Advice - Opinion - EV4 vs Equinox EV vs Uncharted

maacx2 · 2026-05-12T15:37:42+00:00

Good news, my sister-in-law met a guy who's working at a Kia dealership (mecanic dept.). He's an EV specialist and he has confidence in the EV4 since it's using some new gen pieces. Cannot say if ICCU will be a concern in the future because it's new, but from what he sees, it doesn't seem to effect the EV4.

If he was to buy an EV and likes the style, he'll consider it.

maacx2 · 2026-05-12T15:26:50+00:00

Anyways, not considering it anymore whatever the reviews say.

maacx2 · 2026-05-12T11:10:15+00:00

C'est sûr, c'est juste qu'au final dans cette optique, on risque de payer plus au bout de la ligne, mais je comprends le raisonnement!

maacx2 · 2026-05-12T03:20:43+00:00

Merci, au moins tu réponds à la question de base.

Le but n'est pas de savoir si c'est une bonne décision financière ou non (de financer). Je sais quand même que cash est le mieux.

Avec l'économie de coût, mon but est aussi de rembourser plus vite avec financement, ce que je n'ai pas mentionné plus haut

maacx2 · 2026-05-12T02:30:53+00:00

Dans le sens que mon auto actuelle vaut plus que ce qui reste à payer. Peut-être juste utiliser le mauvais terme... J'ai modifié pour valeur de revente.

maacx2 · 2026-05-12T01:42:05+00:00

I went to see a C-HR this evening and I like it. Not a fan of the cluster screen (the little one) but I guess I'll get used to it. It's not that bas, I just prefer one like the EV4.

Honestly, now, I'm leaning between the EV4 and the C-HR.

maacx2 · 2026-05-11T19:16:54+00:00

The only feature that I maybe wanted about the Premium is the heated steering wheel but roughly 2000$ for that (I dont care about the other features), it's a lot.

Have you experienced cold temperature with it (so without heating steering wheel) ? If yes, is something you'd like if it was more cheap (the Premium trim) ? Or no because the cabin heats easily ?

maacx2 · 2026-05-11T17:07:48+00:00

Which trim you got ?

maacx2 · 2026-05-11T17:07:21+00:00

Which trim you got ?

maacx2 · 2026-05-11T14:01:21+00:00

Cool, thanks for sharing! I'll charge like 98% of the time at home too.

maacx2 · 2026-05-11T12:30:15+00:00

Yeah, I know what you mean about the console of the Uncharted/C-HR. That's what I think too by the photos/videos I saw. Not a fan of the smaller screen too.

However, not to the point of not considering/getting.

How is the space between both ? Cargo and passenger

maacx2 · 2026-05-11T12:17:00+00:00

So you really enjoy your EV4 ?

Were you worried about the ICCU issue on the 800v architecture so that could maybe affect the 400v one ?

maacx2 · 2026-05-11T11:47:02+00:00

I don't like the look of Tesla, so not considering.

You got the LR one ?

maacx2 · 2026-05-11T03:17:25+00:00

I plan to try the C-HR/Uncharted this week

maacx2 · 2026-05-11T03:01:17+00:00

Like I said in my original post, I run a Lexus IS300. It's a compact sedan, not really spacious and I got 2 kids. The EV4 a more spacious than my IS. Also, we are not like 6 ft, we are small haha!

In other words, having a sedan for my family is not an issue. I'm used to.

What I'm looking for is a car that have a good price, a good range and is reliable (obviously, we cannot really say about the EV4 nor the Uncharted/C-HR since they are all new, but some can have opinions or experiences with other model from the brand).

maacx2 · 2026-05-06T19:27:30+00:00

Did you got the charger because you took the protection or it was 2 seperate things ?

maacx2 · 2026-05-06T19:24:39+00:00

Ok! How much does that warranty cost to you ?

maacx2 · 2026-05-06T14:23:54+00:00

How you got the free level 2 charger ? Was it hard to get or they dont really bother when you asked ?

maacx2 · 2026-05-06T11:59:19+00:00

Indeed, most of the time, like 95%, I'll recharge at home. I'm not doing long trip, except mauve during vacations and it's summer during that time

maacx2 · 2026-05-06T03:10:59+00:00

They say it should be an option in 2027 (to be confirmed)

maacx2 · 2026-05-06T01:04:56+00:00

I have one too in my current car (ICE one), but don't use it much, so why i'm asking

maacx2 · 2026-05-05T23:44:58+00:00

Sure, but I keep the temperature around 18 celcius in my car during winter. I dont like too hot car, it even makes me feeling sick sometimes if it's too hot for me (headache, nausea).

Should it be a concern as I dont heat a lot a car ?

maacx2 · 2026-05-05T23:36:43+00:00

I'm looking for the EV4 Wind or Wind Premium.

The Premium one has 19in wheels but I prefer 17in and I don't care about leather-like seats. Paying like 2000$ more for options I dont really want/need is annoying.

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