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Electric Vehicles (EVs) / Re: 3..2..1....TOW!
Last post by HannibalSmith - Apr 14, 2026, 09:08 PMAwesome setup
#2
Electric Vehicles (EVs) / Re: 3..2..1....TOW!
Last post by RRocket - Apr 14, 2026, 08:46 PMQuote from: dkazzed on Apr 14, 2026, 03:35 PMLol standards are good once in awhile.
https://arba.app/l_100km_calculator/
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Electric Vehicles (EVs) / Re: 3..2..1....TOW!
Last post by dkazzed - Apr 14, 2026, 03:35 PMLol standards are good once in awhile.
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Electric Vehicles (EVs) / Re: 3..2..1....TOW!
Last post by RRocket - Apr 14, 2026, 02:55 PMQuote from: dkazzed on Apr 14, 2026, 02:32 PMMy brother used to grease his trailer ball which I thought was a terrible idea, but I'm tempted to do the same with how loud it is compared to the vehicle lol. Maybe try graphite lubricant first so it's not as greasy?
What km/kWh or kWh/100km does that translate to for those of us imperically challenged? I guessed 23.6 kWh/100km based on 1L = 9 kWh but I could be wrong.
Ya, it's about 24! Good guess!
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Electric Vehicles (EVs) / Re: 3..2..1....TOW!
Last post by dkazzed - Apr 14, 2026, 02:32 PMMy brother used to grease his trailer ball which I thought was a terrible idea, but I'm tempted to do the same with how loud it is compared to the vehicle lol. Maybe try graphite lubricant first so it's not as greasy?
What km/kWh or kWh/100km does that translate to for those of us imperically challenged? I guessed 23.6 kWh/100km based on 1L = 9 kWh but I could be wrong.
What km/kWh or kWh/100km does that translate to for those of us imperically challenged? I guessed 23.6 kWh/100km based on 1L = 9 kWh but I could be wrong.
#6
Show and Shine / Re: 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Prefe...
Last post by dkazzed - Apr 14, 2026, 02:27 PMLove the warmer weather, have been consistently seeing under 15 kWh/100km trips around town. Highway use is still in the high teens into the 20s depending on which way the hills and winds are going. I'm hoping I can schedule for the all season tires to go back on soon. We suffered a flat tire last week which was really annoying without a proper spare tire, but Costco had it warranty replaced in two days.
I get Ioniq 9s overall not flying off the lots. There was a small uptick in Ioniq 9 sales last month in Canada, a big one in the USA. Not sure how EV9 compares, Kia Canada doesn't release indivdual model sales figures and Kia USA delayed their March numbers. I see lots of EV9s but they've had almost a 2 year head start on sales and was iZEV eligible the first year and a bit. Like EV9 Land trim, I find Ioniq 9 Preferred trim tends to sell fairly quickly while the higher trim levels sit.
Thought I would share this here:
Here is an update on what changes are coming to the Ioniq 9 in Canada for the 2027 model year.
Trim changes:
New Features:
Colour changes:
Should start seeing them arrive to dealership lots around July 2026
I get Ioniq 9s overall not flying off the lots. There was a small uptick in Ioniq 9 sales last month in Canada, a big one in the USA. Not sure how EV9 compares, Kia Canada doesn't release indivdual model sales figures and Kia USA delayed their March numbers. I see lots of EV9s but they've had almost a 2 year head start on sales and was iZEV eligible the first year and a bit. Like EV9 Land trim, I find Ioniq 9 Preferred trim tends to sell fairly quickly while the higher trim levels sit.
Thought I would share this here:
Here is an update on what changes are coming to the Ioniq 9 in Canada for the 2027 model year.
Trim changes:
- Essential RWD - REMOVED
- Preferred AWD+ - REMOVED
- Luxury AWD - Now a standalone trim, not Preferred w/ Luxury Package
- Ultimate Calligraphy AWD+ - Now a standalone trim, not Preferred AWD+ w/ Ultimate Calligraphy package
New Features:
- Tailgate Emergency Lamp - Added to all trims
- Heated 3rd Row Seats - Added to UC AWD+
- Built-in Dual-Channel Dashcam recorder - Added to UC AWD+
Colour changes:
- NEW Night Package - Available on the UC AWD+
- Blacked out Logos / exterior trim / Alloy wheels / Interior trim
- Available with Serenity White or Abyss Black exterior colours
- Biophilic Blue - REMOVED (too bad, it's actually really nice)
Should start seeing them arrive to dealership lots around July 2026
#7
Off-Topic / Re: Space and Science and Spec...
Last post by Tortoise - Apr 14, 2026, 08:33 AMThat looks like it would be so much fun to drive. But, I bet it takes a lot of skill to predict where it's gonna drift.
#8
Off-Topic / Re: Space and Science and Spec...
Last post by GreatBigAbyss - Apr 13, 2026, 03:10 PMWell that's neat. Even cooler that we have such equipment!
#9
Off-Topic / Re: Space and Science and Spec...
Last post by blur911 - Apr 13, 2026, 02:10 PMhttps://www.facebook.com/reel/1465223741678779
Hope people can see this link,
How the Coast Guard breaks ice in smaller harbours.
Hope people can see this link,
How the Coast Guard breaks ice in smaller harbours.
#10
Electric Vehicles (EVs) / Re: 3..2..1....TOW!
Last post by RRocket - Apr 12, 2026, 10:57 PMQuote from: Firm on Apr 12, 2026, 10:33 PMNice setup! How does it tow compared to the Prius?
It tows much easier than the Prius, though the Prius didn't struggle per se. The Bz4x is far more powerful so that's why it feels easier. The efficiency was about 90 MPG equivalent while towing in the BZ.
One of the things that was "alarming" is the BZ is so quiet, I can hear ALL the noises from the trailer quite clearly. Rattling, clanking, bumping around, etc So it initially sounds alarming because you don't hear any of that in a normal car.