If you press and hold the climate/radio switch option, it will allow you to select a default and if you switch it will also go back to default after a few seconds. That will eliminate the need to switch back and forth if you usually only use it for climate and the steering wheel for volume/skipping.
I don't own the car but that bit of info would stop it being a deal breaker. I am not going through a touch screen just to turn the temp up or down, so being able to set the default is good enough.
Wow, if only the dealer had told us that. I literally went I5 due to that ridiculousness. On the test drive I changed the temp when I meant to change the volume several times and same for volume instead of temp. It was literally the dealbreaker for me (I wasn't testing the GT version). I've got an I5 now and love it though.
That "no- no- no" when the music autoplayed is the most relatable thing I've seen on CZcams. I don't know anyone that would ever like that feature. Edit: I now know several people that like that feature. I still hate it XD
The way Siri chimed in randomly and asked you to repeat the main pain point of the EV6 was timed so perfectly it almost felt scripted the way you just rolled with it. Saved yourself a retake and gave me a chuckle since we've all had Siri butt in when we didn't ask her to.
@@GamezGuru1ou're joking. Who's listening? Apple? The government? They don't collect YOUR specifics, they gather general information about your demographic preferences and send advertisements to anybody who might fall under that broad category. They don't spy on you, they send you things based on what people LIKE you are searching for. It's ok to feel uncomfortable about it, though. It's free, after all. No offense, just thought I'd provide a pseudo-explanation for the data collection. FYI, I use ad blockers on my PC personally.
I will agree that the range is an issue which is why I got the RWD Wind. Not as sporty and quick but plenty of power off the line...way more than most people need. Max range, according to manufacturer, is 310...however during most of the year when weather is agreeable, doing mostly commutes, I can actually get 350-360 miles out of it. There are a few drawbacks but the money I have saved thus far is amazing. My favorite car so far and I've owned more than 40 cars in my life.
Same here, the GT version needs far too much power for any normal person to require. We have the RWD non-GT version and this works perfectly for 95% use case.
I really appreciate you saying that 65k should have better stuff. A lot of CZcamsrs try to tell me these expensive yet not very impressive EVs are worth the money when they’re not.
It's hard when the ICE K5 which looks to be what this is based on is 32k. You're paying double the price just to swap out the guts that most people never see or care about.
@@Superman-xr1oh yeah I was looking to trade my model 3 for an f-150 lightning and came out of the dealership feeling like I had been violated and never wanting to step in a ford dealership again.
@@kashtrey it has 600 hp... A k5 maxes out at 290 and it's FWD, you can drift surprisingly well on this EV. Also, this is top trim, it starts at 48 but you can get state rebates in some places.
I have a GT. It does way more than 200 miles. I get an average closer to the GT-Line (245 miles). However, if I drive everywhere in GT mode and smash the accelerator as I race from stop light to stop light all day long, in cold weather with HVAC running, then yeah my range suffers and might approach 200 miles. Maybe less. But that's driving like a maniac/idiot.
Felt like this when rented a hyundai Santa fe recently. I drive an infiniti mid tier suv which is way more expensive. I was definitely blown away. They are putting a lot of ingenuity and useful tech into their vehicles. I would def buy one.
Solid review! I love my EV6 Wind. Couple things I want to note... For the charging port door, you can push on the left side and it will open (if the car is unlocked). For the climate/radio, you can hold down the switch and set a default. For the keyfob, you have to do the remote start first - so lock the car, then hold the start button on the keyfob. Once that's done, if you're within around 15 feet of the car you can move it forward and back. For charging speeds, while it does charge fast, it doesn't charge at 350 kW - it tops out around 240 kW. My biggest note though is that while the GT is a great car, the range (like you said) is the biggest issue. You could get a GT-Line AWD (which would be awesome if you review too and compare) and get much longer range (over 260 miles), still quick acceleration (0-60 in 4.5 seconds), all the comfort features of the GT, and actually with a power driver and passenger seat which the GT doesn't have. It also has the same basic styling, although it has smaller 20" wheels and smaller brakes. BUT I think it's a good compromise. Personally I went with the Wind AWD with the tech package because it was about $5k less than the GT-LIne and still has loads of features. Anyway, thanks for the review Marques!
we should remind ourselves that the GT is capable of outperforming a 350.000 USD lambo on a drag race. the lambo does a max of 150-200 km per tank. nobody cares. i know tesla gets more out of their batteries but still. nobody needs that kind of performance. you make a more than solid point for getting a GT-Line with more range yet still more than enough performance (comparable to a bi-turbo v8 car).
Funny you said that because I have driven hundreds of miles in a Bolt. I was thinking I would not be embarrassed to drive a Bolt but I would be in this, especially for that price.
Would be great to see a review of a lower end version of the EV6 and compare it to the GT. They seem like far better options on paper with nearly identical interior, significantly higher range and significantly cheaper. Just seems like the cheaper "trim levels" are the ones to get with this one.
@JohnCap I get more than 310 in summer, and I have awd. It's cold now so I'm getting about 210 per 80% charge. I expect warmer weather to bring my range back
The regular/non-GT version of this is insanely popular where I live. Two neighbours got it and I see several every day. The Model 3 and Y are still more popular here, but the EV6 is right up there. Pretty impressive by KIA.
i am not a EV guy. but if i would to get one, difinialty tesla. NOt chinese, Not Hyundai nor KIA. those are one of the most dangerous and poor quality car in the market.
MKB Awesome Video so agree.Would definitely love to see more videos like this.Especially any that are EV.Learning so much from the Videos that you have posted. Thanks so much for sharing and all your hard work.✌️
I have an EV6 Wind RWD and love it. A few small notes on the model: (1) the spoilers at the top and bottom of the rear window are present and I believe identical on all EV6 trims. (2) I agree, the track forward/backward toggle is definitely backwards from intuition. (3) the pizza box style frunk is juuuuust barely large enough to hold a carefully coiled up Level 2 EVSE, even a 30 ft. long one, although I think it usually winds up being a popular spot to stash the vehicle 2 load adapter, and tire fix a flat kit. I had other comments, but other people got to them first (the charge port door, the ability to change default settings for the volume / climate row). But it's a great model line!
The lack of wireless Android Auto/Apple Carplay has been annoying for me as well. Best way around it and to leave my phone in the wireless charger has been to get a wireless adapter off of Amazon. It'll plug into the USB port and convert Android Auto/Apple Carplay into wireless. No problems so far and it's been working great. Edit: The one I use is the Ottocast A2/U2 (Depending if you're using Android Auto or Carplay.
@@ChipSeldenI invested in AA Wireless while it was still on IndieGoGo. It's now officially out and works almost perfectly for wireless Android Auto (not sure for Apple Carplay)
After owning an EV for a bit, I actually care less about range than before, even after doing a couple of short trips that included charging. That being said 200 is still a bit lower than I'd go.
biggest issue is that 200 mile range is at 100% charge, but people only charge to 80% to protect the battery, so really its 170 mile range, in the middle of winter or in a cold climate maybe you are are looking at 150 miles. So yea its too low for most people who want to own just one car for commuting AND road trips to see family/vacations. If you have 2 vechicles in your family then this might be perfect as your commute only car.
@@Kaiser333333 I own an EV, love EVs, and you’re totally right. (Except that your math actually understated the problem!) Us EV owners need to stop making the best case scenario seem like the only scenario. Instead, the technology needs to be pushed to the point where you have a reasonable amount of range even if it’s winter, you’re driving on the interstate, etc.; this could be achieved through more energy-dense batteries or shorter charge times, but I really think it ultimately needs to be both.
@@Kaiser333333 It'd still be fine for commuting and for road trips you can charge up to 100%. It's okay to charge to 100%, just don't make a habit of it.
@@wemakecookie I always charge to 100 percent but I only have a 124 mile battery on my KIa Soul EV. I have not noticed any range loss after 5 years of doing this.
I feel like I mention this all the time, but I really love how you film all these with a cellphone. It adds a different feel to the video and I love it. Thanks again for the awesome, honest review!
