Kia EV9 Electric SUV Review

[@EV-olution]

In case you ask, and long story short, I don't have the video clip where I talk about the energy efficiency and range. On this trip I easily managed a mixed 450km of range, and in city driving I even managed 20kWh/100km, which is what my EV6 gets with more spirited driving! Very impressive range and efficiency for a giant SUV. EDIT: Thanks to matzz88 for letting me know that the user manual, page 5-17, indicates that the manual door lock is located under the plastic cover that I point out in the segment where I talk about Utility Mode. It is a shame Kia did not make the manual lock easily accessible.

[@Martinedo_]

an EV-olution video after a while, must be Christmas :) happy to see/hear you again. i really like your reporting on EVs

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much. I appreciate it. There are big things coming to the channel, so stay tuned, and thanks for taking the time to watch.

[@veristul1041]

Glad to see you back. You are the main reason I decided on making the switch to electric, and picked up a 22 Kia Niro EV last year, and I am now considering upgrading to the EV9, even more so now after watching this video!

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much and I am glad I can be of help. The EV9 is excellent.

[@michelgagne9219]

Salut André, comme toujours merci pour les infos et pour ton professionnalisme en plus, content de te revoir !

[@EV-olution]

Merci Michel, j'apprécie beaucoup. Des changements pour ma chaîne sont en route. Ça risque d'être très intéressant, et merci encore.

[@baptistecarrere]

The quality of your new camera is awesome ! Real delight to watch 💪🏻

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much, but only the b-roll segments are with the better camera. The next video, coming out in about 3-ish weeks, is mostly with the better equipment. This is just teaser stuff as compared to what is coming. A big announcement is on the way, so stay tuned and thanks again 😎

[@josemariavela9819]

Nice to see you again Andrew! Keep posting videos if possible

[@EV-olution]

Thank you! I am working on something that will let me post regularly and there are big things to come, so make sure to be subscribed and have the notification bell on. Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it.

[@AlainODea]

I have to say, I wasn't sure what to expect with a 36 minute EV9 review, but I'm glad I dove into it and watched it to the end! Zero fluff, tons of informative content, and noticeable real-world experience pros and cons in this. Big things for me are the extra storage, auto folding seats, Apple Maps/Google Maps in the HUD. That key fob does seems like a giant pain. Hopefully they redesign that. Very much appreciate your candour and attention to detail, André!

[@EV-olution]

First, thank you very much for the comment, I really appreciate it. Second, yes, my car review videos are on the long side, but only include what I deem interesting for viewers and no filler. At least that is what I hope I do 😎. Thank you for watching and I hope you enjoyed the bloopers at the end.

[@AlainODea]

@@EV-olution very much enjoyed the bloopers. At no point when watching it did I say "this feels long", which I definitely have watching some of the much shorter EV reviews lately. I was engaged and interested the entire time. This wasn't a formula piece, it was "here, I've actually used this and here's what annoyed and what delighted me." Really worth watching.

[@EV-olution]

​@@AlainODea you have no idea how happy your comment makes me. It is always difficult for me when I release a full review video because they are always 35 to 45 minutes long and I worry that people will click out because of how KZbin and people are today (30 second shorts, 2 minute videos, short attention spans). Thanks again, it really helps, especially since it has been over 1 year I had posted a video 😎.

[@AlainODea]

@@EV-olution the pleasure is mine André. I appreciate the time and craft your taken to publish actual, hard content. It is a giant breath of fresh air from the shortcut junkscape a lot of KZbin has become.

[@eugenelee7235]

This is one of the rare review where a lot of legit minor flaws are discussed. I'm very much leaning towards leasing a GTline vs buying for once in my life because i feel like the next version of the EV9 will be nicer and these kinked worked out. Will be switching from a Model 3 to this. No walk away lock or jump in, shift and go feature will bug me for sure but 3 row EV SUVs right now at this price range is just rare.

[@EV-olution]

I am glad you liked my video. I always review an electric vehicle as if I were buying it for myself and point out the good and the not so good. The EV9 is pretty much the best offering on the market in terms of what you get for the price. However, the Ioniq 9 was just released and may be worth looking into. I look forward to reviewing it.

[@RemiBilodeau]

I started following your channel while researching the Kia Niro EV 2020, which I am hopefully purchasing a new to me one, hopefully this August. I was disappointed when I saw a lack of videos on your channel going back to a year ago and was just bummed that I found you late in the game. So it's nice to see a new video on your channel. Your videos are very informative, so thank you for all of them, and welcome back!

