KIA EV6 Earth review | Save yourself €5,000 by watching!

[@samteknic]

Thanks Nobby, another useful practical video. I’ve ordered a GT Line here in London, but weird how different the specs are to ROI. We also have Air, GT Line, and GT Line S. I also noticed that the seat heating buttons on your video are physical, whereas on the GT Line I test drove here they were touch buttons (and accidentally activated them and roasted my backside until I’d worked out why!).

[@NobbyOnCars]

Sort of haptic like?

[@conormorris]

Nobby love the show finally an Irish Top Gear. Would love to see a few road trips 😉 specially an electric car trip around Ireland using charging facilities etc. Keep it up, and keep up the Nobby and Jim Jim

[@Shanechr1980]

Great comparison, helped with my decision on earth v GT

[@st4849]

These reviews just make me want to keep my e-Niro for longer... I'd have to buy a GT Line EV6 to retain my heated rear seats? While the range wouldn't improve and the charging speed increase just doesn't seem to happen that often? IDK, the e-Niro package still seems hard to beat after all these years.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Some would say it's better looking, some might prefer rear wheel drive but you make a good case.

[@st4849]

@@NobbyOnCars Oh it's definitely better looking. That's the only upgrade I'd need from it 😁

[@johnmurphy9601]

I've ordered an earth model and here's why. Two main reasons; 1. My kia dealer had a earth available and I'm collecting it Friday. I didn't want to wait until July '22 to get the Gt-line. 2. I'm 6ft tall and in the gt-line the sunroof does encroach a little more on head height than the earth. Also, the interior of the gt-line is very dark compared to the earth. Obviously, you get a little more internal tech options with the GT-line, and outside; I prefer the subtle changes on the front and rear bumper and nicer alloys......But....all things considered....the Earth is a better offering IMO.

[@FrVitoBe]

wow jully 22 thats really quick, here in eu its 1 year wait.

[@ericson75]

That’s why I ordered the Earth version in black… with me in few days so happy times 👌

[@CptSpears007]

Great vid. I’m afraid my next car will be a used diesel, my budget and EV choice just don’t quite match up at the min.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Someone has to go first thankfully 😊

[@garyporeilly]

I'm getting a GT line version of this car in 2 weeks (hopefully). For €5000 extra you get, Sunroof 360 degree parking monitor Adaptive front headlights 20inch alloys Ventilated front seats Heated rear seats Metal pedals Blind spot monitor view on dash Remote Smart parking assist Augmented reality heads up display Nicer outside styling Theres probably more that I cant think of...... In my view it's well worth the extra 5 grand ( if you have it of course) Imagine what that would cost on a BMW or Mercedes or heaven forbid on an Audi.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Imagine what it would cost is right… GT spec is lovely, I think what I realised from this model is, is not badly specced either to be fair. Good luck with it, they’re a great car!

[@TheMaximBond]

You’re right. It’s worth every penny

[@vincentohanlon]

I've the GT line on order in Black. GT Line doesn't come in that beautiful steel grey colour which doesn't make any sense to me. I'm considering switching to Earth just to get the nicer colour.

[@iansaint3503]

Its so nice to find a review of the base model, as nearly all other reviewers have tested the GT Line. I have just ordered the Air in the UK and really can't see why anyone would pay the extra for better model, when all of the extra features are things you wouldn't use very much. I could've afforded it but couldn't see a good enough reason. The blind spot camera would be distracting and the bigger wheels would've hurt the range.

[@Hiker8886]

I agree, I don't like seeing reviews of the most expensive version.

[@mplovecraft]

To be honest, I'd rather have range than the bigger wheels. I do like the blind spot camera though.

[@xvdd1]

Charge times will be slower below 25 degrees without the heat pump preconditioning the battery pack so I would choose the GT-Line that has that option.

[@therealkickers5166]

We ordered ours in the Base version, packed with everything that comes with the GT line, because I love the black parts on the outside and I wanted the 19 inch wheels. When you set up a base EV6 the same way the GT Line comes without extras, the GT line is only about 200 Euros more. So it mainly depends on which seats you like, which color and which front and rear bumper style you prefer.

[@TobiasThierer]

My issue is that I prefer the GT-line front and rear bumper styles and the body colour wheel arches, but also prefer the brighter sky that's not available on the GT-line. Whyyyyy!?!

