In my view EVs work best in an urban environment particularly in our large capital cities and other bigger urban centres. This is because they will lead over time to cleaner air. Very few people would buy the base model so buyers are looking at well over 6 figures to drive the mid-range model off the lot. It's a 7-seater SUV/People Mover cross over (whatever that is), I suggest that families that need a 7-seater aren't those who have the money to purchase this vehicle. As for its off road and towing capabilities I suspect the range would be significantly reduced once the boat or caravan was attached meaning it is simply not a viable alterantive to a Toyota Landcruiser diesel. I've no doubt it is well made, has a luxury look and feel to it but it makes no sense for either market it is aimed at that is despite the sales figure quoted in response to another comment. It seems to me that the Chinese makers have shown the way with cars in the $40K-$50K range that is what people can afford and are likely to buy. At those prices EVs will be successful in urban areas. At 2.3tonne and over 5 metres in length it is a big car and I wonder given that the average household is 2.59 people (let's call it 3) who needs a 7-seater.
This would have been a great comment in 2001. You aren’t getting a luxury European car for that money. You might buy the badge but you won’t be getting a luxury car.
It would be nice to be able to do a full day's driving like I would in a conventional or hybrid vehicle ~ 1000-1500km. But anymore than that isn't needed. You charge your phone everyday, a car should be no different.
Why don’t they make cars with two batteries?
show car!.👍🤠
It certainly turns heads on the street.
No such thing as a zero emissions car u know that and a six figure price tag for a Kia the world has gone crazy
What does the badge have to do with the price?
What a stupid comment lol
The 2025 Kia Carnival MPV Hybrid is a better value. A good choice that gets great gas mileage. Perhaps EV models will be a great choice in ten years.
In my view EVs work best in an urban environment particularly in our large capital cities and other bigger urban centres. This is because they will lead over time to cleaner air. Very few people would buy the base model so buyers are looking at well over 6 figures to drive the mid-range model off the lot. It's a 7-seater SUV/People Mover cross over (whatever that is), I suggest that families that need a 7-seater aren't those who have the money to purchase this vehicle. As for its off road and towing capabilities I suspect the range would be significantly reduced once the boat or caravan was attached meaning it is simply not a viable alterantive to a Toyota Landcruiser diesel. I've no doubt it is well made, has a luxury look and feel to it but it makes no sense for either market it is aimed at that is despite the sales figure quoted in response to another comment. It seems to me that the Chinese makers have shown the way with cars in the $40K-$50K range that is what people can afford and are likely to buy. At those prices EVs will be successful in urban areas. At 2.3tonne and over 5 metres in length it is a big car and I wonder given that the average household is 2.59 people (let's call it 3) who needs a 7-seater.
Who in their right mind is going to spend 6 figures on a car if it’s not a Mercedes, BMW, Audi or any luxury grade vehicle??
They've been selling alright: 208 sales in Australia in 2023 and thus far in 2024 another 156. Clearly there's a desire from customers.
This would have been a great comment in 2001.
You aren’t getting a luxury European car for that money.
You might buy the badge but you won’t be getting a luxury car.
Ill buy an ev when they have a 10 000km range
wtf. Why on earth would anybody need that range. Almost every ev on sale today already well and truly exceeds 99% of peoples range needs.
@@deleted.6743 it needs to be able to charge from 0 to 100% in under 2 minutes aswell
It would be nice to be able to do a full day's driving like I would in a conventional or hybrid vehicle ~ 1000-1500km. But anymore than that isn't needed. You charge your phone everyday, a car should be no different.