Great video Marques! To get the parking feature to work - stand within 5 feet of the vehicle - remote start the vehicle (with kia app or key) - now the buttons will work. you have to hold them for remote start with the key, you have double click the lock button, then hold down the remote start button
Always great content thanks The best EV makers focus on making their cars more efficient and not just increasing the size of the battery for a longer range
I’m very happy with my Sportage Hev for now. But I would definitely consider the upgrade once the infrastructure catches up. Btw the double controls touchscreen is genius. Deletes so many unnecessary buttons.Mines always on ac controls because the audio I do it through the steering wheel. So far loving the hev. Instant torque and a turbo. No charging required.
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Good video review as usual. I own a uk kia EV6 gt line, rear wheel drive. I regularly get 280 to 300 miles in winter, more in summer. It's pretty swift, obviously not crazy fast like the gt, but perhaps 75% fun and maybe 90% practical. Car seems to be designed to work well with no/minimal Aircon or heating running which helps range. As others have mentioned you can the open charging door by pressing on it. Frunk in rear drive model is large enough to hold the charging cables. Overall very happy with the car after 1 years ownership.
My local dealer has this GT model really discounted so I thought I would get it so I drove the GT and GT line back to back. Just didn't get that much more fun out of the GT and I never could really get comfortable in those sport seats and that is #1 on my list of must haves - comfortable seats. Unlike the GT the GT-line not only has power seats but also ventilated seats which once I had I don't want a car without again. Both models have door handles that pop out when you unlock which unfortunately the Wind trim does not. Found a GT-line for about $52K so that is going to be my choice as soon as our new Colorado rebates take effect 7/1/23. Thanks for the good review.
Love my EV6 GT line. (For me I went for bigger battery as opposed to full GT) Love this auto focus channel 😊 Also just touch the rear and the charge door will open without being in the car 🚗 ❤
I need to give credit to Kia where credit is due. Having driven non-GT variant a long range a deal braker for me was the placement of heated/ventilated seats buttons. Those were capacitive (touch) and extremely easy to slide over and activate by accident - LTT commented on that as well. However in this GT variant those are now proper push buttons! Well done Kia!
I use Carsify adapter for wireless AA for my regular EV6. I do wish it came it with natively, but this works for me. I keep the controls fixed at HVAC and use the steering wheel controls for media control. The normal EV6 with AWD and Sport mode is PLENTY fast for me on a day to day basis.
I absolutely love what those videos are made of. Just MKBHD, its phone on a pole, not ever a sound cover for the wind and the car he talks about. No pricy production, no big visual effects, just a guy talking openly and genuinely. And that's so refreshing. Thank you for that, love it! 🙌🙂
Good concise review. Two corrections: 1. You can open the charge port by pressing on the left side of port door as long as the car is unlocked. 2. Every EV6 trim has that same rear roof spoiler. The range difference between this trim and the GT-Line trim (270 miles) doesn't really make sense. Same wheel and tire size. I would think Eco and Normal mode could get the same efficiency.
Not the same though 21s with sticker tires on the gt vs other trims. Bigger heavier brakes. Bigger front motor, heavier overall total weight. On the plaid or lucid ev hyper sedans for example 21s can cost you 40-50+miles of range vs 19-20" wheels. So this makes sense when you ad in wider sticker tires, bigger brakes, heavier overall weight. Larger front motor, larger inverters and a lot more hp to. Everyone but tesla pays a heavy range fee for the higher perf trims. As a plaid with 19s is within 8 total miles of the lr dual motor despite weighing 200#+more having 3 motors vs 2 and another 330+hp. 🤔
I routinely got more range on my Ioniq 5 Limited AWD when I had it than what was advertised. I suspect I could get 220 or 230 miles in this car on a road trip. But that’s still not much. Still, I traded my Ioniq for a 2019 Audi e-tron with a range of 210 miles, and I have no issues. 99% of my driving is around where I live, and we have another car that is a PHEV ICE, so we can always use that for long trips.
Correct with the range, I swapped my GT-line to this GT, lost max ~30miles of range. My "guessometer" announced 320 miles once I got it fully charged. I guess it's more around the ~240 mark to be honest.
Great video....2 Things, the charging port opens if you just touch the cover with your whole hand. Second the Kia is built with a 800 volt architecture so it charges twice as fast as the Mach E and many Teslas. Like 20 to a full charge on a Level 1 charger.
These look really nice in person and the interior is quite comfortable. If only the price were about 20K less for this model then the masses could enjoy one.
So I got a GT myself (last week), swapped my GT line over to this one.. Drove 380km, and I have about 20% of battery left. I did use GT mode quite a bit, and had some fun. I really don't understand where that 320km comes from with the american test. European test give it ~450km range, and that seems pretty accurate, pretty sure you can get over 500km if you're in eco mode the whole time (pointless, but if you really need that range for some reason). Otherwise, amazing car, just love it.
The confusion may be that there is a GT MODEL and GT Line TRIM Package..... They are different. In terms of horsepower you can think of it as.... Trim = 320hp Model = 576hp (this is off kia's website) at 4:46 he notes the regular ev6 with more range. That is the ev6 with the gt trim. This has the lower power output. He has noted he has a larger motor in the back. He has the GT button. He has the more powerful GT MODEL. Do you have the actual gt model or just the gt trim?
It's because there are two different test standards in EPA testing. One is 5 cycle test which is the current updated standard for years already, has 5 test scenarios including winter and aggressive driving. The other is 2 cycle test which is outdated regacy standard, has only city and highway scenarios. EPA insist more accurate 5 cycle test but regacy automakers resist cus its 2 times costly. So EPA accept 2 cycle test submissions but with 30% range deduction. Deduction is not a penalty or anything, it is compared average difference between 5 cycle test and 2 cycle. It's just that... this average is kind of average you might go 30% more than certified range or 30% less than certified range... 5 cycle test is more harsh and accurate test that reflects various conditions. 2 cycle test is not and can vastly different condition by condition. It will take more time for regacy automakers to make the different choice.
I was excited when Kia first announced the EV6 GT. I had it on my list of considerations. Once I saw the range and manual seats that killed it for me. I still don’t care about the volume knobs in vehicles and never will because the steering wheels have volume/mute controls on them now. That’s just one less thing to reach and feel for while driving. I don’t have an issue paying $65K for a Kia product. I don’t have any brand loyalty and don’t see the value proposition in any of the “premium” brands. I’ve seen those interiors after 4-5 years and they don’t hold up all that well. I think this vehicle is a larger battery, more athletic suspension and a few interior tweaks away from being a serious contender. Thanks for the detailed videos MB. You’re a real inspiration.
I really appreciate you looking at more normal and actually attainable EVs cool cars are always cool to watch but with electric cars going mainstream soon i wanna know where and when i should make the jump
Go for the GT line or Wind with tech package. I have it, it is fast enough and they have more comfort features like ventilated and powered seats. The normal AWD EV6 is faster than most of the cars on the road and you get 300 miles of range. Unless you want to go drifting at the track you don't need the GT.
As you mentioned, the regular version of this (non GT) gets 310 miles (500km) and plenty of pickup and go...at a significantly reduced price with similar looks. No question the Kia EV6 is one of the hottest EVs on the road (I think it looks better than the Hyundai Ioniq5 but styling is subjective). Would be happy with either an Ioniq5 or EV6...both outstanding.
Very nice review! Thanks! Only downside for me is you can get a Model Y Performance right now for 58k. That's 7000 less with 100 miles more range and the same sportyness.
I agree 100% with your findings. I've been in the EV6 GT, and really love that car...but the range is a deal breaker. Oh and something you didn't really show much of is the sick heads-up display on the windshield. Overall, it won't pull me away from my Tesla...but...if Tesla didn't exist, I would be in an EV6 GT for sure! High on fun; low on practicality.
I ordered my KIA EV6 (edition) and it has RWD with a larger trunk space in the front. And a range of 528 km! That's more than enough here in Europe. I'm surprised that when it comes to cars, and especially electric cars, people are still looking at the faster versions. Check out how much power the car has, great! Ultimately, this is only a very small percentage of people who actually want and can use this. The majority of people, including me (with family), certainly have enough standard power with electric cars. A range of 500+ km is therefore good enough. The EV6 is certainly not a deal breaker! Hopefully people will review the "normal" car more and say you want more, there is also a GT version that drains your battery, good luck. Completely different way of approaching it. But that's what all car reviewers unfortunately do. By the way I love all the content you make, nothing wrong with that keeping up the good work
Love the review. If the only issue is the mileage, I have a GT-line AWD and it goes anywhere from 270 miles (for highways) and around 320 miles (for interior roads). Totally agreed on controls. They can give more buttons.
