U-DRAG RACE: BMW M2 vs. Kia EV6 GT | Quarter Mile, Handling & More!

Welcome back to Edmunds U-Drags, our series of down-and-back drag races that incorporate a standing quarter mile, handling, and a rolling start all in one race! In this episode, the redesigned BMW M2 takes on the all-electric and ultra-quick Kia EV6 GT. Will BMW’s smallest sports car’s handling prowess make up for the Kia’s power advantage?
Intro 00:00
00:21 The Numbers
01:00 Race 1 Prep
02:37 Race 1
04:35 Race 2 Prep
05:29 Race 2
07:30 Race 3
09:30 Best Numbers Recap
09:59 U-Drags Leaderboard
10:15 Edmunds' Take
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[@edmundscars]

You've seen the race results, but which of these cars would you rather drive home? Let us know in the comments!

[@deanmcmanis9398]

I am still waiting to see the Tesla Model S Plaid with the Track Package run on your U-Drag test. But these race competitions have ALL been fun to watch. I especially like that you switch drivers to even out the variables, and run a tie breaker when necessary.

[@bigdi77]

I already own ev6 gt love it so much

[@TheLogitech91]

Does it really have that much of a power edge. Everyone knows that the current G series M cars are underrated as far as horsepower. I guarantee that the M2 is making at least 500 at the crank

[@user-my4xu4gf1z]

@@deanmcmanis9398 the tesla plaid the iconic poor mans quick car. With no luxury and a non aggresive dope exterior with outdated tail lights. I thought fast cars were supposed to look mean on the road. Not like basic traffic 😂

[@justme307]

@@user-my4xu4gf1z Until Tesla's recent price cuts people used to cry about Tesla cars being for the affluent. After the price cuts they're now referred to as poor man's cars. Go figure.

[@chadmack1633]

I don't know if I should think The EV6 is crazy impressive (that it kept up brilliantly with an M car), or the M2 is crazy impressive (to keep up with an AWD EV, with almost 100hp difference)!!! Great match-up!

[@bigdi77]

The ev6 gt beat it twice with 50% soc with crap tires

[@TheLogitech91]

Gaurantee there is not a 100HP difference between the M2 and the EV6. I've owned 3 generations of M3s. The current M car are underrated from the factory on horsepower.

[@user-my4xu4gf1z]

​@@bigdi77lol nice avi bro. Ur driving a Kia no one cares. It's a RWD vs AWD. Ur kia isn't beating a SINGLE Xdrive BMW. Also the fact ur little vegan EV lost all its performance after just 2 little rounds 😂😂 love to see it beat the m2 around nurumbring

[@AamirKhan-sw2tf]

Lol how salty bmw fanboys can be Kia is a heavy family car despite the hp difference m2 has more hp to wt ratio and m2 is performance car with more aero advantage too

[@user-my4xu4gf1z]

@@AamirKhan-sw2tf are u dumb? WHO expects a RWD car to win a race like this. It's obvious u have no idea how cars work. U just wanna see one thing and remain ignorant. The fact it was so close proves everything. Nuruburing lap times Kia E6GT- 8:20 M2 -7.38

[@josephjennings2215]

For the EV6 Along with your GT button there is also a Maximum Power output mode that will allow you to use all 576HP. To access it car will need to be charged above 70% and while looking at the built in map swip down on your second screen until tou see the option to turn on Maximum Power output mode. Unfortunately the EV6 GT in this video was not at maximum performance. Trust me theres a huge difference you go from feeling like your going fast to feeling like you're in a rollercoaster.

[@beidlern]

Rookie mistake by these guys if charge was below 90% at start of 3 pulls

[@DBowen-os2cv]

There is also a launch mode if you brake boost… hold the brake while flooring the accelerator, release the brake and hold on

[@dzfast]

This is a frustrating video by @edmundscars because like most reviewers of the EV6 GT, they don't know how to operate the car and it clearly could be faster.

[@waynesimpson2074]

@@dzfast Yes, there's no excuse for lack of product knowledge when you're a motoring journalist testing cars, it's borderline embarrassing.

[@oscarmusowoya9619]

Wow this M2 performance is impressive. Because this GT is sick. And stupid fast. Great race gents. But that last race mmmmmmm. 👀

[@znismo1]

Never in my life would I have thought that any stock KIA would beat a top of the line BMW M car. Crazy and exciting times we're living in!