[@TobiasThierer]

Oh and also the seat ventilation/heating buttons are capacitative on the GT-line vs. physical buttons on the Earth/Air trims. Physical buttons are clearly preferable so again, why?!?

[@therealkickers5166]

@@TobiasThierer As I said above - it's personal taste. Some prefer the GT Line bumpers, some prefer the Baseline bumpers. In Germany there is no difference regarding capacity or physical buttons on the middle console depending on GT Line or Baseline, and the 19 inch wheels reduce battery consumption. Kia offers both, so that people can chose whatever they prefer. It's simple marketing :-)

[@TobiasThierer]

@@therealkickers5166 sure I know it's personal taste (although I bet most would prefer the GT-line bumper style), it just doesn't make any sense that Kia doesn't offer the bright skyline on the GT-line. Also, since you mention being from Germany, Kia does not sell acoustic glass on *any* version in Germany, only solar glass; in some other countries, GT-line comes with acoustic glass (better noise isolation) on the windscreen and front windows.

[@ramy6286]

Excellent review..keep up the good work..Can't wait to see this car in person in Canada

[@NobbyOnCars]

Thanks! 👍

[@BilltheTulaneGuy]

Enjoying our Limited First Edition…matte gray. Major issue is the lack of a Level2 charger.

[@stevencampbell1150]

Must admit a very interesting review Nobby. I think the Kia EV6 in general is one of the few that I think is most striking in terms of its design apart from the forthcoming electric Mégane. I think I prefer the Kia over it's Hyundai sister. The features you don't get if you have the Earth model Vs the GT Line are nice but like you keenly observed, I'm not sure if they're an extra 5 grand essential. As you know I live in the Northern Ireland and I don't know what models are available here but in saying that about the only thing I thing that looks marginally better is the wheels on the GT Line but I couldn't justify the extra money for that reason, again the blind spot camera is a great thing but I'd be very surprised if that wasn't a software addition in so far as I reckon the Earth model might have the same camera but it's simply not enabled and would be a case of if you knew what you were doing plugging a laptop in it to make that part work as it seems to the way with the electric cars these days that most of the features on the lesser specced models can be turned on for a fee or updated over the air as it's known. A great and interesting in review which gives me much food for thought.

[@stephengrogan]

Another quality video learning more & more everyday…even though your no where near 6ft 😉 keep em coming 👌🏻

[@brendanjburns2969]

Another great review, and yes the Earth model is a very well spect car, but the most frightening thing I see, it the price of fule at the station you where charging the Kia at ,

[@NobbyOnCars]

I was wondering if anyone would pick up on that!

[@brendanjburns2969]

@@NobbyOnCars it was a 😲

[@robertlloyd7493]

You bring these reviews to life ! Great work 👍

[@Brammage]

American here. We have something called the "Wind" model that does still have the ventilated seats. It's $5000 USD less for the Wind versus the GT-Line but it seems ours has more features. Odd choice by Kia.

[@talkandplay]

On UK website latest price difference is now £7500 so makes the choice a little easier.

[@Rohitsingh-bf2vs]

Hi Nobby, just wondering how long did it take u to get a new Earth version of Kia 6 after ordering it in ROI ? I love the video I will go for earth version of it. 5k is big money in this Pandemic time.

[@NobbyOnCars]

hi Rohit - it is just a car for reviews from Kia, it's not mine. You can get lucky if you're not fussy on colour etc but others are waiting months and some dealers have stopped taking orders for the GT-Line.

[@EV6-Gear]

Hi Nobbs. You are correct about spec. I am getting the GT line in two weeks. I sat in Earth car in showroom..much brighter and very well equipped. I wold love that Earth interior in the GT line. As for vegan leather, is it from some poor plant. Can we not say man made leather or material. Great review as always.

[@NobbyOnCars]

Oh you couldn’t say man made, it’s 2022 ffs 🤣🤣

[@andriegilsson6623]

@@NobbyOnCars Human made

[@grahamdowling4931]

Hi Nobby, great video. what you think of new model xc60 phev t6 with 350hp? Seen you test drove the older polestar version. Have you tried the new t6 model?

[@NobbyOnCars]

Polestar one I have end of 2019. New one I have not!

