KIA EV6 1-YEAR OWNERSHIP UPDATE: Is the honeymoon over? An In-depth look with tips & tricks + more

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Emadifications

Emadifications

Күн бұрын

Wow, I've owned this Kia EV6 for a year now! In this video, we take a look and a lot of different aspects of ownership over 1-year.
Should you buy an EV6? Is it still competitive? Would I buy it again? Should I have bought a Tesla?
So join me in covering my journey, likes/dislikes and experiences with the EV6. We take an in-depth look at these items to hopefully give you insight on if the EV6 is the right EV for you, and what trim would be best? Or should you look elsewhere?
Trim comparisons
Competition
Power and performance
Issues and Maintenance
Home Charging
Real-life range
Modifications
Tips and tricks of ownership
Regrets?
Final Thoughts
LINKS TO SOME MODS
3D Mats/Maxpider Kagu mats:
Link (available for MANY cars, not just the EV6):
bit.ly/3ueoAlG
Discount Code ($10 off):
EMAD3D10
Lighting: amzn.to/3XuLR01
Dashcam: amzn.to/3Ny1JdA
Mud Flaps:
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Spoiler:
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FitcamX Dashcam (looks OEM):
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0:00 - Intro
1:52 - Part 1: About my EV6
2:27 - Part 2: Trim comparison + Features
6:57 - Part 3: 1 year wear + tear
9:08 - Part 4: Performance: Still fast?
11:31 - Part 5: Issues & Maintenance
17:43 - Part 6: Real-life Range: Anxiety much?
19:31 - Part 7: Level 2 Home charging
20:13 - Part 8: Modifications
24:58 - Part 9: Tips, tricks, and small cool things
30:26 - What's in my frunk?
31:21 - Part 10: Resources for the EV6
32:43 - Part 11: Final thoughts + Conclusion

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@signpost5596
@signpost5596 Жыл бұрын
IMO your car is what the factory GT line should look like. I especially like the clean and simple looking rear valance. Great job 👍👍👍
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I wish I could take the credit but def appreciate the compliment.
@shooob
@shooob Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the one-year review! I'm coming up on the one-year anniversary with my GT-Line as well and I still love it. Fortunately I haven't experienced most of the issues that you and others have, so I've been pretty lucky. I absolutely agree about the dealership experience though; it's certainly not where it should be. I don't know much about the weather "pre-conditioning" aspect so I'm looking forward to your video and seeing if there's something I was supposed to do with our one week of winter we get here in Dallas. :P Thanks also for the tips & tricks section. I was already familiar with many of them but still learned a couple new things, which is amazing because I thought I went through all of the manuals and menus by now. Always happy to learn more about this car! Keep making videos and I'll keep watching 'em! Take care.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeah besides the amp, I haven't been to worried. However, this 12v battery thing has me a bit worried. I just know it's gonna happen to my wife while she's out and about ha ha! However, in not sure I'm gonna sit around wait for a dealer to fix it. I may end up buying a nice battery but let's see what happens. It seems like it's becoming more common. As for pre-conditioning? Yeah I park 99% at home, drive mostly in DFW, and our winters don't get too bad, so I'm not sure it'll ever be a big concern for me unless I move or go on another wintery road trip. I still wanna learn about it as I do want to move back to CO at some point soon.
@shooob
@shooob Жыл бұрын
@@Emadifications Your video is the first I've heard of the 12v battery failing so I'm going to do some research on the forums. I learned the hard way a long time ago to always keep a battery booster in the car so I'm not *tooo* worried but certainly something I'll keep an eye on. Thanks again for the heads up!
@MrSavage77
@MrSavage77 Жыл бұрын
The "celsius" bug is just another message for you guys to switch to the right scale. Freezing point is 0 degrees not 32 :)))))))
@chasl3645
@chasl3645 Жыл бұрын
You be you... We drive on the correct side of the road and car.
@MrSavage77
@MrSavage77 Жыл бұрын
@@chasl3645 hahaha….also us in 🇷🇴;)
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Ha ha I'm visiting Ireland and have a rental. It's a trip driving here at first. My balance and blind spots are all off.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
You're preaching to the choir. I grew up overseas. Why is 32 freezing? Why are we using that scale? Haha
@chasl3645
@chasl3645 Жыл бұрын
@@Emadifications Because we can. Why do people around the world drive on the wrong side of the road and car.
@davidkannas8932
@davidkannas8932 4 ай бұрын
Great video. We bought our EV-6 first edition in Feb., 2022 (It's number 1109 of 1500). We do not regret the purchase. It's the beautiful, fun to drive, and it gets great mileage. Given the right weather conditions, we have gotten in the range of 325 miles+ on a full charge. We have driven it twice from Seattle to San Fransico, with one side trip to Bend, OR on the way down, with no charging issues. We did find some chargers not up and running, which was a disappointment, but not a huge issue. It's glacier white with all the GT-line bells and whistles. It's also a major head turner, whereas the Tesla is pretty boring. Thanks for the reviews. This one showed me stuff that I didn't know about it. And I do agree, the dealer we took possession of the car through is less than optimal. KIA needs to work on that.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 3 ай бұрын
Appreciate the feedback and the experience. My biggest fear is being super low on range and pulling up to a charger that's not functional! That's the one insecurity i still have. I still like mine, although I'll admit my needs are changing to where a full EV may not be the best option but that's for the 2 year video I'm working on. Thanks for sharing and watching!
@markgeezey1809
@markgeezey1809 Жыл бұрын
Excellent sum up Emad👍. Absolutely love my GT Line AWD and done my own mods and wrap anyway. But very fair points. I do think you guys in the US seem to have more issues in all honesty and especially with the dealers and service/mark ups. Not had any issues with heating or 12v personally. But maybe thats just because I am fortunate. Today I took my beautiful EV6 to the dealer to sell. Been excellent 6 months with it and the dealer has been fantastic in all honesty. So sorry to see it go but timing is perfect and financially works well for me and just gave the go ahead on the dealerships GT demo, which I look to get in Sept/Oct when their new demo arrives. Got a great deal and excited to get the rocket. Albeit GT Line is very quick in deed and blows most cars off the line regardless. But your vid is spot on and honest and refreshing. For me I would 100% recommend this car and after owning a number of high end cars in the past, this definitely matches up to them. Brilliant vid and keep up the great content. 👍👍
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Wow thank you so much for the praise and kind words. And at first I was bummed that you liked the gt line so much and was "why are you trading it in??" And then I read that you're getting the GT. That is so awesome. What country are you in? I am visiting Ireland right now and makes me realize that the range for the gt is more than enough in most of the world. In the US, everything I so spread out so that's why we get range anxiety. Plus our charging infrastructure sucks for the most part. The opening of the Tesla chargers will help. As for problems? Yeah the 12v problem seems to be getting worse. I hope I don't deal with it. But I mean, after market will fix it if kia won't. Appreciate the support and congrats on getting the GT. It's a beast.
