KIA EV6 1-YEAR OWNERSHIP UPDATE: Is the honeymoon over? An In-depth look with tips & tricks + more
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- čas přidán 5. 05. 2024
- Wow, I've owned this Kia EV6 for a year now! In this video, we take a look and a lot of different aspects of ownership over 1-year.
Should you buy an EV6? Is it still competitive? Would I buy it again? Should I have bought a Tesla?
So join me in covering my journey, likes/dislikes and experiences with the EV6. We take an in-depth look at these items to hopefully give you insight on if the EV6 is the right EV for you, and what trim would be best? Or should you look elsewhere?
Trim comparisons
Competition
Power and performance
Issues and Maintenance
Home Charging
Real-life range
Modifications
Tips and tricks of ownership
Regrets?
Final Thoughts
LINKS TO SOME MODS
3D Mats/Maxpider Kagu mats:
Link (available for MANY cars, not just the EV6):
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Discount Code ($10 off):
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Lighting: amzn.to/3XuLR01
Dashcam: amzn.to/3Ny1JdA
Mud Flaps:
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Spoiler:
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FitcamX Dashcam (looks OEM):
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0:00 - Intro
1:52 - Part 1: About my EV6
2:27 - Part 2: Trim comparison + Features
6:57 - Part 3: 1 year wear + tear
9:08 - Part 4: Performance: Still fast?
11:31 - Part 5: Issues & Maintenance
17:43 - Part 6: Real-life Range: Anxiety much?
19:31 - Part 7: Level 2 Home charging
20:13 - Part 8: Modifications
24:58 - Part 9: Tips, tricks, and small cool things
30:26 - What's in my frunk?
31:21 - Part 10: Resources for the EV6
32:43 - Part 11: Final thoughts + Conclusion - Auta a dopravní prostředky
The "celsius" bug is just another message for you guys to switch to the right scale. Freezing point is 0 degrees not 32 :)))))))
You be you... We drive on the correct side of the road and car.
@@chasl3645 hahaha….also us in 🇷🇴;)
Ha ha I'm visiting Ireland and have a rental. It's a trip driving here at first. My balance and blind spots are all off.
You're preaching to the choir. I grew up overseas. Why is 32 freezing? Why are we using that scale? Haha
@@Emadifications Because we can.
Why do people around the world drive on the wrong side of the road and car.
IMO your car is what the factory GT line should look like. I especially like the clean and simple looking rear valance. Great job 👍👍👍
Thank you! I wish I could take the credit but def appreciate the compliment.
Thanks for the one-year review! I'm coming up on the one-year anniversary with my GT-Line as well and I still love it. Fortunately I haven't experienced most of the issues that you and others have, so I've been pretty lucky. I absolutely agree about the dealership experience though; it's certainly not where it should be. I don't know much about the weather "pre-conditioning" aspect so I'm looking forward to your video and seeing if there's something I was supposed to do with our one week of winter we get here in Dallas. :P
Thanks also for the tips & tricks section. I was already familiar with many of them but still learned a couple new things, which is amazing because I thought I went through all of the manuals and menus by now. Always happy to learn more about this car!
Keep making videos and I'll keep watching 'em! Take care.
Thanks! Yeah besides the amp, I haven't been to worried. However, this 12v battery thing has me a bit worried. I just know it's gonna happen to my wife while she's out and about ha ha! However, in not sure I'm gonna sit around wait for a dealer to fix it. I may end up buying a nice battery but let's see what happens. It seems like it's becoming more common.
As for pre-conditioning? Yeah I park 99% at home, drive mostly in DFW, and our winters don't get too bad, so I'm not sure it'll ever be a big concern for me unless I move or go on another wintery road trip. I still wanna learn about it as I do want to move back to CO at some point soon.
@@Emadifications Your video is the first I've heard of the 12v battery failing so I'm going to do some research on the forums. I learned the hard way a long time ago to always keep a battery booster in the car so I'm not *tooo* worried but certainly something I'll keep an eye on. Thanks again for the heads up!
Great video. We bought our EV-6 first edition in Feb., 2022 (It's number 1109 of 1500). We do not regret the purchase. It's the beautiful, fun to drive, and it gets great mileage. Given the right weather conditions, we have gotten in the range of 325 miles+ on a full charge. We have driven it twice from Seattle to San Fransico, with one side trip to Bend, OR on the way down, with no charging issues. We did find some chargers not up and running, which was a disappointment, but not a huge issue. It's glacier white with all the GT-line bells and whistles. It's also a major head turner, whereas the Tesla is pretty boring. Thanks for the reviews. This one showed me stuff that I didn't know about it. And I do agree, the dealer we took possession of the car through is less than optimal. KIA needs to work on that.
Appreciate the feedback and the experience. My biggest fear is being super low on range and pulling up to a charger that's not functional! That's the one insecurity i still have. I still like mine, although I'll admit my needs are changing to where a full EV may not be the best option but that's for the 2 year video I'm working on. Thanks for sharing and watching!
Excellent sum up Emad👍. Absolutely love my GT Line AWD and done my own mods and wrap anyway. But very fair points. I do think you guys in the US seem to have more issues in all honesty and especially with the dealers and service/mark ups. Not had any issues with heating or 12v personally. But maybe thats just because I am fortunate. Today I took my beautiful EV6 to the dealer to sell. Been excellent 6 months with it and the dealer has been fantastic in all honesty. So sorry to see it go but timing is perfect and financially works well for me and just gave the go ahead on the dealerships GT demo, which I look to get in Sept/Oct when their new demo arrives. Got a great deal and excited to get the rocket. Albeit GT Line is very quick in deed and blows most cars off the line regardless.
