This Electric Car is out of this world! | Kia EV6 Review

[@fullychargedshow]

Ok, so we really like the EV6, but what do you think? could the EV6 be the car to transform the Kia brand? Tell us below...

[@SingleTrackMined]

The saw was a nice touch. Hilarious! You are good at this video thing. Good on ya!

[@patrickwheeler2646]

The only difficult decision is whether to wait for the GT next year or jump on the S now.......

[@fordgrunt351]

Yes, the EV6 GT will be it’s new benchmark.

[@Alex-tj1zo]

It's a really tough decision between the EV6 and Ioniq 5.. 🤔

[@timboatfield]

When he grows up he might make a decent presenter. Till then he should go back to being an enthusiastic school teacher.

[@markcornwall8132]

We love our Ioniq 5 and and so do many folk and the EV6 is doing exactly the same with different folk. The fact that the Koreans can give us 2 different but desirable EVs off the same platform is brilliant. Now they just need to bring on the smaller and cheaper EVs and everyone will be happy.

[@ElectricCarAustralia]

Cheaper everyday, budget EV's that's what we're looking for! The Chinese are going to eat everyone else's lunch in this space if they don't get serious soon. 😀

[@AFXGuru]

Just want to say how "pro" this KZbin Channel is - obviously guided by the legend Robert Llewellyn. Jack you are TV quality man. Just about to order the EV6. Awesome Channel guys.

[@garrycroft4215]

I was lucky enough to go to the launch at Kia Preston a month ago, same exact car lol. It really is a great car hands on. The inside space is enormous, nice heads up display. For those of you looking at the German Luxury SUVs also put this on your shortlist, it’s good very good. For me it’s just too big but not if but when Kia make a hot-hatch then count me in.

[@dstarley]

Fingers crossed, couple of years from now...

[@bidon5037]

I'd say it looks more premium than Q4

[@seanholdom9739]

ionic 5 far superior and cheaper

[@obidean3964]

@@seanholdom9739 Note that it's cheaper because the model starts with smaller battery while Kia come standard with full size, actually even larger than largest Ioniq 5 battery size. Many overlooked on this part, hence why the price is actually reasonable really ...

[@Marker-er3ro]

The advert tag pull at the end is truly priceless, sums up the whole review. Brilliant!

[@Andrew-yt6pf]

"Captain Scarlet, this is the voice of the Mysterons. We know you can hear us. We want your EV6. " Great review, Jack. The only thing missing were the hoops of light drifting across the church :-) This has to be the best EV offering at present...and love the matt grey finish.

[@tasmedic]

The way he drives, he'd need to be Captain Scarlet. He's more interested in all the charge ports, than what is going on in the road in front of him, and his hands are off the wheel far too much to be safe.

[@perlundin86]

Totally agree regarding the car! I want one! The EV6 is clearly the most interesting car launched during 2021! But the car aside, who is this guy?! Can you please make all car reviews from now on? Finally a person who seems to be genuine interested and enthusiastic about cars but not in an irritating way that seems to be made up just to stand out from the crowd. Calm and enthusiastic is the new! The language is well weighted combined with some fun elements and there is also a glimpse of fun with the electric saw. Watch and learn from this guy every other car reviewer on KZbin! MIC DROP!

[@EVDaysOut]

Firstly, I want to live in that village! Secondly, the price - we paid more than that for our 2 year old I-Pace! Looking forward to seeing it close up at our local dealership (Pembrokeshire) next month (only had a quick look at Fully Charged Outside). I think we will be buying one sooner rather than later.

[@basfinnis]

I want one. Looks lovely. Still expensive though but hey ho, can’t take it with you 😀

[@Snarfcat]

So your budget for a new car this size is ?

[@havfunonline]

Pretty affordable to lease

[@موسى_7]

@@Snarfcat Maybe he wants something smaller.

[@mcamodell]

It's not expensive if you look a total cost of ownership. Same as a Toyota corolla

[@MrsDukey]

Just had a test drive and ordered one (RWD GT SLINE) next day. Great quality. ride and equipment . Now have be patient until delivery. Still love my V90 so no great hardship.

[@ev-joerg6114]

Thank you for this great report. You confirmed my decision to order an EV6 GT-line in July in Germany.

[@ev-joerg6114]

@mikea hiooi The suspension was rated excellent in various tests of the EV6 prototype, very close to an air suspension.

[@spektrograf]

So well presented! Well done and thank you! Incidentally, interesting choice of drum solo in the background in the concluding thoughts. 🙂

[@stephen-boddy]

The person who laid that down in the editor should go back to school. Background music should enhance, not distract. That drum track is distracting as hell.

