Electric vehicle ownership in a city can be daunting when you don't have access to a plug. We explore urban charging infrastructure along with the day-to-day experience and economics of public charging your vehicle in a big city.
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Electric vehicle ownership in a city can be daunting when you don't have access to a plug. We explore urban charging infrastructure along with the day-to-day experience and economics of public charging your vehicle in a big city.
Supercharger Challenges: When NACS May Not Be The Best Fit
The Urban EV Podcast
55 minutes
2 weeks ago
Supercharger Challenges: When NACS May Not Be The Best Fit
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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The Urban EV Podcast
Electric vehicle ownership in a city can be daunting when you don't have access to a plug. We explore urban charging infrastructure along with the day-to-day experience and economics of public charging your vehicle in a big city.