[@EV-olution]

I am sorry I was away for so long. I am working on something that will let me make more videos, better quality videos, and have more fun while doing it. The next video will be out in about 3-ish weeks and big things will follow. Thanks for being patient and stay tuned 😎

[@RemiBilodeau]

@@EV-olution Pas d'raison pour t'excuser André. Merci pour toutes les vidéos passées et à venir.

[@EV-olution]

@@RemiBilodeau merci pour ta compréhension. J'ai vraiment hâte de sortir les prochaines vidéos.

[@mikehedrick6544]

André, it is always enjoyable and informative to watch your videos. The end of the video was very funny. Definitely a vehicle I would not mind owning and definitely to be considered when evaluating vehicles the next time I am in the market for a change. You make very good videos and I do appreciate the time you spend making them. ✅

[@EV-olution]

Hi Mike. Thanks for watching my video, it is greatly appreciated, and thanks for the compliment! The EV9 is an amazing vehicle and I highly recommend it for anyone who needs the space. New videos are on the horizon; I have one scheduled for 3 or 4 weeks from now. It is in the editing stage. Stay tuned because changes are coming to the channel and the next video is a partial preview of things to come.

[@jeffhokit5046]

I always appreciate your thoughtful videos

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it.

[@jamesgreen8385]

Thank you for such a great review! Especially nice to see reviews from fellow Canadians - I’m in Ottawa. I’ve been watching hours and hours of content on the EV9, and just signed on the dotted line for a 2025 EV9. I also watched your video on dislikes about the EV6 and noted the 12V/ICCU issue that all egmp cars seem to have. Is there anything other than carrying a booster pack you would recommend? Is the ICCU issue enough a concern to hold off on receiving the EV9? Thank you again!

[@EV-olution]

You are very welcome and congratulations on your new EV9, it is a great vehicle. Regarding the 12V and the ICCU, the latest updates and ICCU seem to have eliminated the 12V battery issue so you should be good to go. I still recommend getting a 12V booster pack since it can be useful to boost another person's car without having to connect you shiny new computer on wheels to it 😎 You may be interested in some of my other videos, like the Tuxmat 2.0 video and the EV winter wheel and tire video.

[@jamesgreen8385]

@ Thank you very much! That is reassuring to hear and I’ll give those videos a watch. Appreciate it!

[@totallyleftfield]

Welcome back! Awesome video and Cheers to your Mom 😊

[@EV-olution]

Thanks.

[@flyordieinafire]

Great to see you post a new video. 🎉

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much.

[@donjohnson24]

I'm a nearly three-year owner of an EV6 over here in the UK, and echo your liking for your own. Again, like you, I will never need to buy an EV9 but - as with your previous issues - I found your video very entertaining and informative, especially about the advances that have been included. One thing that I have never seen mentioned, however, is the 'shininess' of the interior, both plastic panels and chrome fittings. A function of this is the flashes of reflections from these surfaces when driving past street lights at night, or between trees beside the road during the day. Maybe I am particularly sensitive to objects in my peripheral vision, but I do find this quite disconcerting on occasions. Matt interior finishes would perhaps be safer, but I guess they would not be a selling point for most people. Have you ever been affected by these distractions?

[@EV-olution]

The gloss black and chrome trim in my EV6 have been a pet peeve of mine since I got it and I experience the same issue as you. I get blinded by the sun relfecting off the plastic. That is actually one of the things I will be talking about in the video that I will make about the things I hate about my EV6. I have a list 😎

[@LouiseChan-m4x]

Really informative post. Do more thank you. What about the Polestar 4?

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much. I intend to start posting more videos again and the Polestar 4 is on my list of EVs to test. I don't have an opinion yet since I have not used it, but I will 😎

[@LouiseChan-m4x]

@@EV-olution yes!!! As a buyer that is definitely one of the other vehicles I am looking at. All the best to your channel and good to see a Canadian pov!

[@FancyaBevMate]

Nice video mate I'm seriously considering a Genesis GV70 to replace my 1st edition E niro next year. Cheers

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much! The GV70 is a very nice vehicle and a big step up in luxury from the very good e-Niro. Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it.

[@JoeL-zx2tl]

Welcome back.