[@user-my4xu4gf1z]

Nuruburing lap times Bmw m2 7:38 Kia EVGT 8:20 Yea man so crazy an AWD car beat a RWD in a straight line and still barely won 😂😂

[@billyjean2905]

@@user-my4xu4gf1z yeah, actually it's incredible that EV tunder 100k taking one full round of Nurburgring itself, and EV6 even can take more - let model3 or Y take more than 2 laps of the Nurburgring, they can't.

[@bigdi77]

@@user-my4xu4gf1zev6 gt is a gt car not a track car but it still beat your m2 with only a 50% soc now that is impressive

[@therapy_withjim]

Yes its incredible I love my Kia

[@user-my4xu4gf1z]

@@bigdi77 my car? I own neither. I'm just stating facts since Kia owners have too justify why they bought a Kia 😂 💀 m2 owners could careless. It's RWD vs AWD and the Kia barely won. Around a track the m2 kills it. Plus the m2 has a higher top speed so it's faster too.

[@justme307]

Another great U drag video! Please do more ICE vs EV, this seems to get folks all riled up. Makes for interesting comments.

[@myxalplyx]

Yes, it does.

[@ISLAMICSTORIES13]

after watching lucid and the new Kia ev6 im honestly sold on EVs. Theres no doubt the street racers 10 years from new will all be in EVs

[@eleycki]

Drag racing road cars is completely pointless

[@TheWolfMatt]

@@ISLAMICSTORIES13 Till the temps fall below freezing for more than a day or two. Then they don't work at all. EV's still have many issues to work out in the end. Still not a viable replacement for fuel burning cars/trucks.

[@ISLAMICSTORIES13]

yeah for utility they suck but speed wise they are unbeatable. in the racing scene everyone is already trying to keep up with the tesla plaid.@@TheWolfMatt

[@bigdi77]

Damn low soc and still won nice ev6 gt

[@paulkitchen5802]

I had an 2020 X3M Comp that was my dream car but got totaled. I could not afford a new one at 90k so I got the EV6GT and although it is no BMW for 60K it is a great and fun vehicle. I love ICE and I love EV's why can't we all just get along?

[@BrianNedry]

Well said Paul and i think most people understand the strengths and weaknesses of ICE and EV. Unfortunately what you'll see in comment sections on car videos like these will be the trolls/cultists from both sides chiming in on why their preferred platform is superior. I own both a ICE and Ev which seems to be the way most families buying Evs structure their car lineup. Needless to say the further along battery chemistry gets and the more energy dense / quicker charging times improve then it might make some of the naysayers decide the time is right to buy a Ev but you'll always have the DIEHARDS that will never switch and just gotta let them be.

[@theguy1224]

Exactly. I have both ICE and EV and there's ups and downs to both. People always cherry pick their arguments which is sad but yet funny at the same time. The EV6 was just the better car in THIS VIDEO. I'm sure a different scenario the M2 would come up on top. Drag race the EV6 would come up on top etc.

[@thomasburns3345]

EVs are as fast as they are boring. All torque at launch and then not much emotion after that. It’s a large golf cart shove and then nothing. Objectively it’s more efficient than rising RPMs and gear changes in ICE but subjectively is boring to tears. Plus the M2 can eat a track day. The Kia is a fast people mover.

[@wg8290]

Hybrid sounds like the answer.

[@GoogleAccount-pt4zu]

Kia has realy come a long way, just 10-15 years ago people looked at Kia/Hyundai as your typical run-of-the-mill manufacturer that makes nothing but boring economical cars and were a laughing stock in most people’s eyes, rarely made any noteworthy performance cars and were just a budget brand. But ever since the Kia Stinger was released into the world in 2017 it completely changed the companies image, and the hiring of Albert Biermann from BMW’s M division has turned these two companies into a premium brand and have become a massive game changer in the automotive world, Kia’s GT cars and Hyundai’s N division have absolutely changed these two South Korean companies into a force that competes with the very best and quickest European cars.

[@torbenbrenden]

Slightly sharped chassis, slightly better brakes: Sounds like Ioniq 5N, can't wait to see that.

