2024 Kia EV9 | 1000 Mile Ownership Update (Review)

My most recent thoughts on the ownership experience of my 2024 Kia EV9, after trading in my Tesla. closing in on almost 1000 miles. So far so good for the most part...

[CSAFMedia]

The EV9 is in a class and price-point of it's own. Nothing so far in the near future is even close to being a 3-row EV SUV starting at $56K. Well done KIA!

[joec.]

i saw the white one and it's stunning. i'm in seattle, so i'm getting realy tired of teslas.

[monaq]

Gorgeous electirc SUV from Kia, good job!

[pstarke]

Although it is not exported to the U.S. due to high tariffs, Kia is famous in Korea for making good commercial vehicles such as trucks and vans.
They have a lot of know-how in handling heavy cars, and I felt that their ability was shining considerably in the EV9.
Due to its high price, it was criticized in Korea at the beginning of its release, but now everyone seems to recognize it as a good car.

[stockey]

I have had Kia's for 20 years, so i'm not surprised it's a great vehicule, still have my 7 seater 2009 Kia Borrego with over 300k on it.

[RobHedges]

Thank you for the update, we will test drive a Kia EV9 GT this fall as a potential replacement of a 2013 Toyota Highlander (I still can't believe I am considering leaving Toyota after 25 years!). Seeing actual real people report their post-sales experience is of critical importance for those of us willing to roll the dice.

[sahnse]

I've put 3, 000 miles on mine and I love it. I purposely got the Wind Version to have a longer range and I get compliments everyday how beautiful the ev9 is. Ocean Blue is a really nice color. I came from driving a Range Rover and Tesla Model Y. By far my favorite. Tesla does have a better app. The Kia app isn't very good and sometimes the doors will not open or lock automatically which is annoying. KIA techs don't know how to fix it so hopefully they find a fix soon but overall very solid vehicle.

[LeahMosley-jl]

I appreciate your EV9 updates! Can you link the stickers and info regarding the Kia logo blackouts?

[Trekgalaxi]

I had a 2019 sorento sx, the thing was made like a tank and drove like one in the heavy canadian snow. I kinda regret trading it for the rx350.

[arni]

Great!! I would have loved to see the blacked out KIA logo and the outside of your car with tints..

[TheKRGS]

The tech in this vehicle is very impressive. I love the camera system for lane changes... that's such a game changer. Kia seems to be about the only car manufacturer these days who's actually solving daily driving problems.

[koryleach]

I took ours out in the Valentines Day storm here in the metro. It handled great!

[robertfaulkner]

Honestly this is more efficient than a Chevy Bolt... How is that?

[hp-fxpv]

Looking to possibly make the same switch, Model Y to the Kia, I need more space and like to sit higher up. Will look at the R1S too of course, but the Kia seems more efficient.
It’s a Kia, hard to feel like anything they do puts it in the exclusive club. But it is nice!

[ScottNelles]

Which EV9 trim did you get? I want to know if I get the high one, will the sound system suck?

[bossK]

Maybe a B roll of all the customizations you've done while you're describing them would have been great.

[alexwelch]

What about charging at Electrify America, EV Go or other non tesla superchargers? I have a model Y and Ideally would like a larger EV SUV, but I keep seeing nightmare videos of non tesla chargers always being down. Also, with the 800V architecture, can't charge EV9 well at Tesla superchargers yet until Tesla upgrades more V4 superchargers. Otherwise it is a great SUV.

[akis]

Does the heated steering wheel heat the whole thing or just sections, like 3 and 9 o'clock? Does it have a security camera system like Tesla or Rivian?

[richardvenn]

Drove and looked at this. It is very nice. Is it true that the app is only by subscription?

[prevailz]

The acrylic type plastic that covers the accent lighting on the front is cracking like glass on my ev9 gt line after 1200 miles. Im sure this will start being a more common issue as more miles are put on them.