But your vid is spot on and honest and refreshing. For me I would 100% recommend this car and after owning a number of high end cars in the past, this definitely matches up to them.
Brilliant vid and keep up the great content. 👍👍
Wow thank you so much for the praise and kind words. And at first I was bummed that you liked the gt line so much and was "why are you trading it in??" And then I read that you're getting the GT. That is so awesome. What country are you in? I am visiting Ireland right now and makes me realize that the range for the gt is more than enough in most of the world. In the US, everything I so spread out so that's why we get range anxiety. Plus our charging infrastructure sucks for the most part. The opening of the Tesla chargers will help. As for problems? Yeah the 12v problem seems to be getting worse. I hope I don't deal with it. But I mean, after market will fix it if kia won't. Appreciate the support and congrats on getting the GT. It's a beast.
@@Emadifications Is the 12 V issue a problem with the battery, or is it with the Traction battery to 12 V stepdown controller?
@@Emadifications Hi Emad,
I am from the UK but currently live and work in Sweden. Yes range factor here in Europe not an issue at all. Many guys here on my local EV6 forum have travelled from Sweden all the way down to Italy. Fair old distance but no real issues with charging. Just need to plan. Great you’re over in Ireland and I hope you have a fantastic time there. Scenery is beautiful if you get chance to travel around. Family from there so know it really well. The Guinness and whiskey isn’t too bad either. 🥃🤣🤣. Enjoy your trip and keep up the great work as your vids over time have helped many newbies on here. Yeh looking forward to getting the GT. If you haven’t tried it then do so as soon as you can. I think a few of your friends will be even more shocked with the ridiculous acceleration. 😲👍👍
RE: Range. Slow down to 65, make fewer charging stops and get there in about the same amount of time as driving at 75 and having to stop and charge more often. One other benefit, driving at 65 is far less stressful than driving at 75 or greater. IMHO :)
One of the best reviews i have seen so far. Good job!
Thank you so much! Next time I hope to have more consistent audio and video quality. This video just took a while to compile and film so there was a lot of different days it was filmed. Appreciate the awesome words, though! Makes it worth it.
Great video. It’s nice to hear someone with good things to say about the EV6. It seem like so many on the forums just complain. I’ve got almost 9K on my car, same exact one you have, and it’s been great. I do know that a lot of people only post things when they’re negative so we need more posting positive reviews. Thanks.
Thanks! I haven't seen too many negative reviews overall. A few of the same complaints, but overall I think people have praised the car. I have seen that a lot of people that have ended up selling the ev6 wasn't necessarily because it was a bad car, but because they just weren't ready for an ev. Or they realized that the Tesla infrastructure worked better for them due to driving habits. I don't fault them for that, but don't bash the car if that's the reason. Glad you like yours and thank you for the nice comments on the video! Injustnhit 16.1k on mine and still like it s lot.
Yeah it’s been kind of a mixed bag. I love my car. I think what keeps me interested is the slow trickle of mods that are coming out. Like every month I’m seeing new kits and it makes me excited to finally start some on mine!
This was a great in-depth video. As someone who's always been a gear heard, but yet to own or drive an EV, this was very informative and interesting. Thanks!
Thanks! I'm working to improve my production (font, consistent camera/audio quality, angles, etc.) But man it's a lotta work haha so I def appreciate the compliment. What kinda cars are you into? I'm a fairly big gearhead as well.
@@Emadifications I've always owned manual hot hatches and especially love JDM cars. In the early 2000s my first few cars were various years/models of SSS Nissan Pulsars. I've also had a 180sx, a first gen Honda Civic Type R, and more recently Ford Focus ST and RS. Looking to upgrade soon to either a Toyota Corolla GR or new Honda Civic Type R. Keeping a keen eye on the sporty cars that Hyundai and Kia have been developing over the last few years too, they've come a long way! I don't think I can make the move yet to EV though, I just can't go past the driving experience of a manual turbo! Maybe one day if engineers figure out a way to make a manual + clutch EV somehow with multiple gears then I'd be interested haha
This is the best looking EV6 I've seen so far. Great Work man
Thank you! Means a lot to hear it..it's def been a fun one to mess with.
Excellent review and energy Emad. Thank you
Thanks! I've learned a lot from making this video and hope to have some better ones coming soon!
Already own the GT-LINE AND your review tops even those so-called pro reviewers. Great job.
If you're not already a broadcaster, you are a natural. Smooth conversational presentation and a good voice to go with it.. Kerp up the good work.
Wow. I can't tell you how much that means, especially since I know my production quality (video and audio quality and consistency) is not the strongest. It really means a lot. I try to film videos as if I'm talking to someone I know about my car. I'm glad it comes off organic! Again, I truly appreciate it and thank you for the positive feedback.
Great review, as are all of your videos! I’m not at 12 months of ownership yet, but I feel it’s one of the best vehicles I’ve ever owned. My 1st EV, definitely won’t be my last.
I have a First Edition, so in my opinion, the best of both models. I love the subdued outside styling, since the Urban Yellow really pops with the black trim. Inside, the nice grey headliner lightens up the black interior. The sunroof also gives quite a bit more light, too.
I live in Kalamazoo, Michigan, so most of my driving is in the Midwest, yet I’ve taken a road trip to Bucks County, Pennsylvania, had no issue with finding chargers. My outlook on the chargers is a paradigm shift in how one looks at traveling. I’m ok with making some plans ahead of my trip.
Looking forward to seeing more videos on your EV6!
