeek 2 ай бұрын

Yeah if I didn't need a bigger truck, I'd stick with the Model Y.

@donasselin9223 3 ай бұрын

Love Tesla technology! Been wishing for real RV not the X, although nice. Elon should have put out EV instead of cybortruck! Big market and progression mistake!

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

Man, I have to agree!

@PassportBrosBusinessClass 3 ай бұрын

The Kia EV9 is definitely better if you need a bigger car. Soon the Cadillac Vistiq will be here for more luxurious competition.

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

Yeah, I saw that! Lightyears out of my league.

@lakergreat1 2 ай бұрын

you mentioned you didn't want to get into a first gen vehicle.. isn't this first gen?

@SammyGeek Ай бұрын

Haha, good point...I meant for the Rivian.

@tourer65 2 ай бұрын

I did the same thing in Turkıye but my EV)9 AWD GT line is selectıng DC charge statıon which is ınacceptable

@JesseSheninger Ай бұрын

What model ev9 is that?

@amclymon Ай бұрын

Gt line

@youngmanchake 3 ай бұрын

EV9 is way better except in aerodynamic.😊😊

@SammyGeek 2 ай бұрын

It's more efficient than I thought which is good so far.

@darronfranklin943 2 ай бұрын

What was the cost of the vehicle

@SammyGeek 2 ай бұрын

Not MSRP, I can tell ya that!

@namsmog 3 ай бұрын

Pro and con of EV9 and Model Y Pro Look good and built quality Low energy consumption, best auto pilot software, super charge network, nimple and good road handling well know for good safety records, impressive 0-60 speed, best software, longer range, lower price than most competitors. Con High energy consumption, not as good auto pilot, Too many of them on the road no super charge network, feel big and not numble, unknow safety records, slow 0-60, short range battery,

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

Good thoughts!

@TxChristopher Ай бұрын

How are you able to type with your hands so tightly wrapped around Elon's schlong?????

@myaccount__7269 2 ай бұрын

About the app…if you keep this car for over 3 years Hyundai charges you a yearly fee to use remote start etc. it’s about $300-$400 a year for the “connectivity” it’s total BS.

@GudieveNing 2 ай бұрын

They won't get away with that forever. Competition will force them to capitulate.

@SammyGeek Ай бұрын

Interesting!

@ixtc4233 3 ай бұрын

Same actions as me with Cybertruck and canceled my order. Looking at leasing a R1S now for 2 years and see where things are at then. EV9 is my second but storage concerns. Tired of Tesla's lack of interior and cabin features.

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

Yeah....they lost me with the Cybertruck marketing project.

@stephendavis6261 3 ай бұрын

Looks like a great vehicle - my only concern would be charging on a road trip (admittedly I'd home charge 95% of the time) but my wife would love it

@SammyGeek 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, same goes for any non Tesla...I hear ya.

@MrMillionsofhits 3 ай бұрын

Charging infrastructure. Also, new charging standard..... Downside to any other car but Tesla at the moment.

@SammyGeek 2 ай бұрын

100%

@edv888YouTube 3 ай бұрын

Did I miss the price you paid for this EV9 ?

@BLEEDGREEN7777 3 ай бұрын

no he doesn't say

@SammyGeek 2 ай бұрын

I didn't say because there's some variables. I did a short lease this go round.

@joseabreu5802 3 ай бұрын

Autonomia e o problema dis carros electricos....530 klms por carregamento e pouco

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

I usually don't drive over 200 miles a day, and I just charge in my garage every couple days. Man, people must drive a lot every day when 250 miles of range is an issue.

@joseabreu5802 3 ай бұрын

@@SammyGeek cada caso e um caso e disponibilidade se ligacoes electricas num apartamento de cidade e ompossivel......melhor solucao atualmente sao os hibridos.....mas ja ha carros prevustos com autonomia de 1000 klms....ai e interessante os electricos puros

@sat7755 2 ай бұрын

Sammy Sammy, come on, I have been driving a Tesla for 5 years, as good as new and with OTA upgrades it is now even better. To start with the KIA EV9 cost at least $20.000 more than a Tesla Model 3 or Y. Its weight is a waking over 700 LBS more. Its 0 to 60 MPH is much slower, its top speed is 25 MPH less, and its electric consumption cost you around 30% more, while its crash test proves that it is nowhere as safe as the Tesla. Now I have a question to ask, since you are so knowledgeable on cars, perhaps you owe us an explanation, and tell us why you punished yourself, was it for money? or some other obscure reason?

@SammyGeek 2 ай бұрын

I needed a truck for towing and wanted a bigger vehicle while I wait for my Cybertruck.

@antoniodavis8266 2 ай бұрын

You left out the part the the tesla is a boring jelly bean , in comparison who cares about the horsepower over function and design? Tesla's looks old school compared to almost every other ev especially the kia.

@minimalist0000 3 ай бұрын

To be fair, the EV9 is double the price of a Y and more expensive than the X. I got the Y for under $40k out the door due to Tesla inventory discount and fed rebate.

