3 months with EV6! 2023 Kia EV6 electric car review: GT-Line AWD | Should you buy a Hyundai Ioniq 5?

[@sudsonblue]

I have been driving my Ev6 GT line RWD everyday to work for a year now and done about 24k on it. I still find the drive exuberant and thrilling. Unlike a Tesla, the design still turn heads and their notorious rarity make them unique.

[@RKSidd]

Ever since car companies introduced the Piano Black over two decades ago, customers unanimously expressed dislike for this finish....yet car designers persist with this🙄

[@gagankhosla]

Dream car (along with Ioniq 5). Ended up ordering Model Y for 12 months waiting period on EV6 and then decided to ditch Tesla for GV70 ICE. Interior wow factor is really important for me personally and Tesla while minimalistic is too much for me to get used to. Kia EV6 ftw. Personally this is how I would rate non-luxury electric SUVs Kia EV6 > Hyundai Ioniq 5 > Tesla Model Y

[@hch720]

I really hate Tesla's exterior design, it makes me vomit. Also, the interior too. Kia is much better.

[@OleIChristensen]

Thank you for a great, and immediate video, with a great focus on details. I have a EV6 Performance AWD with upgrade and assist package. The design is really delicate from every angle, and it looks nothing like anything else out there. I love it! 🥰 I´d like to add 3 things. 1. You can tap and hold in 3 sec. the area [Ventilation/media] on the panel, and choose the functionality you´d like as default. 2. You can remove the screen protector from the panel - and it looks glossy and beautiful underneath! I have done it myself in my car. 🤩 Don´t stop because its not coming off that easily - just scratch with your nails in one of the top corners, and it will eventually come off. 3. Pull and hold the right padel of the steering wheel, for activate the AUTO regen. It´s bringing such a joy for your daily driving experience. Enjoy! 😎

[@paulberryman1616]

Auto handbrake in Park came standard on mine (2023 GT-Line AWD).

[@L3AF]

living in Norway not auto parking break being put on is a blessing, because if it freezes shut ur not going to move, at least in a mechanical car u can try to force it. so for me its great that u have to actually put parking break on if u need to. also really great video!

[@sal1nger]

I've owned this car in matte gray for the past year. Nearly perfect vehicle other than one major flaw: terrible Meridian audio system. I think the hardware is decent, but there is some kind of software issue that makes it sound very underpowered. Pretty much every owner I know complains about it. Hopefully Kia can resolve it with a software update down the line.

[@SS-hb1xm]

Uh if you could tell me is the car good in extremely bad roads. Bumby broken roads. Deserts. Etc?

[@sal1nger]

@@SS-hb1xm it has a firm but pliable suspension. Softer than the Model Y but not as soft as the IONIQ 5.

[@VH-gw3qi]

Sorry this is a very belated question : how do you find the matt paint finish a in serviceability? Cheers

[@sal1nger]

@@VH-gw3qi the matte paint has held up well and always looks great. It's actually more of a satin finish. Care has been no issue as long as you're okay with hand washing it. You can't take it into a car wash. Not a big deal for me.

[@conrado800]

Just bought one for 31k. Depreciation is awesome!!

[@hipangeo2883]

It must from 90s to depriciate that much.

[@ptsordos]

I was just driving behind an EV6 and then the traffic light in front of us turned red. I noticed that the brake lights of the EV6 didn't turn on, which really surprised me because I didn't realise that car was slowing down. I assume the driver has single pedal driving on but I totally didn't expect the brake light not to turn on. Honestly I think this is very dangerous and they should fix it. Can anybody with an EV6 or Ionic 5/6 confirm this?

[@pinocleen]

Fixed with the latest update, for both manufacturers, for example - kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGbdhmybd5eBp80

[@engineeringtheweirdguy2103]

Unfortunately the EV 6 has been almost constantly plagued with those kinds of issue and has had several recalls for some pretty major problems.

[@anneteefah4857]

You dont need to use the brakes on any ev.

