KIA EV3 GT-Line review | Is now the time for you to go EV?

[@mad4tar77]

Many happy returns to the world's best, no nonsense, car reviewer. Cracking car this, Kia are the EV leaders.

[@stevehayward1854]

Apart from Tesla but they are the leaders of the rest

[@George-iy8dd]

Those beeps and bongs would drive me mad, Nobby. Why can't manufacturers just put in a button to turn them off like the Scenic, or at least make them configurable? Excellent stuff again, Nobby.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Some do, some don’t as you’ve mentioned. There’s quite a few layers in the Kia / Hyundai stuff for sure.

[@TheGalantir]

It is configurable and the knob you are looking for is the volume knob which needs to be held a bit. It is all there.

[@TheBronx_911]

EU rules now mean all new cars get them. You can turn them off but the new rule means they default back to on for the next drive. EU rules are forcing the manufacturers to implement this into the software.

[@sop1311]

Apparently there's a button on the wheel you need to long press to mute it each time. I test drove the EV9 and didn't know about it until after. The beeps would happen 1kmh over the limit. Super annoying.

[@ArngrimJakobsen]

I did my first EV test drive today! Never drove an electric before, except for a fork lift 😂 EV3 GT Line. Wau, it was simply amazing! Decided to lease one for 3 years, they have a special offer on that starting January next year. Will cost me 50 pounds more than my 6 years old Kia Rio all in all per month. That’s with the lease, home charge subscription, and a cheaper but better insurance, same company though. Denmark is a good place for EV’s. Even covers if I fall in or out of the car by accident 😂 But I’ll go with the Upgrade, has practically got all the most important GT features! Great video by the way, and educational 👍🏻

[@RobertBuckley-tj3px]

Our EV3 will be with us before Christmas. My wife and I went to test drive an E Nero as she wants to change her 5 year old Sportage. After a test drive we both agreed the EV3 suited us better. Unfortunately like the Sportage we have had to order the top of the range GT Line S as my wife needs the electric boot. We (particularly me ) are really looking forward to collecting the car. Another great review. Thank you.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Not sure why it is only offered on GT.

[@TheBronx_911]

The interior plastics discussion, my opinion is that it’s not all down to price. It’s the new world where all materials have carbon foot prints and they have to use cheaper, more sustainable products.

[@wattouk]

3:31. Yep. Definately loved that bit.

[@typhoontim125]

No excuses.....except I can't remotely afford one.

[@jdthompson123]

just wait for a year, you will be able to get a used one for half the price 😂

[@Greatdane-qf8kd]

How much does it cost where you live?? Here in Denmark it has a starting price at 32.000 £ which I think is absolutely fair. A similar sized new petrol car here cost even more

[@jdthompson123]

@@Greatdane-qf8kd it is a similar price in the UK for the base model, about £32k. The EV3 is my favourite EV so far. I like the Volvo EX30 too but not so much room for rear passengers. The prices will come down over the next few years I think. My petrol car is 10 years old. It will last a few years more.

[@Greatdane-qf8kd]

@@jdthompson123 Yeah I'm in a very similar situation as you.. I personally think we have seen the biggest price cuts the past couple of years - but the prices now for a new EV are much lower, and therefore we will not see cuts of more than around 20-25 % in 2-3 years (unfortunately). 😊

[@ewadge]

Man I’m really enjoying your EV content.

[@shivercanada]

No excuses? How about the price? That's a pretty good excuse. 😂

[@redmed10]

These reviewers will say anything to up the interaction on their videos. They're doing exactly what every successful youtuber is doing. It's all part of the enshitiffication of modern life.

[@Mancozeb100]

What price of pretty well any new car - whether ICE or EV??

[@Mancozeb100]

@@redmed10😢😅 Nobby is one of the most balanced reviewers around these parts. Also, check out Neil Briscoe and Caroline Kidd on Complete Car and you’ll meet people with plenty of ICE-EV balance. Nobby’s own car is a 911 - doncha know ?

[@NobbyOnCars]

@@redmed10 thanks for helping the algo with your comment too 👋🏻

[@Greatdane-qf8kd]

What is the price for an equivalent Kia Sportage petrol model 2024? Studies here in Denmark have shown the monthly expenses of owning a £20.000 petrol car and a £30.000 EV are roughly the same if you drive around 20.000 km per year and above

[@SB-hr5yr]

I really don't understand how the square wheels work

[@wakeywarrior]

One major issue with EV3. Has no heat pump unless you buy the top version. Major competitor, Scenic, has one as standard.