[@richardshiggins704]

Very good review ! 5000€ yikes ! I agree 'Earth' is perfect ! I am little bit confused though Nobby , is there an Earth , GT-Line and GT version ? If so what is the difference between Earth and GT-Line ? As for the car itself , irrespective of trim it is superb to behold and must have VW a quivering in their boots . Do you think such a car is a feasible option (compared to pure hybrid UX Lexus) with an on street parking address ?

[@NobbyOnCars]

hi Richard - depends on your mileage but you could only need to charge it once a week so the lack of driveway may not be an issue. There's all 3 versions (the latter now here yet).

[@richardshiggins704]

@@NobbyOnCars Thanks Nobby . I feel that the choice now is between either an Ioniq5 or the excellent EV6 . Both very good cars . I suppose all EVs will remain 'glitchy' for the near future until teething problems are ironed out .

[@FrVitoBe]

well in my country there are 4, base 1 is air model.

[@markgeezey1809]

Another great vid, but I don’t think its that clear cut. For me I can definitely see the difference between the two in the front albeit black does make it harder to distinguish and I did order my GT line S in black. Of course there is a price difference, but when you add up all of the differences together such as , heads up display, blind spot monitor, i think better ambient light options, matrix lights(i think) sunroof, 20” alloys and in my case I ordered the white leather insert with black suede outer edges as brightens up the car. Ventilated front seats, heated rear seats. Plus and probably a big cost that you get extra is the Meridian sound system. I think when you add all that up the 5k difference isn’t as bad as it sounds. I of course am basing this on ordering mine in Sweden and what we get hear. But I think that the whole picture of what extras you get need to be considered. Plus compare this to what other manufactures charge for these extras these days and its way more. Easiest way is go on to Kia’s configuration site and it shows the differences. Also I would take in to account residual values of the GTLine against the Earth as this could have a bearing as well.

[@NobbyOnCars]

No Meridian here for some reason. Good choice on the seat colour!

[@markgeezey1809]

Exactly and I guess one of the reasons why for the GT line you pay more.

[@ridgmont61]

Definitely right about the dark mode, so much better. I think I would look to save the 5k. Paddy Spec?

[@NobbyOnCars]

Ah for years on Ireland we had poorly specced cars to keep cost down and the nickname was paddy spec 😉

[@blueswannabe]

@@NobbyOnCars The thing on 'Paddy Spec' that always confused me was LED headlights, there were many cars where LED headlights were standard apart from Ireland, still can't see reasoning behind it, but's that how it was. 🤔

[@noelyboy6969]

My GT line S is in this week so I’m going for it nobby sorry 😆 and those chargers are beside me in kill Kildare

[@NobbyOnCars]

Expensive for sure at .73c !

[@folcane]

Nio et5 touring is the car to get

[@rundmc5554]

but I thought you just said ignite was only 50kw charger, why would it do 150 kw?

[@davidcolin6519]

One of the curiosities about the Hyundai company is that ranges and specs vary enormously, even within EU destined cars. This makes it very difficult for this Briton in Spain, as the versions available here have very different specs (and prices )to what you get in RoI. Here, the base spec really is very basic (and only available with the small battery). Yet KIA have much the same versions (no "Earth" version, just Air, GT line and GT, but they are all available with the big battery.. My problem is that I really don't like dark interiors, and the EV's best effort is still a LONG way from the Iconiq (sic) 5's lovely, airy interior.For me the Hyundai's interior is well worth €2500 difference. That that price is in the Hyundai's favour is just a big bonus.Shame it doesn't get the longer warranty.

[@TheMaximBond]

Why would you buy a car in 2022 without 360 cameras and ventilated seats? Had them in all the cars since 2008.

[@Lennytheyyyyyyaad]

So wait for the dual motor version?

[@philseung8]

Best electric car Kia ev6.

[@markparkes8057]

Quick question i was on the Kia website and on that is says the Earth trim is €54,300 and Gt line €65,000 don't see any Gt line for €55,000.€11,000 difference between the earth and gt thats alot turning me off

[@NobbyOnCars]

You have to remember this video was filmed over a year ago so prices have changed since then I’d imagine - and quite a bit if so!!

[@markparkes8057]

@Nobby On Cars Thanks Nobby great channel by the way

[@simonwhite2890]

I’d have one (if I could afford one!)

[@murfmac9197]

Would you choose the EV6 base model with 77kWh battery over the standard Ioniq 5 with 77kWh battery?

