Kia’s new EV9 thrashes Toyota's entire EV sales in first month on sale

Kia’s new EV9 thrashes Toyota's entire EV sales in first month on sale
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[@merodobson]

Walked into the dealership the day after it launched and signed that day. got the GT line upgrade and have put over 3k miles on already. FABULOUS!

[@aoh4905]

how do you put 3k miles in just a couple days lol

[@jamesbensonjazzguitar4824]

This car fits in a segment that Tesla does not have a product for, and this segment is popular and large in the US. The Rivian R1S also competes in this segment.

[@gregb1599]

​@vincecarlo Well, he did own a BYD Atto 3 for a few weeks? Months? But it did take him 18 months from starting his channel to buy his first and only EV. Then his wife got sick, he raised over $300k on a go fund me plan and still no replacement EV. Epic fail!

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

How much is the Rivian?

[@hi9580]

Just turn Cybertruck into SUV like all the other manufacturers have with their pickup trucks.

[@robstergodsafakemclean1363]

A friend considering the EV9 said "it looks like a Range Rover but is reliable".

[@mauriciomendez1912]

I was actually looking at the Cadillac Lyiq. I could get the EV9 for the same price!Kia can't keep the Telluride in stock, I see the same thing with the EV9! 🤔

[@Alexdiaz727]

My worry with these is the same worry I have with Hyundai Ioniq 5. That being if you need a battery replacement these cars are not made in the USA or even north america (logistics for replacement parts). Ioniq 5 has multiple reports of dealerships in Canada charging more for a battery replacement then the Ioniq 5 is worth new. I imagine that will apply to some degree in the USA as well.

[@sergiomomesso1590]

My opinion, Hyundai badly managed it and it's temporary (From Hyundai spoker). That the price will come down in short term they said, Hyundai want to make battery in America too, and too built repair facilities. This said 2 reported case in Canada for now (About Ioniq 5 that hit debris on the road, damaging battery shell). It's why both case, insurance reimburse them. Why personally I don't fear? Now, how many got sold in Canada? In USA? Just in USA Hyundai sell over 30 000 per year Ioniq5, without talking about all others model (Ioniq 6 and all the Kia). Very small margin got this trouble yet and it's why Hyundai said they have no volume yet, to justify a repair center. (In my opinion, bad decision, since this bring fear and bad reputation as this case.)

[@jackking5631]

True. My friend waited 2 months for a replacement battery shipped from Korea on his Kia soul. This is his 2nd replacement within 2023. We are in socal.

[@puzer1]

@@sergiomomesso1590 . "It's why both case, insurance reimburse them.Why personally I don't fear?...you don't fear because you don't understand the problem...your insurance premium goes up at least 50% when a $50k loss is written off for a simple underpan dent that can happen anytime and anywhere...you are being penalized for Hyundai's lack of preparation in rolling out a vehicle that can be provided with a reasonably priced refurbished battery...

[@sergiomomesso1590]

@@puzer1 I completely agree with you, it's why I said Hyundai badly managed it because now, must be like over 100 000 E-GMP battery on the road? Maybe it's time to hurry up Hyundai to get less bad press on Hyundai? And now I see frequently EV hater using Hyundai battery cost again all EV....

[@jorgerobles628]

I am a Tesla owner, and wanted a CT, but after the price increase, I can not afford it. But I have seen that the KIA EV-9 is a worthy and excellent EV, and will be even better when it gets the NACS Charging Port. Once it is offered, I will buy it. I like the Space, the quality, the specs, and reliability of late KIA Models that have FANTASTIC WARRANTIES. In my family there is one 2014 Tesla, a 2007 KIA Sedona, and one 2014 and one 2019 KIA Souls, and ALL OF THEM HAVE WORKED FLAWLESSLY so far!!!! So KIA, keep on producing your good quality cars and excellent warranties!!!!!

[@gregb1599]

Why would they change to Nacs? Will the connection be allowed to do V2X? Some how Tesla will never allow that with Nacs?

[@markmiller8903]

Wow your family fleet is really sad. Make sure you have a glass breaker in every one of your golf carts.

