Me too! It could be my first EV. I've been waiting for a number of reasons. I hope it comes here from the get go with the NACS port. I heard either late this year, maybe early next year. That's close to the timing most automakers were to have native NACS ports for NA.
This little is super cute. I really like it. It's like a mini EV 9. Very nicely done. I love how Kia does theory OWN thing as far as how they create their EVs. You can definitely tell them apart from other EVs.
In many ways Korea is already evolving much faster than its Japanese counterparts in many areas, including forward mentality. The Japanese automakers are too protectionists and too many scandals in recent years.
This channel is excellent, I especially appreciate the deep examination on design cues and trends that help explain why automakers built the vehicle the way they did!
I am impressed! just wish USA KIA would make their dealer and service center experiences better.... feels like most times they are still stuck in the 2000's...................... and majority of sales people act like the ones you see on the mom and pop shops that try and rip you off
Hello Mari , very nice smaller Kia I think this will do very well looking forward to your test drive video . Thank you Mari as always very well presented.
The most impressive accomplishment by the Kia design team is that unlike other brands (Mercedes-Benz) that create vehicles with a Russian nesting doll syndrome, each model is distinct in styling.
after great ev9, weird ev5, another looker, ev3. i like it, except gloss black galore outside (so it means no gt-line for me). that trunk looks like it can fit full size spare wheel. interior is great as well, maybe those arm rest in the door looks like plastic (?) or is that lid(?) part upholstered? i dont like qi charger location on the floor.... i like it comes with physical HVAC, and rear air vents as well. i love the fabric trim used in the cabin (doors, dashboard, seats...)
I'm hearing the long range model has an over 600km range. The bottom of the boot drops to give it more depth and therefore space as well. Is the battery a NCM or LFP?
1:15 Piano black wheel arches filled with black tires and black wheels. I hate the trend to go to all black look. Please give me my painted silver wheels and body color wheel arches.
I'm struggling to see any improvements compared to my Niro EV but I guess it's just a cheaper built and newly designed to look like the EV9. I don't particularly like the overdone "Toybox" design, I think it would quickly grow old in my driveway
It comes with a 81 KHW NCM battery but has a 400 volt charging system instead of the 800 volt charging, which is available for EV6, EV9, and Ioniq 5/6.
Unfortunately, it is not currently supported. According to the announcement, they are planning V2G (Vehicle-To-Grid) in the future, but it appears to be still in the development stage.
Oh … which version? Been driving a 2020 Soul 64kW for the last three years… and absolutely love it. Just bought a decent 12V battery for it and it’s been a pleasure. Fun indeed. Especially in the mountains. Amazing workhorse of a car.
@@Mancozeb100 2022 64kWh. The car over all is near perfect, but the drivetrain is a nighmare on slippy or even only wet roads. Every drive mode above ECO makes no sense because only the front axle hops. In addition, the slip control is very insensitive, so that you often have difficulties starting off in icy conditions. No comparison to the driving dynamics and Winter performance of the I3 I had before.
@@meersde Ok. I don’t have a problem that way with mine. Would prefer a RWD alright. Soul won out over an ID3 ( Dreadful software), and Model 3 (no hatch, and Y too big , also wasn’t available here 3ish years ago) Use both Eco and Normal, only use Sport when I’m really late !
OK. so coming our with these cheap evs but guess what people. it costs twice as much or more to insure it. so let's talk about it. 2 or 3 times more to insure than a regular gas vehicle. I don't see anyone making videos about this fact. so yes. call ur insurance and get a quote for an ev. lol.