[@ianthomas7863]

Fullycharged, is simply the best car review channel, on the planet. Thankyou, all the Fullycharged team. Thanks Robert. Love your reviews Jack.👍👍👍

[@wildatlanticman128]

Ive been looking for a proper EV replacement to my BMW 320D....I like this guy (many of the rest are full of it) but this guy, I think has convinced me. So...thank you!

[@kentgabriel3572]

I personally love the design of this car. I've always loved car designs that were very futuristic and different. I think my favorite part is the back end because it looks sooo different . It looks like it should be in the personal transport shuttle bay on a starship. LOL. Can't wait for this to come to the states. 👍🏼

[@Harrythehun]

The electric cars are now stirring up the car market. Porsche and other sport car manufacturers will have to fight for the customers, prices performance ratios are not what they used to be. More horsepower for less money in a family car than a expensive petrol sports car.

[@littlepurpleball6799]

i agree with your analysis nevertheless 0 to 60 in 3.5 sec does NOT make a sport car ... just a fast car in straight line.

[@benjaminwoods510]

so happy to see cars like this coming out

[@THE-BIG-ROAD-GRIPE]

Erm, couple of things young man. But first let me say great video, I was lucky enough to get invited by Kia to see and feel this car in the flesh. OK firstly, we haven't had wing mirrors since my Cortina 2000E lol and secondly why is everyone calling a Crossover an SUV. Surely sports utility vehicle should be reserved for the likes of the Q7, Toureg, Bentayga etc, no? Thoughts please...

[@winfriedtheis5767]

Well, I am signed up to get one in Feb 22! Thanks for giving yet another perspective on the car! I admit I I am sold head and heart to the EV6! One thing you have not mentioned whivh was an extra plus to me: there is at the moment no other EV offering such nice colours on top of everything else…🥰😉

[@schunkelndedschunke6914]

What colour did you choose? I like the marine blue.

[@winfriedtheis5767]

@@schunkelndedschunke6914 that is precisely what I got. I first wanted the Forrest Green, but that is not available for the GT line in NL.

[@winfriedtheis5767]

@@schunkelndedschunke6914 I did want the „Forest Green“ but that is not available on the GT Line, so ordered the blue one instead!👍🏻🥰 And I got an update on the delivery: I should get it already first week of December!😌

[@samlowry1094]

Best and most enjoyable review of this car I have seen so far. I have watched quite a few as I have one coming in March and can’t wait. Thanks guys.

[@yogeshrohilla9050]

Another good review, thanks for that. A small suggestion - please write the specifications of the vehicle, such as range, battery size, speed etc. on the video.

[@BRI535D]

The design impact reminds me of when Chris Bangle gave us the BMW E60 5 series.Marmite during its production but I personally loved it and many people have said to me they consider it doesn’t age to this day.Prediction is EV6 will be same.

[@basementstudio7574]

Thanks for the excellent review. The EV6 looks like a fantastic EV but it doesn’t speak to me as well as the Ioniq5 does. Both of them seem to be delayed for us here in the USA. Guess I’ll just have to wait for my Ioniq5.

[@paulbussey6096]

Very excited to drive this car especially as the handling is supposed to be better than the ioniq 5 (which is an awesome car).

[@fiddlesteven]

I leased a new 2020 Chevy Bolt Premier for $33000 US. It has all around view with a very clear screen. It is fast and fun to drive. Furthermore, it has one pedal driving. I thought it was high-priced at the time. It qualified for Oregon's $5000 EV rebate because it was under $50000 MSRP. Around $44500 before GM incentives if I remember correctly. No EV6 will qualify for Oregon's EV rebate. That is a lot of lost EV sales in Oregon. Is that intentional, Kia? Like, maybe, you don't want to sell them? I bought a loaded 2018 Kia Soul EV with the panoramic roof out of the lease I had with Kia. MSRP on that one was $38500 US. After incentives, the price to lease was a very affordable $23500. I was able to buy it out of the lease at the end for $13500. It also qualified for Oregon's EV rebate, so there were even more savings. Kia refused to sell the new 2020 longer range Soul EV in the USA. Why Kia? Because our dysfunctional government let you get away with it. They are available next door in Canada. WTF? Bottom line is, Kia has apparently decided they don't need to sell nice EVs to people with incomes under $40000 per year anymore. Or perhaps they just don't want to sell any EVs, so they jack up the prices and make them play toys for the rich and let the planet burn? That is the optics I see, judging by Kia's actions. I guess I've bought my last new EV. I like premium features like a sunroof and all around view monitor. Will these options no longer be affordable from any manufacturer in the near future? Am I missing something? GM's putting a new battery in my leased Bolt because LG screwed them, and it was probably due to corporate GREED on LG's part. GM hasn't been very transparent, either. After seeing the price of the EV6, I guess I'll need to buy my Bolt out of the lease and drive it for the next 10 years. Thanks for the price tag warning Fully Charged. Who is going to buy your Tesla priced EVs Kia? It won't be me. It isn't affordable. Good luck with that kind of marketing. A lot of us have had our fill of corporate greed. That is what this is. GREED! The Kia 6 is a $30000 car. Don't give Kia or any other company a pass. It's price gouging because of the pandemic. Pure greed. Shame on you, Kia!

