Kia EV6 Touch button problem

[@EV-olution]

2025-01-26 UPDATE: I received a request to make one without the heated steering button, and I created a new set for RHD vehicles, so there are now new files uploaded to the print sites. 2025-01-25 UPDATE: Based on a couple of requests I have created and posted a version of this cover without the ventillated seat buttons. You can download the new files with the links in the description of the video. Enjoy! 😎

[@kelvinlewis1329]

About time someone has thought of a solution to those stupid buttons

[@EV-olution]

I can't take credit for the idea, it's someone else's idea, but I tweaked the design.

[@ralphapollo]

In the basic of the Kia EV6, there are still normal buttons. I am very glad about that with ours. But great solution.

[@EV-olution]

Yes, I wish my car had the normal buttons like in the other trims. They are so much better. For 2025 Kia has changed them to all be real buttons.

[@patrickmaartense7772]

in the GT these are also physical (3 only)

[@EV-olution]

Correct, since the GT does not have electric or ventillated seats, they need less buttons on the console. Since there is no tactile version that exclude the ventillated buttons they use the buttons from the Wind trim, which makes sense for production costs.

[@danieldaniels7571]

I have the basic "Light" trim as well. I much prefer its center console. Physical tactile buttons, and the finish isn't that annoying glossy piano black used in the higher trims.

[@EV-olution]

@@danieldaniels7571 I wish Kia would have used the physical buttons in all trims.

[@feitola]

Now we just need someone who can design a rain cover for the backup camera.

[@EV-olution]

Good idea.

[@FireballYT]

Since it is soiled mostly by indirect splashes (it's below the spoiler line), a cover won't help.

[@feitola]

There is also some water splashing from the top. There are some forum posts where owners have tested with transparent plastic on the top of the camera with success.

[@illbeback2YT]

I printed 5 seperate buttons for my EV6, to accomodatecthe slightly curved surface. But I like your solution more, so I will give it a try. Thanks for the video. Subscriber now!

[@EV-olution]

Thank you for subscribing, I really appreciate it. Since there is a slight curve, be sure to use a good adhesive for the right side, to avoid it popping up.

[@illbeback2YT]

@EV-olution Maybe it is possible to heat and bend the print so it matches the curve in a permanent way.

[@EV-olution]

@@illbeback2YT it would be more trouble than it's worth since it would probably adversely affect the finish of the exposed surface. I just tripled up on the tape on the right side. It may be worth trying, but I am feeling lazy 😎

[@harvey66616]

@@EV-olution _"it would be more trouble than it's worth"_ -- I think the suggestion to heat the print is actually not a bad one. It would require some finesse, but done properly there will be no change in the finish of the piece. I'd use a heat gun, but a hair dryer would probably work just as well, and maybe even better since you wouldn't need to be as careful to avoid overheating the piece. The hardest part is that you'd need to heat the piece in, or at least very near to, the car because it will cool rapidly. To be honest, the best way to accomplish this I think would be to design a second piece, which would be just a jig to lay the actual installed piece on top of, and which has a contour that matches the contour in the car (I guess in theory you could just use the car, but I'd be wary of blowing hot air onto the car itself, even if the printed part is sitting on top protecting the surface). Of course, designing that piece would be tricky, to get the shape just right, but it just takes one person to do that, then anyone can print the jig as well to get the perfect shape on the installed piece. (The jig would be designed to be printed on its side, so that the top surface where the installed piece will lie can be perfectly smooth with features higher resolution than whatever layer height the printer is capable of.)

[@EV-olution]

@@harvey66616 PETG and ABS are plastics that have much higher glass transitioning temperature than PLA. ABS starts at 100C and PETG requires between 80C and 90C to become pliable. I would not want to put that type of focused heat on the console, especially in the winter since the console is cold even when the heat has been on for a while. It would be best to wait for summer and see if the cover can be coaxed into the right shape when it's 30C outside and the inside of the car is very hot.

[@TB7445]

Was about to make a comment about the type of plastic used because it was not specified in the video. Then I went and checked the description and you do specify to not use PLA for this. Good video and nice file. Thank you.

[@EV-olution]

😎 correct, it's in the description of the video, as well as in the description and print files on the two 3D printing sites I shared.

[@JustinHanssen]

Hah! I just found this stl a day go and printed. Is awesome! Now need one for the other touch row so you can use without looking at.

[@EV-olution]

I have been thinking about making one for the climate section on the left of the dual touch panel.

[@AndyM...]

Nice video Andre, the Aussie version has proper buttons, so it seems different places have different setups. Still loving my EV6 after two years ! 🤠😎

[@EV-olution]

Thanks. The touch buttons are only in the GT Line Pack 2, so I am guessing you have the Pack 1, or not a GT Line?

[@AndyM...]

@@EV-olution We have totally different model descriptions here the base version is the "Air" then "GT-Line" (no Pack 1 or Pack 2) - AWD or RWD, then GT. The GT-Line RWD which is my model has physical buttons. They omitted lots of stuff for our models ie we don't get any internet connectivity in the vehicle so no live data re chargers etc and no app is available to communicate with the car.