You do NOT have to go into the car to open the charge port. Just gently press on the left side (opposite hinge) and it will open for you - if the car is unlocked. Also the spoiler that extends on the roof is standard for all models. I have the GT-Line AWD black trim - love it. WLTP range of the EV6 GT is 263 miles. You should have tried the GT-Line with seat cooling - nice for those warm summerdays.
Correction. Press anywhere on the charge door and it will open. An additional thing he got wrong is that not only is Apple and android CarPlay not wireless, but it only works using the USB-A port in the front nearest the driver. It was a bit disappointing to see my mans say things that were actually false. Didn’t try drift mode either, which is going to be a much better suited track mode. Also, if I keep my GT in eco, I get at least 225 miles plus another 15-20 mile buffer. I agree, the range isn’t good, but I don’t take road trips literally ever. It’s commuting and the occasional trip across my state.
Interesting, when you see the Sportage ( H.Tucson) / Spiker GT2 even this EV6 GT (or H.Ioniq 5 N), they still do not make you at least consider owning one? From what I understand the Spiker was apparently a pretty good alternative to the german rivals.
Hey Marques, I am currently in South Korea and it is so cool to see that many Kia EV6's and also a lot of Ioniq 6's on the streets here. They look awesome. Also great review :)
The range was the ONE thing that stopped me from buying this thing. I absolutely love the EV6. I think of this thing just had like 300 miles it’d be pretty much perfect. That being said this is their first bespoke EV and performance models at that don’t sell well. So maybe they just played it a little to safe. I hope that we get a long range version of this or the upcoming N version of the Ioniq.
It does have 300 miles though? The non gt versions can reach 310 miles if you drive them normally. My grandparents regularly get more than 300 miles out of their ev6
@@Kurre. people don't seem to realise that more KW in the motors means more power drained from the batteries. As long as the power to weight ration reaches peak efficiency, more power is just wasting energy. Yes, it accelerates faster but what for, it just lowers the range.
@@Kurre. the base ones yeah but I really wanted the higher performance GT model. I thought that they'd give the GT a larger battery pack to compensate for the added power
Considering the size of S.Korea, road tripping from southern region to Seoul, you can just make it from end to end on one charge. I've made that trip many times now and it is almost the exact range of the EV6 GT. Probably why they kept the battery size down to save weight in return for performance. There are fast charging stations everywhere in Korea so domestically there isn't such a push for extra-long ranges.
Also I’d you don’t trickle charge you’ll kill the battery by fast charging over time. Until new tech allows fast charging without creating cracks in the battery. Source is research on phone batteries, so this may not apply to car batteries. I don’t know much beyond this.
@@toms5996 Skoda falls under Volkswagen, right? They are nice but their infotainment system is a bit lackluster. Still, it would be nice to see him do a review on the Kodiaq.
@@lianalonge1984 Skoda is a part of the VW group but their new cars, esp. Enyaq, is considered better than VW offerings. They share the same infotainment system, though.
@@toms5996 I just watched another of my favorite reviewers (Rory from Auto Trader) do an analysis of the Enyaq IV against the Ford Mach E which I drive. I must admit the Enyaq is very nice! 😃
I think it’s cool they switched the playback directions. Nowadays music is being played in a playlist so that’s more fitting in terms of going to previous and next tracks 13:30
The battery door is touch operated from the outside of the car. You do not have to open from inside. We own an EV-6, GV60, and Ioniq 5. All 3 function the same way. Thanks for the review, I look forward to all of your work.
On the steering wheel track changing button. The actions are backwards if you think like a car person. If you imagine a list of songs on your playlist (think computer or your phone) then the previous track is up and next track is down on the list 😊
As a FE EV6 owner and frequent roadtripper, I would recommend getting any model other than the GT. I'm based in Seattle and have driven from Vancouver to LA and honestly don't feel like I stop any more frequently than any other parent of small children (a 1 and 3 year old). I imagine, though, that being child-free and having the expectation to always drive straight through on trips might give you a different perspective. Best reference point for me is that I can drive, with a family of 4, from Seattle to Portland (3 hours) without charging. That's with sport mode locked in for basically the whole trip. But, as the saying goes, your mileage may vary.
@@Dannyar10 I’m not the one being aggro in the comments section just because people are sharing their personal experiences. Why don’t you hop off of here and get back to nursing that weak channel of yours. ;)
I’ve seen some reviews who put the car in eco and it dramatically increases the range by decoupling the front engine and you’re just left with the normal EV6 long range where it uses just one motor. Still not the same range but still more range.
You don’t need to do that with the model 3 performance or model y performance. I think that’s where it falls for me. Great car but you not getting that balance between range and performance.
Hey Marques, nice video like you presentation for EV6.Seams Kia did a lot of thinking into that car it looks very futuristic. And yes the range for EV6 is kind of low.Actually for majority of the EV cars that are now the range kind of lacks. EV6 in Europe is seen very well, specially in Germany where it was given crowned premium car of year 2022. I am still not a 100% fan of EV cars for a couple of reasons first for the range and second for the price(too high) maybe in the future will get one but with a higher range i hope. I do not know if you had the chance to do a video on one EV car that looks very nice and that is Ioniq 6 i think you will love it. :)
Love my EV6 here in the UK. I bought a £80 wireless CarPlay dongle that works perfectly, problem solved. Plus I was getting 350 miles in the summer on my GT Line..which is plenty fast enough.
350 miles! wow, i think (in UK winter) I'm down to about 230 miles on 100% charged GT Line S. Looking forward to the summer then :) Got a link to the CarPlay wireless dongle you mentioned Simon?
@@MikeCarter he talks obviously bullshit, there is no way he got 350 miles(560km) in the summer, the car has a 77.4 kwh battery asuming we have 77 usable, which is probly not the case we look at an consumption of 135 wh/km which will the EV6 NEVER EVER!!! achieve, not even when you drive 50km/h. Physical impossible
@@kenion2166 wow, you have some anger issues don’t you! I’m not talking bullshit, I’ve had the car for a year, and on long journeys where I was being careful (albeit in normal mode, not Eco), I got 350 miles on a few occasions, on my RWD 19” wheels (with heatpump) You’ll find similar from people on Kia owners club forum. So go troll someone else.
Thanks for the review Marques. Been curious about this one too. Love your insight as per usual. I finally got my BMW i4 M50 on Feb 17 after a very long wait. So happy with it but of course, still cold in the PNW, so range hasn't been optimal and I've barely driven in sport mode and haven't tried the launch. Any chance you'll review it?
I'm from Hong Kong and my family owns a EV6 GT Line which is different from the actually GT. I'd say for anyone living in a big city, the range is definitely not a concern if you're just commuting day to day. Unless you have to go on long trips all the time, 200 miles is more than enough.
I would agree on that, I get by on much lower range in those conditions. However at this price point it should be better, or lower the price for the lower range. Drop the price by at least 5 thousand if you want to keep this range. Or up the battery and keep the price the same.
The EV6 GT can get 4 mi/kwhr or roughly 300 mile range for 50 mph commutes in ECO mode in level 3 regen (i-pedal turns on front motor).There's no need to be in GT mode all the time. The wireless carplay gap can be filled with a wireless adapter like the Motorola MA1.
I’ve had the wind AWD with tech package for the past year and I absolutely love it. I usually get a range of over 300 miles and still 0 to 60 in a little bit over 4 seconds. You can open the charge door by pressing on the left side and other things that you mentioned you couldn’t get to work. Maybe we should read the manual before recording the video heheh! 😅 great video tho thank you!
2:37 I'm not sure if you were saying this car is or isn't electric from the ground up here but it definitely is. It shares the dedicated E-GMP platform with the Ioniq 5 and Genesis GV60.
Solid review!!! Thanks for producing such!!!! Also, that dismal range is indeed terrible!! Makes me think owners will be spending a lot of time recharging the vehicle and waiting for recharging to complete. Definitely not a vehicle to use to go on a trip somewhere. More like a vehicle for driving around the local area.