[@peterphillips2544]

You are not the only person on the planet who doesn't like SUVs. I want an I30, Ceed sized hatchback based on the e-gmp platform

[@nurburg924s]

Hi does anyone know the name of the music that kicks in at 8:25? (Hypnotic synth) Love the review and have booked a test drive…

[@ringerheringa3052]

Fantastic review! Absolutely love your style of presenting! Super car imo.

[@noelyboy6969]

Great review and great car, is it better than the model 3 build quality wise and cabin road noise.

[@tellymarsh5876]

The circular saw was a lol moment for me

[@phphoto]

Being sick and tired of SUV's - I don't want a SUV - Give me a car the is electric - I don't want heated cupholders or cameras all over - the list is long - very long. But. the first Ev I could see myself in - is the EV6. Well done KIA

[@ericvet8b]

Brilliant in many ways. Like the front but not convinced about the rear at all…

[@jojodroid31]

Yeah. That part won’t age well at all

[@drewcipher896]

The Father Brown opening was killing me.

[@connor25]

Gotta say I test drove Polestar 2 and EV6, for an older man over 40 I went for the EV6, if I was 20 I'd go for the Polestar 2.

[@markbader4942]

As to how the design of this car will age, well, it's supposed to be sporty if not an outright sports car. A great many cars with those types of design cues tend to age well. I'm thinking a Triumph Spitfire, a Ford Probe, or a Toyota Supra, maybe. Of course there's some stinkers out there, but I think this one will do fine.

[@molepatrol7529]

The rear just puts me off and the front is reminiscent of a Nissan and it’s v big. The interior looks fantastic. Would definitely consider when Tesla M3 lease eventually ends.

[@jamesduffy8669]

Off to test drive it myself and wife when they get their tester this month

[@ElectricCarAustralia]

Nice review. Agree we're not a fan of SUV's and not sure about that 2 spoke steering wheel and rear end but other than that looks like a nice car. We're still crying out for lower priced, practical everyday EV's though. Come on manufacturers get some lower priced models into the market to genuinely speed up the transition to zero emission passenger transport.

[@jolyon7394]

Great review of a big new challenger. But it was filling those country lanes. Isn't it 2100mm wide? Fine for 3.6m marked carrigeways. How do you pass anyone out in the British countryside? I'm going for something more manageable.

[@MikaelHindsberg]

I think the Hyundai is the car that has more of a contemporary look, and thus will age worse than the EV6. The Kia has some very classical lines, in a unique configuration. So it might very well become somewhat of a classic from the age when EV’s took over. I plan to get one, and keep it for a long time.

[@legostud]

This was a good review and help answer a bunch of my questions. I wish you had covered the storage a bit more though. I’m also wondering why you never mentioned the model Y as a comparison, is that vehicle not available for testing? Based on what you covered I felt it was a good review for say a VW or Ford, but some of the details made me think this vehicle was a bit higher end, like an Audi or BMW, which leaves me with some additional questions: 1. What’s the quality of the navigation system? 2. Does it come with self driving capabilities? 3. Heated seats? 4. Any other perks you might find on an Audi or BMW included.

[@stuartselkirk7581]

KIA has nailed it with the EV6, stunning looking car both inside and out. Would seem to drive well and has a decent range. Trouble is the price, EVs are still way too dear! Us poor pensioners are being priced off the road.

[@atfiqdr]

Loved the comment; "it's not BBC". Sterling review, keep up the good work.

[@lewismitchell2062]

Most exciting EV since the Tesla. There, I said it.

[@JackScarlett1]

Oooooo

[@markbury2094]

Totally agree. As a Kia owner I’m biased but I sent some early videos to friends and they asked “this is a concept car right”. Lol it’s amazing

[@colingenge9999]

When anyone gets used to regen driving, they should all want maximum regen unless they’re incapable of feathering the accelerator. EVs should not be all off the accelerator because you should almost never be touching the brake pedal. With full regen, your right foot modulates acceleration and deceleration and you should NOT need even two regen settings which only indicates the designers don’t understand driving with regen or don’t have enough experience. I touch my Tesla Model 3 brake pedal about once a month which is all that is needed for the odd panic stop. Regen all the way the rest of the time.