[@moderatesunited]

Seems so expensive in Australia. My EV6 awd was $52k. 2.5 cents kw to charge at my house. Best car I've ever owned. Only drawback is not having access to very many Tesla chargers. The public charging in the United States is not great. But I rarely go on long road trips.

[@user-hs1dd4tc7t]

52k usd?? have you heard of the exchange rate???

[@lifeliver9000]

@@user-hs1dd4tc7t$70k for LR in nz. Great cars

[@brendasnow8255]

Mine was also $52,000 after negotiating.

[@oJTCx]

@@user-hs1dd4tc7the put a dollar symbol in his video tho?

[@realfunkable]

It seems that Korea is definitely ahead of the curve in the field of electric vehicles.

[@SirGregory]

To my mind this is a hatchback, not an SUV. The extreme slope of the rear window and the absence of a rear wiper are hints.

[@tj81164]

I actually consider it more like a shooting brake or wagon. I love it!

[@Shelmer75]

Hatchbacks usually have rear wipers

[@brendasnow8255]

My CR-V had no rear wiper.

[@13Dalek]

I loved how you started the video making a coffee, Beautiful Car but at 90 k way to expensive. Good review tho

[@OleIChristensen]

The handbreake will now, after getting the most resent update, be activated when P is chosen.

[@beathachfiadhaich]

Why does no one point out that big wheels make electric range worse

[@recursion.]

Driving section is very well done. Great job giving that practical perspective.

[@Kiwidaedong]

Car reviewers often criticise the use of “piano black “ surfaces in cars. I find that the driver’s door of my EV6 seems to collect scuff marks, but the piano black surfaces remain shiny and free of any marks.

[@engineeringtheweirdguy2103]

Any mention on the numerous issues and recalls the cars been having. Seems to be attracting a lot of lemon law cases.

[@guvnor1971]

Can 3 people sit comfortably in the back?

[@reptileric]

2500kms is more of a weekend review, not a long term 3 month review!

[@fangitjoe]

These EV reviews should be talking about the car's App and OTA software update capabilities. It's really a major fail that Kia do not provide any EV6s with the App in Australia despite the fact that they are available in other markets! The App provides a host of remote access functions, but most importantly remote control and monitoring during charging, both AC charging and fast charging. Also AFAIK OTA software updates are not possible in Australia and can only be carried out at a Dealer. These factors (and a few others) put me off buying one even though I loved the car.

[@bestoftheday470]

you can make coffee and cook your meals with this ev car ..wonderful

[@kimmohamalainen3390]

Personally, I'm going to keep my petrol car for another five years and only then will I see what kind of electric cars are available.

[@nzautoreview7829]

Still happy with my model Y. the interior fitting superior and the safety tech never annoyed me.probably the only thing that my car dont have is rear cross traffic feature

[@SirGregory]

So the EV6 is "determined"? (11:00) Hmmm. Don't think I've heard that word used in relation to a car before.

[@BlessedBroHilton]

Runs out checks my EV6 Parking / handbrake ... phew mines automatic must have pressed something LOL

[@Kiwidaedong]

The Park selection and Parking brake logic was changed with a recent update. EPG now engages when you select Park.

[@alf699]

Well...if we ever get our hands on ours that has been on order for 13 months now.....We ordered the same car as his review, just in red. One day we might be able to comment on it LOL

[@NotaMedicalDoc]

Enjoyed this 😊

[@andrewchazan2093]

hi there, may I please ask what is the cost of servicing the kia EV6 ? I am having trouble finding this info online. thanks andrew

[@carsguide]

Hey Andrew. Kia offers a three-year, five-year and seven-year servicing plan at $733, $1371 and $2013, respectively. Find more information here in one of our Kia EV6 reviews: www.carsguide.com.au/ev/kia-ev6-gt-88774

[@TheYoyoma3]

Great video!! Would love to see a long term review of the RWD Tesla model Y! I think you’ll get a lot more views because it’s a car that us aussies can actually buy👀

[@engineeringtheweirdguy2103]

Now the long range is out and I got myself one. And just wow. I can see why the model Y is the 3rd highest selling car in the country. And the best selling EV by a long shot.