The first edition is great. It has a good mix, you're right! I'm glad you like it. I imagine the infrastructure in that area is better than what we experience in the south. Hopefully it changes as I want to keep an ev but not willing to switch to a Tesla.
You did a great job on exterior looks. If I get the ev6 I would take many of your inspiration in upgrading from stock
Thank you! Hopefully my videos can help where needed. Otherwise feel free to always reach out!
Awaiting delivery on my '23 Wind AWD + Tech. Most reviews are like "I had this car for 2 days to review and these are my thoughts" So glad there's someone giving long term reviews and updates as you live with this car every day. Thanks for this!
You're welcome. That was the goal. I'd seen a lot of journalist reviews, and some long term reviews, but i wanted to capture what it was like to own the car, and really be transparent about the issues and good things.
looks great, i'm impressed
Long range trips have gotten even better now that the supercharger network has opened up for all
Right now that only works with the magic dock for us. Not all the superchargers are open, right? Just the ones with the magic dock work with the kia. I know rivian and Ford can use any supercharger though.
@@Emadifications yeah just magic dock right now , but I noticed all the stations around me have been seeing different vehicles now . I mostly only charge at home or EA in a pinch , but I’m going to check it out now that I’m seeing other vehicles
This is the coolest looking EV6 I’ve ever seen!
Ha thank you! I love it. And look forward to maybe doing more to it.
Great honest review with lots of info! May have made me a believer.
Thank you so much. I love hearing stuff like this. My goal was to be up front and honest about the bad and good. I don't think this is the car for everyone and wanna make sure anyone who watches understands some of my pros and cons.
I live in Korea and ordered one last year. Your video was very helpful in understanding more about this car.
That's great. I'll be in Korea in April. I remember when I was there in June of last year, most ev6 I saw were taxis. It made me sad but makes sense in Korea. Can't wait to see more cars there.
I have a GT Line RWD, and love it. I do like the pop out door handles, ambient lighting, sun roof, HUD, and extra technology.
Yeah great car all around. Wish I had the ambient lighting and sunroof.
@@Emadifications it seems like you've done ton of highway miles, has your body kit helped, hurt or not made and difference in milage? I don't see the ev6 kits on their website. But I'm interested.
Lots of solid insight.
I suspect this video is very boring for someone who is not purchasing or has an ev6, so I appreciate it!
Enjoyed it, very detailed. Drove the AWD at Harrogate, I had to give it back !! Drove dead straight at full sport power, eggscellent.
Yeah even just the basic AWD is a hoot. Let alone a GT.
Thank you so much for making this video. I have a Model X on order that will be delivered at the end of the month but I was considering canceling in favor of a GT-Line AWD. I even disclosed this with my local KIA dealer, finalized the numbers, and told them to let me sleep on my decision. After watching your video, I decided to stay the course with the Model X.
Model X and S are the only Teslas I would consider. Sorry to see you not get the EV6 but model X is a good bet. I still prefer the ev6 but good luck with your new car!
That looks SICKKKKK!!!!😍😍😍
Thank you!
You improved the car alot with that look.
Thanks! I agree. Outside of a couple things, I love the way it looks.
This was the best review I've seen about the Kia EV6. Thank you for being organic with your review. I walked away learning more about the care and being entertained. I appreciate you king. Being very handsome also helped with watching the review . 😊😁
Comments like this is why I like making videos! Thank you so much! Glad you learned! As for being handsome, you can't tell cause of my darker skin, but im blushing ha ha 😂
@@Emadifications Oh you are more than welcome 🤗 I actually stopped watching basketball playoffs just to binge watch all of you're videos. I love how intelligent you are and your knowledge of what you are talking about. You've definitely made a subscriber and support of you and your channel. And if it's that easy to make you blush. I'll continue to give you more compliments Mr. Handsome.😊 Let me take it up a notch and say you exude sexiness. 😊😘😁
I’m kinda sad, although happy for the mods I’ve made because of you, that I bought the RWD and not the AWD. I found your channel after my purchase 😅.
Awesome review. I'd like to ask if your range was being calculated with the upgrade wheels (especially with them being the 20s instead of the 19s, and with the aggressive offset) and with all the aftermarket body upgrades? Reason I'm asking is that we have a stock EV6 AWD Tech model with the stock 19s, and we've gotten between 250 to 260 hwy miles traveling on the multiple road trips fully loaded that we've taken, and that's with 3 full sized adults and one 50lb 4 year old. Granted, where we traveled the speed limits are generally 55, 60, 65 and 70, and on average we set the cruise to 3+ the speed limit, except for the 70 speed limit which we keep to 68mph. Typically we charge to 100% then plot to charge when the SoC is near 10 to 15%. Haven't really done the city range as this is primarily the wife's transportation across states lines as she commutes daily about 45 minutes one way. When its just her...she keeps up with traffic at mostly 70 to 75mph, and we tend to charge around the 30% to 40% mark (up to 80%), and she still is getting around 220 to 235 miles range between charges. Those road trips I mentioned earlier have been in the summer with AC running. We've taken one winter road trip and the range was about 225 miles before stopping to charge (again around 12% SoC). Do the mods take that much range away from the efficiency? Id like to get her another set of wheels, still in 19s but im worried about losing too much range. Thanks again for the review!
Great review! I am also a Stinger owner and am not yet ready for the EV switchover. My primary concern is the state of the charging networks around the country. And also I hope within a year or so the EV platforms will truly mature and become more mainstream. So, within a couple of years, I might be looking at the future version of the EV6. Best of luck!
I own a 2020 stingergt2. I will wait and see what happens with the ev platform also.
Yeah we bought this solely for around town and short road trips. I agree with you. I'll stick to my other 2 ice cars in the meantime
Awesome. Thanks. Really appreciate all your videos.
