INSTANT Throttle Response for my Kia EV6! 😎 ShiftPower USA Install and Review

[@dennisdunbar2340]

My buddy installed his on Tuesday, only took like 5 minutes and WoW. So responsive. Thanks for suggesting this upgrade. One of the best for the EV6 so far that anyone can do. Lovin' your channel

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Yeah it can make a HUGE difference in throttle response. Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying it! 😃

[@AndyM...]

Great review Jeff, really appreciate the work you put into promoting the EV6 on KZbin and the in forums, you're a wealth of information !!! 😎🤠👍

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Thanks Andy! I'm glad it's helpful 😀

[@Beat-SonicCustomerService]

Terrific review and overview of the Shiftpower Throttle Controller. One of the most thoroughly reviewed video. Thanks a bunch!

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Thanks I appreciate it!

[@fabiendevaux6867]

Hello Jeff Do you think this Shiftpower is compatible with EV6 AWD from Europe? Thanks for all your videos concerning EV6, very interesting 🙂

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Hey - yes it should be. It should connect and adjust the throttle response the same way. And I'm glad they're helpful!

[@fabiendevaux6867]

@@TechnicallyJeff ok i'll buy it after the winter 😉

[@TechnicallyJeff]

sounds good!

[@vex123]

I'm an automotive engineer. This device looks really sketchy. It's basically intercepting and manipulating your pedal sensors and it's powered by a USB port?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

No it doesn't get power from a USB port. It's just in line with the existing connectors. But yes it adjusts the output from the throttle position sensor. And it works very well. It's got a lot of good reviews too.

[@crimsundynamo]

We just need to have something removed the limit on speed! Thanks for this Jeff

[@TechnicallyJeff]

YES! Hopefully soon a company will come out with something that does that and maybe increases kW output 😀

[@SkaBob]

I would think you can just use Sport Mode and it does that it self. Normal mode for normal of course then Eco to limit throttle or Snow to limit low speed torque. Usually any signal interceptor or programmer like device will void parts of the warranty and you don't want that on an EV.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Sport definitely gives more throttle response, but it also makes it AWD 100% of the time, with no variation front/rear. This device can give you Sport mode throttle response in Normal mode, allowing the vehicle to not be in 100% AWD. It also gives much better response in Eco mode, which is RWD > 20 mph, which is better for efficiency. There's also the valet mode if anyone else needs to drive the car which is nice. As for warranties, all this does is change the throttle position interpreted by the ECU. Nothing else is changed. It essentially takes away the excess pedal travel. So if something breaks with this, it was already going to break without it if you floored it, for example. And in the USA a manufacturer has to prove a failure was caused by an aftermarket part.

[@gxlbiscuit]

why not just hit the drive mode button?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

This lets you adjust the throttle response in each Drive mode. For example, eco mode is the only mode that switches the car to rwd. This lets you keep it in that mode for efficiency but have better throttle response. This also gives a lot more customization options.

[@reakabb]

What about the ipedal mode? In the original ev6 settings it has a very bad pedal response.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

iPedal is just about regen. It doesn't impact the driving mode. You can still switch between Eco, Normal, and Sport. And with this, it allows you to further customize those as I've mentioned.

[@xacib09921]

Would you recommend one of these for a RWD? I have a gt-line rwd but don't know if this will make a difference or not

[@TechnicallyJeff]

It would make a difference but it wouldn't be quite as pronounced since yours is always RWD. So you can adjust with just the factory modes. That said, this offers a lot more adjustability. It also offers the valet mode and lockout features.

[@tondelle]

Hi Jeff I have an ev6 awd GT-line and I’m in Australia I recently went on a holiday with my family towing a JetSki through the hills I stoped at a 50kw public fast charger that I used multiple time before and this time the charger did only charge 10% and stoped charging it did start again for another 3% multiple times then stoped saying on charger failed this happened for over 2 hours do you think we may have heat problems all around the world with these cars when they get hot it only happens when I tow and never at home home is 7kw charger wall box ?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Oh man that's rough. I haven't seen any issues at a public fast charger. Have you tried any other fast chargers. That one could have started having issues. The issue some people are having with heat causing charging to stop (or slow after people have had the TSB) is for level 2 chargers at home.

[@SkaBob]

Here in the US there is an TSB for the Ioniq 5 because of an issue like this that causes charging to keep failing after a period of time. If the charge port gets to hot it stops the charging session, the fix is to update the computer system. Then if it gets hot it reduces the charging speed rather than stopping altogether. Maybe also check your charging port and make sure the terminals look good, not discolored or burned.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Yep that's the one I was talking about, but Tony is talking about DC charging which I haven't seen issues reported.

[@tondelle]

@@TechnicallyJeff no I have used others before but not when I was towing on long drive

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Hmm could be that charger then and how it's interacting with your car. Any other trips planned?

[@tonester697]

Great review as always Jeff! Is it mandatory that the app be continuously connected to the device while driving, or can you just use the dash-mounted button to switch between any of the preset throttle modes?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Thanks! No it doesn't always have to be connected. You can just use the button.

[@brett5940]

@@TechnicallyJeff And its not necessary to use the button either. The controller can be used with just the phone app and not connect the button at all.

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Yep true

[@VistaRonM]

How are you getting the 0-60 times on the 10" screen?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

I have a Dragy - dragymotorsports.com promo code TECHJEFF gets you $5 off - connected to my Tbox Plus - kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4a2e2l9qtuHpKM - via bluetooth 😃

[@peterafiune4618]

Wait, so does this mean I can turn my awd ev6 into a rwd and have some fun ???

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Haha it just alters the throttle response. You could run it in eco mode which prioritizes RWD and have more throttle response, but you can't get sideways due to traction control. And if you turn off traction control, it enables awd.

[@Alexxx17171]

Doesn’t it make the car nervous on the throttle?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Nervous, as in add a bit of hesitation? If so, no it just makes it more responsive. And there's a lot of adjustability.

[@Alexxx17171]

@@TechnicallyJeff No, I mean like control of the throttle. But like in your video and comment you can adjust the response of it. Thanks

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Oh okay, yes it's very adjustable.

[@danmccormack8763]

Jeff, does it remember settings or do you have to use button/app everytime you start the car?

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Hey Dan it remembers your settings.

[@danmccormack8763]

@@TechnicallyJeff Thanks Jeff. BTW you're blowing my budget!

[@TechnicallyJeff]

Haha I'm trying to help you guys out getting these discount codes!

[@briannielsbergh]

Haha what a scam, I own one (ev6) and it's already instant right out of the factory!

[@TechnicallyJeff]

You might think so (only in sport) lol. But there's definitely more than can be had, especially in other drive modes.