I have had my EV9 6 seat GTS for 2 months now and put 4000 miles on it .... I have 3 6 foot teenage boys and a granny in the car regularly with plenty of space and they all Love it ..... more important for me is that as temperatures have normalised my starting range every day now is around the 300 mile level but even in the very cold January is Scotland I was getting around 240 to 260 miles of range ..... It charges easily at home on 7kw and I have used Tesla Superchargers, Ionity and local council chargers all without incident now .... Its comfortable and packed with neat tech ..... I replaced my BMW iX with this Kia and have not regretted it for an instant ... its brilliant.... and I used to be a real badge snob.

@RSEV

2 ай бұрын

Interesting to hear, thanks for taking time to comment

@Antiguan_Dart

Ай бұрын

Can you really compare the BMW iX to the EV9? Genuine question. I’d be interested to know what if anything the iX did/does better than the EV9. The jump out thing for me would be the luxurious feel the iX presumably has over the hardwearing and durable interior finish of the EV9. But interested to hear your view. Thanks in advance.

@synpol

Ай бұрын

@@Antiguan_Dart the KIA does not feel less luxurious than the BMW Only thing I would say is that the BMW infotainment is more refined but that improves all the time with updates BMW was just too small in the boot but we liked it a lot when we had it

I saw the Kia EV9 at a reveal in the North of England in September 2023 - An amazing EV - I agree the materials are durable rather than luxurious and it’s built on that fantastic EGMP platform so super fast charging of a 99.8kWh battery. Buttons and levers will appeal to those less interested in a minimalist interior. And the level of equipment and comfort across all three rows is fantastic. Heat and ventilated front seats and massage drivers seat, Second row - heated and ventilated with window blinds, climate control, USB sockets, cupholders and individual lighting. Third row seats with ventilation, USB, cupholders and individual lighting. And second row seats are captain chairs which can rotate 180 degrees to face third row. (vehicle needs to be stationary and second row door opened to allow the rotation) Or second row can be optioned as a bench for 7 seats. Throw in vehicle to load (V2L) and heat pump and it really has got everything. Not cheap. But features per pound unparalleled in my opinion in the category.

That electric, old skool Mustang looked really tasty.

Correct chaps the Explorer is on VW’s MEB platform so it’s basically an ID4 underneath hence why a lot of VW switch gear also,I really like the new Explorer but I like the M3 highland even more,the EX30 also looks very nice,waiting patiently for the model two in 2025 ,cheers guys 👍😉💪

@mtumasz

2 ай бұрын

EX 30 Is criminally small - most reviewers are scared to say that out loud

@alancobbin

2 ай бұрын

@@mtumasz da fuck else would you call it 🙄

That Kia EV9 though. I just love the look of it. Kia is doing some incredible work in the design studio these days!

Great reviews! Saw the EV9 at Ferndown, is a huge car, a few spotted on the roads too! BYD will certainly appeal to many, I did read that they don't have pre-conditioning via the app? The Ioniq5 N looks like a petrol heads dream! They will embrace EVs at some point! I'm still on the fence with converting perfectly good ICE cars, different story if a conversion saves the vehicle from the scrapyard!

Saw a couple of those EV9’s in Exeter services yesterday. Very smart looking. 👍

Amazing that with all the negative observations on the VW haptic switchgear that Ford even considered it on the Explorer

Would love a full review of the Volvo EV30 performance 🙏

@Roll_the_Bones

Ай бұрын

Well, you're in luck! Bjorn Nyland is doing a series of intense real-world tests on this model right now.

There’s a N line coming for the Ioniq 5. I think that’s the one to go for.

What a great video. Thank you Richard and Gints. Best regards Martin

@RSEV

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Cool and entertaining video 😊

The EV Mustang lookalike is actually new from the ground up with a brand new licenced and remanufactured body shell, it uses no donor parts. It's essentially a new car with a price tag to match.

Yes buy one Richard

Was great running into you in the EX30 and another amazing video! I'd say the Model 3 Highland and Ora o3 impressed me the most but the MG4 Xpower and Ioniq 5 N were definitley the most fun to drive - the Cyberster and converted classic Mini probably caught my eye the most and an honourable mention to the Silence it was pretty good just too expensive. I will say the EX30 and Dolphin were dissapointing to drive due to their interior feel and weak regen.

Got to do a couple of test drive's at Fully Charged, MG4 Xpower, Smart/Brabus Hashtag 1, BYD Seal & Tesla Y long range. But by far the most fun I had was testing the Ionic 5N - Hope you got to drive one too Richard!

