One Month In An EV6, Here Are My Thoughts | 2022 Kia EV6 Review

To celebrate one month in the new electric Kia we bought, I borrowed the RWD "Wind" trim which was my second choice if I hadn't been able to find the dual motor one I got. How do Wind and GT Line compare? Which one is right for you? And how does it stack up against the competition? All that and more in this video.
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[@Athandatu]

Alex's channel is so under-rated. Sure, it doesn't focus on entertainment like many of the other car review channels, but he is as objective as he can be, and doesn't beat around the bushes.

[@xBeeGee]

Yea channels like throttle house do too much. Just review the car lol

[@guerro327]

Yes, I agree. This channel is by far the best car review channel on KZbin. Every video follows a similar/same format and flow. I know what part of the review is coming next and can skip around if I feel the need. Alex has pioneered this YT niche and it shows.

[@d.l.tittle3071]

Definitely one of the better, concise, and smoother reviewed. No antics and unnecessary shenanigans.

[@MarcelloTheBandit]

When my sister was looking for a smaller car, I wasted no time and showed her Alex's channel first. She loves how the videos are concise and simple to follow.

[@StayFit4Life321]

I agree, he always brings comprehensive well thought out content which we all can appreciate!

[@noelwade]

Thanks for the detailed review! We much prefer the interior room of the Ioniq 5 but like you we may wind up getting an EV6... We've wanted an Ioniq 5 since the first-look videos in Korea started appearing on YT, but have been disappointed with the "Concierge" service from Hyundai - it didn't actually convey any benefits or ability to order the car!!** We've test-driven the bottom-end trim Ioniq 5 and were _really_ impressed with the car, but its been impossible to find units for sale with higher end trim levels! Dealers won't let you custom order one, reserve a future unit, or ship between locations (not even for a fee). Very, very frustrating to have been chasing the car for ~2 years and deal with this. **Its just been bland press-releases and online videos that covered the same info that KZbinrs have already shown. Big marketing failure on the part of Hyundai, IMHO - they could've leveraged social media and independent reviewers such as AoA much more effectively.

[@heidiwilks5316]

I wonder how effective the backup lights arrangements on the EV6 would fare in winter up here in Canada (or in snowy US states) -- given how low they are to the ground, I have to think they would get obscured by snow on a regular basis (the GT's seems to be even lower than its stablemate).

[@freeman2take]

Ford dealer in So Cal are definitely charging more for vehicle on the lot along w/ EV6 and Ioniq 5, have inquired a few Ford dealerships around me and not only most don't have any vehicles on the lot, the ones that do have an ADM anywhere between 5-10K.

[@ronaldatwater2906]

Great review!

[@FrunkensteinVonZipperneck]

"front trunk?" You mean "Frunk." Not an option for me: I need a place to live.

[@hexearth8258]

Kia being better than all competion, nothing new. But Kia being better than Tesla is great and the only real advantage of Tesla is the changing network... for now.

[@hungvu6705]

The infotainment of tesla is better too. Other than these advantages, i'd still pick ioniq5/ev6 over tesla

[@emschaub]

@@hungvu6705 depends on what you are looking. Lack of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in Tesla is big oversight.

[@fleyua7176]

Most people don't use them 99.9% of the time. I don't sit in my car to watch TV when I have a much larger Sony OLED sitting at home.

[@ExplicitSpirit]

Is the white one Snow White Pearl?

[@ouch1011]

Ioniq5 owner here. I can’t stress enough that if you are looking an an EV6, GO DRIVE ONE. I was ready to put a deposit down on an EV6 but decided against it once I drove one. It drives great, but the head room for me at 5’11” and a long torso is unacceptable. With the sunroof, my hair would brush the roof in the front with the seat set as low as possible. In the back, I couldn’t sit comfortably in any recline position without my head being completely in the roof. In front and back, I had to bend quite far over to get into the car without hitting my head. The Ioniq5 is like night and day compared to the EV6, very spacious and so nice with the light colored interior. The full glass roof in the Ioniq5 is really nice versus the traditional (small) sunroof in the EV6. I also found the stereo to be much nicer in the Ioniq5, it’s pretty weak in the EV6. As far as driving experience, unless you drive the two back to back, you won’t notice a difference. They drive basically the same. The interior button layout is a little better in the EV6, but not enough to make up for the poor interior room. My Ioniq5 is AWD and I’ve also noticed that in ECO mode, it drives with basically the same power output as the RWD and I’ve got to say, it feels perfectly adequate. I expected 220hp in a 4600lb tank to feel way too slow, but it is totally fine. I drive in eco mode almost all the time and really never feel like I need more power than that. Of course, if you live in an area where there is regularly snow and ice or (like me) you want to be able to out accelerate 95% of cars from a stop, you’ll want the AWD, but for most people out there, the RWD and increased efficiency are probably the better choice.

[@yournumberonepal]

Style over comfort! 😂❤

[@JonathanThibault]

Not sure how you adjust your driver seat - I'm 6' and have no issues in the front. Agreed that I don't really fit in the back (head will touch), but I don't sit in the back (and my kids will fit there without issue for quite some time).