[@Starship007]

USA BIg 3 forgot to build a huge battery factory. Forced to buy Chinese and Korean batteries. Once battery prices come down and big battery factories in USA, EV’s will be cheaper and faster to build vs gas.

[@rickf78]

We’re paying more of a premium in Australia to own the Kia EV9, the base model is $26k and GT line $46k more expensive than what you pay in the USA

[@MrSergen13]

well, the cheapest RWD EV9 available in Czech Republic costs 86 000 USD... For 46 000 USD I would be the first one to buy ))

[@beppebb4969]

77k euroes in italy

[@Agoncor]

I’m buying one instead of old model x

[@TheCostofAutism]

Here in Florida up and down the turnpike there are actually a lot of 350Kw chargers... Additionally Electrify America has been replacing a lot of their chargers for 350Kw chargers. With that said if you actually take a look at the voltage on the bigger battery I'm fairly certain that the bigger battery is actually going to charge slower than the smaller battery.

[@user-nc4nv3ef2u]

Love the EV9, can’t wait to get one. In Canada it qualifies for government rebates and is priced similarly to an ICE Nissan Pathfinder. I plan to buy one in about 12 months when it comes with a NACS port and hopefully there is more inventory by then.

[@bigr3805]

Kia will manufacture the EV9 at its West Point, Georgia, plant. These locally assembled vehicles will be eligible for the federal tax credit. This tax credit can provide you with up to $7,500 for purchasing a new EV.

[@mavelous1763]

@@howardj602 care to post about the mega trillions of corporate welfare given to oil/gas corporations?

[@mavelous1763]

@@howardj602 hopefully taxpayers will be given accurate info about where their money has been going and WILL go. As a citizen, I unfortunately do not put much faith in the research skills of most Americans

[@rocketrollsvlogs7625]

I have 350kw chargers within 10 mins in 4 different directions. Now, i am really more interested in the superchargers opening up.

[@andresamson8859]

The E-GMP platforms top out a 85kW on version 2 and version 3 supercharger, cuz the 800v plateform (which in this case is about 550v) need to convert the 400v with the rear motor inverter. It’s quite disappointing, but i’ll still buy it anyway

[@gregdean8441]

Pathetic low number I can reach 100 or more petrol bowsers fill up and be home in 10 mins Maybe things will get better for you one day .

[@davekozlowski1266]

​@@gregdean8441I have an EV and put on 24,000 miles last year. I went months at a time never having to stop to 'fill up'. I love it!

[@rocketrollsvlogs7625]

I have home charging, so I'll be in full nearly every morning. Easy cheaper and more convenient then gas. But when I want, I have plenty of charging options living where I am.

[@andresamson8859]

@@howardj602 in a near future, almost every EV and home charger will have the ability to do vehicule to grid, which will ease and accelerate energy sustainability by storing massive amount of energy and equalized the power from the grid. EVs are not the problem, they are the solution to transition to sustainable energy.

[@Oracleman1]

It starts at 71k USD in Norway where EV prices are usually very attractive. The pricing you mention must be relevant for US only

[@Starship007]

A few years ago if you asked Toyota who they were most afraid of, Kia/Hyundia. They are fast actors

[@Starship007]

Love it. Kia and hyundia offer so many EV’s. Where are Big 3 EV’s. Where are trucks/suvs hybrids from big 3?

[@petesig93]

I would really LOVE to use this one for touring with a caravan or camper-trailer. Rated to tow up to 2.5 tonnes (braked towing).

[@kamingcloud2880]

LOVE TO HAVE THIS !!!Awesome looking Electric SUV !!! 😃💖⚡️🛻⚡️💖🔋🌞💯👌 😉💖⚡️🌎✌️

[@martinsoos]

The EV9 will probably be the next car I get. As soon as the batteries are a bit better, and I can buy one 5 years old. I like knowing that all the buttons and knobs won't be changed around last night by an online update and that is if I could remember where it was on the stinking touch screen in the first place. KISS, Keep It Simple Stupid. I will pass on a Tesla.

[@zunzoo7080]

😂😂😂Tesla might have one that you can verbally command it soon. It’ll even predict where you want to go next

[@wertigon]

@@zunzoo7080 "Now dear, just throw the FLU powder and remember to say it properly; Diagon Alley." "Diagonally!" *FWOSH* "... What did he say, dear?" "Diagonally, I think." "I thought so too. Oh dear..."