[@Alzinho147]

100%. Anyone who's actually been driving an EV for any length of time knows this!

[@rogerzamofing8947]

This car definitely changes the image of KIA. It‘s what did not follow the Rover 3500 or even it‘s what I have been expecting from the iPace. With a trunk to put my Gordon Setters and no worries where to put the charging cables. And the Rimac, Porsche and Hyundai/Kia/Genesis 800 Volts-System is far away from competition of the price segment. Hope to get my GT-Line or better the GT by August 2022. This car comes just in between an iPace that is too expensive for what they offer and a TESLA Y that is not very user friendly in too many features with the total limitation to one screen (e.g. wipers, frunk, glove box etc.). KIA offers a serious and safety orientated handling also in winter or rainy climate with practical contols and also HUD etc. which you can‘t even get in a TESLA. You can forget now completely about Volkswagen, Ford, GM or makes even from Stellantis, Polestar or Volvo. There is nothing that comes close to any beautiful design of former times Jags or Austin Healey 3000 or Rover with well rounded sexy shapes. Good decision to have both however with Ioniq 5…

[@polishguy8495]

The ass is weird. Can't tell me otherwise. Love that we are getting cars with short and sloped fronts so you can almost see all the way to the ground. Good sized windows too, hate the tanky feeling of Polestar.

[@JohnDoe-bd5sz]

Agree, the ass looks silly. If they have had different design teams,designing the front and rear, i suggest giving the team that did the front, a raise, and the ones that did the back, a Immediate dismissal notice. :)

[@seanholdom9739]

its got very small rear windows

[@jeffsiemens4485]

I like it, and I like that flat metallic gunmetal silver.

[@em0_tion]

12:33 Would've been nice to also see more of these details/features shown on camera, just like the "vehicle to load" function. 😉 15:07 What's this door wobble due to, you're barely moving inside? All in all this really looks like a practical *and* beautiful car, which is rare these days. 👌

[@peterhelmer396]

Quite good review. Only thing that upset me was that the ev6 was compared to almost all other ev's on the market except from the Tesla model Y. That was until I realized that you dont get the model y in the UK yet. Silly me :)

[@79blustone]

I think its a great car, I just can't get passed the back end which doesn't match the middle section of the car and the middle section of the car doesn't match the front end of the car, its like three different cars designed for three different purposes slammed together in some kind of last minute decision. Will it age well- I don't think so. It has a kind of Nokia 3310 about it. The specs and and interior are perfect and I suspect its a brilliant piece of engineering. But everyone has their own opinion on aesthetics. This one isn't mine. 😊

[@saitenspieler3489]

Cool review of one of the coolest EVs on the market. Thanks a lot!

[@trevdfield7520]

Great review

[@Mobile_Dom]

okay but hear me out, electric stinger GT...

[@brendandennis5868]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate how close at 18:16 Jack came to cutting his right leg off with a circular saw?

[@priestland1]

Obviously that little scene was missed off the method statement for health and safety requirements.

[@andyjdhurley]

Actually he never pushed back the safety guard so his leg was never in any danger but it's still not something that is good to see.

[@SlayerEddyTV]

I like it. I think it will do well.

[@Mr.Nabil.Belhaj]

It looks awesome, worth every penny and puts to shame the Tesla model 3/Y

[@OVarlamov]

The design from the side with those low lines remind jaguar ipace

[@arevee9429]

Is the car small or the reviewer gargantuan? Kia is so good at packing in lots of features and easter eggs. I have a new Soul and am finding little niceties even after 6 months of ownership. Hyundai / Kia have come a loooong way since the Excel, the first car that they imported to the US. But the pricing on that this one is a little hard to swallow. It will be most interesting to see what happens when the Chinese start exporting a lot of cars. Not sure about the rest of the world, but in the US, we haven't seen much in the way of Chinese cars . . . yet.

[@douglasquaid8110]

Great car, but sorry its not good to look at just like the Ioniq 5. Make a nice looking car to stand out, this concept of go weird is a bad move by Hyundai and Kia.

[@StevenTilly]

A lot of people here commenting that "it's too big" but it's shorter than a Mondeo/Insignia/Superb and only slightly wider.

[@kiddwong4186]

Front is nice although a bit elongated for my personal taste. Not really feeling the back though

[@zeedustrakok]

I like the looks of it, but in the end the leasing cost will probably direct me towards a BMW i4. Not the biggest fan of the SUV, but this isn’t a full on SUV. Curious about the range at 75 mph.

