CharlatanPrime t1_jc1lk74 wrote on March 13, 2023 at 11:34 AM

I just got back from a trip down south in my Kia EV, going from NoVa to Roanoke, to Greenville SC and then to Charleston SC (and then home). I found the route planning the toughest part of the trip. Was using the PlugShare app but am going to switch to A Better Route Planner (ABRPj for future trips. In my mind good route planning is key for a good experience since the charging infrastructure is pretty fragmented.

Prior to that trip we pretty much just used the car locally and since we have a charger in the garage it’s no problem. If you are staying in a small area most of the time you can probably use the navigation on your vehicle, as it will probably be able to show you local charging stations. If you can charge at home you’ll be golden.

rvajamesriviera OP t1_jc2pobx wrote on March 13, 2023 at 4:42 PM

Thanks! That's helpful to know. How to you like the Kia-EV? I've been considering the Kia Niro

CharlatanPrime t1_jc41zum wrote on March 13, 2023 at 9:54 PM

Performance is great, of course, but I feel like their software is a step behind Tesla, and may be a few others. And since it’s a “1.0“ product I suspect there will be gradual improvements in the years to come.