[@irfanhusein1445]

EV6 with no doubts

[@Car_Factory_007]

Man oh man what a race, neck to neck till the end😮

[@arymonem]

I knew M2 is an amazing car right out the gate, but to keep up with an electric car with 576 hp is insanely amazing! Great job M2!

[@bigdi77]

The ev6 was at 50% soc with crap tires they even said that but you must’ve missed it

[@arymonem]

lol, So if that’s what one has to worry about ( I.e. how much SOC I have at any given point, and what kind of tires the manufacturer decides to use on my 4 door sedan), then I rather have an M2 (proper sports car) with almost no gas in tank, and still keep up with a claimed 576 hp EV .

[@Mandolin1944]

@arymonem You must have watched a different video -- the BMW did not keep up.

[@arymonem]

@@Mandolin1944 let’s put it this way, we could have a half sleep 12 year old kid behind that 576 hp EV, and not only beat 99% of cars out there but also embrace some super cars in a simple race. Every non EV car comes down to how well you lunched, and how accurate you changed gears (huge factors). In an EV, smash and bash. Of course you knew all this, right! So yes, I believe i watched the right video. I didn’t think that M2 had any business being there, but I’m glad it proved me wrong.

[@sherylellingson3538]

Agreed. I remember the good old days with manual trans, skinny tires, no anti-lock brakes, and no launch control.@@arymonem

[@MidwestMotor]

EV6 would've won by more in the 1st race but driver was having a nice nap at the start. 😉😉 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@cha7260]

Once EV batteries energy density improves, ICE vehicles will lose their weight advantages from a performance aspect. Kind of sad, but technology must move on.

[@xaionik]

Why is that sad? We get advanced tech today and not 50 years from now.

[@minigiant8998]

@@xaionik because ICE cars are kewl, duh

[@cha7260]

@@xaionik Well a lot of people were car guys before consumer EV were available and it was the stuff we grow up on.

[@MA-ik7ys]

once. Then we can really destroy the earth

[@bertito43]

I can’t imagine how the Ioniq 5 N will perform

[@nabushdinosaure]

A lot better for sure...

[@biglee13m]

BMW should bring out M3 Competition for it.

[@tractioncontroldelete]

Such excellent match making on this one!

[@FlashFlash-tb6vf]

2022 G80 M3 6 MT - Lucky me just driving is fun without chasing times, but the U drag is very cool to watch!

[@JillMC]

The EV6 should smoke the M2 off the line and the reason why it didn't is because you turned off stability control which allows the tires to spin off the line.

[@weyo14]

S58 is such a great engine. Imagine if it had a tune, down pipe and some e60 that’s a extra 250 hp

[@sergio74v41]

It definitely wasn't close. M2 got a biiiig jump and the EV6 caught em

[@postalpancho]

M2 also braked early as hell and gave up its biggest advantage.

[@taylor_ttpd]

These drivers are horrendous, turns off traction control ..for horrible start with EV6 which is hard to do.

[@klkh2002]

Best race yet in u-drag!

[@modliving]

A Kia. Damn.

[@andresmattos7541]

Idiots still think this is 1980.

[@sayedengine]

M2 PWR: 0.119 hp/lb EV6 GT PWR: 0.12 hp/lb Both are identical but the M2 comes with advantges in term of aerodynamic

[@jghall00]

Has the EV6 GT been run in maximum performance mode? Bring a Ford Powerboost to the track and top off the Kia, then set to max performance mode to warm up the battery.

[@MrHusern]

Don't think so, I have tried to comment on it for 3 drag races and how to enable it. It could make a little difference, but under 68% SOC then you can't enable it. So in this drag race it wouldn't work.

[@UnobtaniumsQuickReviews]

I ran mine in Max power mode at 85% SoC on unprepped surface and it turned 11.39@120.45mph with a 3.39 second (including 60' rollout) 0-60 on PSAS4's. At least, per my Dragy.

[@user-ob3zj5ey6u]

Incredible performance from the M2, shouldn't have been close against an ev of that caliber with over 550hp and crazy ev torque. M2 is amazing.

[@rodismrnobody]

That EV is a Thousand pounds heavier than the BMW.

[@user-ob3zj5ey6u]

@@rodismrnobody indeed the ev is heavier and it showed in the corner. The reason I think the m2 did so well is because it's not built for straight line 1/4 mile style racing. It's built for corners, canyons, time attack hard corner tracks. So for a rear wheel drive to stay even close to a performance ev with AWD that is specifically designed to go very fast in a straight line is pretty amazing in my opinion.