@SilverShadow2LWB
@SilverShadow2LWB Жыл бұрын
@@Emadifications Is the 12 V issue a problem with the battery, or is it with the Traction battery to 12 V stepdown controller?
@markgeezey1809
@markgeezey1809 Жыл бұрын
@@Emadifications Hi Emad, I am from the UK but currently live and work in Sweden. Yes range factor here in Europe not an issue at all. Many guys here on my local EV6 forum have travelled from Sweden all the way down to Italy. Fair old distance but no real issues with charging. Just need to plan. Great you’re over in Ireland and I hope you have a fantastic time there. Scenery is beautiful if you get chance to travel around. Family from there so know it really well. The Guinness and whiskey isn’t too bad either. 🥃🤣🤣. Enjoy your trip and keep up the great work as your vids over time have helped many newbies on here. Yeh looking forward to getting the GT. If you haven’t tried it then do so as soon as you can. I think a few of your friends will be even more shocked with the ridiculous acceleration. 😲👍👍
@ChrisKim-zb1sf
@ChrisKim-zb1sf Жыл бұрын
This is the coolest looking EV6 I’ve ever seen!
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Ha thank you! I love it. And look forward to maybe doing more to it.
@zahf6484
@zahf6484 Жыл бұрын
This is the best looking EV6 I've seen so far. Great Work man
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Means a lot to hear it..it's def been a fun one to mess with.
@ram-ck7ti
@ram-ck7ti 5 ай бұрын
RE: Range. Slow down to 65, make fewer charging stops and get there in about the same amount of time as driving at 75 and having to stop and charge more often. One other benefit, driving at 65 is far less stressful than driving at 75 or greater. IMHO :)
@UgglemannenFTW
@UgglemannenFTW Жыл бұрын
One of the best reviews i have seen so far. Good job!
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Next time I hope to have more consistent audio and video quality. This video just took a while to compile and film so there was a lot of different days it was filmed. Appreciate the awesome words, though! Makes it worth it.
@adzer0_0
@adzer0_0 Жыл бұрын
This was a great in-depth video. As someone who's always been a gear heard, but yet to own or drive an EV, this was very informative and interesting. Thanks!
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm working to improve my production (font, consistent camera/audio quality, angles, etc.) But man it's a lotta work haha so I def appreciate the compliment. What kinda cars are you into? I'm a fairly big gearhead as well.
@adzer0_0
@adzer0_0 Жыл бұрын
@@Emadifications I've always owned manual hot hatches and especially love JDM cars. In the early 2000s my first few cars were various years/models of SSS Nissan Pulsars. I've also had a 180sx, a first gen Honda Civic Type R, and more recently Ford Focus ST and RS. Looking to upgrade soon to either a Toyota Corolla GR or new Honda Civic Type R. Keeping a keen eye on the sporty cars that Hyundai and Kia have been developing over the last few years too, they've come a long way! I don't think I can make the move yet to EV though, I just can't go past the driving experience of a manual turbo! Maybe one day if engineers figure out a way to make a manual + clutch EV somehow with multiple gears then I'd be interested haha
@Quietjustrelax
@Quietjustrelax 7 ай бұрын
looks great, i'm impressed
@samomarmd
@samomarmd 8 ай бұрын
Excellent review and energy Emad. Thank you
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 8 ай бұрын
Thanks! I've learned a lot from making this video and hope to have some better ones coming soon!
@DKSnoh
@DKSnoh Жыл бұрын
Great video. It’s nice to hear someone with good things to say about the EV6. It seem like so many on the forums just complain. I’ve got almost 9K on my car, same exact one you have, and it’s been great. I do know that a lot of people only post things when they’re negative so we need more posting positive reviews. Thanks.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I haven't seen too many negative reviews overall. A few of the same complaints, but overall I think people have praised the car. I have seen that a lot of people that have ended up selling the ev6 wasn't necessarily because it was a bad car, but because they just weren't ready for an ev. Or they realized that the Tesla infrastructure worked better for them due to driving habits. I don't fault them for that, but don't bash the car if that's the reason. Glad you like yours and thank you for the nice comments on the video! Injustnhit 16.1k on mine and still like it s lot.
@ghengisdingus8644
@ghengisdingus8644 Жыл бұрын
Yeah it’s been kind of a mixed bag. I love my car. I think what keeps me interested is the slow trickle of mods that are coming out. Like every month I’m seeing new kits and it makes me excited to finally start some on mine!
@austinschiefer1284
@austinschiefer1284 Жыл бұрын
Lots of solid insight.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
I suspect this video is very boring for someone who is not purchasing or has an ev6, so I appreciate it!
@nicksalve
@nicksalve Жыл бұрын
Awaiting delivery on my '23 Wind AWD + Tech. Most reviews are like "I had this car for 2 days to review and these are my thoughts" So glad there's someone giving long term reviews and updates as you live with this car every day. Thanks for this!
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
You're welcome. That was the goal. I'd seen a lot of journalist reviews, and some long term reviews, but i wanted to capture what it was like to own the car, and really be transparent about the issues and good things.
@ram-ck7ti
@ram-ck7ti Жыл бұрын
Already own the GT-LINE AND your review tops even those so-called pro reviewers. Great job. If you're not already a broadcaster, you are a natural. Smooth conversational presentation and a good voice to go with it.. Kerp up the good work.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Wow. I can't tell you how much that means, especially since I know my production quality (video and audio quality and consistency) is not the strongest. It really means a lot. I try to film videos as if I'm talking to someone I know about my car. I'm glad it comes off organic! Again, I truly appreciate it and thank you for the positive feedback.
@andrewmutavi590
@andrewmutavi590 Жыл бұрын
That looks SICKKKKK!!!!😍😍😍
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@tj81164
@tj81164 Жыл бұрын
Great review, as are all of your videos! I’m not at 12 months of ownership yet, but I feel it’s one of the best vehicles I’ve ever owned. My 1st EV, definitely won’t be my last. I have a First Edition, so in my opinion, the best of both models. I love the subdued outside styling, since the Urban Yellow really pops with the black trim. Inside, the nice grey headliner lightens up the black interior. The sunroof also gives quite a bit more light, too. I live in Kalamazoo, Michigan, so most of my driving is in the Midwest, yet I’ve taken a road trip to Bucks County, Pennsylvania, had no issue with finding chargers. My outlook on the chargers is a paradigm shift in how one looks at traveling. I’m ok with making some plans ahead of my trip. Looking forward to seeing more videos on your EV6!
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
The first edition is great. It has a good mix, you're right! I'm glad you like it. I imagine the infrastructure in that area is better than what we experience in the south. Hopefully it changes as I want to keep an ev but not willing to switch to a Tesla.
@markgeezey1809
@markgeezey1809 Жыл бұрын
One of the best sum up videos Emad. Top man 👍👍👍
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Ah that's awesome to hear. Thank you!