[@drive-channel1834]

Some people have longer torso than others

[@EM.1.]

Alex really focuses on the finer details that other channels ignore. He is also very articulate and kind of funny.

[@Eldaino999]

You know what you should make a video about Alex? What the dealership experience was like. Also let us know if you’re contributing to paying over sticker for these things 😏

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

I have a general dislike for all dealers so I think I might be biased there...

[@gregkramer5588]

Also one dealer would not provide anything of statistical significance.

[@alleng2011]

@@AAutoBuyersGuide dealers are awful, especially right now.

[@Eldaino999]

@@AAutoBuyersGuide even better!!! Given the current financial climate, I think we would all love to see you dunk on em.

[@petegalindez9961]

Every dealer is different so trying to do a video on them would only be someone’s opinion based on their local dealer and that’s not a fair comparison across the board. Many dealerships are independently owned and policy and tactics don’t necessarily reflect the corporate entity…Having owned 2 Teslas, they have THE best buying experience. Literally 4 pieces of paper, all done over email, and a folder with key cards waiting for you in the car when you go to pick it up, like checking into a hotel…you can, of course, have someone walk you through the features if needed. Otherwise, that’s it to buying a TESLA.

[@jhindson88]

Congratulations Alex. Your presentation formats were already great and are now even better. Easy to follow and great graphical presentations of make/model comparisons. I recommend your site to everyone who asks me about the differences between EV make and models.

[@edwardhammer5427]

It's the EV6 for me! I did a test drive in Feb & absolutely loved it! Far superior quality over Tesla & Ford. I do like the styling of the Ioniq 5 though.

[@tominftlthomasp3559]

Great quality control too unlike the Tesla.

[@EV-olution]

The big difference with the Canadian EV6 is that ours come with the EVSE in all trims, in a nice transport case, but we only get the V2L adapter in the top GT Line Pack 2 trim. An interesting difference since I was not aware that the US versions all came with the V2L adapter. FYI the power availble for V2L is actually 3.6kW and 15A split between the V2L and interior AC outlet, based on what I have read. My upcoming video is a practical use video about the EV6 V2L with multiple appliances and electronics, on both outlets, inside and out. Another small difference, the cargo cover is included in the Canadian GT-Line Pack 2 top trim. FYI some of the plastic trim inside the EV6 is made of recycled plastic bottles (100 bottles per car). In your video I noticed that the HD traffic feature is not functional like in Canada; I hope Kia Canada and US get that sorted out with a new HD provider because it also means no HD weather functionality. Regarding the multifunction touch panel at the center of the dash, I leave it set to climate control most of the time because you can control the radio, including turning it on, volume, mute, channels, tuner, etc, via the steering wheel controls; I almost never use the mutlifunction panel for the radio. I show the details in my last video, Kia EV6 Hidden Features. Regarding the heated/ventilated seat and heated steering controls, I also would have preferred physical buttons for the same reason you mention, I sometimes turn one on by mistake. I also agree about the ride comfort; I was a bit concerned that it would be too stiff because of the 20 inch wheels, but Kia really got it right with a balance of performance and ride comfort, unlike, as you mentioned, the Model Y and 3. I have yet to review the Mach-E. Another FYI... Moonroof = Glass roof panel that does not open. Sunroof = Glass or metal roof panel that opens 😉 Great video, thanks for sharing. I also like the forgotten edit (not cut out) of you getting up from your desk at the end, I see I am not alone 😎

[@georgem.210]

Well done. BTW..what color is that blue? YACHT BLUE or... ?

[@hugdeath929]

Looks like on the comparison you said the Mach E has better availability but in closing you say that it takes a while to get one and but the time you do the rebate will no longer be available. Is this correct? I wish VW had a more performance focused option. I applaud the Tesla supercharger network but as a leader I’d like to see faster changing from them. I wouldn’t buy a Tesla vehicle because of their internal treatment of employees and the issues with build quality/fit & finish. The Ford looks cute on the outside but I think is too snug on the inside, the power is choked off and the GT is overpriced. I was happy to see that in person the ionic 5 isn’t a bulbous and weird looking as it is in media. I might be interested in a EV6 GT if the suspension were upgraded. I see a ton of EVs on the road so lots of people like them. Kudos to choice 👍

[@Snafu2346]

Sadly the local dealership are marking them up $20,000 right now. Getting pretty tired of stealerships existing, yet there are no alternatives. Guess I'm going to have to pass on the market for now. Great car otherwise, great review as well.

[@josophie5002]

only 20k? My dealer wants 30k more.

[@novax7514]

This is a USA problem. Canada has laws that prevent dealerships from selling over MSRP. Maybe time to lobby your politicians

[@ben3989]

Seriously?

[@amperformance7998]

You can also order one rather than buying off the lot. They should give you MSRP then. However, you'll have to wait a while, perhaps a year.