[@TheBronx_911]

Yet the EV3 is just as efficient. HP makes very little difference in Ireland in reality. I’ve owned cars with and without and compared the numbers.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Only the entry one doesn’t have a heat pump.

[@Mancozeb100]

Drove one last Friday - an Earth 2 with 58kW battery. A lovely drive. As the dog travels pretty well everywhere with me, I’m always trying to smooth out the journey. He’d be a lousy navigator in an Escort RS ! So, smooth drive is GOOD! Will be looking at this over the next year. Even though a long time Skoda fan, this pips the Elroq for me. The frunk, the buttons (even though Elroq is better than most VAG EV stuff in that department), is big consideration for me. Frunk is important with PermaDog in back. Thanks for further review Mark. p.s. jealous of all those panels and batteries you have at home ! - keen to upgrade mine in coming years. Happy Christmas, Mark 👍

[@StephenComerford-g7o]

It's certainly starting to get to the right price place, but still, entry-level with 58KW is 37.390 K, as no free paint option, and then delivery charges to be added?? Long rage is 41K and to move to the Mid spec 43.5K. .There is a free home charger?...The other thing I would add is the cost of ICEs having also gone up in the last 5 years, where any upgrade to new doesn't look great (Also with cost of living not helping)

[@philjoreilly1]

Entry level variant has no heat pump which is Complete Madness for a EV in our climate

[@NobbyOnCars]

Not really cold enough in Ireland most of the time but would be nice to have across the range.

[@philjoreilly1]

Heat pumps are three times more efficient than convention heaters. So, in winter months you will be using three times the energy.

[@TheBronx_911]

Heat pump has a less effect here in Ireland than you’d think. I drove 2 cars for 12 months in our fleet. A 2020 Model 3 Performance and a 2022 Model 3 Performance. Both cars done the same mileage and on the same days (2 separate drivers) and the car without a heat pump was more efficient on some days and less efficient on other days. Mileage and kWh/100km was recorded month on month. Once the cabin gets up to temp, the draw on the HV battery significantly drops on cars with and without a HP.

[@robbie6852]

This might have just convinced me to part with the legendary 2.0 TDI DSG.

[@CrazyCalifornia]

Great review I’m hanging on for the EV5 to compare before I commit.

[@Iambarnie]

My fear of EVs and modern cars in general, does relate to the drop off in resale value over time. I’m a used car buyer. Model cars date like mobile phones. Where once I felt safe buying a car with close to 100K KM mileage, I struggle with the idea of doing the same for an EV. I’d have to get 30-50K and relatively up-in-the years. At that stage I’m at 35K for the car. An older diesel is cheaper. My current 9 year old, paid for diesel ( which I can fuel with HVO) is cheaper again.

[@NobbyOnCars]

I’ve lost thousands on petrol cars over the year. They’re all the same.

[@Iambarnie]

@ maybe so. I guess it depends on the model. If I buy a BMW 5 series petrol new, it should be expected that you’ll lose up to 50% of the car’s value after like 2-3 years.

[@NobbyOnCars]

@ there has been some cuts absolutely but I think we’re over the likes of huge drops by brands.

[@Greatdane-qf8kd]

Just the fact that you state that an EV dates like an old mobile phone show me that you haven't got a clue on what you're talking about. Here in Denmark we have many EVs that are + 8-10 years old, and still drive perfectly well! Studies have shown that the capacity of modern EV batteries only drops by around 2 % per year. So after 10 years you still have plenty of juice on the battery. And remember that most brands offer 8 years warranty on the battery.

[@Iambarnie]

@@Greatdane-qf8kd​​⁠​​⁠​⁠I was referring to tech within them primarily, there. But then, that probably applies to all cars so it’s a fair point to say that batteries are solid after 8 years. What does that mean in terms of mileage though and is it consistent across brands? I’d need to research. The initial part of your reply was such an internet standard… like, just pointlessly dickish.😂 fine, I’m an idiot. Happy?

[@nikcam]

How does it drive compared to the EV6? Thanks

[@NobbyOnCars]

Not as well.

