NEW Kia EV6 review - the best electric car ever? | What Car?

[@whatcar]

So the Kia EV6 is our 2022 Car of the Year. But what’s yours? Comment below 👇

[@xD3S1x]

can the cameras be used in Sentry mode? Does it have driver profiles so seat adjusts accordingly?

[@rjbrimage1970]

@@xD3S1x yes there are 2 memory buttons ont the door but you can also have different profiles on the screen. So for example I can have two settings in my profile. My wife can switch to her profile and has her own 2 settings. I have the GT Line, I don't think memory seats are on the Air base model. Hope this helps. I've had my EV since October.

[@xD3S1x]

@@rjbrimage1970 thank you. Any security features for camera by any chance?

[@backwoodsbungalow9674]

BYD EA-1 Dolphin 🐬

[@kristians2704]

992 GT3, Lucid Air, Rivian R1T

[@rjbrimage1970]

I was one of the lucky ones to get my EV6 in October, I've done almost 4k miles and I love it. So smooth, quiet, refined, handles well, cheap to run, loads of rear space for the kids and looks gorgeous. Also the security of a class leading 7 year warranty. What's not to like. My first EV and so glad I switched to electric and chose the EV6.

[@nesvarbu6964]

I bought second hand Hyundai Kona electric in November and already done 5k. Now I need solar panels

[@four2threegaming564]

What is the ground clearance of the car?

[@biggerbitcoin5126]

7 year warranty makes it a no brainer

[@rjbrimage1970]

@@nesvarbu6964 How much money have you saved ??

[@rjbrimage1970]

I managed to lock onto a cheap 6p/kw charge rate from midnight to 5am. I have done 5000 miles now at 3.1miles per kw. This means the cost is £98. My diesel Mercedes at 45mpg at approx £7.50/gallon would have cost £833 ! Plus the Mercedes would have cost 6 months road tax at £13.20/month = £79.20 giving a total of £912 vs the EV6 at £98. Saving me £814 in 6 months and 5k miles 👍✊️

[@LiiMuRi]

I just saw the EV6 for the first time this week, charging at my work place. Cool looking car. The Koreans sure now how to make EVs

[@ericanderson1753]

Where are you located?

[@LiiMuRi]

@@ericanderson1753 South-east France

[@kolapulliappan3501]

I can never understand why are these guys not at 1 million + subscribers yet?

[@raymondcrisostomo9778]

I have KIA Optima EX 2014 and this is my car of 7 years. Replace only brakes and tires. Love the Korean car. I can imagine the technology of this EV. Amazing

[@OneAndOnlyJet]

GT Line S dual motor on order in Pearl White. Can't wait. I was blown away with the car in general when I had my test drive and placed my order a few days later. To me anyway, it looks so much nicer in the flesh over how it looks in photos or videos. I wasn't sure about the rear end of the car in photos when I first saw it, but actually when i saw it in person, it's great. Performance is very strong as with all electric cars but this has nicely tuned acceleration and the handling is very composed for such a big car. Space in the rear is great too (I have two young children). What's not to like? If you are in the market for an electric car, put aside your preconception of the brand KIA and take a test drive, you too may be quite surprised as I was at how good this car is.

[@adamkhanpersonal]

So excited to get mine in March!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@rjbrimage1970]

Got mine October and can guarantee you'll love it.

[@CptSpears007]

Lucky people. Enjoy

[@namcojr]

This is definitely "the best" EV out there right now. Simply superb.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

What the "reasonably long journey charging" reviews. NOT. as spectacular as advertised. Just sayin'

[@ronpage1994]

@@rogerstarkey5390 summed it up for me when he said “you can fully recline the seat when waiting for recharge “

[@kuznacbendelejev6924]

Lmao

[@popsbubbles1242]

Funny isn't it when we love the cars for managing to keep some knobs and buttons. Touch screens are unsafe and fiddly

[@georgedowns4034]

true but I bet once u get used to it, it'll be fine- any car has features that might take used to

[@rogerstarkey5390]

Those climate/ infotainment knobs are 30° from line of sight and difficult to read.

[@chrismuldutch]

Voice control?

[@johnmoreton137]

Got to agree. I rejected Citroën because of the on screen heater controls. You need to look at the screen to get the right button. Dodgy if you're on a motorway at 70 mph. Settled for a qashqai. Not moved to ev yet until I've had my moneys worth out of my qashqai!

