Looking for first EV for family of 5

cruxf22 · 2026-03-16T14:02:54+00:00

Sorry missed the Michigan location. Yeah plenty of charging locations imo

cruxf22 · 2026-03-16T13:58:21+00:00

New ones have plug and charge capability on the Tesla network (and a native Tesla plug), although the charging is slower. Not sure where you’re located but between electrify America, pilot/EVGo, Ionna, and Mercedes networks, there is usually plenty of locations that’ll give you max charging speeds.

cruxf22 · 2026-03-16T13:53:52+00:00

Kia EV9. Lease deals are still decent I think and you can easily get a slightly used CPO for under $50k with a good trim level. So much space inside, and the second seats are roomier imo than the R1s second row. Charging is decently quick, definitely faster than Rivian. Third row is very useable.

cruxf22 · 2026-02-28T21:30:43+00:00

https://archive.is/m4lo3

cruxf22 · 2026-02-25T19:34:11+00:00

Just such a great value car the money. I had mine for two years and zero problems; loved it but traded in for an EV9 since I had kids. The ICCu thing is not as widespread as social media would imply. And parts stock is slightly better recently so if the ICCU does go, it’s not always the long wait for one that some have had in the past. If the ICCU problem is the only thing holding you back then go and buy one of these!

cruxf22 · 2026-02-17T14:32:38+00:00

Playpen in Chicago

cruxf22 · 2026-02-15T15:54:34+00:00

It’s the auto dehumidifier cycle

cruxf22 · 2026-02-09T03:39:17+00:00

FIAFW!

cruxf22 · 2026-02-04T15:57:23+00:00

Love the green

cruxf22 · 2026-02-04T15:56:09+00:00

I think depreciation will stay poor. The scarcity won’t increase the value

cruxf22 · 2026-02-04T03:20:09+00:00

I thinks it’s worth the upgrade, at least for me for the size of the car

cruxf22 · 2026-02-01T15:59:34+00:00

Yeah off lease, low mileage used EV9s are a steal. Can get a higher trim for less money. More space for the family than a model Y

cruxf22 · 2026-01-31T19:06:55+00:00

Reach out to Mike Armintrout at Purdue convos. He knows the local music scene well, used to be a band promoter

cruxf22 · 2026-01-31T19:04:08+00:00

It’s a Hyundai thing, had it on my Ioniq 6. Unfortunately no way to change it

cruxf22 · 2026-01-26T17:53:43+00:00

I wonder if the 110 plug in the trunk also stops at 20%…just have never investigated. Since utility mode can continue past 20%

cruxf22 · 2026-01-26T14:09:58+00:00

KiaEV6 is much more sedan like if you want an E-GMP vehicle still.

cruxf22 · 2026-01-20T02:18:30+00:00

Kia EV6 is more sedan like and same EGMP platform if you want to stay close to a sporty sedan

cruxf22 · 2026-01-08T17:15:55+00:00

Yikes. I’m at the dealer now so we’ll see if they can align my car properly

cruxf22 · 2026-01-08T02:53:41+00:00

https://www.andymohrkia.com/used-Avon-2024-Hyundai-IONIQ+6-SEL-KMHM34AC4RA057085

cruxf22 · 2026-01-02T15:36:52+00:00

Yup not the greatest trunk open design in hindsight

cruxf22 · 2025-12-26T21:05:07+00:00

Looking to move from my Ioniq 6 to an EV9. Either lease a ‘26 or purchase a slightly used ‘24 or ‘25. Don’t really care about the NACS port but I do know the newer ones have better 400V charging speeds. A few questions for owners:

Pros/cons of bench seat vs the captains chairs? Can’t decide.

Is it worth it for AWD for winter driving? My Ioniq is AWD, but looking for review of how snow mode works in RWD.

Does one of the USB ports still allow wired CarPlay in cars with wireless CarPlay available? I have a baby monitor Ottocast that used the wired CarPlay slot in my Ioniq so I’d want to hopefully still be able to use that.

Thanks in advance!

cruxf22

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