@@99_Planet True, I posted my original comment before watching the vid and didn't realize it was $65k, 200mi range is def not worth the price tag and it would be a great car if it was selling for ~$28k
For me the dealbreaker is the touch interface for climate and media controls lol. 200 miles is my minimum, and I'd probably lean more toward the "normal" model that has more range anyway. The touch interface stuff though is a hard no for me. I want real buttons.
100% agree on the touchscreen interface. I'm always afraid to look at mine because I know as soon as I do the guy in front of me will slam on his brakes. You can do knobs or buttons by feel.
I'm pretty sure that all the Hyundai/KIA/Genesis models have the swappable climate/radio switches underneath the screen. I can't be absolutely sure, but this system has garnered praise from many, many reviewers because it is NOT dependent on the touch screen.
@@davidcolin6519 To me, if there aren't separate, physical buttons for volume, prev/next, temperature, and climate mode...I don't care how nice it is I don't want it lol. If there is an option to configure it with physical buttons instead of the touch panel, that's fine. Then people can just pick what they want I guess, but I haven't seen any examples of that.
@@heeerrresjonny I must admit that I tend to agree with you. However, I am not going to say that it's a deal breaker for me, because I think that the other advantages of EVs far outweigh some of these niggles. OTOH, unless people make choices based on a combination of "least bad", just like in politics, we'll end up with vehicles that are "most bad", and there are some truly terrible systems out there, VW's unlit controls in the iD3, Tesla's godawful monstrous screen that, if broken, means you can't do anything (and costs a small fortune to replace, if you can get Tesla to get off their *sses). In fact, almost every "premium" brand EV now has almost no option of a more normal screen. But in response to your point about configurable buttons; MG's 4 has 2 configurable buttons on the steering wheel. You're welcome.
As someone who bought the GT model, I 100% can recommend it, especially to people who have stage 2 chargers installed as home or close by. His review is correct, in there are some down turns. but to clarify, this was how it happened for me. 1) Colorado had a crazy hail season so there was a sale == 10k off for hail damage so 52k 2) 5k Kia rebate plus 1k dealer rebate == 46k 3) 20k trade in 26k 4) 7.5k Tax credit + 5k colorado credit == 12.5k out the dealership. I WFH and my wife commutes ~20 miles a day. We have multiple free charging stations within a mile of the house. For us it's a great fit. If you commute further or have less options available, it's a harder sale. So it's situational at best, just works for us better than most.
100% would recommend it but more in thr 50k range . I was saving up for a 2024 Stingray Corvette but then dealerships lost their minds on pricing@@samuellambertmurrayduncan1412
I thought 200 miles isn't too bad, 99 percent of my journeys are under 5 miles anyway so I don't understand why range is such a big issue. Would have thought software would be more of a deal-breaker
It's competitors can go the extra 100 Miles, that's a very big factor when making an EV purchase, especially of late when everything has become so expensive . You want that one expensive GT car ( Grand Tourer ) to take you as far as possible with less stops otherwise it would take you a week to do the Canonball run!
If you press and hold the climate/radio switch option, it will allow you to select a default and if you switch it will also go back to default after a few seconds. That will eliminate the need to switch back and forth if you usually only use it for climate and the steering wheel for volume/skipping.
GO TO SLEEP
Good to know.
i never knew this. i should read my EV6 manual!
I don't own the car but that bit of info would stop it being a deal breaker. I am not going through a touch screen just to turn the temp up or down, so being able to set the default is good enough.
Wow, if only the dealer had told us that. I literally went I5 due to that ridiculousness. On the test drive I changed the temp when I meant to change the volume several times and same for volume instead of temp. It was literally the dealbreaker for me (I wasn't testing the GT version).
I've got an I5 now and love it though.
That "no- no- no" when the music autoplayed is the most relatable thing I've seen on CZcams. I don't know anyone that would ever like that feature.
Edit: I now know several people that like that feature. I still hate it XD
haha yea, he didnt wanna get hit with copyright lmaooo
In the settings you can choose to have autoplay on or off. These are so many sensible options in this car, it’s brilliantly thought out.
@@samteknic I wish mine had that option...
I like that feature, I get in my car with wireless android auto and my music resumes it's awesome
That feature is actually disabled by default, so someone must have turned it on, don't know why haha
The way Siri chimed in randomly and asked you to repeat the main pain point of the EV6 was timed so perfectly it almost felt scripted the way you just rolled with it. Saved yourself a retake and gave me a chuckle since we've all had Siri butt in when we didn't ask her to.
Why are all these replies bots
speak for yourself - most people don't want their phone listening to them 24/7, so disable Siri...
@@GamezGuru1ou're joking. Who's listening? Apple? The government? They don't collect YOUR specifics, they gather general information about your demographic preferences and send advertisements to anybody who might fall under that broad category. They don't spy on you, they send you things based on what people LIKE you are searching for. It's ok to feel uncomfortable about it, though. It's free, after all.
No offense, just thought I'd provide a pseudo-explanation for the data collection. FYI, I use ad blockers on my PC personally.
@@carstenb23 who knows
@@GamezGuru1 it only listens for the phrase “hey siri”, nothing else
I will agree that the range is an issue which is why I got the RWD Wind. Not as sporty and quick but plenty of power off the line...way more than most people need. Max range, according to manufacturer, is 310...however during most of the year when weather is agreeable, doing mostly commutes, I can actually get 350-360 miles out of it. There are a few drawbacks but the money I have saved thus far is amazing. My favorite car so far and I've owned more than 40 cars in my life.
Same here, the GT version needs far too much power for any normal person to require. We have the RWD non-GT version and this works perfectly for 95% use case.
I really appreciate you saying that 65k should have better stuff. A lot of CZcamsrs try to tell me these expensive yet not very impressive EVs are worth the money when they’re not.
They really aren't. For what they're asking for these EVs, they really should come with alot more.
65k us? Yeah no.. maybe @ 1/2 that.. maybe.. but I doubt it.
It's hard when the ICE K5 which looks to be what this is based on is 32k. You're paying double the price just to swap out the guts that most people never see or care about.
@@Superman-xr1oh yeah I was looking to trade my model 3 for an f-150 lightning and came out of the dealership feeling like I had been violated and never wanting to step in a ford dealership again.
@@kashtrey it has 600 hp... A k5 maxes out at 290 and it's FWD, you can drift surprisingly well on this EV. Also, this is top trim, it starts at 48 but you can get state rebates in some places.
Love my EV6. Nice video. Don't have to go into car to open charge door. Press on the door it will open. 200 miles is not good.
I have a GT. It does way more than 200 miles. I get an average closer to the GT-Line (245 miles). However, if I drive everywhere in GT mode and smash the accelerator as I race from stop light to stop light all day long, in cold weather with HVAC running, then yeah my range suffers and might approach 200 miles. Maybe less. But that's driving like a maniac/idiot.
its just not good. its a SCAM.
200 miles lmaoo
I get 500 miles range in my 2013 Altima. 😂
@@artieartyasame in my 2011 sonata lol
I have the GT line with the matte paint, for a year now. Absolutely love it, favorite car I’ve ever owned.
Felt like this when rented a hyundai Santa fe recently. I drive an infiniti mid tier suv which is way more expensive. I was definitely blown away. They are putting a lot of ingenuity and useful tech into their vehicles. I would def buy one.
Solid review! I love my EV6 Wind. Couple things I want to note... For the charging port door, you can push on the left side and it will open (if the car is unlocked). For the climate/radio, you can hold down the switch and set a default. For the keyfob, you have to do the remote start first - so lock the car, then hold the start button on the keyfob. Once that's done, if you're within around 15 feet of the car you can move it forward and back. For charging speeds, while it does charge fast, it doesn't charge at 350 kW - it tops out around 240 kW. My biggest note though is that while the GT is a great car, the range (like you said) is the biggest issue. You could get a GT-Line AWD (which would be awesome if you review too and compare) and get much longer range (over 260 miles), still quick acceleration (0-60 in 4.5 seconds), all the comfort features of the GT, and actually with a power driver and passenger seat which the GT doesn't have. It also has the same basic styling, although it has smaller 20" wheels and smaller brakes. BUT I think it's a good compromise. Personally I went with the Wind AWD with the tech package because it was about $5k less than the GT-LIne and still has loads of features. Anyway, thanks for the review Marques!