[@nikcam]

Thanks. Will wait and see what the facelift 6 is like or maybe the ev5 when ever that will be. Great channel btw

[@Greatdane-qf8kd]

@@nikcam That depends on the criteria you focus on. As a familycar I would prefer the EV3

[@Irishgamer01]

I haven't managed to charge on ionity in six months. Just doesn't work. Errors out. Esb no issues. MG4

[@NobbyOnCars]

Wonder is there an issue with them… I didn’t realise the MG4 would do the charging speeds for these.

[@Irishgamer01]

@NobbyOnCars unless you gave no charge . Also, hardly acceptable whatever you drive. Also it did charge. Just continues to fail every time.

[@franzc1656]

My MG4 worked fine on lonity on 3 or 4 occasions I've needed to use it. Incidentally MG4 has about the same charging speed as that EV3

[@Irishgamer01]

@franzc1656 it did work 6 months ago. What can I say. Also my bank started to reject ionity payment demands. So I started using the Revelout card.

[@dstrongbow2084]

Ionity chargers are great. Use them all the time. Sign up for the monthly subscription to get the reduced rates.

[@shaunwalsh6354]

I have watched other reviews for this car that say that only the GT line S has the heat pump as standard???

[@NobbyOnCars]

Earth 2 with long range upwards has a heat pump in Irish specs anyway

[@Mancozeb100]

@@shaunwalsh6354 Watching UK vids and they get the Air trim below the GT-Line - it seems Air doesn’t get heat pump, whereas here in Ireland, we get Earth trim and Earth 3 gets the heat pump. Base model Earth 2, however, doesn’t.

[@Robaylesbury]

40 grand for a car, no. Just no. Irrespective of how great it is.

[@mikeghanley]

“Will I go Elroq or EV3”…this is my current predicament! My biggest issue with Kia is you can only buy a pre configured trim and not options. So while I’d like the long range earth with heat pump, it bizarrely doesn’t have an electric tailgate…and moving up to GT for that option is insane…but not sure I could live without an electric boot. So I’ll probably go Elroq!

[@NobbyOnCars]

It does seem weird alright. There are possibly retro fit electric boot specialists out there. Definitely a bit more individual configuration in the VAG stuff.

[@RaymondGrace-i8v]

Happy Christmàs Mark

[@simonpaine2347]

What's the battery chemistry Nobby? Such an important thing to know for so many people. Thanks.

[@NobbyOnCars]

So many people? I think you’re the second person to ask me in 6 years of going this. NMC anyway!

[@simonpaine2347]

Okay so it's important to me. Lol and I think that it should be important to more people! LFP is arguably more durable and easier to charge. Charge to 100% and fully discharge with no discernible effect on SOH. NMC is more prone to thermal runaway, although the latest versions seem much safer. NMC has higher density, but it's more expensive, hence why KIA and Hyundai have been developing their own LFP technology, which I was hoping would be available in the EV3, which is what prompted my question. Thanks for taking the time to answer.

[@williamfence566]

Like kia's advancement and development not matched for me in design. I still would want to look back as i locked it not be embarrassed

[@George-iy8dd]

I live up here in the north, Nobby and therefore could I suggest that you consider overlaying miles per kwh on your videos, which will be of more benefit to us and indeed to your mainland viewers too.

[@NobbyOnCars]

About 3.6kWh/mile

[@TheBronx_911]

We are already on the mainland. His kWh/100km figure is for the mainland, Ireland.

[@mlann2333]

Where's the mainland ? This is Ireland bud

[@Drew-photo]

You are one of us 😂 Solar, battery and EV listening to the fabulous radio nova 😂 what's that noise 😂😂😂 nice car but I could get a model y rwd long-range in white for 48,021 ... now there is space and an app ... Or 50,000 for a silver or red one 😂😂 just saying 🤔 Love the go car being clamped ❤❤

[@matthewemoore3879]

How long do you have app access before you have to pay for it? how much is it a year for access to the app?

[@crm114.]

Personally, not heard of a car maker charging for their app. To buy electrons to feed your car, yes, but for app, no.

[@robbietighe6577]

With Hyundai its 5 years so presume its the same for Kia

[@matthewemoore3879]

@@crm114. I Have a Skoda Superb IV and app access before paying around £100 a year was free for the first year only.