[@naveenthemachine]

This for sure kills the virtually nonexistent bz4x and even the Lexus RZ450e which no ones even driven yet but really shouldn’t Man, Kia and Hyundai and genesis with their ubiquitous FBI and CIA tactics have managed to destroy future Toyota Lexus EVs. Like seriously they should pat themselves on the back for such accomplishment I would rather pay a markup for a Hyundai or kia ev because it doesn’t change the hard truth that they are still better quality evs than the Japanese evs

[@moloono1]

Honest question: What do you mean by “…FBI and CIA tactics…”?

[@naveenthemachine]

@@moloono1 I’ll explain Hyundai kia and genesis have become the automotive FBI and CIA. They are capable of intercepting, terminating, ending, and destroying future Toyota and Lexus products that no one’s even seen or heard of. Yes you heard that right. Future Toyota Lexus products that haven’t even been unveiled or driven in. So about that rz450e? Forget it. The ev6 Ioniq5 gv60 have all spanked it hard well before anyones even driven it. About that bz4x? The ev6 Ioniq5 have terminated it before it even goes on sale. The 2020 Highlander? The telluride palisade have already destroyed it even after journalists’ first drive of it The new nx? The gv70 has already obliterated it the second it was unveiled to the world before anyones even driven it. And that still holds true even though it just went on sale. The upcoming 2033 RX redesign? Forget it. The gv80 has already destroyed it even before the video out of japan where someone spotted a new Lexus RX in camouflage driving it. The grand Highlander or Lexus TX? Well the telluride palisade have all terminated it before it even gets designed or tested Clearly you can see that the Koreans have already beat future Toyota products before they even get shown to the world and get driven. Like its as if there’s no point in waiting for future Toyota or Lexus products when the Koreans have already destroyed them despite no one even seeing them yet

[@sammydavis991]

Still trolling Toyota on a Kia video? You are so childish.

[@arhamkhakwani5851]

@@sammydavis991 At this point, might as well wonder if he knows that American Competitors exist as well. They were the first with the Evs realistically speaking. Why not compare them to those Americans?

[@naveenthemachine]

@@arhamkhakwani5851 even the American evs are better than this lol But the Korean evs especially are slowly making the American evs a hard sell. But an ev6 is an easy sell over a Toyota or Lexus ev

[@nthomasjr1]

What you guys never say is, that if you are a senior citizen living on social security. You will not get a government tax break. For senior's we need a REBATE since we can't use tax credits.

[@doobster6783]

I’m a senior citizen and I fully intend to get a tax credit if the car meets the requirements. Why do you say we can’t get them?

[@tedantares2751]

For some reason, the EV6 weighs significantly more than the Model 3. Why is that?

[@tominftlthomasp3559]

This is the most informative channel on KZbin.

[@phych]

I'm team Ionic 5. I like the retro 80s thing.

[@jeremysomeone]

Love the comments here. Everyone thinks this is an original design… it’s a blatant copy of the Jaguar I-Pace. Rear end is hideous on the copy tho.

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

Really tired of cars being called crossovers

[@jasonhillgiant]

My head tells me to wait for a 3 row EV, but my heart wants an EV6. Maybe I can convince the kids to be happy three across in the back on long road trips…

[@marcalvarado1915]

I want a moonroof that opens. Right now the only vehicle that has one in this segment is the EV6 GT line but now you are telling me that taller people won’t have enough headroom ☹️. I need to sit in one to see if it will be a problem but right now I’m not encouraged. I don’t understand why the manufacturers are going with a solid glass roof that doesn’t open. I know they look cool but they aren’t practical and will be crazy expensive to replace if necessary.

[@directorjustin]

The fact that it opens is probably why is steals so much headroom. All the extra hardware it needs to open like tracks, motors, and the space for two pieces of glass to stack on top of each other have to go somewhere. By having a fixed piece of glass it removes the need for a greater amount of complexity and hardware, so the manufacturer can give that back to you in the way of more headroom.

[@harvey66616]

It will depend on your body proportions. I'm 6'4", but most of my height is in my legs. I had the driver seat fairly far back, but I was very comfortable driving the EV6 (with the sunroof, so worst-case scenario), no trouble at all with the head clearance. I can definitely see how a person of similar height, but with average length legs and above-average length torso might have more trouble, especially in a car equipped with the sunroof.

[@marcalvarado1915]

@@harvey66616 you got me by 2 inches so it’s encouraging that you fit. I still need to take one for a test drive but I appreciate your input!

[@mart0225]

The lateral headroom is very tight. When I turn my head to check my blind spots my head hits the grab handle above the door. Not sure I could live with that. Does anyone have experience with this?

[@sak1339]

This is a really great first effort by Hyundai/Kia/Genesis. I expect these brands to become leaders in the new era of EVs.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Technically this is Kia's third EV model actually. They had a Soul EV in 2014, then the Niro EV in 2017 (Hyundai also had the Ioniq EV and Kona EV)

[@jamespaul2587]

@@AAutoBuyersGuide true, but this is their first dedicated EV platform

[@johnholst]

They already offer more PHEV/EV's than any Japanese company. They're pretty serious.