[@EV-olution]

@@AndyM... I forgot that it changed after I got mine, I think in 2023. To make things worse, the 2025 has GT Line and GT Line S, so I will need to figure it all out when I review the new 2025 EV6.

[@maryantioco5825]

Great work Andre… is there a way to remove the ventilation holes from the downloaded file …cuz I only have three buttons on my 2023 eve6 awd here in st sauveur

[@EV-olution]

Thank you. I created and posted a new version that does not have the ventilated buttons.

[@michaelgoetz7506]

I did the exact same thing a while ago! I started with the same design, but didn't like the visibility for the lights. After modifying the holes, I went the opposite direction from what you did -- instead of putting the textured side up, i printed *raised* markings on the top (also printed in color in case I glance down) for tactile indicators identifying the buttons. Details aside, this is a great mod for the console buttons. I also tried printing a transparent version, but was never satisfied with the results. Edit: Completely concur with your recommendation not to use PLA for anything that's going in a car.

[@EV-olution]

I did print one for somone I know, with the face up, but I used ironing to make the top smoothe. It looks good, but I have a preference for the textured finish.

[@scottadams1119]

Great job as usual! Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much.

[@flyingdutchmanwa]

Perfection! And I’ve turned on the notification bell…😊

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much.

[@karthidev389]

Good One Andre!! Keep going!!

[@EV-olution]

Thank you very much.

[@JenniferTislerics]

Any tips for a 4-button design, for those of us with RWD and no heated steering wheel?

[@EV-olution]

Good idea, I will make one for you.

[@JenniferTislerics]

@@EV-olution that would be amazing, thank you!!

[@EV-olution]

Does your car have ventillated seats and heated seats, but no heated steering? I just want to confirm before I make and share it.

[@JenniferTislerics]

@@EV-olution that is correct - four buttons, one on each side for ventilated and for heated seats. No middle heated steering wheel button.

[@EV-olution]

Really! I am not home, but I will make one and add it to the file I shared.

[@JoeL-zx2tl]

Great video thank you

[@EV-olution]

Thanks, and you are welcome 😎

[@JohnSmith-bt4lf]

In the US, the Wind trim has five physical buttons in the same spot. The MY2025 facelift also replaces the capacitive panel with physical buttons, even on the GT-Line. Is it possible to source the panel with physical buttons from a junkyard and then swap out the capacitive panel with that? Would be more elegant and actually be OEM.

[@EV-olution]

Yep, they 2025 fixes the issue with real buttons in all trims. In the 2024 and older GT Line 2, you can probably replace the part, but is the connector the same and is it worth the cost and amount of work required? I would say not really. Especially since the car is under warranty.

[@bobstevenson4396]

Hi Andre, I agree with the things you hate with our EV6s. I am looking forward to the 2026 Genesis GV70 electric with a larger 84kwh battery, NACS charge port and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android auto & slightly more ground clearance (from 160mm to 174mm) to upgrade to. Hopefully you get to review one soon, I really appreciate your detailed evaluations comparing to our EV6 and 2019 Niro EV sx touring which my daughter still loves driving. Hopefully the 2026 GV70 resolves most issues while charging at over 250kwh/hr! My son and family also really enjoy their 3row EV9!

[@EV-olution]

I think you mean the Genesis GV60. Its refresh will be similar to the EV6, with changes as you indicated, and should be pretty nice with the new nose design. I will review one, but I am not making videos outside during the winter so even if it is available, it will have to wait until the spring. It's nice to see your family is in the Hyundai group of EVs, they are excellent vehicles, and I love mine 😎

[@bobstevenson4396]

@ I actually mean the 2026 Electrified GV70. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoOWmpKGn5Kqm8U

[@EV-olution]

@@bobstevenson4396 interesting, but I need to see a more official source for the info. I will reach out to Genesis Canada, but since it is still January I am not sure there will be much info from them. Thanks for the heads-up.

[@richardz481]

Hi André ! Great Video ! Could you tell us the make and model of your own 3D Printer ?

[@EV-olution]

Thank you. I have been using a Bambu Lab P1S with AMS for the last year and love it.

[@wickras]

Awesome! Thank you!! Yet I cant see any link in the description. Can you share it again, please?

[@EV-olution]

Sure, but they are in the description of the video, in the links section. Here is what is there: Where to download the 3D Print file I made: MakerWorld: makerworld.com/en/models/891935#profileId-848631 If you like my make, I would really appreciate if you could boost it on MakerWorld. Thanks in advance. Printables: www.printables.com/model/1112960-xerses-remixremake-kia-ev6-console-capacitive-butt

[@IncaSteppa420]

EPIC!!!!!!!!!

[@Molishious]

Cool idea. I watched a video made by the two lovely young Canadian women at Brantford Kia and it looks like they have put real buttons on the 2026 EV 6 and have gotten rid of most of the piano black. Still has the dual duty infotainment/climate screen that seems less than optimal to me. I wonder if the same thing would be helpful for the capacitive buttons on the EV 9. I've heard people complain about hitting those by accident when using the infotainment screen.