[@NobbyOnCars]

€4.99 PM to avail of the cheaper kWh rate I believe

[@ISuperTed]

Looks a lovely car, but the GT-Line would be too expensive for a company car here in the UK, being over our absurd £40,000 Luxury car tax limit from next year. Basic 58kWh version maybe. Will be trying one early next year, along with an Elroq.

[@Richard482]

To be fair to EVs and this luxury car tax, I think it should be the 40k after the cost of the battery has been deducted. £44,520 for the top spec EV3, minus £9k for the battery, so it's now £35,520 which wouldn't make it a luxury car.

[@ISuperTed]

@ Good point, or have the level at something which is reasonable for the actual car market, say £45k or £50k. The proposed £40k limit is ridiculous really considering how many cars will be caught by it, including Hybrid and petrol. A Golf GTE Hybrid is £42k - don’t think you can class that as a luxury car!

[@Richard482]

@@ISuperTed Yeah your idea is better lol.

[@ISuperTed]

@@Richard482 It’s a big issue for me as I have a company EV due to change mid-next year and loads of EV’s I like are around that £40k area. If I go above it the lease prices are like to be £30 a month higher next year due to the tax.

[@rbotnic]

Will the luxury car tax apply for the lifetime of a vehicle (based on RRP) or only apply if price is >£40k at point of sale (i.e. used cars)?

[@davidrooney6173]

Good review. Very solid car for the money.

[@kiskis0611]

nice car all in one drives fun as golf and practical i think if they put RWD in this car will nail all other EVs

[@pm2453]

ev3 air big battery without heat pump is 35k in Austria. Cheapest Elroq with big battery is 5k more.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Basing what I said on Irish prices 👌🏻

[@12mgthats]

I was debating between the EV3 and the Scenic and drove both, I felt the Scenic was more comfortable, especially around the seating. What are your thoughts Noddy on which car would you prefer?

[@NobbyOnCars]

Scenic is probably more comfortable alright. Pros for both cars really.

[@mikeharrington2740]

Any idea on delivery times?

[@NobbyOnCars]

Not exactly sure but I think they’ve a decent allocation on boats now.

[@mikeharrington2740]

I’ve a GT line on order but no date yet

[@redmed10]

Clearly aerodynamics dont have the cache that they used to have in the past. So many lego bricks these days.

[@tommietolan]

0:12 love the glitch in the matrix in the background 😂😂 ps. I know it was editing 😅

[@melodytalks3432]

Please Do Not mislead public as true range is vastly different to the claimed figures.!!! I test drove GT model twice moderately in town & motorway mixed in a moderate manner. Shocking discovery was that it gave only 3.2 kwh which equates to 245 miles range instead of 370 miles claimed !!! Wow, 130 mile short of the false inflated claim!! Acceleration is subdued too, noisy with 20" tyres and backseat accommodate only 2 adults.... Test drive it for at least 3 hours motorway and town to reveal poor 245 miles vs 370 miles range before part with your hard cash.

[@stevehayward1854]

All manufacturers ICE and EV exaggerate on either range or mpg, no sane person ever believes the manufacturers figures

[@NobbyOnCars]

Go listen to what I said again......

[@ref0910]

Whats the story with the night rate for charging ? Is it really worth switching just for an EV? Have to say im switching to an EV soon just because i want one and it makes sense for me but i have to say from all the research ive done, where is the savings? Lets be real here. The price of them is extortionate but they are cool.

[@NobbyOnCars]

If you charge a few times a week, it might be. For me, I'm charging 10kWh every night for batteries so yes.

[@ref0910]

@NobbyOnCars id barely be charging once every 2 weeks by my calculations so I can't see the point im switching to a night rate. EV3 looks the business, reminds me of a Hummer

[@bordersw1239]

Toothpaste Green - oh no, now I imagine poor little kids mining fluoride for the paint. 😉

[@billienomates7100]

£38k is a problem.

[@nerfpaul2497]

Base Seal or EV3 Earth 2 Long Range?

[@NobbyOnCars]

do love the looks of the Seal...

[@MrBucko1990]

Find it odd that their new car with bigger batteries charges at a lower speed than their 3 year old cars with smaller batteries. Speaking particularly about the 221 58kWh Ioniq 5 from Hyundai which is from the same manufacturer.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Quite an increase in battery size

[@jamesvandamme7786]

I've got a great excuse: I live in a backward country between Canada and Mexico and no affordable EVs are sold here.