Thank you! More to come!
Great video man! i'm currently looking into the ev6, also coming from a stinger gt1.
Appreciate it! Wish the text came out better but most people have looked past it. Let me know if you have questions. Coming from a Stinger, I would def say get an AWD or a GT. I personally am also waiting to see what happens with the Ioniq5N announce. But that may be $$
@@Emadifications Yea I was looking at the Ioniq 5 too, the “N” should be dope. Also that Ionic 6 is growing on me. Kinda weird looking but I’m digging it maybe with a kit and wrapped.
Excellent video. Could you share specs on the aftermarket wheels n tires you got?
Thank you! 20x9 +35 avid sl02 and tires are 255 45 20 kumhos
You can get a white interior in the Wind. It's what I have because you're right. It makes the interior feel much more open than an all black interior.
?? Really? You're in the US? I didn't know that was an option on the Wind.
Woo hoo, Wisconsin repping it! I live in Fond du Lac. Keep up the good wprk.
i used to live in MN (twin cities) so spent a lot of time traveling WI for work. Always enjoyed it, esp Madison, parts of Green Bay, etc.
One of the best sum up videos Emad. Top man 👍👍👍
Ah that's awesome to hear. Thank you!
The aftermarket kit is 🔥
Thank you! Appreciate it.
Not really. The parts don't integrate well. They look like an afterthought, like the rear mudflaps. Generic bolt-on looks
@@ricric9521 your opinion. Sure.
Your mods made the car look even better. I parked next to a matt coloured stock GT yesterday and it looked much nicer than the Hyundai.
Thanks!
One of the most informative video. I would choose a non sunroof trim for my sun allergies. And yes when my boss's Kia Niro EV needed a jump start from my petrol Hyundai, I was WTF.
His Niro EV had that issue? Was his main battery completlely depleted or it sounds like he had a regular car battery in there that had issues??
Thank you! Was a long video to make, but hopefully it helps someone out.
Thanks for the warts and all review. I hope to take delivery of my EV6 in about 2 months time, it's been on order since July last year. I went for the GT Line RWD. Here in Australia it still just qualifies for a tax break whereas the AWD is just past the price threshold. Either way I'm really looking forward to. Love the look of the mods you've made.
Oh wow I didn't think of the MSRP and tax breaks. We have that here, too, now. Well, we have a lot of rules now (since August). Car has to be manufactured in the US, weight, power, price reqs. etc I believe. I know it's always had reqs but lots changed in August for us in the US.
best looking ev available right now IMO. This simple bodykit of yours even make it look better. well done
Thank you! Means a lot. One of the main reasons I bought the EV6 was cause of the looks.
That body kit looks so good, something out of a magazine cover
Thank you! It is def unique and I agree, it looks awesome. Really changed the look of the car..
I've owned my EV6 Wind RWS for about 10 months now. I really enjoyed this review, thought it was very honest and very useful. If anything else I love it just for the regen tip of holding the paddle shifter to get the max regen. Almost a year with this car and I had never heard of that!
Yes!! That was my goal! For one person to make that statement. You just made my day ha ha
Great review 👏
Well looks better than all the ev6' I have ever seen
Thank you so much! i love lookin at it!
Those wheels are beautiful
Thanks! It's probably the longest I've kept wheels!
Thanks -- great summary-- learned a lot.
Appreciate it! Almost done with my 2 year wrap up already!
Great information, and very valuable. I appreciate this video, and eapecially as a current ‘23 EV6 Wind AWD owner. Love the vehicle after 1+ years of ownership myself, but I agree with a lot of the points you made on the few frustrations inside and out. Do you know if it’s possible to get the Tech package installed by KIA after the fact, or is that only possible when the car is actually being made? I opted for the Wind AWD w/o the tech package, and that’s only because the specific dealership I was at only had a few EV6 options in stock, with mostly GT-Lines, limiting my choice. I did my research on the Wind and I couldn’t agree more that it certainly is the right choice all around for the price you pay. I test drove the GT-Line after the Wind, and although I absolutely loved the convenience and uniqueness of the tech package, it ultimately wasn’t a big enough of a dealbreaker for me, as my EV6 had everything else I preferred at the time. If you know anything about possibly getting the tech package installed, or if that’s even possible, please let me know! Loved your insight and really enjoy the videos. Keep up the good work, and thank you kindly!
The amount of suppot you have given other EV6 owners is utterly amazing. My gf has had 101 questions about our EV6 over the last 9 months and you have been there with ALL the answers. Thanks so much, fella :) If you are ever in Ohio and looking for a place to charge and hang-out :) No, we're not murderers.
Ha ha ha! Thank you so much! This was my first experience with an ev, so I always thought about things from the perspective of what would other regular owners wanna see? There's a million review videos out there. I wanted to just give a real time update on ownership but also be honest and not glorify it. It's not perfect but it's still pretty cool. I appreciate your feedback and words! One of my best friends also lives in ohio. But I haven't seen him in decades haha I wouldn't mind trying to make a road trip up there though!
You gave great information on the vehicle, I'm driving a 2019 Chevy Volt right now but seriously looking at the EV6. I love my Volt but being Chevy discontinued it and the Bolt and soon won't even be supporting them anymore is making me look away from Chevy EVs. Yes, I remember the EV 1, the Volt, and now the Bolt. Chevy has a bad habit of discontinuing their EVs vehicle even if they are good reliable vehicles.
Yeah it's crazy they keep doing that. I guess cause most of their platform is switching to an electric version, they're just now saying... Screw the old? Who knows.