@JohnStefanko-zp4jz
@JohnStefanko-zp4jz Ай бұрын
Great information, and very valuable. I appreciate this video, and eapecially as a current ‘23 EV6 Wind AWD owner. Love the vehicle after 1+ years of ownership myself, but I agree with a lot of the points you made on the few frustrations inside and out. Do you know if it’s possible to get the Tech package installed by KIA after the fact, or is that only possible when the car is actually being made? I opted for the Wind AWD w/o the tech package, and that’s only because the specific dealership I was at only had a few EV6 options in stock, with mostly GT-Lines, limiting my choice. I did my research on the Wind and I couldn’t agree more that it certainly is the right choice all around for the price you pay. I test drove the GT-Line after the Wind, and although I absolutely loved the convenience and uniqueness of the tech package, it ultimately wasn’t a big enough of a dealbreaker for me, as my EV6 had everything else I preferred at the time. If you know anything about possibly getting the tech package installed, or if that’s even possible, please let me know! Loved your insight and really enjoy the videos. Keep up the good work, and thank you kindly!
@mikemcclure3376
@mikemcclure3376 21 күн бұрын
Long range trips have gotten even better now that the supercharger network has opened up for all
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 21 күн бұрын
Right now that only works with the magic dock for us. Not all the superchargers are open, right? Just the ones with the magic dock work with the kia. I know rivian and Ford can use any supercharger though.
@mikemcclure3376
@mikemcclure3376 21 күн бұрын
@@Emadifications yeah just magic dock right now , but I noticed all the stations around me have been seeing different vehicles now . I mostly only charge at home or EA in a pinch , but I’m going to check it out now that I’m seeing other vehicles
@terrymassey5496
@terrymassey5496 Жыл бұрын
Awesome review. I'd like to ask if your range was being calculated with the upgrade wheels (especially with them being the 20s instead of the 19s, and with the aggressive offset) and with all the aftermarket body upgrades? Reason I'm asking is that we have a stock EV6 AWD Tech model with the stock 19s, and we've gotten between 250 to 260 hwy miles traveling on the multiple road trips fully loaded that we've taken, and that's with 3 full sized adults and one 50lb 4 year old. Granted, where we traveled the speed limits are generally 55, 60, 65 and 70, and on average we set the cruise to 3+ the speed limit, except for the 70 speed limit which we keep to 68mph. Typically we charge to 100% then plot to charge when the SoC is near 10 to 15%. Haven't really done the city range as this is primarily the wife's transportation across states lines as she commutes daily about 45 minutes one way. When its just her...she keeps up with traffic at mostly 70 to 75mph, and we tend to charge around the 30% to 40% mark (up to 80%), and she still is getting around 220 to 235 miles range between charges. Those road trips I mentioned earlier have been in the summer with AC running. We've taken one winter road trip and the range was about 225 miles before stopping to charge (again around 12% SoC). Do the mods take that much range away from the efficiency? Id like to get her another set of wheels, still in 19s but im worried about losing too much range. Thanks again for the review!
@rkortes
@rkortes Жыл бұрын
You killed it!.... Always amazing videos!!
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Wanted to make sure I wasn't sugar coating anything!
@pamlewis68
@pamlewis68 8 ай бұрын
Thank you I purchased the EV6 limited edition 2023 three weeks ago and have been reading a lot and talking to people while charging. Thanks again for the 1 year update
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 8 ай бұрын
Green exterior and desert tan interior? Congrats! Such a good color combo!
@harvey66616
@harvey66616 8 ай бұрын
@@EmadificationsYeah, the limited color scheme looks great. We wound up sticking with the red, which my wife decided she preferred, but she and I both think the forest green color looks awesome. The metallic paint really pulls it together...wish the red were available in metallic.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 8 ай бұрын
I love the red as well. That and the blue are my faves.
@david.e.h.
@david.e.h. Жыл бұрын
I have a GT Line RWD, and love it. I do like the pop out door handles, ambient lighting, sun roof, HUD, and extra technology.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Yeah great car all around. Wish I had the ambient lighting and sunroof.
@david.e.h.
@david.e.h. Жыл бұрын
@@Emadifications it seems like you've done ton of highway miles, has your body kit helped, hurt or not made and difference in milage? I don't see the ev6 kits on their website. But I'm interested.
@lofiguy8136
@lofiguy8136 Жыл бұрын
You did a great job on exterior looks. If I get the ev6 I would take many of your inspiration in upgrading from stock
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Hopefully my videos can help where needed. Otherwise feel free to always reach out!
@paratracker
@paratracker 7 ай бұрын
It's SO refreshing to see a review that isn't all gosh golly amazed as if it was sponsored by or in collaboration with the manufacturer's marketing department. Excellent suggestions on the need to protect the paint and interior plastics. By touch button, I assume you mean buttons with haptic feedback? Nobody else covers the weird rear seat cup holder angle issue - thanks for that. Ditto on the floor mats insight, the dead stop launch clunk noise, the dead/dying amp, and early failing 12V battery problems. To me, that list of issues signals low consideration for Kia owners after purchase - that's a big red flag and ownership deterrent for me.
@donallen48
@donallen48 Жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thanks. Really appreciate all your videos.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Thank you! More to come!
@Erigion
@Erigion Жыл бұрын
You can get a white interior in the Wind. It's what I have because you're right. It makes the interior feel much more open than an all black interior.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
?? Really? You're in the US? I didn't know that was an option on the Wind.
@jge123
@jge123 10 ай бұрын
You improved the car alot with that look.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 10 ай бұрын
Thanks! I agree. Outside of a couple things, I love the way it looks.
@yogainspired5019
@yogainspired5019 Жыл бұрын
Great honest review with lots of info! May have made me a believer.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I love hearing stuff like this. My goal was to be up front and honest about the bad and good. I don't think this is the car for everyone and wanna make sure anyone who watches understands some of my pros and cons.
@your_name_here
@your_name_here Жыл бұрын
I live in Korea and ordered one last year. Your video was very helpful in understanding more about this car.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
That's great. I'll be in Korea in April. I remember when I was there in June of last year, most ev6 I saw were taxis. It made me sad but makes sense in Korea. Can't wait to see more cars there.
@FamzYBadMan
@FamzYBadMan 9 ай бұрын
The aftermarket kit is 🔥
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 9 ай бұрын
Thank you! Appreciate it.
@ricric9521
@ricric9521 7 ай бұрын
Not really. The parts don't integrate well. They look like an afterthought, like the rear mudflaps. Generic bolt-on looks
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 7 ай бұрын
@@ricric9521 your opinion. Sure.
@SuleymanAkhundov
@SuleymanAkhundov Жыл бұрын
Great review! I am also a Stinger owner and am not yet ready for the EV switchover. My primary concern is the state of the charging networks around the country. And also I hope within a year or so the EV platforms will truly mature and become more mainstream. So, within a couple of years, I might be looking at the future version of the EV6. Best of luck!
