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Supercharger Challenges: When NACS May Not Be The Best Fit

Supercharger Challenges: When NACS May Not Be The Best Fit

Update: 2025-10-23
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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.




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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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Supercharger Challenges: When NACS May Not Be The Best Fit

Supercharger Challenges: When NACS May Not Be The Best Fit

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