Kia EV9 owner and returning guest, Todd George joins the show to talk about the transition from the 2024 model with a CCS port to the 2026 model that now comes standard with a NACS port. One of the first challenges he faced was charging at a Tesla Supercharger and reveals why. The conversation also touches on quality control issues, community feedback, and the future of the Kia EV9, including upcoming features and improvements. Todd shares his recommendations for potential buyers and reflects on the overall experience of owning an EV.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:58 Todd's Journey to EV Ownership

05:17 Day-to-Day Experience with the EV9

08:48 Transitioning from CCS to NACS port

16:42 Charging Experiences and Challenges

21:50 Comparing the 2024 and 2026 Models

28:16 Software Updates and Connectivity in EVs

30:09 Battery Issues and Lemon Law Returns

31:07 Key Fob Features and Subscriptions

31:54 Performance and Boost Features

33:47 Vibration Issues at High Speeds

37:42 Customer Service and Lemon Law Experiences

41:41 Overall Impressions of the EV9

43:23 Future of CarPlay and Navigation Systems

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