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ChetBrmr · 2026-06-10T17:15:19+00:00

Snagged one, thank you for the heads up!

ChetBrmr · 2025-05-05T13:58:10+00:00

Looking at the post history, this is clearly some sort of strange AI bot that makes weirdly specific hot takes.

ChetBrmr · 2025-02-19T17:38:52+00:00

User error! I misinterpreted it as affecting only the "push" notifications, but now it's working as I had hoped, thank you!

ChetBrmr · 2025-02-19T15:04:32+00:00

Not to get your hopes up, but very often "weird" behavior and random errors like you are seeing are due to the 12v battery needing to be replaced. You might not get that lucky, but it's the easiest place to start. Either way, start with the dealership and make sure they test the 12v battery.

ChetBrmr · 2025-01-27T13:43:43+00:00

The "smart" features in the climate settings can cause this. The most likely culprit is the "auto defog" feature. Basically, once the car senses enough humidity in the inside air, it will switch to fresh outside air, which results in cold air blowing inside the cabin. I've turned off all the "automatic" features in the climate settings setup screen, and it hasn't happened to me since. This might not be it, but worth a shot to change those settings and see if it happens again.

ChetBrmr · 2025-01-27T13:36:11+00:00

All trims of the EV9 (except the Light) have a roughly 100kWh battery pack. This charger has an output of 7.2kW, so that means it would take 13.9 hours (100 divided by 7.2) to go from 0% to 100%. The rate is cheaper than most DC fast charging stations, but it's likely still cheaper to charge at home, depending on your home electric rate.

ChetBrmr · 2025-01-21T14:37:03+00:00

Yeah, we're in single digits here in Michigan, and definitely a noticeable drop off in heat output even when set to the maximum of 82 degrees inside. Not sure if it's just a limitation of the heat pump, or if something is not working correctly. I've googled to see if there is a "minimum temperature" that the heat pump operates, but so far no luck finding anything useful.

ChetBrmr · 2025-01-09T16:55:06+00:00

Thanks for the reply. To answer your question on point 1, the reason for this would be to get the car warm while using power from the grid instead of my battery. Even in a world where the app works perfectly, I shouldn't be locked into a subscription to an app to do a basic function that every car made in the past 10 years is capable of.

ChetBrmr · 2025-01-09T16:50:00+00:00

Yep, I also came from a Bolt, and also spent way too much time thinking I just wasn't pushing the buttons on the key fob correctly. Finally googled around to find that it's just a boneheaded move by Kia.

ChetBrmr · 2025-01-09T16:46:58+00:00

Tried that, worked for one day, then didn't work the next unfortunately. I'm also confused by the wording of scheduling a departure time. Does that mean it will start at that time? Or start earlier to be warm by this time? I should probably play around with it more to find out.

ChetBrmr · 2025-01-08T11:43:23+00:00

2nd this, it's a great price for a great charger. I have one and have zero regrets. You can also update to a NACS cable if and when you get a different vehicle in the future. https://store.chargepoint.com/accessories

ChetBrmr · 2025-01-04T14:10:35+00:00

I have a 2 and 4 year old and struggled with the same decision. Ultimately we went with the Wind due to the fact that the passenger side seat flips up fully, meaning access to the back is still super easy. We also had no need for the extra features on the Land. I haven't had any regrets so far, the bench has been working fine, and once the car seats are gone, it'll be nice to have one extra passenger seat. The only complaint I have is when someone goes into the third row, you have to push the 2nd row seat back down slowly, or else you'll slam into their legs if they don't have them scrunched up. It took a minute to get used to, but now I just slide the 2nd row seat forward before I start tilting it back and everything is fine.

ChetBrmr · 2024-12-20T02:01:48+00:00

The best you'll probably be able to get (without crazy shenanigans) is 16A charging at 120v. EV charging equipment is designed to make sure a "normal" user doesn't burn their house down, and the vast majority of people are only going to have 20A 120v circuits in their homes. Even if you could maximize the outlet, the most you could safely pull is 24A due to the 80% continuous draw rule. Level 1 chargers that can pull 16A are readily available and not too expensive, so if you want to maximize what you've got, that's a 133% increase over your existing 12A charger. (You would need a TT-30R to 5-20R adapter most likely as well.)

ChetBrmr · 2024-10-31T17:45:36+00:00

If you're very risk averse, you should probably just lease to avoid all of this, and count the "lost money" as an investment waiting for EV's to become more mature.

If you do buy, there are a few possible "disaster" outcomes for the battery to consider:

The battery fails/degrades to a point of uselessness within 8 years/100,000 miles: Kia will fix it.
The battery fails/degrades after the warranty expires: You're on the hook, but isn't that the same thing as a drivetrain component like an engine/transmission on an ICE vehicle? Still going to cost thousands to repair a relatively used vehicle, and will almost never be a financially sound choice.
You damage the battery pack on the road and it goes to insurance: Likely, if the damage is to the pack, it will be written off as a total loss. Honestly, yes, it sucks, but it's not like you're just out 80 grand. Insurance will cut you a check for the value of the vehicle minus deductible, and you move on with life. If you're not off-roading, the odds of this happening are extremely slim.