[@omaralkayal7598]

The Korean EV’s and some of their other cars like the Telluride are so hot right now in demand the dealers are having a hard time with their inventory they’re good cars they just can’t make enough of them never thought I’d say this about Hyundai / Kia but seriously good job 👍🏻

[@txdevops]

Thanks. kW numbers is interesting. PS: Why everyone pass on the Tesla 3 main CON point: "No dashboard"? Is everybody so comfortable looking on the main screen?

[@markmiller3279]

Thanks for making that point. A couple of years ago they were getting hammered over that, I think very rightly. I suspect they're now getting a pass on the logic that Tesla buyers know what to expect and it doesn't matter to them. Given Alex draws attention to the Kia doubling up one row of controls, I agree that should have been a big negative for the Teslas.

[@garrettw99]

The screen on the Model 3 is so wide that I found it easy to get used to. The speed is in the corner of my eye. It’s also easy on the eyes at night since there isn’t a bright screen in front of your face. I’m only 5’9, so anyone that sits farther back from the steering wheel than me should see it at all times. There are other things to complain about on that car like the ride quality.

[@txdevops]

@@garrettw99 Interesting, if that’s so - it is better than nothing. I can say that even watching dashboard for a moment is a distraction (on a highway, for example). I’ve experienced hud recently, and it is awesome. As for the ride quality - I have no opinion on this yet :)

[@garrettw99]

@@txdevops as Alex mentions a lot, the ride quality in the Model 3 is bouncy. However, the seats are so comfortable and squishy that it makes it a little less of an issue for people in the front seats. Backseat passengers are uncomfortable though. I agree, a HUD would be nice. However, not a lot of automakers integrate their HUDs with CarPlay, which is all that I use in my non-Tesla cars.

[@txdevops]

@@garrettw99 Alas, but automaker production cycle is pretty long and way behind over-the-air thing that T does. So, once they integrate new things - there is new ones come up. The main thing here is there is technological difference of systems in whole. T is software based, i.e. you can control anything from software because it was built that way. Almost all ICE engines are mechanical based with a MMI that can receive (!) something from mechanical equipment. And integrating something fresh and new into outdated systems is pain. I doubt that we will see massive integrations of fresh APIs into ICE vehicles. Electric cars will be here sooner that that.

[@suserman7775]

I paid about 3500 over MSRP for my EV6 but they gave me 5000 more than my trade vehicle's buyout price. ( Stinger GT ). Great review, Alex. I loved my Stinger but this EV6 is just an all-round satisfying machine top to bottom.

[@vroooom]

Electric Stinger would be sick. I sold my Stinger GT for a Mach E GT performance and have been really happy. Both great cars and so good looking.

[@suserman7775]

@@vroooom Yeah an electric Stinger would be fantastic. That Mach e GT must be awesome though.

[@OlJackBurton]

@@suserman7775 The Kia EV8 is supposed to be the resurrected Stinger EV...

[@myharpoon1976]

@@OlJackBurton The EV8 is going to be bigger than the EV6. Possibly an Sorento replacement. The EV4 or 5 should be more Stinger-like.

[@OlJackBurton]

@@myharpoon1976 The EV7 is the Sorento replacement and the EV9 is the Telluride replacement. The EV4 is the Seltos replacement making the EV5 likely the Sportage replacement. The EV5 will actually be the last of the E-GMPs released. The EV3 will be the Kia equivalent of the Ioniq 4 or their interpretation of a Veloster type hot hatch. The EV1 will be a micro car/city car similar to the Hyundai Casper and the EV2 will be Kia's version of the Hyundai Venue replacement. Kia actually considers the EV6 a hatchback/station wagon. The EV6 is basically a proper hatchback version of the Model 3, but 4 inches taller. The current Stinger is longer than the EV6 and just as wide. Also the Stinger EV will be more upscale than the EV6 and a closer competitor to the Model S than the Model 3. Remember that Kia doesn't have a Genesis luxury brand, but Koreans buys tons of Kia K8s/Cadenzas (and Hyundai Grandeurs/Azeras). If they're only going to have one true "sedan" in their E-GMP lineup it's going to be their bestselling one in their domestic market. So the EV8 will be more like a K8/Cadenza but RWD-based (no long front overhang like a FWD vehicle but a wide fender, aka "prestige distance" according to Peter Schreyer, before the door) and a liftback/fastback. So a bit larger, more upscale Stinger. Or an Audi A7 like vehicle...

[@GregGrajek]

Wife loves her EV6 GT. Happy wife happy life. this is our third EV and defiantly our favorite. Just more refined and quieter than the tesla.

[@ZiggyBoon]

I saw one on the road recently, it looks pretty slick.

[@lawrencewald196]

Thanks Alex for another excellent review. I love the look of the Ioniq V...right now not ready to pull the trigger on an electric. Hope that the Hyundai efficiency can be increased to match its sibling.