[@danielduggan7126]

Nobby needs to be honest; a claimed 600 km range is typically 400 km on a motorway at 120 kmh, and that is where range really matters. I have used IONITY twice, charging cost was an incredible 79c per kWh or exactly twice the price of diesel for the same journey. EV prices are coming inline with ICE cars, however for a major shift to electric cars, much longer range, plus reasonably priced motorway charging is required. Most importantly, if you can not install home charging, do not buy an EV.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Maybe you need to clean your ears out before you suggest I’m not honest. I clearly stated to “take it with a massive pinch of salt”. I work damn hard on this channel and when I’ve CLEARLY on camera pointed out exactly what you’re suggesting I haven’t pointed out and accuse me of same for everyone to see, you get called out on it.

[@TheBronx_911]

So the same claims from the ICE manufacturers on MPG needs to be called out. They cannot be achieved unless driving like a virgin nun on the motorway.

[@danielduggan7126]

@@NobbyOnCars Nobby, I do appreciate your videos, however "a major pinch of salt" can mean anything, and is not a recognized unit of measurement. I drive an EV and have watched quite a few review videos, very rarely does a reviewer go to the trouble to honestly state the true motorway 120 kmh range, from 100% to say 10% (minimum safe reserve ) which is the range that counts. Do that, and you will be producing better videos than most.

[@danielduggan7126]

@@TheBronx_911 Correct, realistic range figures should be provided by all car manufacturers, this is particularly important for EVs where range is typically 1/3 to 1/4 that of a good diesel car.

[@vincentkearns1421]

Is the touchscreen as awful as the Hyundai Ionic 6 and I see it still retains all the horrible bongs and never ending beeps…the overriding emergency breaking is so intrusive it can prevent you from accessing some car parks!, there’s beeps for charging, changing cruise control etc…the app (having used it for 1.5 years) crashes and is rubbish. Quality of the materials is only average…so the overall package is poor value. Also, have you ever tried to charge an EV in the lashing rain??? When will we actually have a decent

[@AlanTov]

Really nice modern fresh EV. Hopefully get one next year to replace my Niro EV.

[@chrispenn715]

Great car; mediocre DC charging...... Still tempted to buy tho'

[@karlhulme8014]

Errrr…..no.

[@stevehayward1854]

I see the software is beginning to catch up with Tesla. Still not the industry standard

[@SB-hr5yr]

The Kia EV3 is a compelling electric vehicle (EV) that addresses many common concerns about transitioning to electric driving. With its long-range capability, fast charging, and robust feature set, it’s a significant addition to the EV market in Ireland for 2024 and beyond. Here's a summary: ### Key Features: - **Range:** The long-range version boasts an 80 kWh battery, claiming over 600 km of range (sometimes showing 700 km, though this may require a pinch of salt). - **Charging Speed:** Exceptional charging speeds exceeding 135 kW, with fast-charging infrastructure such as Ionity making it practical for quick top-ups. - **Warranty and Apps:** A 7-year comprehensive warranty and apps like Kia Connect and Kia Charge enhance convenience. Kia Charge consolidates payment options for charging, while Kia Connect enables keyless access, preconditioning, and vehicle tracking. - **Price:** Starting at under €40,000 for the base model (with grants) and rising to €48,000 for the top-spec GT Line. ### Pros: 1. **Fast Charging:** Real-world tests show impressive speed, e.g., a rapid charge from 17% to 45% in minutes. 2. **High Specification:** Features include a heat pump, battery preconditioning, recycled interior materials, a functional glass roof, and rear heated seats. 3. **Practicality:** Spacious boot (460 litres) and additional front storage (25 litres). Accommodates family needs like children’s bikes and pet carriers. 4. **Efficiency:** Consumption ranges from 17.7-19 kWh/100 km, competitive for its class. 5. **Comfort:** A focus on smooth and comfortable driving makes it a family-friendly EV. ### Cons: 1. **Handling:** While comfortable, the EV3 exhibits noticeable body roll and lacks sharp handling, particularly during spirited driving. 2. **Noise and Alerts:** Numerous beeping alerts (e.g., speed monitoring, lane assist) can be intrusive. 3. **Price:** Despite grants, the high cost may deter budget-conscious buyers. The interior materials feel less premium at the GT Line price point. 4. **Front-Wheel Drive Only:** All-wheel drive is unavailable, which may limit appeal for some buyers. ### Comparison with Competitors: - **Skoda Enyaq iV (Elroq):** Similar in price but offers all-wheel drive and dynamic chassis control for better handling. However, it lacks Kia's 7-year warranty. - **Niro EV:** A cheaper alternative from Kia, but with slightly less power and range. ### Practical Advice: - Charging at home with solar panels can further reduce costs, especially during off-peak rates. - It’s ideal for family use, offering a spacious interior, thoughtful features, and excellent app integration. ### Verdict: The Kia EV3 is a well-rounded EV that combines range, speed, and features in a competitive package. While it's not perfect, particularly in terms of handling and premium interior feel, it stands out as a practical and versatile choice. For those considering a reliable and family-oriented EV, the EV3 is a strong contender.