@SammyGeek 2 ай бұрын

I couldn't get into an X for under 80k, and it looks too small towing.

@Brayant25 3 ай бұрын

I'm surprised you can't turn on heated and cool seats on your app. I own a 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige and I have the option to turn on the heated and cool seat and heated steering wheel when I start the car. The option to turn on the heated windshield which the Sportage hybrid has isn't available but defrost is available.

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

Right! It seems so silly. I'm hoping they update it soon before winter is over haha.

@MC-mz7cz 3 ай бұрын

So you didn’t traded in the tesla! Huh? WTH tesla doing next to EV9?

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

Ha, mentioned in the beginning...that's my Wife's!

@MC-mz7cz 3 ай бұрын

Lol got ya!

@BLEEDGREEN7777 3 ай бұрын

i could never drive this with having to remember to turn on one pedal driving i bought a model y and never had a problem i feel like one pedal makes way more sense dont understand why they act like people need to get used to it press to go ease off to stop

@SammyGeek 2 ай бұрын

It's freaking annoying.

@Agent77X 3 ай бұрын

Tesla new model X is coming in 2026!😊

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

That will be interesting!!

@GenieFarms 3 ай бұрын

Oh word?

@simonsays911 Ай бұрын

I just traded in my model 3 for an i5. I can’t get over the difference in quality and comfort. We are now trading in my wife’s model y for a hybrid Tiguan as the Y feels so cheap and rattles and squeaks so bad that it’s unbearable on long journeys

@muny_man 3 ай бұрын

What do you do for work to afford all those awesome cars?!

@SammyGeek 2 ай бұрын

Years and years of saving and equity!

@muny_man 2 ай бұрын

@@SammyGeekBut like what career?

@mikeni1225 23 күн бұрын

Does Ev9 have FSD?

@minimalist0000 3 ай бұрын

I fell in love with teslas because of the one pedal driving. No one else comes close.

@SammyGeek 2 ай бұрын

Rivian does for sure. Even stronger regen than Tesla.

@minimalist0000 2 ай бұрын

@@SammyGeek Maybe but my budget was under 50k, I got the MY LR for under $40k otd.

@SammyGeek 2 ай бұрын

@@minimalist0000 ripping deal!!

@mini2nut67 3 ай бұрын

You should have bought the AWD CT with the amazing Supercharger network. Sorry, but your going to regret purchasing a Kia who targets subprime buyers. The resale value is going to be horrendous. I warned you!

@SammyGeek 2 ай бұрын

CT is way too expensive! And I did a super short term lease on this one.

@giorgioajr 3 ай бұрын

tezla, scammers, give me back my money for not delivering the vehicle to me and for scamming me out of the costs of accessories for this scrap metal, I will advertise for you until I get my money back and by the way, this happened in February 2022

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

Haha

@GenieFarms 3 ай бұрын

U didn't receive your vehicle?

@giorgioajr 3 ай бұрын

cheated on me that shitty company

@kafiluz4317 3 ай бұрын

I would miss so many things replacing my Tesla. Like efficiency, low cost maintenance, netflix, yt, disney+, fsd, eaze of use (profiles vs. outdated KIA 2 profile memory seats) and so much more. Don't get me wrong, KIA does a good job and has good standard warranty like Tesla. But it feels just old in so many ways.

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

But if you can't afford a Model X and need a vehicle that tows 5000 pounds with a 3rd row (space), your choices are limited.

@mercury683 3 ай бұрын

Tesla gets too hot in summer due to the bad design of the whole roof being glass like wtf

@kafiluz4317 3 ай бұрын

@@mercury683 If that was the case, no one would buy a Tesla in Arizona or Australia. I remember seeing a test that showed only marginal temperature difference between the tinted Tesla glass roof and a metal roof. Since you can remotely cool the interior down, it's no problem anwyway.

@mercury683 3 ай бұрын

@kafiluz4317 but that is what their complaints are mostly about, that it gets really hot in summer.....my car windows are tinted and I still get hot when the sun shines on it, imagine the sun beating down on the whole roof

@Nate-vf2js 2 ай бұрын

Everything but price

@SammyGeek Ай бұрын

Yeah...I hear ya.

@Therestof Ай бұрын

I just traded in my kia for a tesla😅

@Paul-yw3yj 2 ай бұрын

"PromoSM" 🤷

@SammyGeek Ай бұрын

Just honest feedback. No fake reviews here!

@magnusa.5599 6 күн бұрын

KIA EV9 and limited storage? 😂

@bjorngullholm6903 3 ай бұрын

Looks very traditional. A little bit of a yawn...

@joec.5009 3 ай бұрын

looks so much better in person. makes model Y look like an ass to me.

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

Having owned it now for a couple of weeks, I agree, somewhat. It's still edgy, but I like how it flies under the radar a bit. Most don't even know it's an EV haha

@jagpilotohio 3 ай бұрын

I much prefer an EV that looks “normal”….different strokes.