[@jeffreysciortino1988]

Great review, very comprehensive and helpful. For those of us who need an ev that can tow, that is a huge difference between the ev6 and Mach-e. Worth a mention in the comparison.

[@Beehive222]

If its good enough for Alex, it’s good enough for me.

[@graemekinzett8701]

I brought an ev6 . In less than a week the AC charging stopped working . I could only charge DC . I took the car back to my kia dealership . It's been there for over 1 week and they still can't fix it . No a very good experience owning an ev6 for me .

[@jeanyes-5093]

Great video as usual. Bravo Alex! I have reserved a GV60 actually. No idea on its price nor availability.. but that is Canada for you.. hahaha I am so excited about it and can't wait to watch your GV60 review video .. hopefully before I actually own it.😊

[@naveenthemachine]

Even if it’s expensive you’ll enjoy it more than the rz450e

[@markmiller3279]

I look forward to hearing more about the Genesis. It is nice looking and shares all the goodness of the Kia and Hyundai.

[@johnholst]

@@markmiller3279 You can actually watch plenty of full reviews on the GV60 now. It's been on sale in Korea for a while.

[@glukes9]

Great review, convinced me, so I bought an EV6 GT Line 2 weeks ago. I love it so much that I just want to keep driving it, I don't look forward to the journey ending.

[@UFOFriends]

Are you still planning on doing a full review of the Ioniq 5 as well? Would love to see how these two stack up

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Next week!

[@UFOFriends]

@@AAutoBuyersGuide Oh awesome! Looking forward to it :D I have a reservation for my IONIQ 5 currently. Waiting for the 2023 model to come in.

[@johnnyk6906]

EV6 is hefty in size and see them regularly in DMV area. went to see one at the dealer but they told me wait list is over a year so I am going to assume there will be a huge dealer markup on these vehicles. EV 6 looks best IMHO among EV vehicles.

[@greg.anywhere]

Having seen about 3 so far out on streets, they look significantly bigger in person. I was shocked. It looked so small in pictures and videos. I love that it looks much more unique than the model y for example.

[@videosbystofferson3945]

​I've been looking in the DMV as well. But haven't encountered a wait list on incoming inventory for anything other than GT Line. My issue is the markup. While it has dropped since the launch, it still exists and I refuse to pay more than MSRP.

[@PaulHo]

1980s GM? 2022 GM. The only thing differentiating a Chevy from a Cadillac right now is Super Cruise, Buick has CUVs and GMC has trucks. It's bleak.

[@nspinicelli]

Hooooly moly! What an incredible channel! This is the most insightful and informative video I've seen about anything in a long time, phenomenal job! Very professional and polished. Subscribed out of respect.

[@bird718]

ioniq 5 has been very popular here in nyc

[@laloajuria4678]

great vid. competition is good! hope they can successfully sell enough to get ppl to notice.

[@alexanderdeburdegala4609]

The bigger problem is getting enough, we are selling them way faster then we can get them.

[@petegalindez9961]

Thanks for the great review! Surprised you didn’t do more comparison with the Ioniq 5. I currently own the Niro EV and love it. One note…for the USB port and cord, my Niro EV has a hidden port to hide the cord…it looks like from your vid there is a port on the underneath to feed the cord through into that center console…I could be wrong…

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

That's coming soon! (no port to hide the cord BTW)

[@matthews7934]

Excellent I am very much looking forward to that comparison.

[@ctk4949]

The markups are still freaking crazy!!!!

[@BLR1GBattlemaster]

Wow, that's really good to know there is a back up resistive heater. Way to go, Kia!

[@jaychhima7787]

Another great video Surround camera view in Kia EV6 GT Line, I have found this unreliable when judging the distance of my vehicle from say a parking line in FRONT of me. The surround camera view suggests I am on the line in front of me when you are in fact 30-40cm away from the line. What has been your experience?

[@ady9910]

Have owned gt-line yacht blue AWD for about a month and half. Everything is pretty satisfying. Interior is dominated by glossy plastics and it is so hard to keep it clean. I think the highway battery consumption is pretty bad. However, EV6's showing estimated range is pretty accurate. If it says it goes 291 miles range, it goes around 280ish range. Even tho EPA range is 274 for AWD, mine goes around 290 miles.

[@recl971]

This channel way better than Raitis Rides

[@johnnyViDeO]

The best reviewer on YT. I would like to see Alex employ a radiation meter and test the EF, RF, and EMF present while the EV is in operation, and publish the results along with the other stats. I would also like to know if the vehicle has 4G and 5G on board which can be selected and turned off if desired. Recently I found that the Lyriq has 5G on board that cannot be turned off. I also measured RF readings in the 150 milliVolts range during freeway driving. I am not an engineer and my readings varied, but for those sensitive to radiation, do your own testing. What say ye, Alex. No other reviewer is testing EV radiation that I know of.

[@BradKalinoski]

Unfortunatley, getting a EV6 at any nominal price is not happneing anytime soon. And paying $70k for the EV6 is not going to happen with me. The dealer markups are fabricated and ridiculous. Dealerships have to much control on pricing.