[@bradenruggeri2108]

been looking to check one of these out at my local dealer. The only thing I wish it had was a huge frunk like Lucid is doing with the Gravity. That would be super useful especially on family road tips.

[@isu-easytax]

I'm Korean I bought EV9 this time The price is about $49,000 in subsidized models with basic models plus some options The interior is about Palisades or slightly larger, and the range is about 500km, and when the temperature is below zero, it's about 470-480km It feels a bit harder than Palisades I hope you can use it as a reference

[@Twenty1world]

주행거리가 배터리 용량 대비 나쁘지 않네요. 혹시 AWD 모델인가요?

[@isu-easytax]

@@Twenty1world It’s rwd

[@TerryHickey-xt4mf]

horses for courses, perfect for the US, a bit of a challenge here in New Zealand with our narrow winding country roads. Having said that, I was at Bunnings today and got pinned in by a RAM on my left and a Silverado on my right, (made my mg zs ev look a bit small to say the least). I also own a wildtrak x which I thought was already bigger than it needs to be, but I have a mate who owns a Toyota of similar gigantic proportions as it is required for towing huge trailers full of logging equipment (well that is what he tells me ha ha).

[@Starship007]

When you buy a non Tesla most Public chargers only level 2. Of you find a level 3 average public only 50 kw. Rare to find 100kw real rare 150kw let alone 350kw. So many find this out after purchase. Larger truck batteries need faster chargers. All Tesla chargers are level 3 120-250kw. We need more level 3 at least 130 kw

[@alancobbin]

If I needed a family car of this size the EV9 would win it hands down,value for money is off the scale 👍😉💪

[@AndrewLumsden]

Great to see you are no longer using the leather chair as a bike rack! 😀

[@document6]

You’ve gotta love Kia/Hyundai they really have been showing up! GOOD for them!!!

[@stephen7630]

I just wish it had a sliding doors like a carnival given it's approximately the same size.

[@nickallan2522]

Visited the KIA dealership just prior to Xmas and the sales person said they are not selling the EV9 in Aus… far too expensive for people considering the KIA brand… they can’t move them at all… nice car tho but 130k for a KIA is a leap for the brand… Mazdas is having same issues trying to move upmarket

[@gregb1599]

Here in NZ they are selling quite well, the Nelson dealer we dealt with has only sold one but he said other dealers are selling quite a few. But yeah they are expensive!! Minimum $100k for the poverty trim is insane! Bring on the affordable Chinese built EV5 and EV3 with BYD Blade batteries of up to 88kwh! Game changer right there! Our dealer said July planned release date for the EV5

[@harrx0]

Would be good if they were cheaper

[@martinmcnulty8155]

Looks ok not too keen on the front lights if I was buying an EV now I would definitely go for the Fisker Ocean Sport at 38'000 dollars.

[@_petar]

Here in Bulgaria the price is close to 100k USD, completely insane rip-off

[@hawtan4536]

The only problem is, you will have a hard time finding a charging station for it. Have to wait til 2025 when KIA release it with the Tesla ncas charging port.

[@melangreathouse2209]

Not so! Tesla has opened up their supercharger network to Kia/ Hyundai as well.

[@gregb1599]

​@@melangreathouse2209Yeah are a very high premium! In my country standard 200kw charges cost between 69 and 85 cents per kwh, Tesla charge non Tesla 97 cents per kwh. Luckily we have more non Superchargers than Superchargers so we do not have to be extorted by Tesla!

[@royphillips7644]

It’s out selling the Toyota BZ 4X? The one that can’t keep the wheels on it? Not a very high bar.

[@SimonCoates]

I thought they'd sorted that out?

[@misaelramos83]

Pretty sure the point is that it has outsold the bz's entire production run.

[@tails300]

@@SimonCoatesthey did and no BZ4X wheels actually fell of anyone’s cars they just had the potential to.

[@nonickname5850]

Expected to start at £65k in the UK, probably be worth £30k when 2 years old no thanks!!

[@danielmadar9938]

Thanks

[@jaay2872]

how is the tesla stock going?