[@Najeebster]

It’s a brilliant car. Only seen 3 on the road so far. I’ll wait until they bring out a slightly more compact version (EV4?) that fits on my driveway more easily. Hope smaller models get the same level of tech and trim.

[@keithblackwood4475]

Live opposite Kia garage and they sell straight away but for me too big, even bigger than my Sportage.

[@thomash2806]

It’s always interesting to know how much electricity cars use per unit of distance or how many km/kW they do.

[@davidcaia2559]

3.5 -- 4 Miles / kWh

[@DerekDavis213]

@@davidcaia2559 Most EVs will not get 4 miles per kWh. It's less.

[@madsalexander]

Buyers and testers In colder counties have not been as happy as there seems to be some huge problems with the heating systems, cars are misting up and there is no pre-heating of the batteri for charging, Kia has tried to fix the issues but seems like they can not fix it with software.

[@wobby1516]

In fairness to Kia I have to point out that on my Kia Niro I do get in the summer close to 300 miles range on mixed driving. Would be interesting to see what the true range in the summer the EV6 has.

[@pharihar]

I just got my Kia Niro delivered last week after a 3 month delay. Re-assuring to see that you can get ~300 miles on it. I bought it especially for the range they advertise.

[@ablebadger4]

I've also managed 300+ in mine, must have had a following wind that day.

[@markgc65]

Non available in Uk (21/01/2022 at 16.00) until about August! We managed to find a GT line RWD in pearl white and heat pump, for March delivery We wanted a GT line s.

[@hhhj6631]

What is the total charge ie milage and what is the price in re?

[@AndrewLumsden]

I test drove one a few weeks ago and loved it. But had to reject it because the rear seats do not fold totally flat and the rear window is at such an angle you loose so much space. The dark headliner also makes it very dark and oppressive internally. Bring on the EV7 and EV9

[@flyingspirit3549]

Thanks so much for posting this. I'm considering a BEV as my next car (and first EV), so reviews like this are so helpful in guiding me what I should look for in such a vehicle.

[@racekar80]

So the EV6 emphasizes style over some practicality like the Ionic 5. Smart move as Huyandi/Kia capture both markets. I much prefer the EV6, when it comes to the states I will trade in my E Niro which has been trouble free and a fantastic vehicle. My relatively cheap E Niro has sold me on the Kia brand.

[@michaellim4165]

Hyundai

[@anxiousappliance]

Love my Niro! ...and it has a rear wiper - the future is here today.

[@wanistani]

How do you think it compares to Toyota bzx4?

[@michaelthompson4178]

All I want is a next gen Stinger plz. Would love to replace my 2020 with a next gen version. Maybe, just maybe, if it lived on as an EV, I'd actually be interested.

[@garyquinlan4075]

What the EV6 may lack in interior opulence against the much dearer Germans, it makes up for in spades in the quality of assembly leading to less warrranty claims by buyers. Also, Kia does not have the "up yours" after sales customer relationship that the likes of VAG and Mercedes have! Interior style wise, it is all over all competitors but especially the Mach-E where the large screen looks an afterthought stuck on with superglue. Exterior style wise, it is infinitely better than a Tesla, especially from the from where Tesla's look like the engineers didin't know how to style an EV that does not need a radiator grille!

[@alanthorpe1132]

Why does everybody say "you never get the claimed range in real life"? It depends on your driving style, what speed you drive at, and, most importantly, whether it's Summer or Winter and which way the wind's blowing!. My e-Niro claims 282. I've got over 300 in good weather, but only about 250 in Winter.

[@beautyofgrace3915]

I'm waiting to test drive this in the US, whenever it comes!

[@johnkellett7797]

All these new SUV/coupe/hatchback models are similar to the Jaguar I-Pace of 2018, many look like the Jag too. Why is the form factor still considered as ground-breaking?

[@gregkramer5588]

The form factor to a large extent by aerodyamics. The styling within that still varies quite a bit. But the profiles from the side do not very much.

[@x3merx3mer]

1:08 that leg room is a downside in my book. Especially if seats don't slide. It means that it eats up a boot space for no good reason - or just makes a car longer so that you could have an empty space in front of your knees. Yes, you can extend your legs a little, but how often do you need that in an electric car (and you can also do that if the front seat is raised up a bit).

[@johngatsby1473]

Man....we went in for a Sorrento hybrid and a beautiful gray Ev6 had just came off the truck. I almost bought it but the wife sat in it and said it's not much roomier than the Kia Niro we had. I was mad but we love our pearl white hybrid Sorrento.