[@phillyphil1513]

BMW M4 Comp (2-door/AWD) U-drag time 31 seconds flat. KIA EV6 GT U-drag time 33.7 seconds. once you more closely compare Apples to Apples things change up dramatically (-2.7 second difference).

[@deankontos946]

Gimme that M2.

[@g4do]

One heck of a race 🏁 😳

[@phillyphil1513]

btw Edmunds i could be mistaken, but i think the Kia Engineers said back at the launch of the EV6 that the GT doesn't actually DERATE it's power as much as the base models would when the SOC drops. yeah (although it invariably depletes the pack faster) the power curve has been expressly designed to remain flat as long as possible. again, i could be mistaken about this so you may want to investigate. hint: since it's all EGMP underneath, what the KGT offers is a PREVIEW of "some" of the tech strategies found in the forthcoming I5N, and since it directly wears the Hyundai name (and an "N" badge) the intent with the next model is to obviously "crank everything to 11".

[@henrikhook.]

EVs battle. Next year 2024, U-Drag race battle: 2024 Kia EV 6 GT vs 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N ?.🤔

[@thomasburns3345]

They discovered the secret method for BMW launches! My RWD 2018 340i MPPSK is tuned and the best launches are in Manual mode and actually starting in second gear and once you get moving slap it back into auto mode. Shaves quite a bit of time off since first gear is unusable with the increased power, but the trans tune is better at nailing the best shifts than manual mode.

[@TS_Esquire]

I'm surprised. I really thought the M2 was going to have it all day.

[@phillyphil1513]

BMW M4 Comp (2-door/AWD) U-drag time 31 seconds flat. KIA EV6 GT U-drag time 33.7 seconds. once you more closely compare Apples to Apples things change up dramatically (-2.7 second difference).

[@Mybackhandsucks]

​@@phillyphil1513you know that GT is not a car for a drag race. It is a GT car.

[@Legendary-2024]

trackhawk or durango hellcat vs ev6 gt! make it happen boys! :)

[@jay-still-coolbtg]

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[@amigatommy7]

Very Interesting!

[@rickdawson1216]

What happen on the last run??? Can't tune the ev6gt.

[@r3x_delta30]

I think it’s hilarious that an electric Kia beats a bmw that has been worked on and improved for much longer than Evs have been around. Crazy how much evs have improved and I’m exited to see how much better they will get

[@9663mu]

Improved ? The only way it kept close was its straight line power.

[@anthonyc8499]

@@9663mudude, it’s a just Kia. In fact, it’s a Kia 4 door family crossover and it beat a 2dr BMW M car. This doesn’t bode well for the future of gas performance vehicles.

[@r3x_delta30]

@@anthonyc8499 exactly.

[@Dou6.2]

Whats your purpose? To get rid of all gas cars? Ok then what? Cars account for about 1% of global emissions lol. @@anthonyc8499

[@Dou6.2]

This KIA that just beat an entry level BMW M2 will cost you in excess of $40k if you even breathe on the battery. EV fans are sad pathetic excuses for men@@anthonyc8499

[@mikemcclure3376]

I test drove one recently and at 6ft 235 ridiculous how much roomy this was for a family of four with 2 decent size teens not having a transmission tunnel running through the floor was so weird , but being able to mash the pedal but still get great mileage and a room was nice .

[@osmanmorales8434]

When launching the g80 platform you don’t need to shift back to auto mid race it manually shifts when you activate launch control

[@amanti113]

Who ever thought Kia beat BMW 10 years ago???? Good Job Kia 🎉❤😂😊

[@user-my4xu4gf1z]

Anyone can make a fast EV plus u realize this is an AWD car vs a RWD. Not even close to a fair performance test. XDrive BMW would obliterate this thing. Plus BMWs EVs i4 and i5 would smoke this ugly shih

[@justme307]

@@user-my4xu4gf1z At least for 2022 models, Car and Driver tested the BMW i4 M50 (536 HP, 2-motor, AWD) and it ran 11.7 and add .2 for 1-foot rollout and it ran 11.9, .4 seconds slower than the EV6 as tested in this video.