I love the I 5 N, but would never buy one as I’d never be able to use all that power and I assume the range is less. It’s the kind of car you want a friend to buy so you can ride in it. The ID Buzz looks awesome to me, I think it’s going to be a big hit here in the US. I’ll be happy with the refreshed I5 with more range, a rear wiper and some satisfying new buttons on the console. I’d like to see VW do the same. Give me buttons and knobs and stalks. Tactile. 😊

Hi Richard. Thank you for the quick tour. The Ford Explorer could be a big hit if Ford price it right. That Datsun is a thing of beauty. The Hyundai Ioniq 5N is really good looking, but they took an allready good design and made it even better. I would wait for the Ioniq 6N. That car is so boring but in the N-race version it is a completly transformed car. It looks so badass 🙂

If they delay the launch of the Ford Explorer any longer it will become a classic car. Apparently Ford waited for the updated VW platform to use on the Explorer for the launch.

Parcel shelf on the original Ioniq and Niro also fits under the floor and assuming the same on their replacements.

The Ford Explorer is on the MEB (VW group) platform. They did a deal to buy use of the platform for some of their vehicles. That's why there is some common switchgear as well as the battery, drivetrain etc,

The Volvo was not quirte big enough when you have a 6'2" driver and rear passenger. Some interesting cars and great to see so many more options arriving.

Are you certain there is pre-heating of battery through navigation on the Q8?

Thank you Richard and Gints. Another informative and entertaining video, packed wtih useful facts and opinion. One tiny critique if I may though. Please brush up on the use of the word electronic, as opposed to electrical. They are different terms and I am sure I am not alone in finding their misuse frustrating to hear. Door openers, towing hitch releases and seat back releases are all electrical. The term electronic indicates some form of intelligence and the ability to run a program. Usually this means some form of silicon chip involvement. Just a nit picky point, but I really love the way you guys go about your videos and I want them to convey your evident competance and professionalism.

Get yourself a Cyberster Richard; ridiculous name, but great looking car. ❤

Will we be getting a Tesla vision autopark test soon?

The Ford Explorer is the VW ID4 and seemingly Ford have delayed its launch just last week for another year.

Definitely like that EX30… most likely my wife’s next EV once Mini EV goes back (not too keen on new one and could do with bit more room as kids growing up)

I prefer where Ford have put the centre screen on the Explorer, it looks part of the car, unlike everything else on the market.

I’ve been excited about going electric for several years, and had placed deposits on the Rivian, Fisker Ocean and Cadillac Lyriq, but I don’t have a high voltage outlet in my garage. After getting quotes to add the necessary lines, meter and installation I was looking at an additional $7000 (US) just to get started. I still want to experience the convenience of at home charging and no more gas station visits, but as a retiree it’s hard to justify the expense. Any advice that I may have overlooked?

@GlennBroadway

2 ай бұрын

I’ve had EVs since 2014 - I only have a 7kW charger at home - it’s plenty. Charged every morning.

@ArthurRondeau-me1sb

2 ай бұрын

@@GlennBroadway is the 7kw charger one that uses a standard 120v outlet?

@Molishious

2 ай бұрын

It depends on how much you drive. I have about a 15 mile commute and a PHEV with just a 3 kW onboard charger. I can easily add 50 miles of range over night. So I imagine you could do more than 100 with a 7 kW charger. The level 2 charger is just a convenience really. They are more efficient than a level 1 I hear, so that’s a consideration. But not necessary for most folks.

@edwardhackett-jones8126

2 ай бұрын

In the UK our home chargers are 7kw, 32amp (I think), 240v. We also have a “granny charger” which we can plug into a normal domestic 240v outlet, which runs at max 10amp (on a Tesla, anyway). These work ok for low mileage drivers in the UK. As a retiree you might be fine with the USA equivalent, which plugs into your 120v outlet. It’s slower than ours, and it adds around 40 miles in a 8 hour charge to a Tesla Y, I think.

@Antiguan_Dart

2 ай бұрын

The initial cost for a level 2 home charger can quickly be off set if you have access to a good over night tariff the fuel cost saving recoups the investment cost compared to fuelling an ice in just 12 months in the UK. Say a £1000 7.4 kW charger installation. If doing 10,000 miles a year off home charging with a tariff of 9.5p/kWh and your vehicles gives you 3.5miles/kWh that’s 2.7p/mile fuel cost c 10,000 miles is £270 for the year. An ICE might do 50mpg or 50 miles per 4.546 litres. In the UK a litre of petrol is £1.519. So 50 miles per £6.91 which is 13.8p/mile for 10,000 miles £1,381! See over a £1000 saving in the first year. Plus in the UK no road tax, no Congestion charge no ULEZ restriction servicing interval probably 2 years compared to 1 year and certainly cheaper and if a new EV likely free. Yes there’s the upfront cost compared to an equivalent ICE but sounds like you’ve made that decision- for me it was on-going cheaper running, service and reliability costs going into retirement, green credentials (zero pipe emissions) and the driving characteristics of Electric ( near silent, torque ). I’ll not mention tech as virtually all of it adaptive cruise control, lane centre assist , auto park is available in ICE too. Good luck on whatever you decide. Depending on your location you could even offer you installed charger for use by others through Apps like Co-charger, Zap Map, Joosup, JustPark. Offering a rate better than public charging but still making you a profit over your £/kWh cost. In my area the best overnight public charging is around 44p/kWh, I charge 35p/kWh which is a good 20% saving over public charging and close to many people’s normal home tariff. But a 25.5p/kWh profit on what I pay. So for a 45kWh overnight charge that’s over £10 profit per night that I hire my charger to a member of the public. Typically I only need to charge once a week. So that’s upto 6 nights a week I can hire out my charger. If I don’t do any road trips my own charging needs are fully subsidised every month with just two or three “customers” a month.