[@wolfgangpreier9160]

I hope farther down. I need it at 85,-- so i can buy more of it.

[@TheCostofAutism]

I just want to go see one of these and it's the only cars that they are selling without a markup... Considering the fact that at this trim level they're basically selling it for about the same price as the gas powered telluride I can see why it's so incredibly popular. The salesman told me that Hyundai is moving up their plans to build it in the United States and so they'll probably have it with the tax credit by the end of the year

[@zigpozema9955]

This is such a good-looking car. I have seen some on the road here in Europa ❤❤❤

[@stevencole7331]

I sense the Koreans will compete in the EV market

[@trstnhn]

Koreans competed in ice. Whether u acknowledge it or not numbers says so. 3rd or 4th largest maker in the world.

[@stockey]

The big question, will they make enough EV9, actually the EV9 is about the same price as a Model Y in Canada, the EV9 is the obvious choice.

[@fryske.tynster]

55k??? are we so used to idiotic prices now?

[@zyloctal]

Bidens Inflation due to poor choices, get used to it if you keep voting Democrat.

[@andresd6193]

As more and more people beging to realize that EV's are just a better technology and that most people don't drive more than 60 miles a day and most cars are parked 22 to 23 hours a day EV sales will continue to increase. Battery prices will continue to come down, making EV's more and more affordable to more and more people.

[@Lifecoach7Ra]

From the TCO point of view EV are far away from outdated ICE we now used for 100 years without thinking about how we have been cheated and enslaved by insecure and politically dangerous energy sources. Only Tesla really has a vision and a plan and the rest still struggles around cars only which the most only partially produce themselves. But on customers side only 35% of people really know what e.g. their mostly leased car costs. So they have no money and will never have complaining about EV pricing. In fact my 70‘000 USD Kia EV6 in Switzerland costs half of the next really comparable car brand. But after TWO years of driving electric the costs compared to previous similar potent ICE in that premium car class has been reduced by 50% already and I have not only two but seven years of warranty! I had not the slightest issue with my very first Korean car. In 54 years driving mostly German, Italian and French premium I never had any car with no problems after delivery and all that took MY TIME and money even when under warranty. As a consultant I was paid by day and therefore lost much money with all my previous ICE, then also serious servicing was always necessary in Europe and mainly Switzerland. Not to compare with countries where people do not care but complain about quality when not filling up oil or change filters etc. Also with an electric there are necessary items to service but with the Kia in my case only this year for the first time.😂

[@bref5532]

I love your optimism. In Oz this car will be around $100K on road. How is that cheap or 'affordable'?!

[@JoeyBlogs007]

At least it doesn't have that silly tablet display that Tesla uses.

[@gregorybond2859]

$54,900 😳This is such a great deal yell right! What happened to the good old days when you could buy a nice car between 15,000 and 25,000 to get you from point A to B!

[@AndrewKuntzman]

I looked at buying but it was way to small for our 4 kids so we’re sticking with the phev Pacifica for now

[@AndrewKuntzman]

And honestly for kids the 7 seat model y is better there is more storage on that one

[@metrotrujillo]

you can get the money 7500 lease the car, when the lease ends, then buy it, by that time kia has already taken the 7500 from the feds

[@mrmawson2438]

I Agree Kia is good

[@larzlarz1140]

I think it’s fantastic. I’m divorced and kids are adults, so I don’t need an SUV this big, but it does look fantastic. Personally I’m waiting for the model Y juniper. Smaller and more efficient is better for my personal situation. And Ioniq 5 is not that great after seeing it and test driving it.

[@AndrewLumsden]

Too big. Waiting to see if the EV5 is more viable.

[@gregb1599]

That will be the game changer! Our Kia dealer is saying July for that model release and if they bring in the 88kwh battery size all I can say is wow! And being made in China will certainly upset many existing Chinese brands, unfortunately if you recently brought an Kia Niro EV it will likely kill it and badly affect its resale price!

[@at3941]

I’m for pushing EVs into all segments.

[@Starship007]

Kia and Hyundais great looking cars and great warranties

[@jhogan4750]

The charge port is the rear driver side ??? Right??? That’s great when they join the NACS network

[@jonatamaniuk]

Unfortunately no, it’s rear passenger side. Will be fine with the newer Tesla V4 superchargers though.