[@HuyTranimal]

Wish I could've bought this car. Got the Ioniq instead.

[@IanHouliston]

Opening the door puts break on.

[@je2338]

'traditional SUV' is a jeep Cherokee or Ford Explorer. An SUV is a sport utility vehicle with at least some ability for off-roading. These Kias and basically every vehicle sold today should be referred to as 'high rise hatchbacks' because that's precisely what they are. Maybe a vehicle such as a CX-9 could be referred to as luxury SUVs but I think even that's a stretch. It's odd that we don't refer to today's equivalent of the traditional SUV (such as the MUX, Fortuner etc) as SUV's. There's nothing sports about a CX-3 yet journalists love to refer to them as such.

[@engineeringtheweirdguy2103]

You do know that SUV stands for Sub Urban Vehicle right? You’re referring to an SUV crossover.

[@je2338]

@@engineeringtheweirdguy2103 no. SUV stands for Sports Utility Vehicle. The phrase 'Crossover' was not associated with SUV. During the late 90s, Crossover was used to describe vehicles like the RAV-4. SUV was not used to describe that vehicle. An SUV is typically a body on frame vehicle like a Toyota 4Runner, Isuzu MUX etc that are vehicles capable of off-road.

[@josephpereira1390]

Didnt think Id say this but I really want a KIA!

[@sledgedragon2677]

We ended up buying one of these. Overall, it is a good car. It's smaller than it looks in videos, but it's as long as they say it is. A few things that suck for me: -We received a model that had the touch sensitive buttons, rather than the new one with physical buttons. But obviously, that isn't an issue for new buyers. -The steering wheel is a little odd compared to my civic. Honestly, the civic has a better wheel that feels more natural to hold. I think the problem may be that the spokes are too high up and the wheel is too thick. This is also subjective, though. -The biggest issue we found so far is that the car literally WILL NOT charge on hot days. This only happens on level 2 home chargers and I'm pretty sure it occurs because the charging port is getting too hot so it disables itself to protect the hardware. I'm not sure whether or not it comes after some time owning the car, or if it was already a problem to begin with. We got the car in winter so we didn't notice anything then. Apparently its a pretty widespread issue that is happening with a lot of EV6s and even Ioniq 5s. Kia and Hyundai haven't shown any interest in fixing it so far. There are some other minor gripes like how cruise control will not turn on if the sensors are dirty or covered in water. It should come with a standard basic cruise control system just in case, but it doesn't. A lot of other people aren't having any issues but I guess that's the reality of owning something with new technology. It's never a smooth ride.

[@paulgalley1100]

Why do car reviewers spend so much time scratching plastics? I never sit in my car scratching the trim

[@teslabot6517]

One major problem. The sun roof prevents a 6 foot tall ( or above) person from sitting comfortably in the front seat. My head rubs on the ceiling and u can't drop the seat any lower..

[@harvey66616]

_"The sun roof prevents a 6 foot tall ( or above) person from sitting comfortably in the front seat"_ -- not really true. I own an EV6. I'm 6'4". I'm perfectly comfortable in the front seat. Different people are built differently. But only a person with a _really_ long torso relative to the rest of their body would have trouble with the roofline. No doubt such people exist, and maybe you're one of them, but it's incorrect to generalize to overall body height. Most people, even those over 6', will be fine.

[@gilmo-frog]

Try lowering the seat it helped me

[@teslabot6517]

@@gilmo-frog Oh wow.! How intelligent are you! Amazing!

[@gabe415]

Seing palm trees in this video, range will be something else in northern Canada. We will lose at least 40% range.

[@1Binkles]

I live in Western PA and I lose about 30% to cold temps. That still gives me 200 miles on a full charge. Works for me.

[@adas2409]

Why are there so types of background music on this review video? Seriously…is this the 70s??

[@tommyjakobsen5504]

point less, I never give 5-600dollars for a cup of coffee.. its so point less with V2L..