It is a Kia so obviously he didn’t do his full research😂
the biggest BS in the world
"Hyundai warranty"
KIA BOIZ!!!!!!!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
we should remind ourselves that the GT is capable of outperforming a 350.000 USD lambo on a drag race. the lambo does a max of 150-200 km per tank. nobody cares. i know tesla gets more out of their batteries but still. nobody needs that kind of performance. you make a more than solid point for getting a GT-Line with more range yet still more than enough performance (comparable to a bi-turbo v8 car).
@@newchannel1220 uh what?
My jaw dropped when you said 200 miles of range. My Bolt EV that I used to have was only $30k and had 259 miles of range 😬😳
Your Bolt didn't do 0 to 60 in under 3.5 seconds and it didn't charge at 240 kW.
@@jghall00Tesla does 320miles on performance model for less money than this Kia
@@alphaomega9650 it'll also fall apart in 1/8th of the time LOL
Funny you said that because I have driven hundreds of miles in a Bolt. I was thinking I would not be embarrassed to drive a Bolt but I would be in this, especially for that price.
The american test did something weird, european tests give it ~250 miles.
I’ve always watched your tech reviews on your other channel. I really love that you’re emphasizing reviewing vehicles now!
Would be great to see a review of a lower end version of the EV6 and compare it to the GT. They seem like far better options on paper with nearly identical interior, significantly higher range and significantly cheaper. Just seems like the cheaper "trim levels" are the ones to get with this one.
Absolutely. Perfect day to day performance and good range
I own the EV6 Wind. You can open the charger port by pressing on it. It’s a great car for me but I do wish they were more competitive in range
I also have a Wind... the range is right up there, even on my AWD
@@BallChainGaming I don’t get what they expect in range. 310 is pretty damn good, as is 274.
@JohnCap I get more than 310 in summer, and I have awd.
It's cold now so I'm getting about 210 per 80% charge. I expect warmer weather to bring my range back
I have a 100 mile round trip to the office every day. Waiting for the 700-800 range EV
@Better With Rum yikes, sorry you have to work so far from home
The regular/non-GT version of this is insanely popular where I live. Two neighbours got it and I see several every day. The Model 3 and Y are still more popular here, but the EV6 is right up there. Pretty impressive by KIA.
VINFAST VF 6 👌
100% dat je Nederlander bent haha. Overal te zien deze auto ja
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ go fuck yourself. Those who claim to speak in the name of lie lord are the first ones to go to hell.
How about Ionic 5?
i am not a EV guy. but if i would to get one, difinialty tesla.
NOt chinese, Not Hyundai nor KIA. those are one of the most dangerous and poor quality car in the market.
MKB Awesome Video so agree.Would definitely love to see more videos like this.Especially any that are EV.Learning so much from the Videos that you have posted. Thanks so much for sharing and all your hard work.✌️
I have an EV6 Wind RWD and love it. A few small notes on the model: (1) the spoilers at the top and bottom of the rear window are present and I believe identical on all EV6 trims. (2) I agree, the track forward/backward toggle is definitely backwards from intuition. (3) the pizza box style frunk is juuuuust barely large enough to hold a carefully coiled up Level 2 EVSE, even a 30 ft. long one, although I think it usually winds up being a popular spot to stash the vehicle 2 load adapter, and tire fix a flat kit.
I had other comments, but other people got to them first (the charge port door, the ability to change default settings for the volume / climate row). But it's a great model line!
The lack of wireless Android Auto/Apple Carplay has been annoying for me as well. Best way around it and to leave my phone in the wireless charger has been to get a wireless adapter off of Amazon. It'll plug into the USB port and convert Android Auto/Apple Carplay into wireless. No problems so far and it's been working great.
Edit: The one I use is the Ottocast A2/U2 (Depending if you're using Android Auto or Carplay.
If I may ask, which adapter did you get? It seems like most of them get mixed reviews.
@@ChipSeldenI invested in AA Wireless while it was still on IndieGoGo. It's now officially out and works almost perfectly for wireless Android Auto (not sure for Apple Carplay)
@@ChipSelden I'm using carsifi
Hyundai EVs lose 5-7% of battery capacity every year. within 5-7 years it will be nothing but a 2-ton paper weight,. 😱😱😱
Doesn’t the GT 6 Wind/GT line have it tho? I could have sworn it’s offered on other specs of this car.
After owning an EV for a bit, I actually care less about range than before, even after doing a couple of short trips that included charging. That being said 200 is still a bit lower than I'd go.
biggest issue is that 200 mile range is at 100% charge, but people only charge to 80% to protect the battery, so really its 170 mile range, in the middle of winter or in a cold climate maybe you are are looking at 150 miles. So yea its too low for most people who want to own just one car for commuting AND road trips to see family/vacations. If you have 2 vechicles in your family then this might be perfect as your commute only car.
@@Kaiser333333 I own an EV, love EVs, and you’re totally right. (Except that your math actually understated the problem!) Us EV owners need to stop making the best case scenario seem like the only scenario. Instead, the technology needs to be pushed to the point where you have a reasonable amount of range even if it’s winter, you’re driving on the interstate, etc.; this could be achieved through more energy-dense batteries or shorter charge times, but I really think it ultimately needs to be both.
@@Kaiser333333 It'd still be fine for commuting and for road trips you can charge up to 100%. It's okay to charge to 100%, just don't make a habit of it.
@@wemakecookie I always charge to 100 percent but I only have a 124 mile battery on my KIa Soul EV. I have not noticed any range loss after 5 years of doing this.
It is a big deal if you pay premium and get half the battery compared to other cars.
I feel like I mention this all the time, but I really love how you film all these with a cellphone. It adds a different feel to the video and I love it. Thanks again for the awesome, honest review!
Interesting. I hate it.
Kudos to you for displaying miles and kms in parallel to better suit to international audiences!
Great video Marques! To get the parking feature to work
- stand within 5 feet of the vehicle
- remote start the vehicle (with kia app or key)
- now the buttons will work. you have to hold them
for remote start with the key, you have double click the lock button, then hold down the remote start button
I love how thorough you are with your reviews. I was looking into this, but that 200 mile limited was my deal breaker.
But there is no 200mile limit. It’s Hyundais e-gmp platform an will give you over 300miles. 200 is if you completely nail it and use the Gts power
Always great content thanks
The best EV makers focus on making their cars more efficient and not just increasing the size of the battery for a longer range
I have had my GT for a few weeks now and in everyday driving I am averaging 3.4 mi/KWh. Works for me and a blast to drive.
That explains the range. My rwd is like 4.2-4.3
To get the parking assist to work, Press the lock button on the fob, press and hold the forward or back button.
I’m very happy with my Sportage Hev for now. But I would definitely consider the upgrade once the infrastructure catches up. Btw the double controls touchscreen is genius. Deletes so many unnecessary buttons.Mines always on ac controls because the audio I do it through the steering wheel. So far loving the hev. Instant torque and a turbo. No charging required.
Your audio and video quality is the best! Love your review personality.
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The best course of action is to ask a consultant or investing coach for guidance or assistance.
Speaking with a consultant helped me stay afloat in the market and grow my portfolio to about 65% since January, even though I know it sounds obvious or generic.
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Good video review as usual.
I own a uk kia EV6 gt line, rear wheel drive. I regularly get 280 to 300 miles in winter, more in summer. It's pretty swift, obviously not crazy fast like the gt, but perhaps 75% fun and maybe 90% practical.
Car seems to be designed to work well with no/minimal Aircon or heating running which helps range.
As others have mentioned you can the open charging door by pressing on it.
Frunk in rear drive model is large enough to hold the charging cables.
Overall very happy with the car after 1 years ownership.
GT-Line is not a GT though - it's a horrible new trend by manufactures to add 'line' after a car that's nothing like the performance it's named for.
@@intruder313 I guess it’s that hard to realize that. Who cares
It seems as though you're confused on how percentages work 🤣😅
That lane change camera on the driver's screen is dope!
Um, the term 'dope' went out in the 90's. Get with the program pops.
@@bigmacdaddy1234 What about the Dope Tech series on the main MKBHD channel? 😉
Most of the newer Kias and Hyundais have that feature. I'm surprised other automakers haven't copied it yet.