[@user-my4xu4gf1z]

​@@justme307so this kia is faster then a model 3 performance? Edit- Via carwow they both did an 11.9 in their quarter mile. Thing is as shown in the carwow race between the tesla m3p vs i4 . The BMW keeps pulling harder and gapping the m3p more and more the further It goes. BMW utilizes its power more efficiently not all at once.

[@d.khoung359]

Ask a 100 guys and see which car they prefer. There's much more to driving than a straight line. No way a KIA "beats" a BMW M2.

[@avis1978]

​@@d.khoung359that's not just a straight line test. I would choose the EV6 over the M2 any day. Most of the people don't go on the race track so the kia is a perfect combination of preference and practicality. And it's cheaper to buy and maintain.

[@mrmawson2438]

Cheers guys

[@jaydaley1294]

I love the M2!

[@nathanb5840]

Please explain why to me that you had to hit the transmission back over to drive instead of leaving it in sports mode where you get the fastest shifting out of the BMW

[@jonathanelfalan2475]

This achieved the quickest result. When using launch control, the M2 will only auto upshift, but won't downshift under braking (then once you've braked defaults to manual upshifts again). The transmission is slow to respond to paddle commands so it would not downshift as quick as we needed, and then would run into the rev limiter when we'd try to upshift. Bumping it over to drive helped alleviate the shifting issues to a degree, but still wasn't optimal. Infuriating experience to be honest. But also we recognize that the Udrag format is unique and most M2 owners would probably not run into these same issues on a regular circuit or drag strip.

[@37rmstrong]

M2 I was surprised that the EV fared so well under braking. I hope BMW and Porsche perfect their future fuel strategy. Electric is so boring.

[@patc8653]

EVs are just one trick ponies. They get very old after a while. I'll stick to my gas engines.

[@achasilas6535]

Haha excuses

[@vlipke0523]

Which one have you driven to come to this conclusion

[@37rmstrong]

@@vlipke0523 BMW i4 M50 Rapid, drive it on an autocross course. But after the speed what is there?

[@jsponson]

Really surprised by the M2’s launch. Thought it would have been no contest with AWD and instant torque for the EV6.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

10:41 maybe a BMW M240i xDrive vs Ford Mustang udrag is in edmund's future ;)

[@bobalto]

I’d take the M2. A proper sports car with a straight six cylinders thermal engine. ♥️♥️👍

[@beidlern]

Until you have to fill up at $90 a pop in Cali every couple of days of spirited driving

[@bobalto]

Everything has its price. The happiness to drive a straight 6 full of power and torque and delicious to drive is a thing that has its price. If you’re looking for moving from point A to point B for cheaper, then go for a diesel Renault. It will do the job no problem! But if you’re looking for a certain joy of driving a straight 6 then you’ve to accept to pay the price.

[@nicholasborrelli7544]

The M2 should never beat the EV-6 GT to 60mph...

[@chrism869]

probably 50 percent charge hurt the ev6 gt, if it was fully charged then the m2 definitely wont beat it to 60mph

[@avis1978]

It didn't. The first race you can see that he didn't LC the kia very well. Don't forget that the m2 is 1000lbs lighter and BMW lies about their real power.

[@nicholasborrelli7544]

@@avis1978 power has little to do with 0-60 times with street tires on an unprepped surface with a RWD car. You may stay out of this conversation, thank you

[@MrHealthWellness]

A Kia.. Yes A Kia taking down a M car. And they’re just getting started. Imagine what EVs will be capable of in 5-10 years. ICE had 120 year head start and have gotten walked in like 10 years.

[@mogulme6190]

😂😂😂 you sound crazy

[@Dou6.2]

These EV fans SOUND INSANE

[@postalpancho]

Electric motors have been around forever buddy. They only recently put them in cars because people think that will save the environment. When you get hit with a $60k bill to replace your battery or 3 hour charge times on a road trip you’re going to see why nobody with a brain wants an electric car.

[@phillyphil1513]

BMW M4 Comp (2-door/AWD) U-drag time 31 seconds flat. KIA EV6 GT U-drag time 33.7 seconds. once you more closely compare Apples to Apples things change up dramatically (-2.7 second difference).

[@Tothefloor]

I’m so upset that you guys hate Tesla so much that you refuse to put a plaid in the U drags it’s just not cool of you guys. The Plaid needs the track pack too!