How easy is it to remain fully objective when you have a cars to sell?

The Explorer is a brilliant alternative to the ID4, though more expensive but IMO a much better option. They did a great job on it, but I also feel it's too little too late. It has taken a long time to get this far, and if you order one now, it's a 24 week wait for one.

@andreasl4507

2 ай бұрын

Polestar 3 for you or Tesla ☑️🔥

@enyaq_gorm

2 ай бұрын

Enyaq is still the best alternative to the id4 🤷

As at the show very good I talking to Kia sales guy the EV9 is ready for V2G it will be a software update the hardware allready installed in the car they are waiting for technical data on the different inverters being used in the market as everything needs to be able to talk to each other to work

Hi Richard, you seemed shocked that the Ford Explorer had VW switch gear, you will be even more shocked to learn the Ford Explorer is based on the VW MEB platform, so it’s an ID.3 with a different body on it.

Afternoon guys

BYD .... a big company making big waves .... I see what you did there!! 😂

@RSEV

2 ай бұрын

🐬🦭💦

@JohnLee-db9zt

2 ай бұрын

No Chinese EVs unless you want the CCP to spy on you.

Richard, I'm sure you've already been told... the Ford Explorer is a VW ID4 in different clothes. Ford didn't have time to make a bespoke car so did a deal with VW.

@RSEV

2 ай бұрын

They’re well in bed together. Amarok is same and ranger too

We want to see more of these retro / retrofit / converted cars!

Cheers guys

Kia EV9 would be a great taxi

13:03 I think Jack on fully charged drove one and he is big

Ex30 interior is rank 😳

Agh, sort out your camera focus levels!

Polestar 4 is way better then all of this ones in the video ❤

Ford is an ID4 underneath.

Looks like a great convention! Word of warning on ex30: its awful. Waited 8mo on order and once test driven I immediately cancelled the order. Terrible efficiency, terrible software, dangerous park assist.

Amazon will soon be selling ev too,

Gee Richard, you're inner fanboy is showing today. You normally keep it well under control.

@RSEV

2 ай бұрын

Fanboy for what? I walked away wanting to buy an Ioniq 5n

BYD Seal U compleet garbidge. Old none EV platform extreem consumption ..... The real Seal is there best EV. but its a sedan. Wich the Song L came to Europe Ofcourse its chinese and there using 3-4kW/100km more than Tesla or 1-2kW/100km more then EU models

So then, where is the Big Leap for VAG mid-range EVs? Actually, it's only need a little hop, tbh. If I could have a high-spec ID.3 or Cupra Born, with the new higher-powered ID.4 rear motor, and a 77kWh pack, for the cost of a Tesla M3 RWD, preferably for less, then the European cash-register would ring it's bell. I need to switch out from my current, and truly excellent, leased 2022 M3LR, in 2 yrs time. Make me want a mid-range VAG EV... Please, I really want to have a fast, affordable, VW EV, without all the old crappy crap.

never buy cars from car traders and dealers , they are Crooks

Ford BMW parts 😆

Nothing beats a Tesla. The others are trying, but they're still 5 years behind.

@jashanvirsingh2166

2 ай бұрын

No, i dont think u have seen chinese cars yet . They are much superior and has more appeal to customers. If u see inside tesla , there is just touch screen , and plastic everywhere . While chinese evs are lether oriented and their interior is much better than tesla . Moreover, don’t forget battery used in tesla are catl, Chinese.

@arenean85

2 ай бұрын

​@jashanvirsingh2166 Plus the recalls on Tesla touchscreens, because they used standard tablets, not car-grade which aren't susceptible to in-cabin heat fluctuations.

@mrboogang

2 ай бұрын

@@jashanvirsingh2166 Oh I've seen them, and driven them. They are far from premium. Most of the features are copied (like most Chinese cheap crap products), however, yes, the CATL batteries are Chinese, made in conjunction through research and development from Western companies.

@JohnLee-db9zt

2 ай бұрын

lol. Tesla is not 5 years ahead. Hyundai had 800V architecture from the beginning while Tesla didn’t. Tesla has nothing to compete the Ioniq 5N.

@JohnLee-db9zt

2 ай бұрын

@@jashanvirsingh2166No Chinese EVs. Seen plenty of them literally fall apart while driving and fake autonomous driving.

So much for "the electric vehicle" hype is over😁🫣😎👌🏾