And thank you! EV6 is great. Competition is def stepping it up. But I think the EV6 still stands out
You killed it!.... Always amazing videos!!
Thank you! Wanted to make sure I wasn't sugar coating anything!
Great video! Really helpful too - nice to get the honest views. I’d love to know what those covers are on the rear charge flap and the opposite side.
Appreciate it! The covers are something M&S will be selling. They're just aesthetic carbon fiber pieces. They are one of the most polarizing pieces of the kit. I personally think they would look great on a black EV6, but I'm using them on my car to show off the whole kit they are making. Luckily, You can pick and choose what parts you want to make it your own.
I remember you from kyle's channel. Thank you youtube algorithm.
Ha ha I thank the YT algorithm sometimes as well
@@Emadifications how do you feel about the ioniq 6/7
I caught that Doug Demuro reference haha👌
Ha yes! Only the second person to mention it
Love the EV6 and how it looks as well as the Ionic 5. I don’t think I could afford either so I have the Niro ev. Do wish I had awd because I’ve had it the past 10 years and others in the 10 years before that. Pretty cool to see someone go the tuner look with it. I’m more point A to point B now so I don’t like to standout anymore, and have people saying they saw me, or get a crowd of people when I stop somewhere. I spent 20 years in the racing world and it’s nice going under the radar. I get my thrills on 2 wheels. Much cheaper to go fast and much more fun considering traffic doesn’t exist for bikes. Love what you did with it though. I’ve never been a glamour car guy. I was more the guy with a clean sleeper stock looking Civic or Evo that can walk a Lambo. But I love a clean build with attention to detail. Like OEM+ type stuff. No stance boy stuff. So I really appreciate your work.
Lots of good info for sure. I've been following along since I bought mine in June. A list of the mods in the video description, or a link to them on a forum post would be appreciated.
Appreciate it! Most of the mods, such as the lip kit and springs, are not available yet, but will be soon and I will def post about it. The rest of the stuff is mostly the same from when I did my old video, and mostly just wrap, caliper paint, etc. This is good feedback, though. I will update the description shortly! Thank you so much
25:23 Regen question. Can you hold the right paddle down to get the regen into "Smart" auto mode, which adjusts regen based on the traffic you're in?
I've done it and it shows "auto" but I didn't notice it was adjusting automatically. I only tried it for a few mins in rush hour but I will give it a shot again
The car looks awesome
Thank you!
Thank you I purchased the EV6 limited edition 2023 three weeks ago and have been reading a lot and talking to people while charging. Thanks again for the 1 year update
Green exterior and desert tan interior? Congrats! Such a good color combo!
@@EmadificationsYeah, the limited color scheme looks great. We wound up sticking with the red, which my wife decided she preferred, but she and I both think the forest green color looks awesome. The metallic paint really pulls it together...wish the red were available in metallic.
I love the red as well. That and the blue are my faves.
Fantastic review. My EV6 GT line is coming in 3 weeks.
That's awesome! Congrats! What color? And thank you!
I have the gt-line. I actually turned off HUD. Find it distracting. Hardly ever use the sunroof. Too noisy when open.. I love the quiet of an EV.
Not sure whether the heat pump makes a big mpgE difference but the GT-line has it and the Wind does not. I find the seats too hard for my bony body. The ride quality is so much better than my 2015 Tesla which I traded on the car. And sadly, I paid a premium for the gt-line Aug. 2022 but did get more for my trade than Tesla was offering so it ended up being a wash. Since you did this video the downtime of Kia's servers has improved.
P.S. Electrify America continues to have serious reliability problems even after the six months that have passed since you posted this video.
There is only (1) ONE, ONE EA super charger in my state. It is always crowded and usually 2 of the chargers require a call to support to get them to connect.
Never had this problem with Tesla chargers.
This looks sick
Appreciate it!
You made a good choice, this is the coolest looking EV out there especially the way you have customized yours
I hope Kia keeps up the good work, they have truly taken their brand to the next level
I own a Benz and think this might be my first EV
Yeah it's a good one. Def recommend the 23+ models. I'm actually looking to try to get into my first benz. I'm a sucker for wagons and they seem to have some good "affordable" ones. This wouldn't replace the EV6, though.
Glad you still like it! I had mine for a year and sold it. Liked it but wasn’t driving it as much. Especially out of town due to the ccs charging network. The price of the Performance Y as I write this is 54k. Thinking about it. Charging network and OTA updates and space are three reasons why I am considering the model Y and Performance! It does qualify for the $7500 tax credit but sadly, I do not. Obviously I give up uniqueness!
if i was driving less than 10k miles a year, not sure i'd keep it either. but we are average 15-16k miles a year, and it pays off. I agree, Kia (and others) need to step up to compete with Tesla.. but also, Tesla has had a 10 year advantage haha
I would've absolutely regretted not getting the ambient lighting.
More than anything else, that's the one thing I hate not having to this day.
I have used the USB update 3 times now, no issues, I use 128gB SANDISK stick
Did the upgrades fix any issues? I have 2 EV6's. My 2022 Wind doesn't negotiate charging with my home Level 2 EVSE. It says "Charging Unsuccessful". So I have to go inside my car and turn the car on and off several times before I hear the "click" and it all starts working. My newer 2024 GT-Line does NOT have that problem.
@suserman7775 I haven't heard that one but could be that iccu issue people have, but that is more dramatic, as in just doesn't charge at all. Have you been to the dealer and gotten the updates done?