[@ryabrow2189]

I am more impressed with the kia's Gs than speed.

[@shamma1977]

In a dramatic role reversal, the KIA got HOT and the M2 got FUGLY and then the EV6 gave that M2 a real run for its money!! Jokes aside, I’m truly impressed by and happy for KIA, what a time to be around for the car enthusiasts and industry overall!

[@sizwenzama-ch5bd]

Wow that M2 is something to be hold of

[@NoWay1969]

Isn't the AWD M240i faster? Might be fun to see that matched against the base model Macan EV.

[@psewgobind]

Bulbous EV should hold a flame to lightweight sports car with similar power. You need a test with more technical twisty before powering out.

[@kratohse]

Anyone who's owned a Beemer knows the reason how M2 with 453 hp is almost neck and neck with a 576 hp instant torque ev.

[@rdvideoclips]

Have you ever run a Jaguar F type in the U drag test?

[@adigotti]

M2 boys have left the chat lol 😅

[@jay-still-coolbtg]

Kia ev6 gt🔥🔥🔥

[@abelucious]

When you compare pros and cons IC vehicles are still way better than EVs.

[@andersteilmann8005]

Depends on what your preferences are. To me an ICE car has an advantage in range and time of refuelling only… and in my daily driving routines it has zero relevance. I have no need for towing or visiting a racetrack, and very rarely do longer trips. So to me, an EV have far more pros than cons compared to an ICE car. 😊

[@abelucious]

@@andersteilmann8005 Just read an article about an older gentlemen in my city who nudged his KIA EV battery on a concrete barrier while trying to park, the battery got damaged and the repair bill is 60 thousand dollars, his liability insurance coverage doesn't cover the repair, this damage would've costed him a few hundred dollars in an ICE vehicle, so many similar stories about batteries dying suddenly and the insurance refusing to pay the huge repair bills, and let's not get into the environmental damage caused by mining for EV batteries that's never mentioned in msm,

[@justme307]

@@abelucious I recently read a story about a $5600 F-150 taillight replacement bill. Crazy!

[@pinkipipe]

Kia 🤗❤️❤️❤️

[@Accost2u]

This just confirms to me that ICE performance doesn’t mean much now that EVs are advancing. Companies need to get back to making fun and lightweight cars while ICEs are still around.

[@user-my4xu4gf1z]

Nuruburing lap times Kia EVGT- 8:20 BMW M2- 7:38 The bmw m2 is RWD vs an AWD EV. Couldnt be further from the truth have u not seen EVs around an actual real track? Rimac Nevera had 1,800 hp and couldn't even beat a porsche gt3 550hp lap time. Whenever someone does a lap time in an EV they only show 1 lap aswell I guarantee any EV would overheat or severely degrade in performance during their 2nd n 3rd laps. This Kia degraded after the 2nd short little round. 😂

[@ALMX5DP]

Companies have tried and maybe a couple still are, but people are wowed by straight-line acceleration more than lightweight nimble handling so it's a struggle to sell and make profits with such products like the Miata and 86/BRZ or hot Golf, Mini, Civic etc variants.

[@user-my4xu4gf1z]

The m2 is RWD.. hardly a fair performance test. For a test that was this close its obvious any Xdrive BMW smokes it. The fact the Kia severely degraded its performance after the 2nd round 😂 classic

[@ALMX5DP]

@@user-my4xu4gf1z roll race was kinda demonstrated on the return after the hairpin in this test.

[@johng81818]

A G80 XDrive would’ve beat the EV. Especially if the beamer is tuned with simply just a dp and intakes it’ll really destroy that pos kia.

[@YouRStube2]

The improved "kia" you talk about already exists, it's the ioniq 5 N. It would be interesting to do the same test with the 5N.

[@976TV]

If it had full charge and battery temperature button was clicked would of have full 577 , now they didn’t even have full power as full 577 is up to 70% of battery. 70 down is reducing power so you won’t be getting that same effect , plus it weights 2.5ton so way lower power to weight ratio and still beats easily

[@twfinc6855]

i think you guys need to do more similar cars against each other... Ie, SL63 versus M8 convertible, or C8 against 911, or M3 against gulia... etc..