[@EV-olution]

The one in the video you saw must not be a GT Line Pack 2. Unfortunately the GT Line 2 pack still has the capacitive buttons. The dual touch panel is not an issue if you leave it on climate controls and control the radio/media from the steering, like I do. For daily use there is no real reason to use the media screen of the panel you are referring to.

[@Molishious]

@@EV-olution Here's a video from the LA autoshow and he says it's the gt-line. He pushes the buttons so I know they aren't capacitive. (at 7:10) I think I can get used to the dual use touch panel but I'm just saying it's less than ideal. My wife drives my car off and on and I know she'll have little patience for it. I think it's also less than ideal for the passenger as they will need to switch controls to make it work for the stereo. It just seems to be an unnecessary step when there is so much space for both. I look with envy at standard controls on ICE cars. I do like that when it is in climate mode it has knobs for the temperature, that's one advantage for me. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6qsiIucfZJ-qtE

[@EV-olution]

It has the sunroof, so looks to be a GT Line 2, and has real buttons! That's amazing and not what I had seen in a picture. I have noticed though, that there are differences in trims and tech in Canada and the US, so I need to see one in person to know for sure because I don't remember the buttons in the one I show in my last video.

[@harvey66616]

@@EV-olution _"there are differences in trims and tech in Canada and the US"_ -- there are, but not in this case. In the US the GT-Line also has the capacitive touch controls.

[@EV-olution]

Thanks

[@patrickmaartense7772]

make one please for the center console to hide the piano black

[@EV-olution]

Clip-on/stick-on solutions already exist. It would be far to much work creating a good one to print, considering you can buy one for pretty cheap.

[@davidroberts2015]

Brilliant ! Can we have a right hand drive version please. Just the same, but mirrored PS your videos informed the purchase of my eNiro and EV6. Thanks

[@EV-olution]

I will create a flipped version and post it later. FYI, you should be able to mirror it in your slicer if you can't wait for me to post a RHD version. I am glad I was able to help you in your decision process for your EVs! They are both excellent cars.

[@EV-olution]

I created and posted the RHD versions

[@danielsidaway719]

Have you found a solution for all that glossy black plastic?

[@EV-olution]

I did, but I am still working on that issue because after doing some digging I found out that the solution I had found was not of great quality.

[@VROneUK]

I use voice command. If it's cold the heated seats function will come on automatically.

[@EV-olution]

That does not solve the issue of accidentally hitting them when using the media or HVAC panel right in front of them.

[@uwewaldchen8420]

Seems I am dumb as a doornail, but I do not see the link for the file to download. The Solution is brillant

[@EV-olution]

Nope, you aren't dumb, you just didn't scroll down to the links section of the description 😎. It includes the links below. Where to download the 3D Print file I made: MakerWorld: makerworld.com/en/models/891935#profileId-848631 If you like my make, I would really appreciate if you could boost it on MakerWorld. Thanks in advance. Printables: www.printables.com/model/1112960-xerses-remixremake-kia-ev6-console-capacitive-butt

[@sonata2004]

Voice command. switch the seat heating to level 1  

[@EV-olution]

I have used voice command, but that does not solve the problem of accidentally brushing to touch buttons, which is the biggest issue.

[@lmaoroflcopter]

It does minimise the opportunities to accidentally trigger them though. "Set climate to 20" "Open navigation" "Open settings" Etc... it minimises the need to push the buttons on the multi function display so minimises the chance of accidentally triggering the seat heater. I agree its still a papercut of a problem, but it definitely makes it occur less.

[@thedaeron3877]

6:22 As perfection as you seems to be ... I'm pretty sure the tiny little moment the camera drop during your holydays notification bell is bottering you :P ! Yeah i know ... je tournes le couteau dans la plaie !

[@EV-olution]

😆😆😆

[@Fleshybitz]

Kia loves buttons and switches, why can't I have auto hold always on?

[@EV-olution]

The EV6 does have Auto Hold persistent.

[@svenskenh644]

Auto Hold is always on in my EV6 in EU

[@Leo-qc4wv]

Sorry this is not needed. If you touch correctly, than you dont touch the touchbar for seed heating, cooling and steering wheel heating

[@EV-olution]

Je suis heureux que ce ne soit pas un problème pour vous, mais beaucoup de gens rencontrent ce problème, y compris ma femme, qui les active accidentellement en accédant au panneau multifonction juste devant les boutons. Donc oui, c'est nécessaire pour certaines personnes. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- I am glad it is not a problem for you, but many people do have the issue, including my wife, who accidentally activates them when accessing the multifunction panel right in front of the buttons. So yes, it is needed for some people.

[@oswaldohazbon739]

Brilliant idea.

[@EV-olution]

It works very well and I love it, but I can't take credit for the idea, it's someone else's idea, but I tweaked the design.