Wind RWD owner here, bought in Late July ‘22: I bet the performance of the AWD would impress me, but I’m pretty happy with how my RWD performs. But that’s also partially a bit of copium for me because back when I bought this in a rush to beat the passage of the IRA, the car I bought was the only EV6 I could find to buy in my entire urban metro. I’m very happy with it, the color, and the fact that I didn’t have to spend an extra ~$4k for awd, but I bet I’d change my tune if I had the heat pump and extra power. On the plus side though, without that front motor I could swap out my front trunk box for a larger tool box to get more front storage! Ya win some ya lose some.
I'm thinking of buying an EV6, thanks to your videos, I have a wife and 2 kids so it seems like it would be a good size for our small family. And personally for me I love that I can have a sporty looking and powerful EV going with AWD model. I never thought a Lip kit would look so good on a Kia as-well, just incredible. thanks again for the video
Yes! It is a dang good ev with adequate power in AWD form. I love mine still, every time I drive it. Just make sure you get the level 2 charger and get the outlet in the garage. One time expense well worth it. Lastly, not sure how old your kids are, but about to upload a casual "car seats" video.
The EV6 is a great size for a small family (perfect for a family of 3-4). It looks awesome, has good power, and nice interior features (despite some of the things I called out.) Let me know if you have any questions or anything, and thank you so much for the comment and watching the video.
good video -- I've been going back and forth between tesla and the EV6 -- pretty much settled on the EV6 wind, and I didn't hear anything that scared me away!
Hopefully it gave you an honest perspective. But I also would highly recommend wind with tech. Makes things much nicer.
Definitely get the EV6! It would be a shame to get a new vehicle that looks like a budget vehicle from 2O years ago with a stripped down interior and a tablet glued to the dash. Get something you can be proud to drive if you are convinced you want to go the EV route.
The V2L is worth thousands of dollars as a backup for critical loads at your home or business.
That was the first time I ever hooked it up. We had crazy storms in Dallas last night and I was prepared to use it. You're not wrong.
@@Emadifications If you have a EV6 along with a 6+ KW gasoline generator and an emergency solar array that puts you in a decent position to weather the outages you just need to fire the generator up under load for about an hour every 6 months. I use a space heater as the load.
@@chasl3645 I have a gas generator. I've never used it. Still new in a box . I should probably pull it out
@@Emadifications Here's to hoping you never need it...
But you feel like the smartest guy on the block when you do.
EV6 owner in Korea here! Few things are different especially trims. But I love my EV6 too
Glad to hear..I have some co-workers in Korea and they all are obsessed with German cars. Which I love also, but they don't appreciate the ev6.
@@Emadifications German cars are well built and shows off the persons social status. Something Koreans love to do. Anyways, looks like the US EV6s didn't get the ambient lighting option in the standard version. I have a rear wheel single motor version of the car but i have ambient light and every electric amenities the gt trim has.
Thanks for all the info. I really like the dark wheels on the white car. I am considering the GT which is now only a couple thousand bucks more than the GT line at one dealer near me but was wondering if I could paint those neon green brake callipers so thanks for showing what they could look like in a different color. Would love to look into the N version of the IOnic 5 but its not out yet and will be a high markup item for about a year afterward. Good to know that you could buy firmer springs for the Ionic as that could be a game changer in that car thanks.
If you have the budget, I would definitely recommend the GT. Just not sure what your range expectation would be so just make sure you pay attention to that. The GT is a beast. I also really like the green calipers but yeah you can change them if you want!
I love your daughter impersonating Doug Demuro!
Ha yeah it took a bit of practice.
I love Kias but this is one I'm not hyped for, I'd very much prefer the K5 or the beautiful Stinger.
I love the stinger. Had one for a while
@@Emadifications Wow absolutely amazing!! I got the old óptima 2.7 and it's a very cool car!
I go the same EV6 but I got black for a color. Love the car can't wait to upgrade to EV9. I got the Emporia EV Charger Level 2 and that works awesome just FYI.
Nice! I'm eyeballing the ev9 but honestly really waiting to see what happens with the Ioniq5N
It's SO refreshing to see a review that isn't all gosh golly amazed as if it was sponsored by or in collaboration with the manufacturer's marketing department. Excellent suggestions on the need to protect the paint and interior plastics. By touch button, I assume you mean buttons with haptic feedback? Nobody else covers the weird rear seat cup holder angle issue - thanks for that. Ditto on the floor mats insight, the dead stop launch clunk noise, the dead/dying amp, and early failing 12V battery problems. To me, that list of issues signals low consideration for Kia owners after purchase - that's a big red flag and ownership deterrent for me.
I want this EV6 GT over any Tesla!! This is one EV beaut!
Unfortunately I wish mine was a Gt! It’s a wind awd but still love it! Bought it way before the GT came out. Thank you for watching and yes I’d pick it over Tesla as well… unless I was constantly doing road trips
@@Emadifications I will keep my Tesla.
My neighbour's EV6 is good, but he complains about the infrastructure. He has had two battery replacements, and he is not happy with the dealership. He was amazed at Tesla OTA updates, apparently it is hit or miss with Kia. We went on a 760 mile trip and the tesla efficiency was better, but I say the ride is better in the EV6.
If infrastructure was a priority, of course my choice right now would be Tesla. And yeah I agree there’s some issues and I’ve been fortunate enough to not deal with most of them… but it is the first year and can really only get better from here. For my use, I would keep the EV6 and then next would be a Q8 E-tron
Im sorry but I think that the Tesla Model Y is a better design for me . Ev6 looks like a fish to me 😄
The model Y looks like a bubbly tadpole ha ha. Model X looks good to me. Model Y looks out of proportion
I blast by 80% of the gas cars on the road in my little Bolt, something 2 or 3 seconds faster than it would be overkill.
