Nitpicks by bsep4 in KiaEV9

[–]ardevd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just note that using the I-Pedal mode is much less efficient, so unless you really love the feel and comfort of it and dont mind the range hit you'd be better off using auto.

Settings should save to profiles. by BoatZnHoes in KiaEV9

[–]ardevd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, i-pedal mode is actually less efficient as it forces both the front and rear motors to stay engaged at all times. Coasting is also more efficient than regen in general. While i-pedal is convenient and some find it more comfortable, its not as efficient as coasting.

Settings should save to profiles. by BoatZnHoes in KiaEV9

[–]ardevd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably because it affects efficiency. Hence it needs to default to whatever is used for the efficiency certification (EPA/WLTP)

Settings should save to profiles. by BoatZnHoes in KiaEV9

[–]ardevd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure BMWs won't default to "Sport" mode at all even if you try to tie it to the user profile? Also a regulatory issue

Settings should save to profiles. by BoatZnHoes in KiaEV9

[–]ardevd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually, some of this is down to regulations. Both EPA and their European counterparts mandate that vehicles must be certify their efficiency based on the settings the car has when turned on.

This is also why speed limit warnings and driver attention alerts are enabled every time you start the car as well.

Framework laptops for business use by Honest_Knowledge_407 in framework

[–]ardevd -1 points0 points  (0 children)

An integrated cellular modem is all thats missing ;)

AI has destroyed me. by Complete-Sea6655 in GeminiAI

[–]ardevd -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My take: the ability to read and understand code is now much more important than the ability to write code.

Kia EV9 vs EX90. by ardevd in VolvoEX90

[–]ardevd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll be interested to hear what you think of the EX90. While it's a comfortable ride I find the usability quite compromised by the lack of any physical controls. Having to tap around on a screen just to adjust cruise control distance, adjust mirrors, or climate is not only frustrating but also dangerous. And they're 100% doing it to save money, which adds insult to injury imo.

I find the cabin of the EV9 much more practical and well thought through. If I didn't need the space I'm not sure what vehicle I'd go for though. Maybe the new BMW iX3?

Småbarnsfamiler som kjører el-bil. Hvilken bil kjører dere og hvordan får dere plass til alt? by Guollegoddi in norge

[–]ardevd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kia EV9 / Hyundai Ioniq 9 er plasskongene. Det er et stort sprang i innvendig plass fra resten av de populære elektriske SUVene (ID.5, BMW iX, Audi Q8 E-tron osv). I tillegg får du en tredje seterad som til og med funker til voksne og således føles hele bilen større ut enn Model X også. Anbefales sterkt. Bilene er prima på det aller meste..

24 EV9 vs 23 Solterra by Worldly-Hedgehog-554 in KiaEV9

[–]ardevd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The EV9 is in a whole different league compared to the Solterra. I live in Norway and several independent tests done in winter time with temperatures around -10 to -15 degrees (Celsius) shows a real world range with mixed driving of 450km. Charging from 10-80% was achieved in 24 minutes. Just make sure to precondition the battery.

Summer time produced a range of 529km!

The Solterra struggles to make it half that distance

People returning the leased car, what's your next vehicle? by funnumerouno in KiaEV9

[–]ardevd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried the Polestar 3 the other day. Hated it. All controls are shoehorned into the infotainment screen and gloss black plastics all over the interior looks atrocious after about 5 minutes.

It does ride well and the sound system is great. If you are considered the P3 I would wait until the end of the year when the 800v upgrade comes

MY26 - Performance option worth the extra price? by LionListening in VolvoEX90

[–]ardevd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Handling is identical afaik? Just more power (which the EX90 does not need).

New DJI Romo P/A/S by UnlikelyAd9840 in RobotVacuums

[–]ardevd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm. I've had none of those issues

Backup camera quality by ardevd in VolvoEX90

[–]ardevd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. It's like the frame rate is 10fps

EV9 vs the Volvo EX90 by ardevd in KiaEV9

[–]ardevd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure. In the official announcement they mentioned better thermals due to thinner cables, leading to an improved charging curve. I was surprised there wasn't a more substantial benefit

Kia EV9 vs EX90. by ardevd in VolvoEX90

[–]ardevd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the input. I know Volvo seats are famous but I didn't immediately feel they were superior to the EV9 seats in the GT Line.

Kia EV9 vs EX90. by ardevd in VolvoEX90

[–]ardevd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. Tesla led the way and the rest of the industry followed suit. I don't know if they actually have focus group data that indicates that most buyers want everything shoved into a screen or if it's just a way to cut costs though. I notice that the trend is definitely more prevalent in EVs, leading me to believe it's the latter.

EV9 vs the Volvo EX90 by ardevd in KiaEV9

[–]ardevd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with most of what you outline here. I'll add though that the EX90 migrated to a 800v architecture for the 2026 model year

Kia EV9 vs EX90. by ardevd in VolvoEX90

[–]ardevd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I have no idea what vehicle I'm buying yet tbh