[@DerekDavis213]

Sad when a man is not king of his castle.

[@johngatsby1473]

@@DerekDavis213 ironic that you say that....the Sorento hybrid has been in the shop since may 25th so I told the wife that once we get it back and the evg gt 576 HP version is finally here....were trading the Sorento in.

[@JasonChamberlain]

whenever elon tweets something stupid i look at kia and hyundai with more and more gusto

[@jorettiemonis5927]

I’m wondering. Do they sell them in the US or just the UK?

[@jansenwilder1335]

I'm waiting for you guys to get a hands on the Genesis GV60 for a review.. I believe it's a lovely EV to drive.. not cheap though.

[@markburgess9520]

Why not mention the brilliant augmented HUD on the GT Line S much better than my kona!

[@nielsjunker1487]

Great video as always very beautiful car 💪 stay safe and respect to you from Denmark.

[@lukewalker1051]

Its more than that. Its the greatest invention of the 21st century. The fact it can fly literally elevates it to iconic status. When it can dive like a submarine and read minds, it will be outer worldly and even beings from other galaxies will gush over it.

[@GudieveNing]

Wait for the EVX with HyperDrive. 0 to 60,000,000 in one nanosecond. Buckle up!

[@CptSpears007]

Is there any monthly subscription with this car like you have with Tesla

[@viccionetti5907]

‘Best electric car EVER?’ Since so many new model EV’s are being introduced nearly monthly, ‘Best electric car SO FAR’ is more fair, more accurate. Just sayin’.

[@kemundos]

If it's the best car so far it's per definition the best car ever at time of recording. Nothing wrong with that statement :)

[@metube9541]

Great review, going to take a look at one tomorrow and decide between that and the ionic 5. I do however think that all EV’s are overpriced and only work for me as a company car. I don’t think I’d be considering an EV as a personal car just yet.

[@aveedub7403]

Agreed overpriced as usual, always have and always will!

[@keithblackwood4475]

Was a Ionic parked new to EV 6 near us and it Hyundai looked dull.

[@keithblackwood4475]

Being a Kia owner and delighted with my Sportage I simply could not afford or agree with paying £40000 plus. Well out of most people budget I should think.

[@johnwhite2143]

Yep I totally agree, I have a 2019 Kia Sportage2 1.6 GDI on PCP finance,got 3 years of PCP left and was thinking about this ev6 for next car but it's expensive an PCP for it is about 600 a month with a few grand deposit lol, think I might get the all new Sportage in GT line trim in 3 years alot cheaper on PCP only between 220 to 300 a month depending on ur deposit, my Sportage is a great car I love it so this new one looks even better an more tech inside plus it's bigger 👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@keithblackwood4475]

@@johnwhite2143 Have 2017 sportage 4 with with 12000 on clock ,been great and still showroom , been offered £19000 but still not enough to change.

[@johnwhite2143]

@@keithblackwood4475 mines got 28000 on clock still looks brand new an my guaranteed future value payment after my contract ends is 5 grand or 5 an a half grand to keep car so I'm keeping it coz if I hand it back they will sell it for over double that figure easily so buying it after my PCP and giving it too the Mrs ,too good a car to put back lol, been great for kids loads of room an great for camping trips an putting the mountain bike in, mines infra red colour with the 17 inch diamond cut alloys, it's economical too I get between 45 an 50 mpg 20 miles a day to work an back on A roads, I had a Mustang before Kia an would only get about 30mpg at best an in city about 15mpg lol, best choice ever made was getting the Sportage,looking forward to getting the new one in 3 years time,either in green or red👌👍

[@Alan-ur9jo]

Do you own the battery? Or is it a lease/rental deal?

[@deanfletcher7273]

own

[@stevendavis7079]

Manufacturers are dropping the battery lease deals. All owned now

[@Brian-om2hh]

There are no leased batteries now.

[@lungaswazi9194]

Kia seems to be doing a lot right lately. Didn't the Sorento take 2021?

[@kathyheyne6030]

The new Sportage took 2022 here in Australia. The EV6 hasn’t been delivered yet. It’s sold out until 2025 already! I drive a 2017 Sportage GT AWD and love it. My next car will be an EV and it will be a Kia- probably the EV6. Gorgeous car!

[@Agent-io5bp]

Does anyone know an electric Kia that in the rear seats has an entertainment screen?