[@gerrypower9433]

There's something about parts of the exterior styling that reminds me of French cars of a certain age. A Citroën DS perhaps?

[@Arthur_Pint]

Yes, there is definitely a resemblance. Now how about KIA giving the EV6 a Pneumatic Suspension System as well!😁

[@stuartlanceley444]

It reminds me of the Renault Morphoz.

[@Muppetkeeper]

It may age like the model 1 ford focus... Very well indeed.

[@tomquinn9765]

Lovely looking car. Jack is a great presenter, but I really dislike when presenters point out details while driving. Around 13 mins, Jack's eyes were off the road for far too long. You're driving 2 tonnes of heavy machinery, please act like it! There would be no difference if you just stopped to point out charging points etc.

[@ZeHoSmusician]

16:38 I find the car's rear is equally overdesigned, too - it's a bit peculiar-looking: - 8:50 That rear light bar that comes around the back, "cuts through" the wheel arches to then "join" at the doors and continue underneath them... - 5:54 ... Not ugly but certainly distinct and I think someone (or maybe many people) tried too hard...

[@nithinkv1377]

Jack can you please do a review of Ionic 5 too?

[@rhisccth4094]

You're not alone. I dislike (nearly despise) SUVs.

[@rinnin]

Right with ya. SUVs - pointless and stupid for about 95% of motorists.

[@rob19632]

Like you I think they should do an estate/ sports wagon

[@Jimthehumanoid]

Fantastic review though the music gave it a bit of a dystopian sci-fi vibe :)

[@keithbradley5228]

Love the car ,not to keen on the back .great show .

[@stagemedia]

Pls fix your audio. Low freq rumble amongst other. You've got the editing down, now it's time to fix your audio. All the best...

[@Ulysses37]

I talk through a hankerchief wrapped in a sponge too.

[@dragade101]

I dont know how you set up your mirrors but I have to turn my head to see in my blind spot; hence that it is blind.

[@katmarmalade9846]

Whats the turning circle like? I've heard that the ionic 5 has a fairly poor turning circle - makes it a pain in car parks?

[@Healtreach]

The EV6 has a slightly shorter wheel base than the Ioniq5 (3000 mm for Ioniq5 vs 2900mm for EV6) so i'd take a wild guess and say it should be better.

[@jamesduffy8669]

I am going to buy my first EV a KIA EV6 RUNWAY RED RWD GT-LINE S ON Tuesday Do I need a Heat Pump in uk

[@adrianhetmanski1832]

Nice car, lots of great options, great performance ect, but damn 50K, ouch.

[@אורית-ד2ח]

How is the suspension compared to the Tesla 3/Y ?

[@denisrousseau9071]

Where is the Genesys GV 60 preview and road test bases on sameplatform E-GMP

[@canadianaviator]

Unable to do a road test outside of Joseon

[@paulcooper8818]

Yep, KIA prices keep creeping up. Not the incredible bargain they used to be in the mid 2000's, when their quality/value improved greatly but retained the stigma of the early years. I want to be able to see one of these in person to decide about the styling, not sure I want to go all electric yet.

[@_Pikalika_]

It's still an SUV but at least it's better looking than everything else.

[@shamelessplace11]

That's debatable.... your taste not someone else's

[@R2D2trashcan]

Time to get those glasses mate, this thing is fugy.

[@jonaskristensen3066]

This is not an suv. Look at the freehigths compared to propper suv’s like range Rover, mb Ml class bmw x5 etc. Design wise, it depends on the eyes looking rigth?

[@tonyfisk8081]

It's not an estate either.

[@amperformance7998]

When you have to sit passengers on top of a battery pack, that will necessarily raise the car's height, giving it a sort-of SUV look. The Polestar2 has a similar high-sedan look that somewhat reminds me of the rare Subaru Legacy Outback sedan, or the AMC Eagle. I personally dislike SUVs, but find the EV6's positioning and slightly taller roof justified.

[@ckhayne2]

Been watching a lot of reviews of this. Even as a Model 3 owner, I am excited for this car. Lots of good stuff here.

[@David-bl1bt]

Indeed, definitely a game changer, watch-out EV world the Koreans and Chinese are ready to pounce, BIG STYLE. I can forsee a wave of Tesla owners defecting to the EV6, why wouldn't they? Other than the supercharger network (which is to be opened-up to all Ev's in the near future) Tesla has little else to offer that isn't up-trumped by the EV6. If Kia get this car absolutely right at launch, they are nto a winner for sure.

