Electric vehicles moved from niche curiosities to mainstream options as the industry shifted in the late 2010s. Hyundai Motor Group expanded during this period, with Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis producing award-winning EVs and distinctive family crossovers. In 2024, a couple replaced their older vehicles by leasing an all-electric Hyundai Ioniq 5 and a first-year Kia EV9 GT-Line, aiming for strong market value and taking advantage of federal tax credit loopholes. The leases also reflected uncertainty about EV technology and used-car resale. Battery problems later became the central issue: the Ioniq 5 developed a recurring 12V battery quirk, while the EV9 required a full traction battery replacement and repeated dealership visits, prompting concern about lemon laws and limited driving comfort.
"We no longer concern ourselves with long-distance range anxiety. We fear driving either vehicle outside of rideshare range from our house. Our First EV9 Battery Issue Occurred Immediately When operational, our EV9 has been an excellent family SUV, electric or not. It looks cool, garnering unsolicited comments from friends,"
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