@donbaird3826
@donbaird3826 Жыл бұрын
I own a 2020 stingergt2. I will wait and see what happens with the ev platform also.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Yeah we bought this solely for around town and short road trips. I agree with you. I'll stick to my other 2 ice cars in the meantime
@scottgillis3500
@scottgillis3500 7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for making this video. I have a Model X on order that will be delivered at the end of the month but I was considering canceling in favor of a GT-Line AWD. I even disclosed this with my local KIA dealer, finalized the numbers, and told them to let me sleep on my decision. After watching your video, I decided to stay the course with the Model X.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 7 ай бұрын
Model X and S are the only Teslas I would consider. Sorry to see you not get the EV6 but model X is a good bet. I still prefer the ev6 but good luck with your new car!
@NikSargent
@NikSargent Жыл бұрын
Great video! Really helpful too - nice to get the honest views. I’d love to know what those covers are on the rear charge flap and the opposite side.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it! The covers are something M&S will be selling. They're just aesthetic carbon fiber pieces. They are one of the most polarizing pieces of the kit. I personally think they would look great on a black EV6, but I'm using them on my car to show off the whole kit they are making. Luckily, You can pick and choose what parts you want to make it your own.
@drsnowmon
@drsnowmon Жыл бұрын
That body kit looks so good, something out of a magazine cover
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It is def unique and I agree, it looks awesome. Really changed the look of the car..
@themuslimmountainbiker
@themuslimmountainbiker Жыл бұрын
Your mods made the car look even better. I parked next to a matt coloured stock GT yesterday and it looked much nicer than the Hyundai.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@S.Alonzo
@S.Alonzo Жыл бұрын
This was the best review I've seen about the Kia EV6. Thank you for being organic with your review. I walked away learning more about the care and being entertained. I appreciate you king. Being very handsome also helped with watching the review . 😊😁
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Comments like this is why I like making videos! Thank you so much! Glad you learned! As for being handsome, you can't tell cause of my darker skin, but im blushing ha ha 😂
@S.Alonzo
@S.Alonzo Жыл бұрын
@@Emadifications Oh you are more than welcome 🤗 I actually stopped watching basketball playoffs just to binge watch all of you're videos. I love how intelligent you are and your knowledge of what you are talking about. You've definitely made a subscriber and support of you and your channel. And if it's that easy to make you blush. I'll continue to give you more compliments Mr. Handsome.😊 Let me take it up a notch and say you exude sexiness. 😊😘😁
@ryanmethric1029
@ryanmethric1029 10 ай бұрын
Great video man! i'm currently looking into the ev6, also coming from a stinger gt1.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 10 ай бұрын
Appreciate it! Wish the text came out better but most people have looked past it. Let me know if you have questions. Coming from a Stinger, I would def say get an AWD or a GT. I personally am also waiting to see what happens with the Ioniq5N announce. But that may be $$
@ryanmethric1029
@ryanmethric1029 10 ай бұрын
@@Emadifications Yea I was looking at the Ioniq 5 too, the “N” should be dope. Also that Ionic 6 is growing on me. Kinda weird looking but I’m digging it maybe with a kit and wrapped.
@asp4228
@asp4228 10 ай бұрын
Excellent video. Could you share specs on the aftermarket wheels n tires you got?
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 10 ай бұрын
Thank you! 20x9 +35 avid sl02 and tires are 255 45 20 kumhos
@ram-ck7ti
@ram-ck7ti 7 ай бұрын
I have the gt-line. I actually turned off HUD. Find it distracting. Hardly ever use the sunroof. Too noisy when open.. I love the quiet of an EV. Not sure whether the heat pump makes a big mpgE difference but the GT-line has it and the Wind does not. I find the seats too hard for my bony body. The ride quality is so much better than my 2015 Tesla which I traded on the car. And sadly, I paid a premium for the gt-line Aug. 2022 but did get more for my trade than Tesla was offering so it ended up being a wash. Since you did this video the downtime of Kia's servers has improved. P.S. Electrify America continues to have serious reliability problems even after the six months that have passed since you posted this video. There is only (1) ONE, ONE EA super charger in my state. It is always crowded and usually 2 of the chargers require a call to support to get them to connect. Never had this problem with Tesla chargers.
@DougRoberts
@DougRoberts Ай бұрын
Thanks -- great summary-- learned a lot.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Ай бұрын
Appreciate it! Almost done with my 2 year wrap up already!
@meunit1
@meunit1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the warts and all review. I hope to take delivery of my EV6 in about 2 months time, it's been on order since July last year. I went for the GT Line RWD. Here in Australia it still just qualifies for a tax break whereas the AWD is just past the price threshold. Either way I'm really looking forward to. Love the look of the mods you've made.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Oh wow I didn't think of the MSRP and tax breaks. We have that here, too, now. Well, we have a lot of rules now (since August). Car has to be manufactured in the US, weight, power, price reqs. etc I believe. I know it's always had reqs but lots changed in August for us in the US.
@SquidFightsMeDaily
@SquidFightsMeDaily Жыл бұрын
The amount of suppot you have given other EV6 owners is utterly amazing. My gf has had 101 questions about our EV6 over the last 9 months and you have been there with ALL the answers. Thanks so much, fella :) If you are ever in Ohio and looking for a place to charge and hang-out :) No, we're not murderers.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Ha ha ha! Thank you so much! This was my first experience with an ev, so I always thought about things from the perspective of what would other regular owners wanna see? There's a million review videos out there. I wanted to just give a real time update on ownership but also be honest and not glorify it. It's not perfect but it's still pretty cool. I appreciate your feedback and words! One of my best friends also lives in ohio. But I haven't seen him in decades haha I wouldn't mind trying to make a road trip up there though!
@kenyaswallow5782
@kenyaswallow5782 10 ай бұрын
best looking ev available right now IMO. This simple bodykit of yours even make it look better. well done
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 10 ай бұрын
Thank you! Means a lot. One of the main reasons I bought the EV6 was cause of the looks.
@jackryder6732
@jackryder6732 7 ай бұрын
Great review 👏
@toad008
@toad008 11 ай бұрын
Enjoyed it, very detailed. Drove the AWD at Harrogate, I had to give it back !! Drove dead straight at full sport power, eggscellent.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 11 ай бұрын
Yeah even just the basic AWD is a hoot. Let alone a GT.
@boosted_csi9693
@boosted_csi9693 2 ай бұрын
Those wheels are beautiful
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 2 ай бұрын
Thanks! It's probably the longest I've kept wheels!
@davidmorrison5186
@davidmorrison5186 Жыл бұрын
Well looks better than all the ev6' I have ever seen
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! i love lookin at it!
@savitardies8605
@savitardies8605 6 ай бұрын
I’m kinda sad, although happy for the mods I’ve made because of you, that I bought the RWD and not the AWD. I found your channel after my purchase 😅.