[@joejones6968]

Neither, get the EV6 GT It has 600 h.p. and murders everything you put it up against, even the all mighty Tesla. This Kia will make allot of hurt feelings.

[@JER1334]

1st time watching this guy doing car reviews and I think he is now my favorite. After 1 video that's a pretty big deal. Couldn't find any bias in his review.

[@empeg9000]

Where I am in upstate NY I can't find an EV in stock. I'm leaning towards the EV6 but I would do the Ioniq 5. I'm on a waiting list to drive one.

[@joek1070]

grate review Alex ..like always ,thank you

[@guerro327]

Not Available to Order does not equal "very available" for the Mach-e For 55k I am getting a Tesla every day of the week and twice on Sunday.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Good luck. Tesla's order backlog is healthy also. 5 months for a Model 3, 7-9 months for a Model Y, about the same for a Model S, or almost a year for a Model X. (like others, in stock configs may be around, I'm talking order vs order)

[@guerro327]

@@AAutoBuyersGuide All cars, ICE included, are backlogged. GM and Ford are shipping cars with deleted features (which I commented on in your video on the new Silverado). The Kia is a great car and the main thing it has going for it right now is the fact I can actually get one right away. That said, I would still choose the Tesla and wait until September (4 months). If I needed a car right now, I would probably still order the Tesla, get the EV6 and drive it for 4 months and sell private party before taking delivery of the Tesla.

[@SvikDK]

One major difference between EV6 and Ioniq 5 is the depth of the front seats. That alone is a dealbreaker for me regading the EV6. It just dont have the same leg support as the Ioniq 5. I would score front seat comfort around 7-8 in EV 6. And not 9 and the same as Ioniq 5. Measure it, if you cant fell the difference ;)

[@garrettw99]

19:27 MIATA 😍

[@guerro327]

Is that Wind model color Glacier ?

[@sal1nger]

Yes. It is an off-white. KIA also has a Snow White which is more a flat white. Both look amazing.

[@jsfbay1]

Excellent review as usual Alex! Didn't you say you were going to leave the Tesla Model Y for last (to compare against the EV6)? Maybe I missed it 🙂

[@tomrybold]

Alex i ordered a ID4 Pro Awd which is locked in but evenutally cancell that cause of the shipping delays

[@sprockkets]

If you want a preview of the GT version and how it outdoes the Model 3/Y, look it up on Bjorn's channel. He rides in one when a Kia rep takes it on the autobahn to top speed.

[@speedballjones5235]

Electrify America is like zip in central Ohio. But we have numerous Tesla chargers

[@mybro727]

The Ford Mach-e use to look good to me, I don’t know what happened. It just looks cheap on the road.

[@dubaisnowdude]

Light is already available in limited states. TX is one

[@phillyphil1513]

yeah I was going to mention this. there's already a few in dealers inventory. another is in FL and there's also one up in either Michigan or Minnesota. edit: also one in Maryland now.

[@schmo7777]

Wonder how the base model would work in - 40 Canadian Prairie winters.....

[@polleyjw]

I wish that a 240V option was available vehicle to load adapter and that it could provide 3.3 kay double-u of power. Then I would be able to better charge another EV that was low on power.

[@amperformance7998]

There is, Euro or Australian spec V2L dongles are 240v 3.6kw. You would need a plug adaptor that fits which may be hard to find. Although I've never seen anyone using V2L from other markets, so there is a possibility that the car would reject it, even though the hardware is all compatible...

[@KeeperOfTheSevenKeys.]

Great review but I honestly have no idea what you're talking about when you say the "mach e is more available" 6 month+ wait times on orders are the normal experience and they appear almost non-existent on dealer lots. I've had one on order since early December and still don't have a production date. As such I've been looking for both a Mach e and EV6 on dealer lots, neither seems very available but the EV6 is certainly more existent.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

You think that's bad, try hunting for an EV6....

[@KeeperOfTheSevenKeys.]

@@AAutoBuyersGuide Have been, pretty much same experience. Neither are really "available" on lots.

[@HowardBrazee]

One thing that attracted me to it is called a "car", not a "Sports Utility Vehicle".

[@alexanderdeburdegala4609]

I HATE the Glacier "White" color. It has to be one of the ugliest colors available on any vehicle on sale today. Oh Alex a lot of EVs do NOT give you a charging cable. As far as I know, none of the luxury brands do.

[@markmiller3279]

I didn't get it as a criticism from the way he said it - just a comment. Most people are getting their home charging stations separately from their cars, something Hyundai and Kia recognized.

[@kyliefan7]

I got TWO level 1 chargers with my 2019 Bolt EV Premier so I keep one in the car and on in the garage! Lol…I also have the Level 2 EVSE Juicebox 40!

[@stevevirag8282]

Plug your phone into the back of your seat if u don't like the plug in under the dash

[@thebat099]

Best car reviews on youtube

[@Tully3674]

Will the upcoming GV60 use the same underpinnings as the EV6 and Ioniq 5?