[@gregb1599]

Why would Kia give up V2X just to use NAC? Seems odd to me

[@merodobson]

@@gregb1599 Because NAC is now the standard.

[@gregb1599]

@@merodobson We will see. Perhaps in the States very unlikely the rest of the world.

[@scotduckrow8524]

A smart US importer needs to offer the MG4 and Hongqi as small and large vehicles will do well in the US market. Only a few vehicles CURRENTLY qualify for the IRA credits. Strike wile the iron is hot since even with the Trump tariff, these vehicles are affordable.

[@luckylenny]

Much cheaper than rivian… should do well

[@justincase7109]

How much for a new battery?

[@cutehumor]

Probably 75k

[@johncavanaugh6481]

If it had nacs I would buy one

[@faizalmohd9536]

And how much is battery cost to replace? Usd60,000 just like ioniq5?

[@merodobson]

I keep seeing comments of this nature, and while I can't speak to the Ionic 5 people, I don't see how fear mongering about something that MIGHT happen to NOT YOU is productive.

[@mrmawson2438]

Evening mate

[@snax19]

Price in Ireland €77,500 to €85,500🤦🏻

[@royphillips7644]

LG Chem batteries were a problem and still could be. Roll them dice if you want to.

[@benprovan]

Best family EV out there IMO

[@N1rOx]

what about R1S?

[@benprovan]

@@N1rOx fair. But luxury pricing.

[@N1rOx]

@@benprovan yeap, not cheap by any measure

[@MH44444]

It doesn't have a tesla charge connection does it? I'm also not opptomistic since if you scratch the bottom by going over a rock they will charge you 50k for a battery replacement and not cover it. This has happened to at least 2 different customers. Kia though is positioning themselves to survive as long as they come up with a system to support battery replacement at a reasonable cost.

[@gregb1599]

It's called insurance, they were written off customers got the money then they decide if they want another Hyundai or Kia. The EV9 has V2X so if they change to NAC they will lose that feature.

[@MH44444]

You really don't know the case I'm referring to. Minor damage that more than likely didn't damage the batteries in both cases ended up total losses because Kia didn't want to sell a battery at a reasonable cost, or even worse have a protocol to beable to inspect a battery to evaluate damage. Yes in the end it will be an insurance problem when people's rates double or triple because of this.

[@10secondsrule]

It’s a tank. I have no idea how would you drive it on a narrow European street.

[@andrewgraham7659]

Wait 54k USD dollar makes 6 figures in Australian dollars. Short of "green" high paying jobs few people can afford it.

[@marklabadie4641]

Not until it has NACS onboard but I like it a lot. How do yo think it stacks up against Rivian RS1 ?

[@gregb1599]

Then NAC better support V2X by then or it will not survive

[@avdp9095]

The Kia has the advantage of a non biased media, the Bz4x has the disadvantage of a biased media from start, andcthe car is already 3 years on the market in Eurooe. The Kia bev's however are far less reliable than Toyota's hybrids.....

[@noleftturns]

Kia and Volvo have a hit on their hands - massive SUVs that Americans want. Not the tiny 4-seater Teslas that now are their only choice. Congrats, Kia and Volvo - I hope you show Elon that his tiny cars are not what Americans want.

[@DAVIDTATLITUG]

And there you have it. One has to understand America wants before talking about them.

[@noleftturns]

@@DAVIDTATLITUG We are retired and own a 2022 Tesla Model Y - 7 seater. Our son owns a 2023 Cadillac Escalade that seats 7. There is no way their 5 and our 2 can fit into our Tesla but easily fit into the Escalade and the Escalade is a true luxury car whereas the Tesla is not. Our son's company wants to buy him a company car that is electric He likes the Volvo but the Kia is just as nice...

[@gcauldwell]

Agreed. I’m waiting for cyber minivans, hopefully I have long enough, if not I may just settle for EV9 - few cons, lots of pros.

[@peterlittlejohn8933]

What Americans or others might THINK they want and what they actually NEED for a car/pickup is completely different. Considering the vast majority are driving around by themselves, or without a load 99% of the time.