My favorite feature of Huyndais and Kias
@@bigmacdaddy1234I bet you're the life of the party and friends beg to hang out with you.... because you're so dope.
My local dealer has this GT model really discounted so I thought I would get it so I drove the GT and GT line back to back. Just didn't get that much more fun out of the GT and I never could really get comfortable in those sport seats and that is #1 on my list of must haves - comfortable seats. Unlike the GT the GT-line not only has power seats but also ventilated seats which once I had I don't want a car without again. Both models have door handles that pop out when you unlock which unfortunately the Wind trim does not. Found a GT-line for about $52K so that is going to be my choice as soon as our new Colorado rebates take effect 7/1/23. Thanks for the good review.
i love this format. so raw and real
Love my EV6 GT line. (For me I went for bigger battery as opposed to full GT)
Love this auto focus channel 😊
Also just touch the rear and the charge door will open without being in the car 🚗 ❤
GO TO SLEEP
Idk how you live with the shitty software.
I need to give credit to Kia where credit is due. Having driven non-GT variant a long range a deal braker for me was the placement of heated/ventilated seats buttons. Those were capacitive (touch) and extremely easy to slide over and activate by accident - LTT commented on that as well. However in this GT variant those are now proper push buttons! Well done Kia!
they're push button in the wind version, as well. I think only the GT line has capacitive buttons for the seats.
kia is killin it, this looks great and so does the upcoming EV9. It's pretty cool seeing the EV evolution actually happen after all these years.
I use Carsify adapter for wireless AA for my regular EV6. I do wish it came it with natively, but this works for me. I keep the controls fixed at HVAC and use the steering wheel controls for media control. The normal EV6 with AWD and Sport mode is PLENTY fast for me on a day to day basis.
I absolutely love what those videos are made of. Just MKBHD, its phone on a pole, not ever a sound cover for the wind and the car he talks about. No pricy production, no big visual effects, just a guy talking openly and genuinely. And that's so refreshing. Thank you for that, love it! 🙌🙂
I wonder what phone he's using, microphone is pretty good
@@Henrawr106 it’s written in the description : iPhone 14 Pro 😉
Good concise review. Two corrections: 1. You can open the charge port by pressing on the left side of port door as long as the car is unlocked. 2. Every EV6 trim has that same rear roof spoiler.
The range difference between this trim and the GT-Line trim (270 miles) doesn't really make sense. Same wheel and tire size. I would think Eco and Normal mode could get the same efficiency.
Not the same though 21s with sticker tires on the gt vs other trims. Bigger heavier brakes. Bigger front motor, heavier overall total weight.
On the plaid or lucid ev hyper sedans for example 21s can cost you 40-50+miles of range vs 19-20" wheels. So this makes sense when you ad in wider sticker tires, bigger brakes, heavier overall weight. Larger front motor, larger inverters and a lot more hp to.
Everyone but tesla pays a heavy range fee for the higher perf trims. As a plaid with 19s is within 8 total miles of the lr dual motor despite weighing 200#+more having 3 motors vs 2 and another 330+hp. 🤔
I routinely got more range on my Ioniq 5 Limited AWD when I had it than what was advertised. I suspect I could get 220 or 230 miles in this car on a road trip. But that’s still not much. Still, I traded my Ioniq for a 2019 Audi e-tron with a range of 210 miles, and I have no issues. 99% of my driving is around where I live, and we have another car that is a PHEV ICE, so we can always use that for long trips.
@@4literv6 the front motor is the same as the other trims, the back motor is the larger one.
Correct with the range, I swapped my GT-line to this GT, lost max ~30miles of range.
My "guessometer" announced 320 miles once I got it fully charged. I guess it's more around the ~240 mark to be honest.
Great video....2 Things, the charging port opens if you just touch the cover with your whole hand. Second the Kia is built with a 800 volt architecture so it charges twice as fast as the Mach E and many Teslas. Like 20 to a full charge on a Level 1 charger.
These look really nice in person and the interior is quite comfortable. If only the price were about 20K less for this model then the masses could enjoy one.
So I got a GT myself (last week), swapped my GT line over to this one.. Drove 380km, and I have about 20% of battery left. I did use GT mode quite a bit, and had some fun.
I really don't understand where that 320km comes from with the american test.
European test give it ~450km range, and that seems pretty accurate, pretty sure you can get over 500km if you're in eco mode the whole time (pointless, but if you really need that range for some reason).
Otherwise, amazing car, just love it.
320miles, not kilometers. In the US they use "miles". Do not confuse "miles" with kilometers.
@@itsjasur He's not, but you are, lol. He said 320km range (as rated by EPA). That equals 200 miles,which is exactly what was discussed in the video
US EPA range testing usually involves lot more highways driving so that causes the range to be lower.
The confusion may be that there is a GT MODEL and GT Line TRIM Package..... They are different.
In terms of horsepower you can think of it as....
Trim = 320hp
Model = 576hp
(this is off kia's website)
at 4:46 he notes the regular ev6 with more range. That is the ev6 with the gt trim. This has the lower power output.
He has noted he has a larger motor in the back. He has the GT button. He has the more powerful GT MODEL.
Do you have the actual gt model or just the gt trim?
It's because there are two different test standards in EPA testing.
One is 5 cycle test which is the current updated standard for years already, has 5 test scenarios including winter and aggressive driving.
The other is 2 cycle test which is outdated regacy standard, has only city and highway scenarios.
EPA insist more accurate 5 cycle test but regacy automakers resist cus its 2 times costly.
So EPA accept 2 cycle test submissions but with 30% range deduction.
Deduction is not a penalty or anything, it is compared average difference between 5 cycle test and 2 cycle.
It's just that... this average is kind of average you might go 30% more than certified range or 30% less than certified range...
5 cycle test is more harsh and accurate test that reflects various conditions.
2 cycle test is not and can vastly different condition by condition.
It will take more time for regacy automakers to make the different choice.
I was excited when Kia first announced the EV6 GT. I had it on my list of considerations. Once I saw the range and manual seats that killed it for me. I still don’t care about the volume knobs in vehicles and never will because the steering wheels have volume/mute controls on them now. That’s just one less thing to reach and feel for while driving. I don’t have an issue paying $65K for a Kia product. I don’t have any brand loyalty and don’t see the value proposition in any of the “premium” brands. I’ve seen those interiors after 4-5 years and they don’t hold up all that well. I think this vehicle is a larger battery, more athletic suspension and a few interior tweaks away from being a serious contender. Thanks for the detailed videos MB. You’re a real inspiration.
The ev6 non gt model long range motor has 310 miles range and powered seats, but you do miss out on the hp,
@@adritpanda Agreed
Taking away the electric ventilated seats for the GT Model was a huge mistake.
I love these videos
It's very just uncut and chill vibes videos
Thanks, this review is really helpful and informative
I really appreciate you looking at more normal and actually attainable EVs cool cars are always cool to watch but with electric cars going mainstream soon i wanna know where and when i should make the jump
I was seriously considering an EV6 GT and found the same issue, the range was the dealbreaker! A great review Marques, thanks for your time here.
Go for the GT line or Wind with tech package. I have it, it is fast enough and they have more comfort features like ventilated and powered seats. The normal AWD EV6 is faster than most of the cars on the road and you get 300 miles of range. Unless you want to go drifting at the track you don't need the GT.
@@zeethree no one is taking a damn kia gt to a track fool
@@zeethree the AWD gt-LINE (not GT) version gets around 260. unless there's a lower trim AWD i haven't heard of.
As you mentioned, the regular version of this (non GT) gets 310 miles (500km) and plenty of pickup and go...at a significantly reduced price with similar looks. No question the Kia EV6 is one of the hottest EVs on the road (I think it looks better than the Hyundai Ioniq5 but styling is subjective). Would be happy with either an Ioniq5 or EV6...both outstanding.
Very nice review! Thanks! Only downside for me is you can get a Model Y Performance right now for 58k. That's 7000 less with 100 miles more range and the same sportyness.
I agree 100% with your findings. I've been in the EV6 GT, and really love that car...but the range is a deal breaker. Oh and something you didn't really show much of is the sick heads-up display on the windshield. Overall, it won't pull me away from my Tesla...but...if Tesla didn't exist, I would be in an EV6 GT for sure! High on fun; low on practicality.