[@tonemack2981]

Sucks that you lose power in EVs as the battery loses juice even at 55% your getting less power. But with internal combustion engines, even with 2% gas left in the tank you still get full power.

[@gregkramer5588]

This actually varies a lot by ev. The kia holds its power for a long ways into the battery pack.

[@Ambient-Drive]

Depends on the EV. Taycan holds its power all the way down below 20%

[@UnobtaniumsQuickReviews]

It depends very heavily on ambient temperatures.@@gregkramer5588

[@rahxe80]

Hold up, m2's weigh that much now 😢.

[@sergio74v41]

Woooow 50% battery and still spank the M car in all 3 if it wasn't for driver mistakes

[@phillyphil1513]

0:33 - from the physical specs on screen, this ended about as close as i expected. now just have to maybe RERUN this test with a better matched M4 Coupe. people overlook (35+ years on from the first M models) that BMW now offers basically 3 different trim levels of M cars. the entry M is now just the "RWD base" but there's also M Competition (AWD) and M CSL variants (Superlight) each of course adding increase levels of power and chassis tuning... however what shouldn't be lost on anyone is that despite the EV6's extra weight, it DOES technically cheat by having an extra +125hp/+125tq and cheat by being able to put this extra power to the ground via Dual Motors (AWD). those with good memories will recall Kia's original marketing from back 2 years ago already showed it OUT DRAGGING several Super Cars (except for a Mclaren).

[@TerjeNormann]

As far as I know, from my EV6 AWD 325hp, it does not loose any power even if it has gone down from 100 to 50% battery...

[@HouseOfCars954]

The feeling of speed and “cool factor” in an EV is soul less and uninviting. I’ll keep my ICE for the weekend and the EV to drive to work and the grocery store.

[@justinthomas85]

Put the regen into 0. It looked like it was set at 3. Manually use it when braking.

[@eloneatmyshorts]

And the 5N will sweep all three races on the next round. Sit down M and EV6.

[@MzwandileHarmans]

Combustion is doomed 😂

[@bob-qi4nr]

So are all the little black kids mining for cobalt.

[@iissac22]

Big jump in the beginning and still loses being 1,000 lbs lighter!

[@beidlern]

What was the charge level on the GT? Needs to be above 70%+ for max power. That means 90%+ needed for the 3 pulls. Otherwise it's nonsense. But if results are true, then I'd like to get the new M2 too :-) The GT is super slow at low charge. Max power is 280kW @ 34% - 69% acc to the display. At 90% - 70% , yield is 370kW without preconditioning

[@rsamd]

When U-DRAG Model S Plaid /w Trackpack?

[@adamcrane3126]

Still take the m2 at the same Money anyday of the week, you buy those cars for the sound and experience the feels. Ev doesn’t give you that tingle.

[@SamIAm-kz4hg]

@adamcrane3126 "Money anyday of the week, you buy those cars for the sound and experience the feels. Ev doesn’t give you that tingle." EV 6 GT all day long. Effortless acceleration AND practical. The EV6 tingle is real.

[@mechi6930]

This was all down to driver ability

[@nawafa4307]

As an M car owner since E39; I am looking forward to my Ionic 5N…

[@devongee1776]

That's nasty that the BMW gets off the line first. I know it's lighter, but fuck that M2 is sprintin'

[@sergio74v41]

Can we all agree that on the 2nd run, the EV is 2.5 cars ahead on the turn, but tied when the switch the camera ? So BEEMER boys don't cry or what?!??!

[@chiemekaa]

The dizzying array of settings in what is today's M cars. And just to get to LC.

[@JRosey777]

Hmm this test favours the KIA, one corner and two long straights! However at our local race track with 10corners the M2 was 3s a lap faster then Model 3 performance, in fact the Megane RS was lapping faster 😊

[@lordgrinz]

I would rather have good brakes and tires all the time, rather than being slightly quicker.

[@bfvader]

Pretty trivial upgrades to a solid platform. The stock Eagle F1s on the EV6 GT are mediocre at best.

[@johnkiai5881]

Ain't that the ev which is costing 60k to replace the battery 🤔 🙄

[@phillyphil1513]

yup basically...