@cperero23
@cperero23 Жыл бұрын
I've owned my EV6 Wind RWS for about 10 months now. I really enjoyed this review, thought it was very honest and very useful. If anything else I love it just for the regen tip of holding the paddle shifter to get the max regen. Almost a year with this car and I had never heard of that!
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Yes!! That was my goal! For one person to make that statement. You just made my day ha ha
@RigiLiquid945
@RigiLiquid945 Жыл бұрын
25:23 Regen question. Can you hold the right paddle down to get the regen into "Smart" auto mode, which adjusts regen based on the traffic you're in?
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
I've done it and it shows "auto" but I didn't notice it was adjusting automatically. I only tried it for a few mins in rush hour but I will give it a shot again
@itsmyview2024
@itsmyview2024 6 ай бұрын
I have used the USB update 3 times now, no issues, I use 128gB SANDISK stick
@suserman7775
@suserman7775 4 ай бұрын
Did the upgrades fix any issues? I have 2 EV6's. My 2022 Wind doesn't negotiate charging with my home Level 2 EVSE. It says "Charging Unsuccessful". So I have to go inside my car and turn the car on and off several times before I hear the "click" and it all starts working. My newer 2024 GT-Line does NOT have that problem.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 4 ай бұрын
@suserman7775 I haven't heard that one but could be that iccu issue people have, but that is more dramatic, as in just doesn't charge at all. Have you been to the dealer and gotten the updates done?
@deltajohnny
@deltajohnny 8 ай бұрын
Great video! 👏👏👏
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 8 ай бұрын
Thank you! Learned a lot from and plan on making a follow up soon.
@kobymile5453
@kobymile5453 Жыл бұрын
One of the most informative video. I would choose a non sunroof trim for my sun allergies. And yes when my boss's Kia Niro EV needed a jump start from my petrol Hyundai, I was WTF.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
His Niro EV had that issue? Was his main battery completlely depleted or it sounds like he had a regular car battery in there that had issues?? Thank you! Was a long video to make, but hopefully it helps someone out.
@Jon.Edgar.Martin
@Jon.Edgar.Martin 5 ай бұрын
I would've absolutely regretted not getting the ambient lighting.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 5 ай бұрын
More than anything else, that's the one thing I hate not having to this day.
@mrkihn
@mrkihn 11 ай бұрын
You gave great information on the vehicle, I'm driving a 2019 Chevy Volt right now but seriously looking at the EV6. I love my Volt but being Chevy discontinued it and the Bolt and soon won't even be supporting them anymore is making me look away from Chevy EVs. Yes, I remember the EV 1, the Volt, and now the Bolt. Chevy has a bad habit of discontinuing their EVs vehicle even if they are good reliable vehicles.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 11 ай бұрын
Yeah it's crazy they keep doing that. I guess cause most of their platform is switching to an electric version, they're just now saying... Screw the old? Who knows.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 11 ай бұрын
And thank you! EV6 is great. Competition is def stepping it up. But I think the EV6 still stands out
@morabu
@morabu Жыл бұрын
Lots of good info for sure. I've been following along since I bought mine in June. A list of the mods in the video description, or a link to them on a forum post would be appreciated.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Appreciate it! Most of the mods, such as the lip kit and springs, are not available yet, but will be soon and I will def post about it. The rest of the stuff is mostly the same from when I did my old video, and mostly just wrap, caliper paint, etc. This is good feedback, though. I will update the description shortly! Thank you so much
@adammmannow
@adammmannow Жыл бұрын
Woo hoo, Wisconsin repping it! I live in Fond du Lac. Keep up the good wprk.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
i used to live in MN (twin cities) so spent a lot of time traveling WI for work. Always enjoyed it, esp Madison, parts of Green Bay, etc.
@mcunha81
@mcunha81 3 ай бұрын
This looks sick
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 3 ай бұрын
Appreciate it!
@ggggg-fo2xq
@ggggg-fo2xq Жыл бұрын
I remember you from kyle's channel. Thank you youtube algorithm.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Ha ha I thank the YT algorithm sometimes as well
@ggggg-fo2xq
@ggggg-fo2xq Жыл бұрын
@@Emadifications how do you feel about the ioniq 6/7
@love4boost
@love4boost 5 ай бұрын
Love the EV6 and how it looks as well as the Ionic 5. I don’t think I could afford either so I have the Niro ev. Do wish I had awd because I’ve had it the past 10 years and others in the 10 years before that. Pretty cool to see someone go the tuner look with it. I’m more point A to point B now so I don’t like to standout anymore, and have people saying they saw me, or get a crowd of people when I stop somewhere. I spent 20 years in the racing world and it’s nice going under the radar. I get my thrills on 2 wheels. Much cheaper to go fast and much more fun considering traffic doesn’t exist for bikes. Love what you did with it though. I’ve never been a glamour car guy. I was more the guy with a clean sleeper stock looking Civic or Evo that can walk a Lambo. But I love a clean build with attention to detail. Like OEM+ type stuff. No stance boy stuff. So I really appreciate your work.
@carenann918
@carenann918 9 ай бұрын
Very informative! thanks for posting. I am an EV 6 owner and enthusiast. Recently my ev6 was in the shop after an accident and I was driving a Toyyota Camry. NO! I will never own a combustion vehicle again, I'm back in an EV6 and I agree with you, KIA swing for the fences and it's a wonderful car.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 9 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad you like yours. I know there are some imperfections, mostly tied to software issues, but overall, a great car that will just get better.
@davedenney968
@davedenney968 11 ай бұрын
I caught that Doug Demuro reference haha👌
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 11 ай бұрын
Ha yes! Only the second person to mention it
@KoreyByrne
@KoreyByrne Жыл бұрын
The car looks awesome
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@nahshonimmanuel1704
@nahshonimmanuel1704 Жыл бұрын
You made a good choice, this is the coolest looking EV out there especially the way you have customized yours I hope Kia keeps up the good work, they have truly taken their brand to the next level I own a Benz and think this might be my first EV
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Yeah it's a good one. Def recommend the 23+ models. I'm actually looking to try to get into my first benz. I'm a sucker for wagons and they seem to have some good "affordable" ones. This wouldn't replace the EV6, though.
@jm9371
@jm9371 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic review. My EV6 GT line is coming in 3 weeks.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Congrats! What color? And thank you!
@patfatal
@patfatal 8 ай бұрын
So many haters in the comments here, i don't understant. I feel like most of people criticizing about being no match to tesla are probably driving corolla or cars like that anyways. haha Just wanna let you how beautiful i think ur ride is, rad built, it's just awesome.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 8 ай бұрын
I appreciate it a lot! There's still a pretty strong stigma against EVs. Add to that the fact that it's a kia, which people still treat like spirit airlines, you've got a recipe for lots of hate. The ones that this video was meant for got what they needed out of it. And also thanks for the compliments on the car itself. A year and half later, I still appreciate this car. Just itching for the GT now!