[@ravidul1849]

For range scarcity solar roof is great option to include in the Evs

[@vincentohanlon]

Is it though? You might get a few kwh/day in Northern Europe in the summer. Not a lot in a car with a 77kwh battery

[@stepheng8779]

Barely charge your phone

[@DerekDavis213]

You would need 400 square meters of solar panels, to charge an EV6 or Tesla.

[@drevo50]

Had a test drive, very comfortable, quiet and smooth. Unfortunately the cost of installing a home charger put me off this or any other EV. Have an Instavolt charging point nearby which is rarely used but the cost is about the same per mile as petrol or diesel.

[@Richard482]

With a grant, it’ll be around £750.

[@johnmckay1423]

I think you'd have a fair chance of getting it for a bit less than Richard suggests, depending on how fancy you want your charger to be. Also worth being aware that the grant is going at the end of March, so it's going to get quite a lot more expensive.

[@Richard482]

@@johnmckay1423 Yeah I was going by the cost of installing a Hypervolt charger.

[@rjbrimage1970]

If you get onto a cheaper overnight tariff (I pay 6p/kw midnight to 5am) then the cost of the wall box will be covered in few months and you'll start saving a fortune. 1000miles for is £20 @ 3 miles per kw. You have to get the wall box and then at 6p/kw vs public chargers at 30 or 40p/kw, it all makes massive financial sense

[@DerekDavis213]

How much could it cost to have a 230 volt 50-amp recepticle in the garage?

[@wayneski955]

What’s interesting is no one mentions the disproportionately high number of very unhappy owners who have endured winter with no functioning heater blamed first on software issues and then on inverter issues…with a fix being held up by lack of spares supply. Neither does it mention the various other recalls, the constantly shifting delivery dates and the number of unhappy owners rejecting their cars or cancelling orders. I was going to order but looked elsewhere. I’ve never seen so many unhappy owners although the fan boys seem to brush the heating issue and recalls to one side.

[@martinj7083]

Where's the evidence base for this assertion of a disproportionately high number of very unhappy owners? Looking at forums where people share issues and problems isn't really a statistically sound way of assessing their incidence. Yes, some early EV6s (including mine) had infuriating heating issues, now resolved in my case. But then, a glance at other EV forums will show that Taycans and e-Tron GTs have had heating problems, Polestar 2s and ID3s have had software problems, and, incredibly, even Model 3s have been known to have the occasional fault. Set against this is the superb design and build quality of the EV6, its outstanding ride/handling balance, and advanced 800V architecture. I'm no fan boy - that's a Tesla thing - but I fully understand why What Car made this beautiful-looking car their COTY - and I'm sorry you'll be missing out.

[@wayneski955]

There’s an abundance of evidence out there even accounting for the polarised views and comments that forums attract. My local dealer had 2 demo vehicles - 1 couldn’t be used because the heating doesn’t work (and that was this week). It’s natural that some owners want to defend their purchase but just look at the forums - they’re awash with unhappy owners.

[@Carl-yu6uw]

Nice looking, but can't see £47k here. What's the profit on these?

[@georgedowns4034]

I can- quality, tech, unique features & desgin all scream quality to me

[@Carl-yu6uw]

Nothing of quality would have to scream George.

[@georgedowns4034]

@@Carl-yu6uw what u trying to say? If u think this is not quality then u need new eyes asap

[@rjbrimage1970]

So a Tesla model 3 is also expensive to you ?

[@Carl-yu6uw]

@@georgedowns4034 Clearly I'm saying by listing it at £47k, for what is a Hyundai mass produced good of inherent limited life span, people are financially being taken for a long ride George. Clear enough?

[@douglaslin6190]

Why is he comparing this car to the model 3? This car has the same dimensions as a Ioniq 5 and that is probably fairer to compare this to a model Y.

[@gregkramer5588]

Priced like a 3 and not the Y, at least where I live.

[@mrawesomeDK]

I test drove pretty much everything on the EV market, before deciding on EV6. But man, delivery times are nasty. I still have 3 months of waiting.....possibly even more, depending on production capacity and materials. It has been a *really* long winter in my temporary 2002 Suzuki Swift :-D

[@amperformance7998]

I ordered my Australian market EV6 last weekend and was quoted 18 months. Orders today are looking at 3 years.

[@johnmoore2383]

I ordered 14th Feb with delivery promised in Sept. (UK) Had a call from the dealer 10th March saying it would arrive next day! I guess I must have struck lucky with a cancellation on the identical spec. Now I just have to find the money 6months earlier!