[@PeterPyo]

@Edmunds Cars, when you race EV’s , you HAVE to put the outside temperature and the current state of charge. The EV6 GT ONLY pushes out 576 hp when you have clicked the button for “maximum performance” and only works between 100% down to 80% battery while in GT mode. lower than 80%, and the car exhibits a gradual decline in horsepower from 79%-20s battery charge. Not a big decline, but it is a slight one nevertheless. Since you are a journalistic company, I recommend you update your Standard Operating Procedures to ensure you test EV’s during their optimum spec range, and also publicly state those variables.

[@aryub5851]

Why not using GT mode?

[@mholmes9262]

We all know BMW hp is a lot higher than what it says on paper. Still, very impressive that it kept up with an EV6 GT that has 576hp.

[@bigdi77]

50%soc let’s see what happens at 100% soc

[@mholmes9262]

@@bigdi77 Yeah, kind of a weird quirk with EV's, really, because performance is best with the battery "topped off" and warm, but not too hot. I've got a '22 M3P, very familiar with how SOC affects performance. The difference between 100% and 50% isn't as stark as people make it out to be, but it's still noticeable. I'm sure the Kia would have done better, but this is still relevant because you're usually somewhere between 30-80% out in the real world. My M3P can do 11.3 at 122 with full SOC and a warmed up battery, but realistically it's 11.5-11.7 at about 113-115 because you can only use what is available out on the street when you're somewhere in the middle. Not that you should be drag racing anyone on the roads.

[@ericship8383]

@@bigdi77compare the m8 comp then talk m8 smokes your Kia

[@masmainster]

Pretty good for the EV, if drag racing is you're big thing. Quite a big horsepower disadvantage for the BMW, perhaps a race on a racetrack might prove the opposite.

[@isatpaljevic1952]

@edmunds should have tried that with an x3m comp

[@chrism869]

they'll probably do at some point but i think the kia would still win

[@phillyphil1513]

BMW M4 Comp (2-door/AWD) U-drag time 31 seconds flat. KIA EV6 GT U-drag time 33.7 seconds. once you more closely compare Apples to Apples things change up dramatically (-2.7 second difference).

[@marcon2608]

EV6 is almost 1k lbs heavier. No way that's out braking and maneuvering faster than an M2.

[@mikeymoolane6026]

Either M2 jumped first start, OR EV6 missed first start..... lol

[@thomasknapp5976]

Hey guys, the GT is a 5 seats family car with a lot of space in the back and a quiet better ride comfort and in total at least faster than a BMW M2/3/4. What are you looking for??

[@503TD]

I was impressed by the M2 with the EV6 GT’s 100hp advantage and instant torque I didn’t think it would so close.

[@bigdi77]

I was more impressed by the Kia for having low soc and bad tires like he said and still won imagine 100% soc

[@503TD]

@@bigdi77 I’ve actually been in a Kia EV6 GT and it’s crazy quick and fast off the line and at the time I would have said it was faster than a M3 having been in both that’s why I was surprised the M2 kept it so close.

[@goochigoochs3836]

Please do Z06 vs E-Ray.

[@Dudewheresmym3]

Comes down to bad driving that M2 could’ve outbreaked that EV6 by so much. Doesn’t make a lot of sense M2 had to lead but lost then the ev6 had to lead and the M2 caught up (braked better) and then the third one sucked at driving again. Like what are these guys trying to say the lower the battery went the faster the car went because that’s what happened. 😂

[@hovzzak8715]

Bullshit test, you can tell they are bought out by kia

[@dominiquedistefano]

But...do not forget...2wheel drive against 4 wheel drive !

[@GeordieAmanda]

What I would love to see is an ICE car vs an EV over multiple consecutive laps of a track and the times and vehicle metrics of those laps.

[@SamIAm-kz4hg]

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: "Hold my beer."

[@benhaze1010]

Yikes this is actually quite disturbing!!! But I would still take the ICE for consistent performance and no drama with Hyundai battery replacement cost disaster like we have been seeing in Canada recently.

[@theofficialquent3488]

“Hyundai battery cost” that’s every EV.. it’s going to be expensive if damage yk cause to an EV battery, it’s not just Hyundai..

[@UnobtaniumsQuickReviews]

2 batteries over 2 years and 50K sold? I wonder what BMW's motor defect rate is...oh...wait. These were not defective, they ran over something heavy in the road...

[@sphiwemsimango6043]

Last race was a bit scetchy

[@DMCarReviews]

Absolute bs