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much. I am glad to be able to post videos again. I have another that will come out in about 3 weeks, some new things in it and a teaser for some big changes coming to the channel 😎

[@prototypexjt1815]

Hey! For my niro ev you have to do the following to leave the car on and locked: 1) roll down the window 2) get out of the car then shut the door 3) lock the door from the inside lock button 4) roll up the window through the open window Ps. Make sure you have your key…fob won’t work but physical key will! Not sure if ev9 has a key hole on the outside of the door???

[@EV-olution]

Thanks for the info. I was aware of that work-around since that is what EV9 owners have been posting in the Facebook group, but it is far from being convenient. I did find out that the EV9 has a manual key lock under the plastic snap cover that I mention in the video, but once again, that is not very convenient. Thanks again, I appreciate the info and your comment.

[@FancyaBevMate]

Ps I've always wanted to ask what part of Canada are you from the reason I was asking is on my mums side of the family we have relatives in the North West Territories the wife and husband visited us here in the UK and brought their very young daughter with them and I must say her young voice was one of the nicest accents I've ever heard. Mum and dad then went out to visit them and I remember my dad bringing me back (what was in the 80s the world's tallest book 😂 of the CN tower pretty cool for me to show my friends 😊😊😊

[@EV-olution]

I am in the area of the city of Montréal in the province of Québec. NWT is pretty far from here 😎. Nice that you got to visit. The CN Tower is impressive, but scary when you are at the top if you are like me and scared of heights 😬

[@michaelcottenden3216]

I agree with your comment about PetroCanada. Terrible charging network. Such poor reliability. And for some parts of Canada it's the only option across the TransCanada. Wish another network would put some chargers in Wawa!!

[@EV-olution]

Yes, the Petro Canada is in a pretty sad state. It really is a shame because they created an EV charging highway across Canada, were the first, but don't seem to care, or they stopped caring once the media stopped reporting on it 3 months after the launch.

[@RigiLiquid945]

2:11 Do the back seats fold up or down when the back hatch is closed? Imagine the cargo shifing on a corner and then things or people gets squished.

[@EV-olution]

I did not have the time, nor did I think about testing that, but it is a great question. Since it was a press car and I had to give it back after 1 week, I would have to ask someone who owns one. My guess is that Kia thought about that and I imagine the buttons get deactivated when the tailgate is closed, but I don't know this as a fact. I am just guessing.

[@moizmalik5583]

What do you think about the battery cooling system that KIA uses no one talks about it

[@EV-olution]

The liquid thermal management system from Hyundai/Kia/Genesis is very good. I have not had any issues and it does a good job of keeping the battery at the correct temperature. No issues in my Niro EV and none in my EV6.

[@Martinedo_]

EV6 and "Convenience mode"? I think it would be a good video topic how to do it, security concerns, battery drainage..

[@EV-olution]

Thanks for the suggestion. I always take for granted that certain things that are obvious to me are obvious to others. I keep forgetting that not everyone is a "dig into menus freak" like me 😎. I just added it to my list. Thanks again, and thank you for watching.

[@hege750]

There is a one-touch button for the seat relaxation feature in a European spec EV9. Weird that you don't get it there.

[@hege750]

Oh, you only have it for the driver seat.

[@EV-olution]

Correct 😎

[@hege750]

Bizarre differences.

[@EV-olution]

There are a few strange differences from one country to the next, even between US and Canada, which I really don't understand. The Niro EV (e-Niro) had many differences which surprised me in 2019, and the trend continues.

[@hege750]

@@EV-olution Yep. The Canadian spec seems pretty similar to the Euro spec as we both have powered 3rd row seats at least unlike the US. 😂

[@mrdsn189]

I want a trawer! 😉

[@EV-olution]

😂😂😂

[@matzz88]

Oui c'est possible d'ouvrir la porte avec la clé mécanique. Page 5-17 du manuel en français. Il y a un couvercle sous la poignée.

[@EV-olution]

Merci pour la réponse et la confirmation de ce que je croyais. Comme j'ai mentionné dans la vidéo, si j'étais dans un stationnement je ne voudrais pas avoir à retirer un couvercle en plastique pour permettre de faire le truc de mode utilitaire et quitter la voiture. Je trouve ça dommage qu'ils n'ont pas fait comme avec la EV6, et le mettre accessible. Merci encore, c'est apprécié, et je vais l'indiquer dans mon commentaire épinglé.

[@Zimmir]

it's now a thing, Trawer!

[@EV-olution]

😂 thanks for watching the whole thing! And it would be hilarious if that caught on, especially since I have the date and video proof that my brain made it up 😉😎