[@australianmade2659]

You can’t seriously suggest charging at 70km per hour is fine. That’s just a joke

[@amperformance7998]

That's when connected to a very slow AC charger at 11kw. The sort of charger an owner would have in their garage, that can easily charge the car while they sleep. Connecting to a DC fast charger can give 70km in a few minutes.

[@australianmade2659]

@@amperformance7998 a few minutes?

[@amperformance7998]

@@australianmade2659 Yeah. At the manufacturer's claim of 18kwh/100km (which the car can easily beat), 70km requires 12.6kwh. Connecting to a 350kw DC fast charger allows the battery to charge at a rate of about 240kw, that is 4kwh per minute, or a little more than 3 minutes for 12.6kwh. It can charge from 10%-80% in less than 20 minutes.

[@australianmade2659]

@@amperformance7998 from what I can see not many 350kw chargers around in Melbourne. Compared to petrol stations they are basically non existent

[@amperformance7998]

@@australianmade2659 there aren't many yet. Most are located on major interstate routes for travellers. Not in cities where owners are more likely to charge at home. But more are being installed all the time. And there are many more options that are slower, but not by much. A 150kw charger will give 70km in about 5 mins. A common, but slow, 50kw DC charger can give 250-300km while you get lunch.

[@ozzierockets1163]

Need to bring it under the LCT threshold, overpriced compared to Tesla

[@Danger_Mouse3619]

Cant wait for the petrol version.

[@philtreman9944]

You'll die first. lol

[@kevoyjarrett1177]

There isn't gonna be a petrol version

[@haiping0918]

I stopped watching when I see the cost.

[@marksweet8740]

nice but still out of reach for most people.

[@sirtyjuan]

Finally a positive EV review.. and all it took was bribing you with a free car for 3 months 🤣 if only Tesla did that, they might get a positive review out of you guys

[@TheJoeSwanon]

Too bad it just doesn’t have a glass roof

[@barry28907]

Another reviewer conflating one-pedal driving with efficiency. Learn about the concept of blended braking. Nearly every EV that isn't a Tesla smartly regenerates when you press the brake pedal. The most efficient mode is freewheeling, which is almost impossible with one pedal. (Admittedly, most 2-pedal systems won't do it either.)

[@AJaya-e1b]

Test drove EV6, it was awful...felt sick..it was like driving a Go Kart... very disappointed

[@shaunbarnett2972]

Please don't tell me the car actually tries to steer itself to keep you in a lane! It would be bad enough putting up with an annoying audio alert, let alone a car literally trying to control itself on the road. THat to me sounds incredibly dangerous. I actually know how to drive properly and if I'm ever steering away from a lane it's for a good reason. Debris on the road, a massive pothole, an animal, a child, a vehicle out of control. I do NOT want my vehicle working against me when I'm driving in an optimal fashion. That is ridiculous and so very dangerous.

[@protovack]

lane keep assist can be turned off in north america, although people in UK say it cannot be turned off. I think it's a UK regulation, maybe in other places too. Write your representative!

[@harvey66616]

It does try to steer the car to stay in the lane. Honestly, if the feature worked better, it'd probably be great. But I agree with the assessment in this video; the system doesn't work very well, with it constantly hunting as it negotiates slight bends in the road. It also requires very clear lane markings. Though, IMHO the worst part is that without clear lane markings it will turn itself off temporarily, but without any overt notification. The active indicator on the dash/HUD will blink a little and then go grey, but when you're driving it's easy to miss that. So when you are expecting the car to do the work to stay in the lane, sometimes it won't be, which could lead to problems. Personally, I just keep it off for the most part. Only if I'm on a divided highway with really good lane markings and Kia's "Nav" support (i.e. the highway is in their nav database) will I trust the system to help with the workload. Even then, I'm always ready to take over if it starts acting wonky.

[@user-ed3wq3xu4u]

90k no thx

[@Luke-PlanesTrainsDogsnCars]

90 grand is a big ask for a poorly riding car.

[@simonh6788]

I’ve had mine for a year and it has a superb ride especially on the country road I use it on. A pleasure

[@마초킹-n9o]

Awesome👍👍