From now on we will measure frunk space by the number of bagels it fits 😆
And what if you put everything on that bagel? Like everything.
I ordered my KIA EV6 (edition) and it has RWD with a larger trunk space in the front. And a range of 528 km! That's more than enough here in Europe. I'm surprised that when it comes to cars, and especially electric cars, people are still looking at the faster versions. Check out how much power the car has, great! Ultimately, this is only a very small percentage of people who actually want and can use this. The majority of people, including me (with family), certainly have enough standard power with electric cars. A range of 500+ km is therefore good enough. The EV6 is certainly not a deal breaker! Hopefully people will review the "normal" car more and say you want more, there is also a GT version that drains your battery, good luck. Completely different way of approaching it. But that's what all car reviewers unfortunately do. By the way I love all the content you make, nothing wrong with that keeping up the good work
Love the review. If the only issue is the mileage, I have a GT-line AWD and it goes anywhere from 270 miles (for highways) and around 320 miles (for interior roads). Totally agreed on controls. They can give more buttons.
We also have a FE-GT Line AWD. The EV6 scored in the top 3 of estimated range vs actual range in its class.
You do NOT have to go into the car to open the charge port. Just gently press on the left side (opposite hinge) and it will open for you - if the car is unlocked. Also the spoiler that extends on the roof is standard for all models. I have the GT-Line AWD black trim - love it. WLTP range of the EV6 GT is 263 miles. You should have tried the GT-Line with seat cooling - nice for those warm summerdays.
Correction. Press anywhere on the charge door and it will open.
An additional thing he got wrong is that not only is Apple and android CarPlay not wireless, but it only works using the USB-A port in the front nearest the driver.
It was a bit disappointing to see my mans say things that were actually false.
Didn’t try drift mode either, which is going to be a much better suited track mode.
Also, if I keep my GT in eco, I get at least 225 miles plus another 15-20 mile buffer. I agree, the range isn’t good, but I don’t take road trips literally ever. It’s commuting and the occasional trip across my state.
I must say, Kia has truly had a huge comeback from before they did their rebranding!
There's good changes, but Kia still rubs me as a cheap ass car brand that's not reliable and is the Wish version of having a real car.
Interesting, when you see the Sportage ( H.Tucson) / Spiker GT2 even this EV6 GT (or H.Ioniq 5 N), they still do not make you at least consider owning one? From what I understand the Spiker was apparently a pretty good alternative to the german rivals.
Even Siri caught some wind of what you said about the range / mileage. Random yet smooth rolling. Lol 😆
Hey Marques, I am currently in South Korea and it is so cool to see that many Kia EV6's and also a lot of Ioniq 6's on the streets here. They look awesome. Also great review :)
The range was the ONE thing that stopped me from buying this thing. I absolutely love the EV6. I think of this thing just had like 300 miles it’d be pretty much perfect. That being said this is their first bespoke EV and performance models at that don’t sell well. So maybe they just played it a little to safe. I hope that we get a long range version of this or the upcoming N version of the Ioniq.
It does have 300 miles though? The non gt versions can reach 310 miles if you drive them normally. My grandparents regularly get more than 300 miles out of their ev6
@@Kurre. people don't seem to realise that more KW in the motors means more power drained from the batteries. As long as the power to weight ration reaches peak efficiency, more power is just wasting energy. Yes, it accelerates faster but what for, it just lowers the range.
@@Kurre. the base ones yeah but I really wanted the higher performance GT model. I thought that they'd give the GT a larger battery pack to compensate for the added power
Previous/next track selection makes abolutely sense when you think of it as a queue you're going down
Considering the size of S.Korea, road tripping from southern region to Seoul, you can just make it from end to end on one charge. I've made that trip many times now and it is almost the exact range of the EV6 GT. Probably why they kept the battery size down to save weight in return for performance. There are fast charging stations everywhere in Korea so domestically there isn't such a push for extra-long ranges.
The biggest problem with short range is longevity. Smaller packs run through cycles faster hence having to replace the expensive cells earlier.
Also I’d you don’t trickle charge you’ll kill the battery by fast charging over time. Until new tech allows fast charging without creating cracks in the battery. Source is research on phone batteries, so this may not apply to car batteries. I don’t know much beyond this.
The way he said please at the end I'm with you Marques, almost perfect for the price
I have a Kia Sorento hybrid and can agree, the next/previous track button is backwards. :)
Love these EV videos. Keep them coming! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I hope he could review the Skoda models but I gather they're not sold in the US?
@@toms5996 Skoda falls under Volkswagen, right? They are nice but their infotainment system is a bit lackluster. Still, it would be nice to see him do a review on the Kodiaq.
@@lianalonge1984 Skoda is a part of the VW group but their new cars, esp. Enyaq, is considered better than VW offerings. They share the same infotainment system, though.
@@toms5996 I just watched another of my favorite reviewers (Rory from Auto Trader) do an analysis of the Enyaq IV against the Ford Mach E which I drive. I must admit the Enyaq is very nice! 😃
I think it’s cool they switched the playback directions. Nowadays music is being played in a playlist so that’s more fitting in terms of going to previous and next tracks 13:30
Never thought of it that way. I’m on board. Only took me a day or so to get used to anyway.
Very helpful for a first time car shopper. Thanks!
the mini cooper se is also fun to drive
For $65k can’t believe they couldn’t have used better materials
Or add android auto/apple car play.
@@Silver01Son it has both
@@bigdi77 oh my bad I thought it didn't.
@@Silver01Son it’s all good 👍🏿
@@Silver01Son so you make comments about things you have no clue about. Oh' ok.
The battery door is touch operated from the outside of the car. You do not have to open from inside. We own an EV-6, GV60, and Ioniq 5. All 3 function the same way.
Thanks for the review, I look forward to all of your work.
On the steering wheel track changing button. The actions are backwards if you think like a car person. If you imagine a list of songs on your playlist (think computer or your phone) then the previous track is up and next track is down on the list 😊
As a FE EV6 owner and frequent roadtripper, I would recommend getting any model other than the GT. I'm based in Seattle and have driven from Vancouver to LA and honestly don't feel like I stop any more frequently than any other parent of small children (a 1 and 3 year old). I imagine, though, that being child-free and having the expectation to always drive straight through on trips might give you a different perspective. Best reference point for me is that I can drive, with a family of 4, from Seattle to Portland (3 hours) without charging. That's with sport mode locked in for basically the whole trip. But, as the saying goes, your mileage may vary.
200 miles of range for a 65k ev is indefensible. So stop trying to put logic around it based on your own personal lowered expectations.
You don’t have to go inside to open the charge port. Also I am getting 222 miles of range on back roads and some highway
@@Dannyar10 uh oh, here comes the EV police. scram boys!
@@adatewithikea butt hurt?
@@Dannyar10 I’m not the one being aggro in the comments section just because people are sharing their personal experiences.
Why don’t you hop off of here and get back to nursing that weak channel of yours. ;)
I’ve seen some reviews who put the car in eco and it dramatically increases the range by decoupling the front engine and you’re just left with the normal EV6 long range where it uses just one motor. Still not the same range but still more range.
You don’t need to do that with the model 3 performance or model y performance. I think that’s where it falls for me. Great car but you not getting that balance between range and performance.
@@Palomo747 Good for you!
Great and useful review as it is on my list for potential EV to buy. Would love to see your take on a Polestar 2
Hey Marques, nice video like you presentation for EV6.Seams Kia did a lot of thinking into that car it looks very futuristic. And yes the range for EV6 is kind of low.Actually for majority of the EV cars that are now the range kind of lacks. EV6 in Europe is seen very well, specially in Germany where it was given crowned premium car of year 2022. I am still not a 100% fan of EV cars for a couple of reasons first for the range and second for the price(too high) maybe in the future will get one but with a higher range i hope. I do not know if you had the chance to do a video on one EV car that looks very nice and that is Ioniq 6 i think you will love it. :)
Love my EV6 here in the UK. I bought a £80 wireless CarPlay dongle that works perfectly, problem solved. Plus I was getting 350 miles in the summer on my GT Line..which is plenty fast enough.
GO TO SLEPP
350 miles! wow, i think (in UK winter) I'm down to about 230 miles on 100% charged GT Line S. Looking forward to the summer then :)
Got a link to the CarPlay wireless dongle you mentioned Simon?
