I think Gjeebs statement on ranges for the EV9 GT-Line is incorrect. It's 270 stated by Kia to begin with. 300 is their single motor. Also thought this was a comparison video? Didn't really compare the EV9 to the R1S at the same detail or context?
Appreciate the feedback! We have a point to make a more formal outline and focus on a few details vs having casual banter. In the comparison videos I wanted it to be organic and be the first time I'm looking at a car but it makes it less helpful for viewers.
Re: EV9 range. Out-of-spec drove both the GT and the single-motor together on same route and saw same range. All depends on how you drive it. We’re mostly city and have seen better than advertised range.
@@TheTeslaRentalGuy 1,372 miles. No issues yet save for a glitch with the tire pressure monitor (resolved in first week) and my wife thinking something in the car was a load bearing hook that wasn’t remotely so and snapped it, fixed by dealer. We’ve had it just two months or so.
5-10k overpriced imo, but once they build it with native nacs next year, here in GA so it qualifies for half to ALL the tax credit? I bet they also streamline the trims and drop prices by 5k or so. A 60k or less well loaded mid spec version could move some nice volumes.
I think Gjeebs statement on ranges for the EV9 GT-Line is incorrect. It's 270 stated by Kia to begin with. 300 is their single motor. Also thought this was a comparison video? Didn't really compare the EV9 to the R1S at the same detail or context?
Appreciate the feedback! We have a point to make a more formal outline and focus on a few details vs having casual banter. In the comparison videos I wanted it to be organic and be the first time I'm looking at a car but it makes it less helpful for viewers.
Re: EV9 range. Out-of-spec drove both the GT and the single-motor together on same route and saw same range. All depends on how you drive it. We’re mostly city and have seen better than advertised range.
Enjoying the EV9. We are also seeing better than advertised range in the GT line - have seen 300+ as well. Great, roomy buy.
How many miles do you have ?
Any issues build quality wise ?
@@TheTeslaRentalGuy 1,372 miles. No issues yet save for a glitch with the tire pressure monitor (resolved in first week) and my wife thinking something in the car was a load bearing hook that wasn’t remotely so and snapped it, fixed by dealer. We’ve had it just two months or so.
5-10k overpriced imo, but once they build it with native nacs next year, here in GA so it qualifies for half to ALL the tax credit?
I bet they also streamline the trims and drop prices by 5k or so. A 60k or less well loaded mid spec version could move some nice volumes.
Agreed, I think the biggest thing about buying a KIA is a good price point. They need to carry that over to the EV's to be competitive imo
Tested driving both. R1S drives like a truck. Not a SUV. EV9 is much easier to drive
I’m a truck guy - so that makes sense to me why I liked the R1S drive better!
what's with this funny username the tesla rental guy?
First Name: Tesla
Last Name: Guy
I blame my mother
@@TheTeslaRentalGuy the problem is "rental" you have a sad life