@sleepyearth
@sleepyearth 8 ай бұрын
kia and hyundai are really one of the top ev line right now.
@chasl3645
@chasl3645 Жыл бұрын
The V2L is worth thousands of dollars as a backup for critical loads at your home or business.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
That was the first time I ever hooked it up. We had crazy storms in Dallas last night and I was prepared to use it. You're not wrong.
@chasl3645
@chasl3645 Жыл бұрын
@@Emadifications If you have a EV6 along with a 6+ KW gasoline generator and an emergency solar array that puts you in a decent position to weather the outages you just need to fire the generator up under load for about an hour every 6 months. I use a space heater as the load.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
@@chasl3645 I have a gas generator. I've never used it. Still new in a box . I should probably pull it out
@chasl3645
@chasl3645 Жыл бұрын
@@Emadifications Here's to hoping you never need it... But you feel like the smartest guy on the block when you do.
@Sawyer907
@Sawyer907 Жыл бұрын
Hey, great video. I'm fairly new to EV research and this video was super helpful. Silly question but in life just about anything that runs off a battery gets hot. I know there is tons of tech and safety for that but does this make the floorboard warm. Like does it heat up the car a little bit. Lastly how well do the ventilated seats work? I like in a hot climate for a few months of the year. Thanks
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
I have never noticed the floor or anything getting warm. I don't think I've ever seen that complaint so I don't think you should worry about that. As for the ventilated seats, my car is usually garage but if we are out and about and we turn them on, they actually work fairly well. That's subjective though because some people don't think they work very well but to me they feel great. I live in Texas and they seem efficient and functional.
@jimji2774
@jimji2774 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the info. I really like the dark wheels on the white car. I am considering the GT which is now only a couple thousand bucks more than the GT line at one dealer near me but was wondering if I could paint those neon green brake callipers so thanks for showing what they could look like in a different color. Would love to look into the N version of the IOnic 5 but its not out yet and will be a high markup item for about a year afterward. Good to know that you could buy firmer springs for the Ionic as that could be a game changer in that car thanks.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
If you have the budget, I would definitely recommend the GT. Just not sure what your range expectation would be so just make sure you pay attention to that. The GT is a beast. I also really like the green calipers but yeah you can change them if you want!
@artiem5262
@artiem5262 8 ай бұрын
good video -- I've been going back and forth between tesla and the EV6 -- pretty much settled on the EV6 wind, and I didn't hear anything that scared me away!
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 8 ай бұрын
Hopefully it gave you an honest perspective. But I also would highly recommend wind with tech. Makes things much nicer.
@Ricky-mo6mv
@Ricky-mo6mv 7 ай бұрын
Definitely get the EV6! It would be a shame to get a new vehicle that looks like a budget vehicle from 2O years ago with a stripped down interior and a tablet glued to the dash. Get something you can be proud to drive if you are convinced you want to go the EV route.
@philhyde983
@philhyde983 10 ай бұрын
I love your daughter impersonating Doug Demuro!
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 10 ай бұрын
Ha yeah it took a bit of practice.
@krishnakanthcake
@krishnakanthcake Жыл бұрын
thanks for keeping it real ....
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
You bet
@ArthurGreenDesigns
@ArthurGreenDesigns Жыл бұрын
Great video thanks for sharing. How how did that sick trim kit around the base of the car cost?
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
That's the m&S kit and it's not out just yet. Pricing should be available soon on mnsamerica.com. I worked with them for SEMA so I was able to showcase it early. Thank you for the compliment!
@3811eric
@3811eric 11 ай бұрын
I want this EV6 GT over any Tesla!! This is one EV beaut!
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 11 ай бұрын
Unfortunately I wish mine was a Gt! It’s a wind awd but still love it! Bought it way before the GT came out. Thank you for watching and yes I’d pick it over Tesla as well… unless I was constantly doing road trips
@Paul-if1jq
@Paul-if1jq 11 ай бұрын
​@@Emadifications I will keep my Tesla. My neighbour's EV6 is good, but he complains about the infrastructure. He has had two battery replacements, and he is not happy with the dealership. He was amazed at Tesla OTA updates, apparently it is hit or miss with Kia. We went on a 760 mile trip and the tesla efficiency was better, but I say the ride is better in the EV6.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 11 ай бұрын
If infrastructure was a priority, of course my choice right now would be Tesla. And yeah I agree there’s some issues and I’ve been fortunate enough to not deal with most of them… but it is the first year and can really only get better from here. For my use, I would keep the EV6 and then next would be a Q8 E-tron
@andreasj728
@andreasj728 11 ай бұрын
Im sorry but I think that the Tesla Model Y is a better design for me . Ev6 looks like a fish to me 😄
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 11 ай бұрын
The model Y looks like a bubbly tadpole ha ha. Model X looks good to me. Model Y looks out of proportion
@samueltheprideofafrikarobi9319
@samueltheprideofafrikarobi9319 Жыл бұрын
Soooooooo what's the deal with the EV credit these days? I'm going to be in the market to swap my Ford Fusion Energi hybrid for a full electric in another year or so, but I keep hearing different things about the tax credit. Did it go away? Was it reduced? Will it be coming back if it's gone?
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Car has to be manufactured in the US under a certain price point. Kia and Hyundai's are obviously out on those. Really just need to find out what cars are manufactured in the US. $55k MSRP cap, among many other things. Read this: www.kiplinger.com/taxes/605081/ev-tax-credit-inflation-reduction-act-2022-changes
@samueltheprideofafrikarobi9319
@samueltheprideofafrikarobi9319 Жыл бұрын
@@Emadifications Well, that's terrible for me. The next car I was looking towards is the Hyundai Ionic 6. First Trump obliterated the first time home buyers incentives mere months before I bought my first home, now the government is cutting back on buying incentives on the very EV that catches my eye. Life/fate does NOT like the thought of me saving any money apparently.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Yeah I've been waiting for the ioniq5 N... So I feel you. It was a big bummer when they annced it. I guess it forces people to buy American?
@robertangeles9537
@robertangeles9537 Жыл бұрын
@@Emadifications WE should.
@mglmouser
@mglmouser 9 ай бұрын
FYI, my RWD Ioniq 5 LR (June 2022) does have pre-cond. Really depends on wether you have heat pump which was not available in US entry model, but standard in Canada.
@ajitbalkawade
@ajitbalkawade 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience but with all due respect, alot of these sound like first world issues :) the car looks and sounds great!
@popz2049
@popz2049 5 ай бұрын
3.4 seconds is hellcat speed fyi
@mrpogi23
@mrpogi23 Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't buy a Tesla for any reason. I truely believe once more infrastructure of public chargers kicks in... like more EVgo and EA puts more "reliable" stations every 50 miles, it would pretty much solves range anxiety. Even in California, I took my EV6 for a road trip, I had no issues with finding or waiting for a station during a long weekend. I think it will get better sometime this year and especially next year. They have to... because more and more new EVs are coming out. I like some stations has about at least 10 station per location like walmarts by the cities.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
I agree to a degree. You're right though. It's all based on location. Road tripping in the south and Midwest kinda sucks with a non Tesla ev
@brokeboy87
@brokeboy87 Жыл бұрын
You can use a Tesla charger if the magic doc is available.