Second That 👆 drop the link for the CarPlay dongle pleeease
@@MikeCarter he talks obviously bullshit, there is no way he got 350 miles(560km) in the summer, the car has a 77.4 kwh battery asuming we have 77 usable, which is probly not the case we look at an consumption of 135 wh/km which will the EV6 NEVER EVER!!! achieve, not even when you drive 50km/h. Physical impossible
@@kenion2166 wow, you have some anger issues don’t you! I’m not talking bullshit, I’ve had the car for a year, and on long journeys where I was being careful (albeit in normal mode, not Eco), I got 350 miles on a few occasions, on my RWD 19” wheels (with heatpump) You’ll find similar from people on Kia owners club forum. So go troll someone else.
How does this channel not have a million subs yet? some great content. Keep up the great work.
He’s other channel though…😂
Thanks for the review Marques. Been curious about this one too. Love your insight as per usual. I finally got my BMW i4 M50 on Feb 17 after a very long wait. So happy with it but of course, still cold in the PNW, so range hasn't been optimal and I've barely driven in sport mode and haven't tried the launch. Any chance you'll review it?
I love that you were jamming to Q-Tip - The Rennaisance haha we would get along great haha
today i learned marques is really good at avoiding cops
I'm from Hong Kong and my family owns a EV6 GT Line which is different from the actually GT. I'd say for anyone living in a big city, the range is definitely not a concern if you're just commuting day to day. Unless you have to go on long trips all the time, 200 miles is more than enough.
I would agree on that, I get by on much lower range in those conditions. However at this price point it should be better, or lower the price for the lower range. Drop the price by at least 5 thousand if you want to keep this range. Or up the battery and keep the price the same.
Agree. I only charge on 110V level 1 charger at home.
You don't buy a performance car for good gas mileage. Why do you expect the same on a performance EV for maximize range?
Just for commuting you can get a smaller and cheaper car
@@jraheemjefcoat429 Because competitors, especially at this price point, have much better range.
The EV6 GT can get 4 mi/kwhr or roughly 300 mile range for 50 mph commutes in ECO mode in level 3 regen (i-pedal turns on front motor).There's no need to be in GT mode all the time.
The wireless carplay gap can be filled with a wireless adapter like the Motorola MA1.
I’ve had the wind AWD with tech package for the past year and I absolutely love it. I usually get a range of over 300 miles and still 0 to 60 in a little bit over 4 seconds. You can open the charge door by pressing on the left side and other things that you mentioned you couldn’t get to work. Maybe we should read the manual before recording the video heheh! 😅 great video tho thank you!
I've wind too, but now the summer 384 range winter 310 range. Semmes he didn't know much about the car yet he is here to promote Tesla
Please do the Polestar 2 or the BMW iX!!!
I wish they came out with a real Kia Stinger successor!
GO TO SLEEP
You mean as a EV?
@@DeadAir21 This is supposed to be the "spiritual successor" to the Stinger GT. Eh... I don't know.
2:37 I'm not sure if you were saying this car is or isn't electric from the ground up here but it definitely is. It shares the dedicated E-GMP platform with the Ioniq 5 and Genesis GV60.
reminds me a lot of my '21 veloster N. I like that a lot
Can we all just take a moment to appreciate the amazing videos the iPhone takes especially when pointed at MKBHD? It looks SO GOOD.
Amazing how fast kia/Hyundai have come up with all these EV’s. Legacy auto caught sleeping at the wheel
It's because they were struggling with their engines (engine fires) so they definitely jumped on the first opportunity to get away from them.
@@-SP. That’s not the reason 🙄🤦🏻♂️
This thing is a joke ..
@@JohnLee-db9zt Honestly I wouldn't be surprised if it actually was. Hyundai could never nail down their engines
If you think of a vertical playlist, the next track is usually down, so the toggle direction seems right.
Solid review!!! Thanks for producing such!!!! Also, that dismal range is indeed terrible!! Makes me think owners will be spending a lot of time recharging the vehicle and waiting for recharging to complete. Definitely not a vehicle to use to go on a trip somewhere. More like a vehicle for driving around the local area.
Range isn't everything if it's affordable, this car would be perfect for daily commutes around the city
It's not just the range, but also the travel costs and charging stops. A lot has to do with inefficiency
65k to be told how to drive?
Happy for you if this is your "affordable" vehicle, but 65k is well into luxury pricing for most people
@@99_Planet True, I posted my original comment before watching the vid and didn't realize it was $65k, 200mi range is def not worth the price tag and it would be a great car if it was selling for ~$28k
For me the dealbreaker is the touch interface for climate and media controls lol. 200 miles is my minimum, and I'd probably lean more toward the "normal" model that has more range anyway. The touch interface stuff though is a hard no for me. I want real buttons.
100% agree on the touchscreen interface. I'm always afraid to look at mine because I know as soon as I do the guy in front of me will slam on his brakes. You can do knobs or buttons by feel.
I'm pretty sure that all the Hyundai/KIA/Genesis models have the swappable climate/radio switches underneath the screen.
I can't be absolutely sure, but this system has garnered praise from many, many reviewers because it is NOT dependent on the touch screen.
@@davidcolin6519 To me, if there aren't separate, physical buttons for volume, prev/next, temperature, and climate mode...I don't care how nice it is I don't want it lol. If there is an option to configure it with physical buttons instead of the touch panel, that's fine. Then people can just pick what they want I guess, but I haven't seen any examples of that.
@@heeerrresjonny
I must admit that I tend to agree with you. However, I am not going to say that it's a deal breaker for me, because I think that the other advantages of EVs far outweigh some of these niggles. OTOH, unless people make choices based on a combination of "least bad", just like in politics, we'll end up with vehicles that are "most bad", and there are some truly terrible systems out there, VW's unlit controls in the iD3, Tesla's godawful monstrous screen that, if broken, means you can't do anything (and costs a small fortune to replace, if you can get Tesla to get off their *sses). In fact, almost every "premium" brand EV now has almost no option of a more normal screen.
But in response to your point about configurable buttons; MG's 4 has 2 configurable buttons on the steering wheel.
You're welcome.
As someone who bought the GT model, I 100% can recommend it, especially to people who have stage 2 chargers installed as home or close by. His review is correct, in there are some down turns. but to clarify, this was how it happened for me. 1) Colorado had a crazy hail season so there was a sale == 10k off for hail damage so 52k 2) 5k Kia rebate plus 1k dealer rebate == 46k 3) 20k trade in 26k 4) 7.5k Tax credit + 5k colorado credit == 12.5k out the dealership. I WFH and my wife commutes ~20 miles a day. We have multiple free charging stations within a mile of the house. For us it's a great fit. If you commute further or have less options available, it's a harder sale. So it's situational at best, just works for us better than most.
So do you recommend it for 12.5k or would you also recommend it if the stars did not allign to make it dirt cheap?
100% would recommend it but more in thr 50k range . I was saving up for a 2024 Stingray Corvette but then dealerships lost their minds on pricing@@samuellambertmurrayduncan1412
The wind awd trim is the way to go 270 miles. Also press hard once on the charge cap will open, hidden feature.
I thought 200 miles isn't too bad, 99 percent of my journeys are under 5 miles anyway so I don't understand why range is such a big issue.
Would have thought software would be more of a deal-breaker
It's competitors can go the extra 100 Miles, that's a very big factor when making an EV purchase, especially of late when everything has become so expensive . You want that one expensive GT car ( Grand Tourer ) to take you as far as possible with less stops otherwise it would take you a week to do the Canonball run!
You are truly blessed with a 5miles commute!
Maybe be a bit aware that everyone doesn't have a 5 mile commute.
I own a Kia ev 6 and love it
Q-tip's Renaissance Rap! Nice cut playing in the car, the remix is amazing :) 😃
I love that you’ve started making car reviews.
Wait... if you're shooting on a 14 Pro, why do you have a secondary 14 Pro in your pocket at 3:54?
Because that's how MKBHD rolls
one is his personal and one for shooting I guess
Biggest problem with this car is it's a $65,000 EV6 GT vs $52,000 Model Y Performance.
Thaaaaanks for adding the info in Km (320km).