[@gazlives]

@@David-bl1bt not sure about that but I hope they can produce lots of them. that's the problem, they bring these out and then we find out they produce 250k of a few years. when Tesla opens in Germany and especially when it produces it's little hatch in a couple of years we'll see millions produced. I hope kia can match.

[@briankavanagh7191]

@@gazlives you won't see millions of little teslas because elon will still want the big bucks for a little car.

[@stephenstevens5746]

@@briankavanagh7191 yet tesla demands are crazy high. sold out cars until next year. And it will be game over when tesla full self driving is out.

[@briankavanagh7191]

@@stephenstevens5746 i've said this before on other forums, if an accident does happen (and it will) who is liable with SDC, tesla, the guy who developed the software, the camera makers, the owner of the car, the government that has allowed SDC? Until every car and highways/roads are made suitable for SDC insurance companies will not insure you when you tell them "I was using the cars self driving and reading the paper" Mmm! pause for thought.

[@krime2001]

I've never wanted a car that I could actually afford more than this one. Kia will get my money!

[@Sthilboy56]

At 40 k I still can’t afford it

[@krime2001]

@@Sthilboy56 I bet you can 2nd hand! 👍🏾

[@Sthilboy56]

@@krime2001 will have to wait quite a while my budget is 12-15 k

[@jansenwilder1335]

You guys are blessed, in Singapore this car will cost over 100k pounds due to our silly car taxes.

[@Oxmustube]

@@Sthilboy56 40k in Canada means 72 CDN, plus 15% tax, destination, etc., so about 85k. I don't even know why I watch those videos.

[@dhekalia]

I think the design will stand the test of time, it has some lovely lines and I like the rear end which seems to divide opinion. I can't believe the reviews coming out now for this car, makes my decision to order one on the first day I could all the better. Looking forward to November 2021.

[@susihormon7821]

Today i got the vin number….ours is built…future is coming home. MEB is ok….e gmp looks like an evolution of it.

[@dhekalia]

@@susihormon7821 oh wow, I hope my dealer will update me soon then. Last I heard was that there are 90 demonstrators in the country waiting to go out to dealers but my dealership said orders were still dark.

[@susihormon7821]

@@dhekalia So far i only know a hand full of people in a german ev forum. On the 23rd of october there will be a big show at every dealer in germany

[@obidean3964]

Yea I also believe that the design will stand the test of time. It reminds me like the i8, looks so futuristic, after years it still is. Coolest design doesn't always mean it will age quickly, especially if done well ...

[@jonathantaylor1998]

Cracking, extended review, Jack - thank you. Just couldn't help but chuckle, though... at about 5:30 in, you're saying "when one of these drives passed, you're gonna notice it..." just as it drives passed an older couple who DON'T take any notice of it, whatsoever...!! Oh, and, for what it's worth, you are absolutely NOT the only person on the planet with a deep dislike of SUVs... I'm right beside you on that front, dude... :-)

[@pinkelephants1421]

I noticed that couple ignoring the car driving by too. 😂

[@ItalianRain2]

Yeah way to much praise for this hatch. When he goes to sit in the back and glorify the leg room I laughed.

[@larrythompson8731]

@@ItalianRain2 7

[@straighttalk2069]

"an older couple" wouldn't notice anything unless it's painted bright yellow with large pink spots.😂

[@davidstanbridge3952]

SUVs - completely agree - why oh why oh why?

[@JackFeelsNerves]

Excellent review Jack, 100% nailed it. I wasn't sure about the EV6's looks when I first saw pictures of it, but like a lot of designs which look quirky at first, it grew on me. I don't think it looks like an SUV or a compact, and it doesn't look like an estate. It's sort of in between a lot of styles, and I think I would learn to like that as well... even those door mirrors! I'm not sure about the shape of the front seats when seen from the rear though, they remind me of E.T. Anyone? just me, then!

[@justinseah4011]

Looks like it causes neck ache..abit too far out

[@JackFeelsNerves]

@@justinseah4011 Well, Jack said they are really comfortable, so maybe it’s an optical illusion? I’m going to try them on a test drive before I change my current KIA plug-in hybrid for this pure electric one.

[@inesz.allrounder]

Yes, I saw E.T. there as well 😅 however, I've sat im the EV6 at IAA in Munich an hell yeah, those seats are super comfortable. Didn't want to get out of the car 😁

[@JackFeelsNerves]

@@inesz.allrounder Haha! Glad I'm not alone, anyway. And thanks for your feedback regarding the comfort. I was at Fully Charged Outside earlier this month and couldn't get close enough to see the EV6, never mind sit in it!