[@johnholst]

Yes, it does. It's the only Genesis model that shares a platform with a Hyundai/Kia.

[@davedoe6445]

I wish Alex would report on the actual availability of all these EVs.

[@Heikenen-BetweenContinents]

It's always interesting how different the specs are in various countries. In Germany the Heat Pump ist available in every model, whether RWD or AWD 58 or 77Kwh. Also the luggage compartment cover is always included. Many more differencies though. Interesting!

[@markmiller3279]

It makes sense to include the heat pump in cold winter markets. The logic seems to be that the colder parts of the US will likely buy the AWD version. People in mild climates, like me, can get either the AWD or RWD models.

[@ProdigySim]

Does the Highway Driving Assist feature not count as a hands-free driving technology? It sounds like it has Lane Centering & ACC just like Tesla Autopilot.

[@seagullsbtn]

Still not ready to pay the premium price electric car purchases demand over gas or gas hybrid.

[@markmiller3279]

Depending on your taxes, where you live, and how much you drive, that difference can be paid off in just a few years. The median car price is very close to what these cats are going for (MSRP, at least). They are a bit expensive for what they are, but not that bad with the tax credit.

[@streetmoney21]

What is extremely well for ford Mach-e? Can you please make a video on how many ford has sold for 2022. Then think about what you said when comparing the sales volume to Tesla.

[@curemeister7443]

All this talk about EV's and $50k price range. Great for those folks that can afford them. But what about all the people that can only afford 20-30k for a vehicle. EV's are not coming down in price as was promised years ago. Instead manufacturers are only developing higher and higher end products. How about a lower end EV that the masses will be able to afford once EV's are mandated by our state governments.

[@reuveng1960]

Nissan Leaf SV = $21,000 if you qualify for State and Federal TAX credits.

[@curemeister7443]

RG Yes there are credits for as you say " if you qualify". Unfortunately those of us in the lower income brackets will not see these big credits.

[@jnqt55]

KIA's dealer's "market-adjusted markup" is outrageous.

[@jackgibson99]

Markup seems to be an issue only in the US? I have never ever seen markup anywhere else in the world.

[@markmiller3279]

So you have a local dealer who gouges? They're all locally owned and different.

[@markmiller3279]

@@jackgibson99 That may be due to differences in laws. In the US dealerships have had a lot of political influence and they have state and local laws that limit what automakers can do to them.

[@nothin2chere626]

I was tempted to go with the EV6 but the headroom and style (I like the retro modern) pushed me over to the Ioniq 5. The biggest turn off for the EV6 was the volume/AC buttons. It drove me nuts on my test drive. Overall the EV6 is a great car.

[@dperez520]

😆 The volume/ AC drove me nuts on the test drive as well, but i felt like the ev6 was more luxurious compared to the ionic 5 in the interior.. Ionic felt cheap to me. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Crybabehot]

Ioniq 5 all the way

[@davidmulligan42]

I would go for the Ioniq 5. We were looking into them last October, but they were delayed and we ended up with a Venza this time.

[@HowardBrazee]

I always want to see golf clubs in the trunk.

[@Lifecoach7Ra]

Hallo Alex, we own a Basic AWD 77,4 kWh with all packs (it‘s not like your wind and just sunroof and Meridian-Soundsystem is missing because our Gordon Setter does not like the bass box underneath. Best results we have in Eco and with soft accelerator handling as well as driving with foresight and recuperation not in Auto position but choose with the pedals. We have really 18 min. to charge, with the software now we can warm the battery and with the 800 Volts Hyundai Group partners with Rimac-Bugatti, Taycan and Audi GT e-Tron GS the EV6 plays in another league, even than a 2WD EQE (bad display in sunlight with reflections, smaller room, no frunk at all and very noisy not efficient A/C and double the price of my EV6). Forget about iD.4 and 5 or Audi Q4 e-Tron or the badly and poor finish of a more expensive Mustang Mach-e. In all the KIA and Ioniq 5 or Genesis GV60 are better balanced out and specially for older driver better to handle than TESLA. HUD, when turning and blinker is set you can see on the driver display what is going on, than the park function with 3D birdview, alarm and breaking when there are obstacles etc. Things you will not find in any EV at that price. With the dampers they have the same system as Mercedes AMG and Maserati are ordering from ZF Sachs. After 30 years as boss of BMW M Sports Albert Biermann did a great job and my Kia feels like a later 535, not however the new ones with the 🐷 nose from a horror movie. Best of all up in the Swiss alps and with highways limited to 120 km/h, we made 3000 km with 14,8 to max. 16,8 kWh. Which is only comparable with a Tesla Y or 3 also AWD of course.😎🤓

[@garrettw99]

23:26 I can’t recall ever watching a KZbin video of someone using an Electrify America station that has worked properly without issues. And I’ve seen dozens of videos of that happening. And I don’t recall ever seeing a Supercharger station having problems that didn’t show up on the Tesla’s screen as a warning.

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

Its a bit of a self fulfilling prophecy, who films a video and posts it (let alone watches it) when the charging happens without issue?