@Juvi79 3 ай бұрын

You're going to have a bad time charging this at Tesla superchargers as it will only do 80kw max😂when it opens up. Should of gotten a Model X refresh just did 1500mile road trip with three dogs and two kids w 15min charging stops. Can't beat that!

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

Model X is nice, but too small and too expensive for me.

@Juvi79 3 ай бұрын

@@SammyGeek except that Model X is similarly priced to EV9 because it qualifies for $7.5k tax credit $73k and EV9 does not. Model X has more storage space with frunk and under trunk space.

@hwillia204 2 ай бұрын

Really KIA is doing LANE ASSIST AND CHANGING LANES/Self Driving better than Tesla LOL BULLSHIT DUDE ITS OKAY YOU ARE GETTING PAID!!!

@SammyGeek 2 ай бұрын

I'll make a video on it. It's good!! I've had full FSD before.

@dyworking 3 ай бұрын

Ev9 is not worth 80,000. I'd rather buy a new model Y for 45,000. Waste of money.

@SammyGeek 2 ай бұрын

No one is paying anywhere near 80k. Not a chance I'd buy one in that case...

@Hugo-py2ce 3 ай бұрын

Still, it's not a tesla. 😊

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

Yeah, you're right...this one actually rides nice and is quiet. Just kidding...luckily I get to drive both still! Tesla is a better EV, but the EV9 is a better truck.

@mercury683 3 ай бұрын

Ioniq and EV6 are better than any Tesla

@rxonmymind8362 9 күн бұрын

While appreciate this vehicle I'm waiting for the Ford Explorer ev. Similar boxy style buy cheaper.

@Robdob780 3 ай бұрын

I will never set foot into a Kia dealership again in my life. Their business practices could be considered criminal and the lack of legal enforcement allows them to continue ripping customers off. The icing on the cake was the Canadian Kia execs deciding to hold back customer deliveries in 2023 to conflate sales numbers for the year at the expense of people having paid for and waiting very long times for their vehicles. Telsa is very good and the ability to purchase online and skip the stealership BS is why I am going Telsa.

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

Oh man, sorry to hear your experience! Mine was extremely pleasant. I cringed thinking about my previous experiences.

@Robdob780 3 ай бұрын

@@SammyGeekHow much over MSRP did you have to pay for that vehicle? In Canada "mandatory" accessories are added with PDI reaching insane levels $3500 for example. Tesla website is a flat rate for Freight and PDI that all customers pay the same for.

@tsmatthx2 3 ай бұрын

As you should, tesla suck ass, not even in top 25 companies in car quality rankings....and sued for lying about EPA ranges

@SammyGeek 2 ай бұрын

This cars build quality is ridiculous good...I was shocked!

@tsmatthx2 2 ай бұрын

@@SammyGeek way better than tesla

@Blingbling820 3 ай бұрын

The car is amazing but the wheels are hideous

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

Haha! Man, wheels are like shoes and watches for sure. Normally they would bother me, but EV's tend to have funky wheels for aero efficiency. I'm used to it now.

@stockey 3 ай бұрын

If you don't like them, you change them for wheels you like.

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

@@stockey For sure. I don't mind them. I like the cyberpunk style.

@raffichowdury5752 3 ай бұрын

After few months you will trade Kia and get a bicycle. Software sucks and driving experience ok. Way too expensive than Model Y. Many issues with battery and technical after sometimes. Why don’t you say how much it cost form dealers? They paid you to take this and mislead People

@SammyGeek 2 ай бұрын

No way man, I'm paying for it! It's a really good trick so far. Miss the Tesla app though for sure.

@rj8u 3 ай бұрын

A KIA that cost $80K is ridiculous in my opinion regardless if its a electric car.

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

I wouldn't touch this truck if it was 80k. Where are you shopping? 😂 😆

@JohnLee-db9zt 3 ай бұрын

You can get a EV9 for much less. Look at what you get for the price, not the brand. Are you the type who’ll pay more for less from a “luxury” brand? You must be stuck in 2010 if you think Kia only makes econo cars.

@rj8u 3 ай бұрын

@@JohnLee-db9zt What are you talking about 🙈. The cheapest EV9 is about is about $55k and the most expensive one is about $75k and this SUV does not qualify for the tax incentives if purchased. The KIA brand is the lower subdivision of Hyundai so logic their cars should be more cheaper than Hyundai. Its basically Lexus then Toyota 🙈. A $80k KIA with less than 300 miles of range is just ridiculous for people to buy. What KIA is good is the value for money which is what you get with the gas power Telluride in comparison with a Toyota Highlander. The EV9 failed in this proposition. Let us know once you spend $80 for your KIA EV9 👍👍👍.

@rj8u 3 ай бұрын

@@SammyGeek I live in California and GT trim in this State is about $75k-80k 🫣 then are in the dealer marked up 🙈 its ridiculous. Bare in mind this car does not qualify for a federal incentive if purchased. The EV9 with its $55k to $80k price tag is just not a good proposition.

@SammyGeek 3 ай бұрын

100% @@JohnLee-db9zt