Kia EV5

Because I love driving, I bought the base model. In the first two months, I drove 15,000 kilometers. In October, I took a trip from Ordos to Kunming. When I set off, the power consumption was 14.4, and when I reached Yunnan, it became 14.1. The maximum pure - electric range can reach 585 kilometers! The terrain of our motherland is higher in the west and north and lower in the east and south. On the way back, the power consumption became 14.4 again. All electric vehicles love going downhill! The Kia EV5 doesn't perform well on the highway (the highway range is about 300 kilometers). The wind resistance is too high! I mostly drove on national roads. I traveled for 20 days and covered more than 6,000 kilometers. The charging cost was about 1,000 yuan, and the tolls were 1,300 yuan. Well, there's not much to say. The backrest of the rear seats can be adjusted. My old Mitsubishi V6 could do that, and I haven't seen a car with adjustable rear - seat backrests since! Moreover, the seats can be flattened for sleeping. I've slept in the car five or six times, which saves money. The overall driving and handling of the car feel good. The steering is sensitive and precise. The brakes are sufficient (I rarely use the brakes; more than 90% of the time, I rely on regenerative braking). The car's infotainment system is average, and the map is not useful. I always use my phone for navigation. They said there would be a subsidy of 20,000 yuan when I bought the car, but now I only got 13,000 yuan. I don't know where the remaining 7,000 yuan went! The route is pre - set by them!

¡¾Driving Experience¡¿
I've been driving it for about a week and have covered over 800 kilometers. The chassis tuning is definitely top - notch. When going over speed bumps, it's smooth and comfortable. The adaptive cruise control decelerates and accelerates smoothly without being too abrupt, and there won't be sudden acceleration or deceleration.
¡¾Range¡¿
Most of the journey is on urban and suburban national roads. The range depends on the weather and temperature. After the second use, when fully charged, it only shows about 425 kilometers (it will display the actual range according to personal driving conditions, and this range can reach a 1:1 ratio. After driving 170 kilometers, the range only decreased by 1 kilometer). In winter, around zero degrees Celsius, with the air - conditioner turned on occasionally, and two people in the car in the city,
Since I drive more aggressively, the range is about 65% of the full range, around 350 kilometers. At a temperature of around 10 degrees Celsius, the range can reach about 80% of the full range, around 420 kilometers (this is based on actual photos). The charging speed is very fast. It only takes about an hour to charge from 20% to 100% using fast - charging. I guess the range should be more reliable in spring and autumn when the temperature is around 20 degrees Celsius.
¡¾Least Satisfied¡¿
There are no major problems so far. The only thing is that the tire noise seems a bit loud. But it's not a big deal. After all, considering the price, if you want more comfort, you can replace the tires with Michelin silent ones.
¡¾Most Satisfied¡¿
The rear seats can be folded flat. It's absolutely comfortable to take a nap when you're tired from driving or at noon. There is not only a frunk but also a small table in the trunk, which is very convenient for camping. The remote parking feature also seems very high - end. Haha ??

I picked up the ready-made car at the end of December last year. It's only today that I got the license plate, washed the car, and am posting a photo to share several points that might interest you. First, regarding energy consumption: The first time I drove with a full charge, I covered 320 km with 10% of the battery left. The driving environment was half urban area and half expressway, with half of the time being empty and half fully loaded. The average ambient temperature was around 5 degrees Celsius. I set the regenerative braking to level 1. The air conditioner was mostly set to one or two gears blowing on the windshield, and I occasionally turned on the seat heating. Personally, I think this performance is acceptable considering the car itself. However, I feel that the square body might result in relatively high air resistance. I'll test it on the highway later. Second, about the driving experience: In my opinion, the chassis comfort of this car is at the top level in its price range. It's very resilient. When going over speed bumps, it reacts very smoothly. The lateral support during cornering is quite good among similar cars. There's basically no play in the steering wheel (actually, I don't really like this as it makes driving tiring). I bought this car mainly because of its mechanical quality. In terms of configuration: I got the 15.98 Air version. Except for the lack of driving assistance features, other configurations are basically in place, which doesn't bother me. Currently, most driving assistance systems of joint-venture cars don't seem very trustworthy. As for the intelligent level, I can't evaluate it yet since the car's infotainment system hasn't been activated. The system supports CarPlay and CarLife. The sound quality of the audio system is quite good in this price range, so the infotainment system is definitely sufficient. I'm very satisfied with the space. There are plenty of storage spaces. When the rear seats are fully folded down, it's like a van and can carry a lot. When folding the seats, the seat cushions will automatically sink, so the rear is not only completely flat but also the backrest angle can be adjusted. The sitting experience is also great, which is one of the most satisfying aspects. Generally speaking, the low - and mid - level configurations of this car are suitable for people who have a certain driving skill, don't really need some intelligent assistance features, value the mechanical quality of the car, and have practical needs for the car rather than pursuing fancy stuff. You'll find this car very perfect. There are also some drawbacks, such as the cup holders being too shallow to hold drinks steadily, the center armrest sinking with a little force and seeming unreliable and I'm afraid it might break, and the charging port being on the front fender which is very inconvenient for charging. But overall, I'm still quite satisfied. I suggest interested friends go to see the real car and have a test drive. Considering the replacement subsidy, regional subsidy, and the shopping vouchers given, the price of this car is only slightly higher than that of mainstream ride - hailing cars. At this price point, we don't really talk about high resale value or abundant functions. Personally, I think the driving experience is well worth the price.