Anyone have the new Kia EV ? Thinking between that and the tesla base model as second car replacement.
Already have 2015 leaf sl happy with thst.
Already have 2015 leaf sl happy with thst.
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we took a test drive, was not impressed. very rough ride. lot's of drive train noise. my 2015 leaf feels like a caddy conmpared, at 253 mi range, you're paying for the battery.
Seasoned Oak
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Kia and Hyundia ,i keep hearing that great warranty is essential as engine and transmission replacements are needed all too often.
SpaceBus
Minister of Fire
I've always liked the Kia Soul, but hated the drivetrain options. H/K four cylinder engines sound like tractor engines to me. BEV solves those issues for me. It's a shame to hear the ride is loud and uncomfortable, I just read a Car and Driver review earlier today that said the Niro was actually one of the best entry level EVs on the market. I hope the currently unreleased in the US Soul EV is better. I'm not looking for sporty, comfortable and capable of handling heaved up roads is most important to me.
My guess is buy the cheapest used EV that meets your needs. Battery technology is still rapidly changing and depreciation is going to kill resale in the future. II suspect at some point it may make sense to take older EVs and install upgraded battery packs. Of course up north rust will still eat them up long before they stop running.
2020, it's the wife's car, I still have my leaf, not that I go anywhere anymore.
semipro
Minister of Fire
That's a very nice car.
I drove one we had at work and it made it tough to jump in my car to drive home afterward.
The only knock I have is that it's difficult to get out of the front seats, probably cause its so low to the ground. Actually, my leaf is more comfortable to sit in for longer periods.
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