There's no kill like overkill.
I love my Bolt, but I want AWD. Faster charging would be nice, but I don't do road trips often so it's not a big deal. Google maps and ABRP work fine, but does the EV6 built in nav find nearby chargers?
Subscription plans? For a car?! Ew.
I went through 4 Chevy dealerships before finding one that was actually knowledgeable and helpful for my Bolt. Spradley in Pueblo is good if anyone's curious.
$60k is waaaay out of my price range though.
Miles per kWh would be more helpful than raw range since that's so variable.
I get around 3.25mi/kWh going 75mph from Pueblo to Canon and back, and 3.5-5 city driving. I've gotten as low as 2 when driving from Canon to Denver when it was -20F out, and I've gotten over 7 coming down from Grand Lake to Denver. In good weather driving sanely I can go Pueblo to Denver and back without charging, ~240mi. Most of the time I charge a bit in Denver, just 120v overnight, then stop for 15-30m at a fast charger on the way back just in case. Driving with traffic, 80+mph in some parts of the route, or when it's cold out it can take up to 70% of the battery to make the trip.
I put some Tron inspired pinstriping and nicer wheels on my Bolt. Wanna get a tow hitch, but it's $800 installed then the price of the trailer.
I've got the 2017 Bolt, which pretty much doesn't have suspension lol It's worse than my old old Subaru or my aunt's old Jeep Wrangler. If you like stiff suspension then you'd like the older Bolts. Supposedly it's better in the new ones but I haven't driven them.
Really considering the Ioniq 5 once I need a new car, but thanks for showing off the EV6 it's definitely moved up there in my consideration.
Dude I had a bolt and loved it. Just wished they had more comfortable seats. I own a Tesla and the drive is much better than bolt, and people still complain Tesla's aren't great though
It’s shocking just how many bolt drivers I see ripping off from stop lights. Nearly every other EV I’ve encountered is trying to “hyper mile” / drive slowly but volt owners don’t have time for that. 😂
I thoroughly enjoy the torque on the ev. Range is at the bottom of my list, but that's just based on my usage. I get that's not for everyone. But also, I wouldn't buy a GT or a "quick" ev to worry about range all the time.
You can remove the screen protector from the media/ventilation panel.
I have on mine, and it looks really awesome and shiny! 🤩👍🏻
It can feel a bit difficult to remove, but just peel in one of the top corners with a nail and have some patience - the result is all worth it!
Oh I didn't know that. I put on a screen ProTech (video on here) gloss protector on it and it looks awesome!
Wow! I can't thank you enough -- this was very useful. I don't have an EV yet but the Ioniq5 and EV6 are high on my list (target date ~ a year out)
Thank you! Glad you found it valuable. We still love our EV6. I love the outside of the ioniq5 but think the EV6 is slightly more of my style inside. That being said, I'm patiently waiting for the ioniq5 N to be announced....
So many haters in the comments here, i don't understant. I feel like most of people criticizing about being no match to tesla are probably driving corolla or cars like that anyways. haha Just wanna let you how beautiful i think ur ride is, rad built, it's just awesome.
I appreciate it a lot! There's still a pretty strong stigma against EVs. Add to that the fact that it's a kia, which people still treat like spirit airlines, you've got a recipe for lots of hate. The ones that this video was meant for got what they needed out of it. And also thanks for the compliments on the car itself. A year and half later, I still appreciate this car. Just itching for the GT now!
kia and hyundai are really one of the top ev line right now.
Soooooooo what's the deal with the EV credit these days? I'm going to be in the market to swap my Ford Fusion Energi hybrid for a full electric in another year or so, but I keep hearing different things about the tax credit. Did it go away? Was it reduced? Will it be coming back if it's gone?
Car has to be manufactured in the US under a certain price point. Kia and Hyundai's are obviously out on those. Really just need to find out what cars are manufactured in the US. $55k MSRP cap, among many other things. Read this:
www.kiplinger.com/taxes/605081/ev-tax-credit-inflation-reduction-act-2022-changes
@@Emadifications Well, that's terrible for me. The next car I was looking towards is the Hyundai Ionic 6. First Trump obliterated the first time home buyers incentives mere months before I bought my first home, now the government is cutting back on buying incentives on the very EV that catches my eye.
Life/fate does NOT like the thought of me saving any money apparently.
Yeah I've been waiting for the ioniq5 N... So I feel you. It was a big bummer when they annced it. I guess it forces people to buy American?
@@Emadifications WE should.
Your mods are very nice and the glacier white works super well even if I don’t fancy that colour. You turned an oncle Joe car into a nephew Jimmy one😅. I have. Tesla Y performance with 21 inch package and I also like the torque. The precondition is so important for us northern users. That’s were Tesla really shines. Good honest review!
I agree. Preconditioning if you drive a lot and are in cold climates is a no brainer. I also didn't know modely had a 22" factory package option!
@@Emadifications sorry for that 21” are expensive enough don’t need 22” 🤥
Nice Video. I drove the AWD at Harrogate. Lovely car if I could afford it. Currently Kona for 4 years now.
I'm a fan of the Kona! Esp the N. Love the Kona N!
3.4 seconds is hellcat speed fyi
Defaulting to Celsius is not a bug
thanks for keeping it real ....
You bet
Great video! Feel the same about my EV6!
Thanks! Glad you could relate. Really is still a good car
Previously I had a Tesla 3 Perfomance for one and half year… since 6 months I am driving the EV6 GT, i should add that I am from Austria, which means I ve driven it through the winter 🥶
To keep it short, I would always pick the GT over a Tesla 3 Performance..
and yet I am not even mentioning the difference of the build quality ..
