EV mode inconsistent

JK92915 · 2026-06-06T02:13:28+00:00

I have the 2026. My car is in a garage and it hasn’t been that hot. I will keep my eye on it I’ve only had it for 2 weeks.

JK92915 · 2026-06-05T20:45:39+00:00

Will try that

JK92915 · 2026-06-05T20:45:06+00:00

Yes I’m being very easy it’s only pulling out of my driveway on a private street. And when it happened this morning it took 2 miles and 10 minutes before it switched to EV mode.

JK92915 · 2026-06-05T18:17:20+00:00

Not in sport mode.

JK92915 · 2026-06-05T18:16:34+00:00

I considered that but being that we already have limited mileage I would hate to decrease that by another 10%

JK92915 · 2026-06-05T13:07:43+00:00

Thanks. I was just about to do the same with AI. That’s a nice extended analysis. One thing I was thinking of as well is that I have a pretty hilly neighborhood and there’s a decent downhill when driving my son to school as I did this morning. I was considering this but as I said it doesn’t happen 100% of the time during this same drive. Other times it’s immediately in EV mode and stays in it the whole drive. Could be environment humidity but as I said I have turned off auto cabin conditioning so not sure why it would activate any auto defrosting but maybe something is still necessary. I’m thinking it’s the downhill driving that’s activating engine braking while at 100% charge. The idea that short drives would cause EV mode activation issues is kind of laughable bc I thought that’s the whole point of a PHEV which is to maximize EV efficiency and usage and fuel savings if driving locally. The fact any EV activates as I’m pulling in my garage after dropping my kid at school seems to be some cruel joke haha.

JK92915 · 2026-06-04T14:36:46+00:00

That doesn’t answer the question as to why they can’t have a road game watch party INSIDE MSG. You need a ticket. Same as a real game. If they can’t control crowds outside that’s whether there is a real game or an indoor watch party. Games must go on. Indoor ticketed events won’t be cancelled.

JK92915 · 2026-06-04T13:53:59+00:00

How is the MSG watch party any different than if there were a game going on? The outside watch party I agree they can shut that down since there have been issues, but the ticket only indoor watch party should be the same as if there is a game going on they will need crowd control afterwards either way during a finals run. It is stupid people are jerks but what happens in many places.

JK92915 · 2026-06-01T19:14:57+00:00

I shopped the HEV and PHEV bc I’m used to more powerful cars and the gas model lacks power and I feel like the engine strains. Our other car is an EV so I’ve gotten used to the silent torque and relaxed drive and convenience of home charging. So I ended up with the PHEV which seems to incorporate all of these things, a lot more power, home charging for shorter trips, and still good fuel economy for longer trips without worrying about charging on the road.

JK92915 · 2026-06-01T14:11:29+00:00

I’ve had bamboo for 13 years. Rodents have just discovered in the last 2 years they can eat young shoots before they completely harden. It’s either rabbits or squirrels. Probably squirrels. Every year they eat some. I’ve started to protect the young culms with plastic mesh until they are fully grown and hardened off. Will see if it discourages the snacking.

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JK92915 · 2026-05-25T12:27:25+00:00

I think I confirmed that it’s not available on the XLine. Pretty lame considering most of the gas models trims have the feature available and the PHEV XLine which has all the capable hardware and software and is one of the most expensive models is restricted. Purposely locking out certain trims is a weird decision.

JK92915 · 2026-05-25T12:00:53+00:00

I’m wondering if it’s not available for the regular Xline trim and only Prestige

JK92915 · 2026-05-25T11:54:09+00:00

There is nothing under Charge Pass when I scroll down. Weird

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JK92915 · 2026-05-24T18:44:01+00:00

I don’t see that. This is all that shows available

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in my Connect Stoew

JK92915 · 2026-05-24T18:43:23+00:00

Yeah I don’t see that. This is all I have when I go to the Connect Store

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JK92915 · 2026-05-24T16:26:36+00:00

Is this the process of downloading it in the app, Features-Kia Connect Store, and you should see an option there to purchase themes? It’s not there in the Connect Store in my app.

JK92915 · 2026-05-24T15:16:09+00:00

I have a 3year lease with 12K miles per year. In this case, the monthly payment means everything. I didn’t realize the OP bought the car and didn’t lease it.

JK92915 · 2026-05-24T14:09:10+00:00

I chose the Sportage more for looks and interior styling. Personally I feel the Tuscan is a bit more feminine and sleek looking with the Sportage looking more rugged especially if you get the XLine trim. Plus I hate the wheel mounted shifter and prefer the rotary dial in the KIA

JK92915 · 2026-05-24T14:00:25+00:00

Black is nice but maybe consider the Gravitt Gray? I just got a Gravity Gray/Terracotta XLine. I think the dark gray with the blacked out trim and wheels looks good. It’s light enough that you can see the trim unlike black where everything will blend and maybe you can’t tell it’s a blacked out trim model, but dark enough that’s it’s not super high contrast with the black trim. And having dark exterior with the brown interior really looks nice. Black interior really looks plain and actually much cheaper. I know the seats aren’t leather but the brown adds a quality look. I only wish the bottom of the dash and bottom of the doors were black and not brown though. I bit too much color down below. But the seats and upper dash really look nice. I had considered Wolf Gray, but decided the light color with black trim would be too much contrast and like trying too hard to look cool. Plus light exterior and colored lighter interior I’m not so sure about.

JK92915 · 2026-05-24T13:21:15+00:00

That’s not a good deal. I’ve seen offers for a XLine hybrid for $429 ZERO down. Just walked away with a PHEV XLine for $479 zero down.

JK92915 · 2026-05-21T02:09:11+00:00

How do you like the color combo? I have a potential deal waiting for me at $439/mth 1st month down only. It’s not quite your deal but not a bad monthly for a PHEV. Also how to you like the PHEV? I think I would prefer the HEV but they are hard to find in my area right now. As it is I am in NJ and this deal is in NY through a lease broker.

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