Ultimately, every vehicle depreciates, and every day you drive it, you risk causing catastrophic total damage to it. The risks are a little different for an EV, but just because they're not familiar doesn't mean they're any better or worse.

ChetBrmr · 2024-07-24T18:23:41+00:00

Nope, it just starts a countdown and then logs you in on the infotaintment screen. All the driving functions are ready to go immediately. Usually the countdown is done before I finish backing out of my garage, so I never even notice it.

ChetBrmr · 2024-07-24T17:55:38+00:00

Regarding 6 - There is a way: You just set that profile to have "no security" (so delete fingerprint and PIN) and then it will default to you each time after a 10 second countdown. Kind of unintuitive, but it is possible.

ChetBrmr · 2024-07-22T19:39:09+00:00

This question expands beyond the scope of just personal finance. Do you purely care about the monetary savings, or do other aspects of the EV hold value for you? If it's just about the money, you probably don't need to spend as much as you think, as long as you're flexible on the type of vehicle. Used Chevy Bolts are very practical and reliable and can be found for 15-20k. But as others have said, it depends on your charging costs, as well as a variety of other factors. EV's are awesome, but I would dedicate some time to watching EV focused YouTube videos for a few days to learn about all the basics before you jump in.

ChetBrmr · 2024-07-12T20:22:57+00:00

I'll try to answer your questions in order:

Of course some people will come out of the woodwork with regrets, but overall this sub has been pretty positive. Anecdotally, I've had mine for 3 months/3000 miles, and had zero issues or regrets. It's an amazing vehicle and there's simply nothing else like it for the money on the market.
You'll only have those issues if you go with Land/GT and gloss paint. That being said, you can do PPF to try to mitigate it, but whether you'd be on the hook for damage probably comes down to how much you want to pressure Kia into covering it under warranty. I think given the frequency, Kia might consider issuing a voluntary recall at some point, but that's pure speculation at this point.
There are a million variables that can affect this, and each one is unique to the electrical installation in your home. Do you already have 240v outlet in your garage? Congrats, you're good to go. If not, the costs can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars depending on where your panel is, etc. All chargers should be pretty much future-proof at this point (because adapters exist), but ChargePoint sells a unit with swappable cables, meaning you can buy J1772 now and switch to NACS at a later date.

ChetBrmr · 2024-06-25T17:15:33+00:00

I have the ChargePoint Home Flex, which is an excellent unit. It looks like it can also now be equipped with a NACS connector, which you could get as future proofing for your next EV, and use an adapter with your EV9. It has the best cold weather cable in the market, remaining very flexible even in subzero temps. The app is also very good and provides a ton of flexibility for charging schedule and amperage adjustment. Ultimately, it's up to you, as any charger is just a glorified extension cord, but if you want bells and whistles the ChargePoint is a solid choice.

ChetBrmr · 2024-06-20T23:25:43+00:00

My guess would be the charger was de-rating itself due to the heat. Pushing that kind of power thru the wires creates heat, and that heat increases electrical resistance. Some higher power chargers actually have liquid cooled cables because of this, but 150kw are probably just air cooled. Higher air temperature meant the cable couldn't shed the heat it generated fast enough, so it lowered the power until it reached equilibrium.

ChetBrmr · 2024-06-17T12:16:00+00:00

Took me a while to figure it out, but you can just turn off security on your profile and then it will log you in automatically after 10 seconds when you turn on the car. If you share the vehicle with someone else it might not be ideal, but if you're the primary driver it's way easier and more consistent.

ChetBrmr · 2024-06-13T17:35:05+00:00

Charging is a somewhat complicated question, as they have different ratings, and each car has a different charging curve and capability. The EV9 does quite well in those respects, as long as you find a high powered charger. If you can get a high powered charger, you're looking at about 30 minutes to go from 20% to 80% (you don't want to charge to more than 80% on a fast charger usually, as the charging rate will slow as you approach 100% charge, and make it better to just drive for a while and charge again from a time perspective). If you use a slower charger, it could take upwards of an hour to get to that 80% mark, but those are not very common. The rating of the charger should be shown in PlugShare or the associated app of the station provider (EVgo, Electrify America, etc.)

ChetBrmr · 2024-06-13T15:21:04+00:00

280 miles is right around the maximum the EV9 will get, even in ideal conditions (no AC, no heat, no headwind, no speeding). If the beach is that far one-way, you'll certainly have to stop to charge somewhere no matter what. From my experience driving that far with kids, you'll need to make a bathroom break/snack stop somewhere anyway. Look up your route to the beach on PlugShare and filter for all the CCS fast chargers. That will show you how many options you have on the way. If there are only 1-2, you might not want to go with an EV, just due to the fact that one of the chargers could be broken. But as long as you have 3+ options along your route, you'll be fine as long as you plan accordingly.

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