[@gcauldwell]

@@peterlittlejohn8933 great point. Jobs built his empire on ignoring peoples ignorant demands, and giving them what they need: flexibility, speed, control, and convenience - at the lowest possible, but any price.

[@drunvert]

Well I live in California where electric cars are pretty much like trees. They're everywhere and there are no EV9s to be seen. So I'm not sure where they're being sold but

[@nicka2256]

just saw first one yesterday, silicon valley CA

[@wolfgangpreier9160]

You have trees in California? In the desert? Artificial trees i presume.

[@garywozniak7742]

​@@wolfgangpreier9160ever heard of the redwoods ?

[@wolfgangpreier9160]

@@garywozniak7742 I see, i must always add "it's sarcasm" for the US viewers. Oh well, i've tried.

[@wolfgangpreier9160]

@@nicka2256 Your first EV tree? WoW, Which color?

[@davidpearn5925]

Production figures prior to 2025 are not worth bothering with if the long term survival situation is important .

[@joebachmeier6747]

In a survival situation electric might not be viable at all since it seems likely it might require a "handshake" with charging equipment necessary to start charging. Unless you know a software engineer. Even then you might want to disable outside wifi and see if it still charges. But no one is a Prepper anyways. That's fictious

[@joebachmeier6747]

Opps not what you were talking about

[@kennedyracing7527]

It’s perfect but if it makes too many it will go broke

[@chrischaffey1252]

I own the ev6. I'm a little disappointed in what I'm hearing regarding battery voltage, and charging speeds regarding the ev9 in comparison to the ev6. I would have thought they'd have kept the "800" volt architecture and maintained the higher charging speeds.

[@haoruchen4216]

much cooler than byd

[@nickmcconnell1291]

Of course since KIA is losing money on them they cannot make heaps of them. They will be limited.

[@rexcadral3468]

Kia's already offering discounts on this car in the US.

[@clintonfong1958]

Problem with Toyota is that the company is bad mouthing about EV, but trying to sell EV to its customers at the same time. What do they expect market will react?

[@petesig93]

😆🤣🤪 Yes, the Toyota management and marketing staff are taking some sort of crazy petro-crack drugs. Corporate FAIL. If they do not watch out they will drive the company under a bus!

[@gregb1599]

Poor Toyota right now they cannot make enough cars for all their customers with wait times up to 18 months in some markets and only can make 11 million cars per year 😞

[@clintonfong1958]

There are numerous cases of sudden corporate failures because their belief in old glory and life will continue happily ever after. Nokia, Sony just to name a few. Adapt is the word.

[@tonywei423]

Just imaging if US does not shut door to Chinese EVs, all the other EVs achievement in US is not fair game at all, as least China does not ban Tesla.

[@jamesdubben3687]

Is this comparable to the Rivian R1S? I ask because I saw Arabian R1S today. Got to say the R1S looks way better, proportionally then the R1T. It just seems to work better

[@N1rOx]

R1T's proportions look perfect to me, but I come from a country that only really have "smaller pick-ups". So that could be a factor as to why.

[@merodobson]

Comparable in many ways, different in other important ways. One will meet your needs and budget better than the other.

[@vladimirdosen9767]

Affordable? Main problem is manufacturers making ev's for rich people. It is hard to repair, insure, size is to big, to complicated, to much electronics and features, to much software, to much patent rights, decreased right to repair. Easy battery replacing and recondition, free software update, should be mandatory. The price for the family sized EV should not be more than 30k. The cost of maintenance and insurgence of ev should be half of ICE. Regulator did not do the job.

[@Starship007]

When you buy non Tesla they company loses its profit to 3rd party battery maker

[@andreandre1051]

👍👍

[@Boomtendo4tw]

Better than a cybertruck imo

[@wolfgangpreier9160]

Worse than a eCitaro. IMHO of course.

[@warrenmoon7709]

❤❤❤

[@bigr3805]

awesome 😂

[@briancollier5145]

Unfortunately I think it will do well in the states. Yet another heavy oversized behemoth on the road imperiling everyone else. I say the same thing about all of the idiots driving pickup trucks and large gas powered SUVs. Way more interested in the EV5, 4, 3 than this thing. I know it will work for those that need it - which is far less than will actually buy this elephant...