[@SidBonkers51]

You talk about a 600 to 700 Kilometre range but your not fooling me thats only a a measly 373 to 435 mile range, I get well over 500 miles range on one tank of petrol in my Kia Niro self charging hybrid and best of all it only takes 3 minutes to gas up under a nice rain stopping canopy to get another 500 mile plus range unlike EV's that take forever to charge up to 100% and you dont even get a canopy to stand under when it rains!!Oh, and I can run my Niro almost out of petrol without worrying if the next petrol station will be working or not or full up with other cars. Until EV's can get a real 500 mile range and charge up in 10 mins under a canopy I wouldnt even consider one.

[@chrispenn715]

I find the range to be perfectly useable - including for long trips from Wales to Norfolk; My existing EV (MG4) has a nominal range of c 270m. It comfortably does a real world 180+ miles between charges even in the middle of winter, with plenty left in reserve. That's 2-3 hours driving, after which I need a break. By the time I've been to the loo and bought a coffee, my car is good to go for another couple of hundred miles. The large battery version of the EV3 has a better range than my existing MG, so would be just as useable, although it's a pity the charge speed of the Kia isn't a bit higher....

[@NobbyOnCars]

You might need to listen to what I said about 700kms again.....

[@Velcropants]

It's an amazing car and have my eye on it as a family vehicle . From driving the different versions, is it worth the upgrade form say the Earth 3 to the GT in Ireland? On paper its hard to tell!

[@NobbyOnCars]

Driving no, overall experience maybe.

[@Banyan314]

ELroQ doesn't have V2L !

[@ic2433]

I can understand all the tech is really exciting just like a new toy at Christmas. However, putting all your eggs in one basket with a phone is not a good idea. I'm also a bit concerned that the complexity of owning this type of car for the older generations will be a big issue. As I've said, a nice toy and a good way of avoiding company car tax but it's not going to work for quite a large part of the population.

[@NobbyOnCars]

There will be non tech savvy people of all ages I’ve found in life.

[@alangravy27]

"Toothpaste green" Love it. I would probably prefer the Elroq because the Skoda isrear wheel drive and the Kia is front wheel drive.

[@Luke-PlanesTrainsDogsnCars]

A PHEV with 100k of range with charging at home is still the way to go. In Australia charging infrastructure is still woeful in regional areas, a PHEV makes far more sense. Victoria alone is nearly 1000k x1000k! If you cant charge at home, which one third of the population cant, its all a bit of a con...AND when are manufacturers going to be forced to ditch the WLTP range BS?. REAL road range should be the only measure. The cold weather anomalies are real and blatantly ignored.

[@Damo699]

100km of range in a phev requires around a 30kwh battery. An ev could easily do 200km with a battery that size.

[@Luke-PlanesTrainsDogsnCars]

@@Damo699 It might work for a tiny country like Ireland...but not outside the big cities in Australia....and battery tech is improving of course..a smaller battery to achieve 100k is not that far off, ATM I have 45 k's of battery range on a 12.4 kWh which is ample for 2 days......until i need to to a long trip!.

[@AhhGeeProductions]

I can't endorse the Kia Charge Plus app. It literally doesn't offer the advertised discount for the Plus service. I'd be furious if I was a paid subscriber (I have a year for free). Kia have no interest in addressing the issue.

[@NobbyOnCars]

So you use it for charging and there’s no discount applied?

[@AhhGeeProductions]

@@NobbyOnCars Yes, 'plus' should provide up to 15% off advertised chargers - but nope.. nada.

[@NobbyOnCars]

@ this in Ireland? You sure the discount is applied without a monthly fee?