[@inesz.allrounder]

@@JackFeelsNerves seeing it in person in Munich was just the cherry on the cake. I've placed an order in August, probably won't get it until Q1/2022, but I am so excited for it :)

[@UniverseOfAtoms]

Brilliant review! This car now sits at a comfortable #2 slot on my EV wish-list, which, mind you, is a totally meaningless list since I will be forever too poor to afford any of them! :|

[@stevensorensen2599]

This is a most amazing automobile, it hasn't only have the that's nice factor but it has that I WANT ONE factor!!

[@nigelpage612]

I was very impressed when I saw it in the showroom, however in real life it looks far larger that in does in video or TV. I serously wonder whether I would be able to get it in my garage. I test drove the Ioniq 5. Again a nice car but it is large. It just fitted into my garage with an inch to spare either side of the wing mirrors. So I will wait to see what the EV4 is like, which hopefully will be launched in 2022.

[@shonunezekiel]

I love the look of the Ioniq 5, but it would not fit on my drive in SE London without concreting-over our front garden (can only just fit our 2013 Leaf, and that overhangs the pavement a bit)... so depressing... was a big factor in me starting the process to move from my 1930s house!

[@Puckerization]

It's a big car for the UK, which is not the benchmark for " big" or normal...with its narrow roads, small houses and tiny garages.

[@shonunezekiel]

@@Puckerization yes, big for the UK - particularly in cities, we like hatchbacks, so we can get around more easily... hopefully energy density in batteries will improve to the level that we get shorter wheelbase cars with 300+ mile range before too long.

[@scottwills4698]

Have you tried the ID3?

[@samwinstanley6820]

I agree they are seriously chunky in the flesh, I was quite surprised... A lot of the width doesn't really translate to space inside the car, it's all caught up is big wheel arches and doors which seem like 30cm thick.

[@thirstforwine]

Favourite Jack video so far. More honest, but still fun. Have been looking forward to learning more about this car and you've made me really want to get my hands on one

[@EV-olution]

This is a fantastic video and review. Neither the EV6 nor the Ioniq 5 are available in Canada, but I just made a preview video about the Ioniq 5 when it was featured at the Montréal EV show this past weekend. I thought it was brilliant with a very open interior, an amazing panoramic roof, and a great design with regards to buttons versus touch or tactile. If the EV6 is as spacious, or almost as spacious as the Ioniq 5, then I think Kia has a winner on its hands and I do think it is an excellent rebranding/redesigning of Kia vehicles. I love my e-Niro but you are correct, it was a purchase made with my head not my heart; even though I think it looks good, it is not sexy like the EV6 is... but that's just me :)

[@Euroduplex]

I'm in Korea, where H/K/G offers all of their electrics. Length and width wise, EV6 is on par with its Hyundai sibling, while sleeker shape ebbs into headroom and trunk space. In addition to that, you'll have to take account, well, ambiance inside the car. Ioniq 5 is much more airy, while the EV6 feels a bit like a Kia K5. EV6 feels more like a more refined one, though

[@EV-olution]

@@Euroduplex that is great information, and what I thought the EV6 would be like. Thank you very much :-)

[@obidean3964]

@@Euroduplex I prefer EV6 interior actually, more contemporary, sporty and sophisticated while Hyundai lean towards cozy, airy and homely vibe. I'm glad both Hyundai and Kia employed different approach from each other, suits different tastes 😊

[@Euroduplex]

@@obidean3964 Yup like Peugeot vs Citroen :) Kia tried to make 'a good looking car that is electric' and Hyundai tried to showcase how much interior space that new purpose made electic car platform can deliver.

[@borinvlogs]

Koreans and Japanese are killing it. I fall asleep whenever i look at new EV from BMW or Merecedes.

[@JackScarlett1]

Korea really is leading the way atm

[@gertxhika663]

I agree about the Koreans but the Japanese??? I haven't seen any good EV from them not even 1

[@gertxhika663]

@@JackScarlett1 i wouldn't say leading though following closely maybe. I still find a couple of Chinese brands which have more all-around complete EV platforms with better infotainment and selfdriving features. Plus Tesla of course leading them all

[@kfx3907]

@@gertxhika663 But Tesla's weakness is their poor build quality.

[@gertxhika663]

@@kfx3907 not the ones from China they're better than a lot of German ones

[@cg986]

BEAST MODE

[@Zereniti77]

"things I want to adjust while I'm on the move... temperature" Am I the only one who basically sets the temperature once and basically never touches it again? Why would I want to be constantly adjusting the temperature? Set it to a figure that is comfortable and let the AC handle the rest. It's a hot day? AC will automatically cool the cabin to the set temperature. On a cold day it will heat it up. What's there to adjust?

