2024 KIA EV9 CONTROLS & CHARGING

EV Channels Review

This video provides an in-depth look at the 2024 Kia EV9's controls and charging features. The reviewer highlights the advanced heads-up display with lane-keeping visuals, customizable regenerative braking (including an "i-Pedal" one-pedal driving mode), and the convenience of powered steering column adjustments and a heated steering wheel. The seats offer massage, heating, and cooling functions. The digital cockpit is praised for its functionality, though the reviewer notes the gauge screen could be more customizable. The central touchscreen, while responsive, is partially obscured by the steering wheel, and the haptic feedback buttons below it can be accidentally pressed. The EV9's navigation, audio, and EV settings are easily accessible. A key feature is the battery conditioning for faster DC charging. The reviewer notes some torque steer when accelerating hard in Sport mode, particularly when engaging the front wheels. The lane-keeping assist is described as functional but occasionally intrusive and inconsistent in detecting lane lines. Charging performance at a DC fast charger was unexpectedly slow during the review, despite battery conditioning, which is a point of concern. Overall, the EV9 is presented as a technologically advanced and comfortable SUV, with minor usability quirks in its interface and inconsistent charging performance on this occasion.