@SilverShadow2LWB
@SilverShadow2LWB Жыл бұрын
I would buy a Tesla for a few reasons. Our local dealer wants $7,000 above MSRP. Tesla charging stations are not only more reliable, but often times have bathrooms, coffee, stores in the vicinity. Our CCS chargers are in very isolated areas for the most part. Hopefully charging will improve in the near future.
@yolo-cars
@yolo-cars 7 ай бұрын
Speaking of range - if you have EV6 GT and going on a trip via a highway, then how much the range will drop? If it drops my 80+ miles in EV6 Wind AWD then what should we expect from GT that has even less range? 🙄
@jamiebel4319
@jamiebel4319 Жыл бұрын
Hey! Thanks for the great 1 year wrap up. I own a GT-Line and have the 20” wheels that come with the AWD model. I don’t mind the look of the wheels but I think the offset is not the best. Do you have any recommendations to get the “correct” stance? I am not interested in it being as aggressive as your wheelset but I want the right look. Any ideas for spacer sizes?? Thanks in advance for any beta!
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
In think about a 10 would be perfect but the problem is you can't really get 10s with extended studs. You could maybe slap on 3mm without extended studs but I probably wouldn't go bigger than that with out longer studs. I believe you can get 15mm (maybe) but def know you can get 20mm with extended studs but that makes the offset about the same as mine. 10-15 would be perfect. But you may need to replace factory studs with longer ones since I don't think those spacers come with em. Those wheels are great..it's a shame they're kinda sunk in.
@Jcewazhere
@Jcewazhere 11 ай бұрын
I blast by 80% of the gas cars on the road in my little Bolt, something 2 or 3 seconds faster than it would be overkill. There's no kill like overkill. I love my Bolt, but I want AWD. Faster charging would be nice, but I don't do road trips often so it's not a big deal. Google maps and ABRP work fine, but does the EV6 built in nav find nearby chargers? Subscription plans? For a car?! Ew. I went through 4 Chevy dealerships before finding one that was actually knowledgeable and helpful for my Bolt. Spradley in Pueblo is good if anyone's curious. $60k is waaaay out of my price range though. Miles per kWh would be more helpful than raw range since that's so variable. I get around 3.25mi/kWh going 75mph from Pueblo to Canon and back, and 3.5-5 city driving. I've gotten as low as 2 when driving from Canon to Denver when it was -20F out, and I've gotten over 7 coming down from Grand Lake to Denver. In good weather driving sanely I can go Pueblo to Denver and back without charging, ~240mi. Most of the time I charge a bit in Denver, just 120v overnight, then stop for 15-30m at a fast charger on the way back just in case. Driving with traffic, 80+mph in some parts of the route, or when it's cold out it can take up to 70% of the battery to make the trip. I put some Tron inspired pinstriping and nicer wheels on my Bolt. Wanna get a tow hitch, but it's $800 installed then the price of the trailer. I've got the 2017 Bolt, which pretty much doesn't have suspension lol It's worse than my old old Subaru or my aunt's old Jeep Wrangler. If you like stiff suspension then you'd like the older Bolts. Supposedly it's better in the new ones but I haven't driven them. Really considering the Ioniq 5 once I need a new car, but thanks for showing off the EV6 it's definitely moved up there in my consideration.
@gabrielvazquez81
@gabrielvazquez81 10 ай бұрын
Dude I had a bolt and loved it. Just wished they had more comfortable seats. I own a Tesla and the drive is much better than bolt, and people still complain Tesla's aren't great though
@S8ER
@S8ER 9 ай бұрын
It’s shocking just how many bolt drivers I see ripping off from stop lights. Nearly every other EV I’ve encountered is trying to “hyper mile” / drive slowly but volt owners don’t have time for that. 😂
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 9 ай бұрын
I thoroughly enjoy the torque on the ev. Range is at the bottom of my list, but that's just based on my usage. I get that's not for everyone. But also, I wouldn't buy a GT or a "quick" ev to worry about range all the time.
@davepianist84
@davepianist84 11 ай бұрын
I love Kias but this is one I'm not hyped for, I'd very much prefer the K5 or the beautiful Stinger.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 11 ай бұрын
I love the stinger. Had one for a while
@davepianist84
@davepianist84 11 ай бұрын
@@Emadifications Wow absolutely amazing!! I got the old óptima 2.7 and it's a very cool car!
@OleIChristensen
@OleIChristensen 9 ай бұрын
You can remove the screen protector from the media/ventilation panel. I have on mine, and it looks really awesome and shiny! 🤩👍🏻 It can feel a bit difficult to remove, but just peel in one of the top corners with a nail and have some patience - the result is all worth it!
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 9 ай бұрын
Oh I didn't know that. I put on a screen ProTech (video on here) gloss protector on it and it looks awesome!
@scotthucks7966
@scotthucks7966 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Feel the same about my EV6!
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you could relate. Really is still a good car
@TFausett11
@TFausett11 6 ай бұрын
I don’t know what was going on with your text on the video, but it was driving me crazy that I had to stop watching after 5 min. Please don’t use that text again.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 6 ай бұрын
Hey there, discussed this a few times in the comments. It was a mess up on my side and long story short, learned what the issue was with the software and haven't done it again. It's a bummer. This video has helped a lot of people, really wish I could just go back and reupload it with the text fixed, but it's too far gone at this point.
@donzokik
@donzokik Жыл бұрын
Previously I had a Tesla 3 Perfomance for one and half year… since 6 months I am driving the EV6 GT, i should add that I am from Austria, which means I ve driven it through the winter 🥶 To keep it short, I would always pick the GT over a Tesla 3 Performance.. and yet I am not even mentioning the difference of the build quality .. I’ll just put it this way, if Tesla would be a car company with combustion engines, no one would buy that bs… at least not in Europe…
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
6 months with a GT! That's awesome. I'd love it. No concern on range for you?