[@AlbertLamarque]

22 degrees Auto as baseline, 2 down if it is cold out, 2 up if it is hot. Use preconditioning. Move this to where you feel best. The end. He should have picked volume :)

[@Xenon0000000000001]

The same temperature setting can be too hot on a hot humid day with sun coming in or too cold on a wet miserable day. It can also depend on what you're wearing. If you've got a lot of layers on because it's cold outside, you might find yourself getting too hot as you warm up. A fixed air temp doesn't give you a fixed "feels like" temp.

[@AlbertLamarque]

@@Xenon0000000000001 humidity does not change much if you use the compressor. Regarding clothing and individual preference there are differences by region, by gender, by personal feeling and between manufacturers. This is why I said "move the baseline temperature where you need it to be and leave the ventilation at automatic. The system can make you feel more comfortable than you could by selecting vents yourself. Things become less busy.

[@Xenon0000000000001]

@@AlbertLamarque I wasn't disagreeing with you, just making the point that Auto mode isn't magic and you still want to be able to adjust it easily.

[@AlbertLamarque]

@@Xenon0000000000001 Auto does not change your temperature setting. Only air flow and direction. But I agree, this is not very nice if you have to change these settings with touch pads or screens.

[@fordgrunt351]

Very excited for the EV6 GT in the Matte Gray 👍🏻

[@nigelzeid]

Yes, Kia has really nailed it! I too love the intuitiveness of the cockpit, and the fact that there are still tactile knobs and buttons. Plus a great new logo. This was a great review. Nice one.

[@KM-wi1wm]

Can’t wait to watch this.. having been eye’ing up the EV6 for a wee while

[@csorrows]

But, did you not just watch this?

[@daveg56]

As much as I like/love this, it's too big for us as a couple. Would like to see a smaller KIA, as well spec'd and thought out as this. Never the less, it's a beautiful car, very desirable.

[@Healtreach]

They are planning to do a lot more EV series. I believe ranging from EV1 to 9. Most likely not gonna be 9 cars total but you get the idea.

[@jdavison8551]

Have some kids, then you will feel able to justify getting one. [ if you really want one]

[@موسى_7]

It seems that there's a shortage of C-segment EVs. What about ID3?

[@dzonikg]

I am single and i dont like car shorter then 4.8m because i like to have space to sleep in a car when i get tired

[@rickybryan1759]

The eNiro is smaller

[@greengecko1876]

I drive an e-Niro and a Kona E with all the tech. I went to the launch of the EV6 in Bristol when Fully Charged and Robert attended the launch. I came away with mixed feelings. Yes the outside looks great, similar to but different to the Jag. But i remain sceptical about range, it is not as inherently economical as the Niro, Robert made this comment when he drove the Ioniq 5, which makes the larger battery essential. At speed it will be thirsty than the Kona, and a resent road trip south of Geneva, would not have worked easily with the Ioniq 5 as it did with the Kona, because of the spacing of IONITY chargers on the Autoroutes, I wonder if the EV6 would be that much better. Interior, is not head and shoulders above the finish of the Niro, yes it is different, yes it is like a M line BMW, all black and ‘focused’, but the material quality still is notch down from the Audi’s I used to run. Nice but not £50 K premium nice, too much scratchy plastic. To get all the toys, you have to go north of £50K, with paint and then pay extra for a heat pump, c.£1K. Really, stuff like that should be standard with that price level. The boot is not as accommodating as the e-Niro when you have removed the polystyrene layer, as it is very shallow and high, too much space for the rear motor. Sit in the rear like Jack showed you, and your feet will not fit under the front seats, like they will on an Ioniq5, it means rear passengers will have knees bent a lot, as the floor height is compromised by the battery underneath, (just as it is in the Tesla M3). So I guess it drives well, but when you come to reverse out of the drive in the winter, and its rained, and the reversing camera is covered from mud from the road, you really are going to miss a wiper on the rear screen. (Just see a KZbin video about rain remaining on the rear screen of the Ioniq 5). Well I cancelled my Ioniq 5 P45 order, because of efficiency concerns, and I don’t see the EV6 being hugely different, the real world range in a British winter will mean it will travel less distance than the 2 cars I drive at the moment, and as for the accommodation and carrying capacity, I still don’t see the. EV6 being 10 -15 - 20K better than the current lower priced offerings. You still only have a handful, (at the moment) of 350kW chargers. So many merits, but some significant concerns about what you get (or don’t) for the additional premium. Case not proved Jack.