[@garrettw99]

@@AAutoBuyersGuide yeah that’s true

[@georgeh6856]

There are a few high-end EVs. There are a ton of mid-priced EVs like this one, all competing for the same market segment. There are very few low-end EVs. That needs to change.

[@markmiller3279]

Expensive batteries are keeping prices high.

[@kyliefan7]

@@markmiller3279 And all these manufacturers think we ALL can get the $7,500 tax credit so they mark the car up $7,500…

[@harvey66616]

@@kyliefan7 I suspect it's more that the production rates are so slow at the moment, the manufacturers know that they can sell all the cars they make into the segment of the market that _does_ get the tax credit. Either way, same result, but I doubt they actually fail to realize that the full tax credit amount can't be realized by many US households.

[@_TrueDesire_]

6:08 and for us Europeans it's at 3600 W not 1800.

[@DannyZRC]

My apologies is if this was answered elsewhere in the comments, I looked and didn't see : In the range/efficiency discussion, you quote the 4.0/3.2 for the rwd, 3.8 for awd eco 70f, 3.6 for awd normal 70f, 3.4 for awd 34f but it isn't stated whether this was with eco mode or normal mode, so it's unclear whether the cold took the awd+heatpump from 3.8 to 3.4 or from 3.6 to 3.4. I appreciate this was 10 months ago if you can't remember or don't have notes on this, thanks for all the great review work you do.

[@OZZl3]

If you are a family with kids with a stroller and lots of luggage for vacation it probably doesn't fit inside Model 3, you probably can't even fit a bigger stroller in the trunk or frunk even if the total capacity is close to the EV6 so I think it's better to compare it to a model Y instead. The rear seat in EV6 kind of sucks for taller adults but mainly the kids will sit there :P no prio for me :) If you go for EV6 Plus AWD (the naming seems to be different depending on where you are in the world) the price is similar also. I'm leaning towards Kia because I've read a lot about that Teslas build quality isn't very good. Amazing cars but questionable how long they last on the roads.. Kia also has 7 year warranty. I really don't like that every setting is inside the iPad on a Tesla either. Looks cool and clean but there is plenty of research that physical buttons are actually more useable. I don't want to risk crashing because I was busy fiddling with an iPad whilst driving.

[@drive-channel1834]

Thanks again for the review Alex Auto Buyers Guide | Alex on Autos is my number 1 most favorite cat channel Super informative, clear and concise, stylish, entertaining ..

[@drive-channel1834]

*car review channel

[@drive-channel1834]

Although I'll be happy if you would introduce your cute cat to us

[@MXsporttourer]

Hi Alex. Have you tried the braking test with "Normal" and "Sport" brake modes? I don't mean regenerative braking or the Eco/Normal/Sport drive modes. There's a setting in the Setup --> Vehicle Settings --> Drive Mode --> Brake Mode (Toggle normal or sport). It works in Normal and Sport drive modes. Does it change the braking distance or just the brake pedal feel?

[@hgodtx]

Does the EV6 have Auto Passive lock for the doors? My Bolt does after 9 secs. I love it! But now considering buying an EV6.

[@RonaldCzik]

Good to see so many choices. Competition is good.

[@dualityofman1253]

From what I've read recently, all of the 2023 Hyundai Ionic 5 models will be equipped with a battery heater/conditioner. It might be a good idea to wait for the 2023 model.

[@mikemcallister3138]

I’m quite happy keeping my ES 300h and it’s gas mileage until batter technology, weight and cost improve. I wouldn’t any of the options you mention. Perhaps the LC500h, even though the fuel mileage is worse. I keep checking the availability. mo

[@jhindson88]

P.S. In (polite) Canada the dealers are not marking up the EV6 even though there is now a 3 year wait for one. I was on the wait list for a year and have had the GT Line version for 2 months now. It has turned out to be everything that they say it is and more. The things that I really appreciate are that is has no unfinished body cladding; powered passenger seat; HUD; far better floor mat materials with anchored rear mats; performance,;position of controls and start button; ride quality; low noise levels; charging speed; and of course - it is a real "head turner".

[@InvestBetter.]

Sounds like a great EV, and for around $50k to start, for the larger motor and AWD, makes the full GT model, at around $65k, kind of unnecessary

[@acchaladka]

I asked about lead times at the KIA dealer today and the 20-something saleskid told me it would be TWO YEARS if I ordered today. Wut. So basically, never mind. I assume the kid was at the end of the line or not interested in me as a customer.

[@RVTRAILER]

For Canadian harsh weather, I'll wait before go EV and also when prices go down sub $40k for a pickup truck version with longer range with 8000lbs towing for my family RV Travel Trailer. I hope one day one of these manufacturers will come up with something to suit my needs, until that happens, I'll keep my gas F150 Lariat as long as it lasts, still under warranty. Due to owning the RV, I also have a nice heavy duty inverter generator so I'm not too worried about charging stations for my future RV when hauling long remote locations for camping, total length almost 48ft.