@donzokik
@donzokik Жыл бұрын
@@Emadifications the reason why I considered the GT in 1st place, was cuz in Austria you get tax cuts if u buy a company car. Yet to get those subventions the car shouldn’t costs more as 80k Euro. The GT here cost 79k Apart of that I was looking for something which is worth the money. To give a bit more context, I own and drive several more cars, as like a Porsche, I have passion for old Jag’s as like the X300 XJR, and recently our ‘73 Charger got fully restored. I have to say at first I was skeptical about the GT. Yet I knew I am not gonna buy a Tesla again, it’s simply not worth the money. So I have tested the Mustang Mach E GT, the car in Austria is about 86k. The range is even lesser than in the Kia GT, than I drove the EV6 AWD GT-Line. It felt like a “real” car compared to the Mustang, and felt probably build compared to the Tesla. But i wanted some more juice, so I ended up with the GT. My issue at 1st with the GT was not really the range, my concern was more how fast you can charge it for real. The way i drive, which is almost 40% in sport mode in the city, I average something like 200 miles (4 days ago it was snowing) The point is from 12% to 80% I am charging it in about 12min, the Mustang would need 40ish minutes. Which means for me one cigarette 🚬 and looking up new mails. The car looks for me inside and as outside great, it drives really good, inside it feels like a proper car, not as like an overpriced plastic box. The suspension is awesome considering the fact it doesn’t have air suspensions. If the GT would be available with a V8 or even V6 with a turbo I would buy one more asap. Sure there are some things which could be improved, yet if I take in consideration that u get 7yrs of warranty on the entire car, and value for money , I’d say it’s hard to beat..
@drsnowmon
@drsnowmon Жыл бұрын
​@@donzokik I was considering a Tesla model 3 performance, and after reading your comment I'm reconsidering... I can't believe after all this years Tesla still makes poor build quality cars
@moonboy6038
@moonboy6038 11 ай бұрын
2:02 love the Doug reference!!❤
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 11 ай бұрын
Ha yes! someone caught that. That was actually a clip from a video I did last year where I asked my kid questions about the EV6.
@88camerasMT
@88camerasMT 11 ай бұрын
I'm thinking of buying an EV6, thanks to your videos, I have a wife and 2 kids so it seems like it would be a good size for our small family. And personally for me I love that I can have a sporty looking and powerful EV going with AWD model. I never thought a Lip kit would look so good on a Kia as-well, just incredible. thanks again for the video
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 11 ай бұрын
Yes! It is a dang good ev with adequate power in AWD form. I love mine still, every time I drive it. Just make sure you get the level 2 charger and get the outlet in the garage. One time expense well worth it. Lastly, not sure how old your kids are, but about to upload a casual "car seats" video. The EV6 is a great size for a small family (perfect for a family of 3-4). It looks awesome, has good power, and nice interior features (despite some of the things I called out.) Let me know if you have any questions or anything, and thank you so much for the comment and watching the video.
@Ricardo-gv1zq
@Ricardo-gv1zq 6 ай бұрын
Defaulting to Celsius is not a bug
@Bronwyn031
@Bronwyn031 Жыл бұрын
Well, your video just talked me out of buying an EV-6... thank you for being honest.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications Жыл бұрын
Ah bummer to hear. I was hoping my video would make people feel better about it, aside from some small issues.
@rickvandriel7589
@rickvandriel7589 11 ай бұрын
Thanks hheaps for your EV6 Videos, I have a Stinger GT and I am looking to change to the EV6 AWD GT-Line in Australia, this has really helped - the one question I do have, as a family of 5, with my 7yr old still in a Child seat, do you feel there is less or more width in the back in the EV6?
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 11 ай бұрын
They feel quite similar. The EV6 seems to have more space in the leg area. Check out the video I recently posted with two car seats. It's fairly narrow, but not worse than the stinger. If anything, it may be a little better. However, the stinger hatch area was longer, but limited due to sloping roof line. Similar problem on the ev6 but it's taller. We've put 2 adults with my kid in a booster in the back comfortably.
@13noman1
@13noman1 11 ай бұрын
Wow! I can't thank you enough -- this was very useful. I don't have an EV yet but the Ioniq5 and EV6 are high on my list (target date ~ a year out)
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 11 ай бұрын
Thank you! Glad you found it valuable. We still love our EV6. I love the outside of the ioniq5 but think the EV6 is slightly more of my style inside. That being said, I'm patiently waiting for the ioniq5 N to be announced....
@VintageRKO
@VintageRKO 6 күн бұрын
Crazy how it has lost half of the value in over a year
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 6 күн бұрын
Yeah it really put a damper in my plans to upgrade 2 years later. Really sucks. That first year, it held so strong.
@Logan-gl5mx
@Logan-gl5mx 5 күн бұрын
Why did that happen though?
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 5 күн бұрын
@@Logan-gl5mx in my opinion, a few overarching reasons (and many details in each): 1. The weird push for EVs in 2021-2022 seemed artificial. It was too many companies going all in too fast, and it was inevitable that it was going to have its negative impacts. I think the hype died down when people saw our infrastructure isn't there yet in the US, and I think range anxiety is worse than they expected. Companies saw early adopters take these, and then sales slowed down. Dramatically. The proof is that when I bought mine in 2022, people were paying over MSRP. 2 years later they're sitting on lots with discounts. 2. The loss of the $7500 EV credit made this less appealing. 3. Tesla dropped prices like insane. 4. Customers want and need cheaper evs. Not everyone wants to spend 50k+ on a small crossover. Companies need to see this.
@Logan-gl5mx
@Logan-gl5mx 5 күн бұрын
@@Emadifications good points. I was wondering because I just saw a used GT model with only 5k miles for 40k and thought that was really cheap compared to the original price tag.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 5 күн бұрын
@@Logan-gl5mx yeah GT buyers took a beating. It's so tempting to jump up to it. But my wife refuses to give up the cooled seats!
@3456480
@3456480 10 ай бұрын
So out of monk curiousity, whats up with your font and spacing on almost all texts? xD
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 10 ай бұрын
Yeah really annoying. It took me so long to edit this video and when I saw the final product, I was like "wtf". At that point, I needed to just upload it. Trust me, I'm paying more attention to small quality things like that now. Ha ha
@3456480
@3456480 10 ай бұрын
@@Emadifications Haha all good i was mostly curious if you did it on purpose or not because it hurts my eyes! :D
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 10 ай бұрын
No, ha ha! I would never do it on purpose. It's awful. I debated taking the video down and redoing the text but it was so much extra work. I regret not doing it but at this point the video has lots of plays so I left it.
@joshuawrubel9758
@joshuawrubel9758 Жыл бұрын
Wind RWD owner here, bought in Late July ‘22: I bet the performance of the AWD would impress me, but I’m pretty happy with how my RWD performs. But that’s also partially a bit of copium for me because back when I bought this in a rush to beat the passage of the IRA, the car I bought was the only EV6 I could find to buy in my entire urban metro. I’m very happy with it, the color, and the fact that I didn’t have to spend an extra ~$4k for awd, but I bet I’d change my tune if I had the heat pump and extra power. On the plus side though, without that front motor I could swap out my front trunk box for a larger tool box to get more front storage! Ya win some ya lose some.
@davidraymond8994
@davidraymond8994 11 ай бұрын
I go the same EV6 but I got black for a color. Love the car can't wait to upgrade to EV9. I got the Emporia EV Charger Level 2 and that works awesome just FYI.
@Emadifications
@Emadifications 11 ай бұрын
Nice! I'm eyeballing the ev9 but honestly really waiting to see what happens with the Ioniq5N
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