[@stuglenn1112]

I hope the Kia EV9's battery doesn't catch on fire and burn as well as Kia's Theta II ICE engine.

[@jamesdonaghy9143]

Maybe we should all measure in cubits? Fucking inches? It's a car, not a screen. Millimetres please!

[@vorpalinferno9711]

Kia will become an EV giant.

[@ChiTsang]

toyota going down

[@alexi3183]

Toyota has an EV not because they want to sell EVs but because of regulations requiring them to HAVE an EV offering. So this comparison makes no sense. Just a Toyota-hater blubbering.

[@zzappligator]

Toyotas fault though. It’s up to Toyota to make sense.

[@document6]

Honestly Toyota has a more than 20 year head start on EVERYONE including Tesla bc they’ve had EV motors and batteries in their industry-leading hybrids for 2 decades so… if ANY company should have been first with EVs it’s Toyota. The fact that they STILL can’t produce a decent EV is so inexcusable at this point so…. Yeah I just don’t think you have a point here unfortunately … GM is another company that had an EV decades ago but they never did much with it .. Toyota sold a TON of EV drive trains in their hybrids for 2 very strong decades of hybrid Toyota sales so, what’s their excuse? They have none! Inbred grandson of legendary founder?

[@tails300]

@@document6because EVs aren’t a viable option or business venture in most markets yet. They cater to more than just Europe and China you know.

[@jackandcoke02]

Regular gas engines are garbage, wouldn’t touch these with a 10 foot pole. Look at battery cost replacement for Ioniq 5’s.

[@starpawsy]

Slowly, slowly, but ever more quickly, the EV bubble is starting to burst.

[@markallen4514]

My question: Is Kia selling it at a profit? H/Kia is going full blast after market share but are they digging a hole while they do it?

[@rickf78]

Maybe at a loss in the US and try make up for it in other markets. In Australia the base model is AUS $26k & GT Line $46k more expensive. Australia is a much smaller market but not sure it’s justified such a high premium.

[@SimonCoates]

That's a fair question. I bought a Lexus RX400H hybrid in 2008 and the rumour was that Lexus/Toyota lost $50,000 on each hybrid car sold trying to break into the market. I've still got the car and it's still going strong after 16 years.

[@sun-man]

LG chem battery? Lol, pass. Hard pass.

[@b3arwithm3]

Kinda premature to run the victory lap after just a couple months of sales. Comparing to bz4x is pointless as nobody want that toyota.

[@pantloaded]

toyota not really trying to sell evs...

[@carzombieeatery3216]

Here in America, In 2023, KIA sold 780,000 vehicles, only 30,000 were EVs... and now you know the rest of the story.

[@user-mj9tr3ym5t]

18k

[@Meatball2022]

That’s 5%. About the same as the market as a whole. If this is your attempt to throw darts at them, epic fail

[@sueddo2634]

I mean the majority of KIA's lineup are gas cars... I'm not sure what you're trying to go for.

[@andresd6193]

That's a lot of EV's considering all the misinformation out there about EV's and knowing ICE vehicles have like a 100 year head star.

[@Meatball2022]

@@andresd6193 and that’s probably 28000 more than Chevy or ford sold…

[@quantumcomata105]

Winston; AKA serpentza bad mouthed you for being a Chinese shell 🐚 and poked fun at you for thinking the electric ⚡️ car port charger was for gasoline ⛽️ . He also bad mouthed me because I own a ridge wallet and he promotes esker wallets.

[@DAVIDTATLITUG]

I love most of your reviews even though I think you are A Tesla fanboy. However, in a previous video you had nothing good to say about the Kia EV9. Now you are promoting it. That's a bit hypocritical. This is a great vehicle that has been loved by the reviewers. You know this is just the beginning of what this SUV will be. You talk about chargers but haven't heard you complain about the 800 volt cyber truck for which there are NO chargers that can utilize that. There is your Tesla bias again.

[@vonniofdoom5590]

Toyota doesn’t sell evs they sell hybrids

[@anthonybugge5220]

They can't sell them in Korea. To expensive no one wants them.