[@AhhGeeProductions]

@@NobbyOnCars No, sorry - UK

[@AhhGeeProductions]

And yes, when you buy an EV, you get 12 months free. It's really widely advertised as a perk.

[@tenajnin]

Nope. Ugly af. No grants in UK and poor charging network is a no from me this time around. Maybe make the jump in another 4/5 years.

[@keithronson2624]

Mark. Again a proper review. Kia/ Hyundai....let's face it, " Emperor's new clothes... Equally bad taste and neither ( so called) brand could design a proper car if their actual children's lives depended on it. In a word dreadful. Skoda can rest easy. Leagues ahead... Must be LOL in the boardroom. Renault and indeed Peugeot too.

[@dandebbieminert5712]

All my friends that wanted an EV a couple years ago, don't now.

[@richardcorns8553]

SMMT November 2024 November saw double-digit falls in registrations of petrol (-17.7%) and diesel (-10.1%) cars, with petrol remaining the most popular powertrain. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid uptake also declined, by -3.6% and -1.2% respectively. Battery electric vehicle (BEV) registrations, meanwhile, rose for an eleventh successive month, up 58.4% to 38,581 units, representing 25.1% of the overall market but driven by heavy manufacturer discounting. With the best market share since December 2022,2 November is just the second month this year in which BEV uptake has reached mandated levels3, albeit against the backdrop of a declining overall market.

[@ColinGarner-h1t]

Run an EVfor two to three years and then it’s worthless. Why would you .

[@NobbyOnCars]

Must check out all those free 221 cars in the garages....

[@grahamlamb3192]

@@NobbyOnCars Check out all those unsold e v cars as well .

[@NobbyOnCars]

@@grahamlamb3192 they all free too? Reading some of the deeply ignorant comments under this video, it doesn’t surprise me that sales have been hurt. There’s a guy somewhere here who thinks an EV set fire to Luton airport carpark when it was a diesel Defender… and there’s MANY, MANY more people like him telling anyone who will listen.

[@mlann2333]

​@@NobbyOnCarsI'd close off the comments on videos if I had a channel, they just get filled with nonsense and misinformation by the anti EV brigade.

[@NobbyOnCars]

@mlann2333 ah I enjoy schooling some of them.

[@MrGreekBlade]

diesel until the end

[@beachcaster56]

too expensive..and still a waste of time and money.

[@NobbyOnCars]

€100 in petrol or €16 for the same distance (if even)…

[@johnbower]

what planet are you from

[@michaelkilbride2927]

He's from the real world we're evs have set fire to ships carrying them burnt down airport car parks houses and killed people and can't be fixed by your local mechanic my neighbours iD4 moter needs replacement 15 thosand euro he was told to replace it its you who are not living in the real world these things are dangerous

[@scottsimmonds6074]

Cos gasoline cars never caught fire, ever...🤨

[@michaelkilbride2927]

@scottsimmonds6074 yes petrol car catch fire but a fire extinguisher can put them out but a ev fire can not be put out it supply's its own oxygen and burns at five thousand degrees there's a big difference between and petrol fire and a ev fire I would not.put my family's life at risk politicians have forced manufacturers to build evs and most of them are idiots

[@richardhowlett7398]

How about going to the petrol station and getting a full charge for 500 miles in 5 minutes, no apps required, easy really.

[@NobbyOnCars]

how much will that cost?

[@richardhowlett7398]

@ cost vs value , how much is time ?

[@Damo699]

@@richardhowlett7398 it doesn't take any "time" to charge overnight at home which makes up 99% of charging. An EV takes up much less of your time to refuel when you look at it that way. The odd 20 mins on the rare occasion is no bother when you haven't been in a petrol station in 6 months... Nevermind the cost difference.

[@Mancozeb100]

What about charging while you sleep ?? No regular trips to the petrol/diesel station.. The amount of time and hassle that I’ve saved in the last 3 years of EV driving completely wipes out the time that I spend on a long journey, when the car needs a charge, the dog needs a walk and a pee, and I need a coffee and a pee. It’s just a no-brainer for me … after a life of petrols, diesels, and many turbo-diesels … I’m not going back ! So there 😂

[@NobbyOnCars]

@@richardhowlett7398 it’s just not the reality for the majority. If you don’t have a driveway or your own charger, don’t buy an EV.