[@NobbyOnCars]

I love the front of the EV6 and I love the rear of the Ionic. They’re essentially the same car so you should just test both and see which you prefer. The EV6 feels a bit more agile that’s about it.

[@JasonCarmichael]

This trim level is the "WIND" trim in USA. Where is the "FIRE" trim sold? 😂

[@gabrielbrolly457]

€44,000 in Germany Nobby, not sure if it has heat pump but shows huge market differences and stupid VRT

[@NobbyOnCars]

Most painful thing is, VRT on most EVs isn't even that high.

[@ThePetrolhead94]

Ordered one before Christmas GT looks better but when you crunch the numbers I couldn't justify it Also it would be 7 months before I would get one Collecting my EV6 Earth in 2 weeks

[@yvorbroer5149]

73 cents??? Get a subscription and go to 29 cents! Got my own EV6 2 weeks ago and am very happy with it!

[@ibatraman]

It was really the way back seats are set up that we decided not to go for EV6. Based on your judgement, between Mach E and EV6, which one will you go for ?

[@markgeezey1809]

Watch RSymmons video on space between ID4, Mach E and Kia EV6. For back passenger space much better tge EV6 won. I drove Mach E and Audi Q4 etron both are ok, but I opted for a Kia EV6 GT line S as was more impressed and over all more space and higher quality level for the money. Especially disappointed with the Audi as a lot of scratchy plastic for the money and every thing extea. But you need to test all of them and make the decision on how you feel and what you need. .

[@NobbyOnCars]

Albeit expensive, I think there’s good value in what you get with the Kia. I think the Mustang looks damn cool. I’ve only had a 30 min look around one but I’ve a week with it end of Jan.

[@ibatraman]

@@NobbyOnCars thanks.. will wait for the video after u week test Mach E

[@ibatraman]

@@NobbyOnCars FYI i have now got my MME keys. Ur welcome to test it for a long period if you wish to and have not yet got urself sorted with the car! 😃

[@NobbyOnCars]

@@ibatraman have one this week. Would you do a video with your one on my channel talking about your likes and dislikes etc ?

[@MrRey84972]

Sir where are you from…. I love the accent

[@NobbyOnCars]

Ireland 🇮🇪 👋🏻

[@markbader4942]

For everyone minging about the room under the front seats, they are adjustable up and down, are they not? Of the literal dozens of reviews of this car, no one seems to know you can move the seat up and down, or if they do have it adjusted, say whether it's up or down. Stop that.

[@davidharrison4678]

How much the Kia V6 earth and will. It be accessible to all uk

[@NobbyOnCars]

Don't think the Earth spec is available in the UK but you have at least 4 trims whereas we only have 2.

[@paschalmullins3360]

Great video! For me, the sunroof on the GT line rules it out. Can't stand a wet patch on the seat from the condensation off the glass. For that reason and the 5 grand off, earth model all the way!

[@NobbyOnCars]

Never noticed that on the seat before. You sure it’s the sunroof 🤣

[@mickdaly6537]

Never had that problem with sunroof, unless you dont close the blind at night then you will get condensation

[@markdillon9588]

The government needs to invest in electrical chargers or entice petrol stations to do so, major lack of them and they're overpriced

[@mickdaly6537]

Exactly,if used the fast chargers daily costs would be hitting diesel

[@markdillon9588]

@@mickdaly6537 sarcasm? 😅

[@mickdaly6537]

No just pointing out if you are unable have a home charger and relying on public chargers to use one any bit powerful will cost you

[@markdillon9588]

@@mickdaly6537 ah ok thought you were ha yes completely agree 👍

[@ericson75]

@@mickdaly6537 most of the time you will charge your car at home, 99% probably

[@hugebartlett1884]

Sounds to me that he's having more and more trouble trying to think of sufficient reasons to spend so much money on a new car. Getting to be a struggle finding much new or different.

[@keithronson2624]

Mark. Indeed another brilliant 'real' review. Brace yourself! Is it just me or is Kia and Hyundai now in on the joke with 'god awful' Tesla to design and produce the most ugly looking cars ever designed in the current century? How many months since released and already looking 'snigger' worthy! Even saving 5000 euro is it really going to 'age well'? No! Just buy a Corsa or a 208e. ANd then save some real euros!

[@MrSnicol]

41KW charging is way off pace. Get a Tesla.