I’ll just put it this way, if Tesla would be a car company with combustion engines, no one would buy that bs… at least not in Europe…
6 months with a GT! That's awesome. I'd love it. No concern on range for you?
@@Emadifications the reason why I considered the GT in 1st place, was cuz in Austria you get tax cuts if u buy a company car. Yet to get those subventions the car shouldn’t costs more as 80k Euro.
The GT here cost 79k
Apart of that I was looking for something which is worth the money.
To give a bit more context, I own and drive several more cars, as like a Porsche, I have passion for old Jag’s as like the X300 XJR, and recently our ‘73 Charger got fully restored.
I have to say at first I was skeptical about the GT. Yet I knew I am not gonna buy a Tesla again, it’s simply not worth the money. So I have tested the Mustang Mach E GT, the car in Austria is about 86k.
The range is even lesser than in the Kia GT, than I drove the EV6 AWD GT-Line.
It felt like a “real” car compared to the Mustang, and felt probably build compared to the Tesla. But i wanted some more juice, so I ended up with the GT.
My issue at 1st with the GT was not really the range, my concern was more how fast you can charge it for real.
The way i drive, which is almost 40% in sport mode in the city, I average something like 200 miles (4 days ago it was snowing)
The point is from 12% to 80% I am charging it in about 12min, the Mustang would need 40ish minutes. Which means for me one cigarette 🚬 and looking up new mails.
The car looks for me inside and as outside great, it drives really good, inside it feels like a proper car, not as like an overpriced plastic box. The suspension is awesome considering the fact it doesn’t have air suspensions.
If the GT would be available with a V8 or even V6 with a turbo I would buy one more asap.
Sure there are some things which could be improved, yet if I take in consideration that u get 7yrs of warranty on the entire car, and value for money , I’d say it’s hard to beat..
@@donzokik I was considering a Tesla model 3 performance, and after reading your comment I'm reconsidering... I can't believe after all this years Tesla still makes poor build quality cars
I wouldn't buy a Tesla for any reason. I truely believe once more infrastructure of public chargers kicks in... like more EVgo and EA puts more "reliable" stations every 50 miles, it would pretty much solves range anxiety. Even in California, I took my EV6 for a road trip, I had no issues with finding or waiting for a station during a long weekend. I think it will get better sometime this year and especially next year. They have to... because more and more new EVs are coming out. I like some stations has about at least 10 station per location like walmarts by the cities.
I agree to a degree. You're right though. It's all based on location. Road tripping in the south and Midwest kinda sucks with a non Tesla ev
You can use a Tesla charger if the magic doc is available.
I would buy a Tesla for a few reasons. Our local dealer wants $7,000 above MSRP. Tesla charging stations are not only more reliable, but often times have bathrooms, coffee, stores in the vicinity. Our CCS chargers are in very isolated areas for the most part. Hopefully charging will improve in the near future.
Great video thanks for sharing. How how did that sick trim kit around the base of the car cost?
That's the m&S kit and it's not out just yet. Pricing should be available soon on mnsamerica.com. I worked with them for SEMA so I was able to showcase it early. Thank you for the compliment!
FYI, my RWD Ioniq 5 LR (June 2022) does have pre-cond. Really depends on wether you have heat pump which was not available in US entry model, but standard in Canada.
Well, your video just talked me out of buying an EV-6... thank you for being honest.
Ah bummer to hear. I was hoping my video would make people feel better about it, aside from some small issues.
So out of monk curiousity, whats up with your font and spacing on almost all texts? xD
Yeah really annoying. It took me so long to edit this video and when I saw the final product, I was like "wtf". At that point, I needed to just upload it. Trust me, I'm paying more attention to small quality things like that now. Ha ha
@@Emadifications Haha all good i was mostly curious if you did it on purpose or not because it hurts my eyes! :D
No, ha ha! I would never do it on purpose. It's awful. I debated taking the video down and redoing the text but it was so much extra work. I regret not doing it but at this point the video has lots of plays so I left it.
Very detailed review. I loved it. But the more miles with RWD is a solid reason
If that's the priority, that is fine. I just think the performance you gain, the benefits of awd, is not worth losing for the 30-40 mile gain. Even if you're not a gear head. But I could see how that could be used against me about the gt. So much more power but s loss of range to where I'm not comfortable... And that's some peoples perception or rwd vs AWD non-GT.
Great video! 👏👏👏
Thank you! Learned a lot from and plan on making a follow up soon.
dude...what up with your fonts?
Ha ha I discussed this below a few times. I have no idea. It looked great during editing. As soon as I rendered the video, it got all wonky. It took so long to make so I just left it. Haven't let that happen since.
You forgot to mention Kias 10year/100k mile warranty
Yeah I didn't think about that. I don't keep cars longer than 2-4 years so it wasn't top of mind, but I know it's a big selling point for a lot of people. Thanks for pointing it out.
Great video! Thanks
Thank you! Hope it helped
To push back a little (as you predicted), I chose the RWD GTline. I'm in the Australian market, so our options are different, but after driving the AWD GTline, I couldn't justify the massive price increase. $10,000 more than the identically equipped RWD, just for a couple seconds off the 0-100. Especially when the RWD version is already faster than most cars in the real world. Add in better handling and steering with the lighter RWD, and a slight increase in range, and I think the RWD is the best version for the real world.
If the price difference was less, say $2k-$3k, or if I had to deal with lots of snow or mud, maybe my choice would have been different.
If anyone out there is trying to decide whether to stretch to AWD, drive both if you can, be realistic about your needs versus your wants (more acceleration is never a need) and remember the RWD is plenty quick.