[@marcgroep6077]

I was wondering, Im still going form EV-6 to model Y De model Y will kost me around a 10.000 euro's extra so is it good valeu for your money

[@mackan7086]

Why would you buy a Model Y for 10000$ more? Less quality, less warranties, more noisy, no physical buttons, no HUD, no 360 camera, etc etc. Makes no sense

[@marcgroep6077]

@@mackan7086 You are right but... Infra structure charing network is massive, Over the air software updates, Experiance of building EV's. Loading space is massive i can even use is as a camper I know there are a lot of pos and cons. Thats why im calling for advise. The 10k is a real thing, and kia is know for its quality control were tesla is almost forgetting it. So thank you for your reply. Did you try out a Tesla? Kind regards Marc

[@AB-qh2nc]

Everything is the best ever with this guy.

[@georgedowns4034]

It was a question...not a statement...

[@AB-qh2nc]

@@georgedowns4034 o sorry! Everything is the best ever with this guy?

[@georgedowns4034]

@@AB-qh2nc well ok lol I get what ya mean but he has not said any car is better than this that has come out last year

[@RobertAgarHutton]

Interesting - definitely on the short-list for my next car.

[@craig2100]

Great review

[@Lollakuk]

Im signing a contract on this today. Fitting.

[@rvind92g]

Did you sign it yet

[@Lollakuk]

@@rvind92g yes man! Just signed the deal! Really hyped

[@markgc65]

@@Lollakuk whens your delivery ??

[@Lollakuk]

@@markgc65 7-8 months

[@TassieEV]

Interesting in the UK they don't include all safety features in all trim levels. My classic Ioniq 28 in Australia has all the same safety features as the trim level above mine, only 2 trim levels here for my car. Really the lowest & highest trim levels should have exactly the same safety features in my opinion. It is a good car but unfortunately as you mentioned and I've been able to confirm the Ioniq 5 which is similar my head rubbed the roof of the car front and the back I had to sit slightly forward but was still touching roof so although I love the car won't be able to get it looking like new facelift eNiro may be my next EV.

[@ianpalin8318]

And if you don’t have off street parking?

[@DavidWestonDesign]

Excellent revue

[@jonaskristensen3066]

The Got some major issues with coldgating in wintertimes. The heatpump, dies not designate to heat the battery, when you charge in wintertimes, if the climate control is on. Thats an issue related to software proberly. But never the less it is a huge Challenge for consumers, when they expect charging times between 18-30 min, but reallity it’s more like 1 hour atleast, when you charge at an ionity 350 kw charger.

[@troop73oo]

Personally I would sacrifice some interior space for a slightly smaller car. Cars are becoming ridiculously big.

[@hellowill]

6:22 Tesla model 3 has 542L? Sure its not the model y??

[@thomaseriksson3182]

good summary of a good car. looks cheeky in black! But would not it be better if you wrote this year's car 2021? there may be more and better cars throughout 2022 that have just started ...

[@josefgordon7712]

Next gen or upgrade should be better and less expensive, as should all new EVs that are starting to permeant the market. SHOULD be.

[@Gadgetmatt50]

Wow my 2017 200 series landcruiser must be futuristic because it comes standard with a 240 volt power outlet inside the car, to charge my laptop top.

[@xianshep]

Great or not, it sure is great-looking.

[@markh7288]

It is always important to know what is the range on a motorway at 70, 75 & 80 mph. These are the speeds we drive long distances on motorways, when range is more important.

[@patrickb827]

Thanks for yet another brilliant review! It would be really interesting if you could compare buying a new EV6 or a used Jaguar iPace. Which would be better?

[@stepheng8779]

No contest, one's a used Jag

[@Brian-om2hh]

In reality, a point to consider might be to understand who makes the more reliable cars, offered with the longest warranty? Jaguar or Kia? Then you may be closer to having your answer.....

[@patrickb827]

@@Brian-om2hh I owned 2 fault free Jaguars, while my wife's Kia was very unreliable. Based solely on reliability, my experience would point to the jag.

[@davidgapp1457]

Effective range? Well let's assume you never want to risk getting below 10%. So that essentially means you have a range of 328 - 33 miles or 295 miles. However, if you're on a cross country and need to recharge, you'll likely want to charge to only the 80% mark as charging slows down after that point. So that means after your supercharger experience you'll be looking at 262 miles max. So your useful range, after your first recharge, drops to 229 miles (262 - 33). Now, you may think that's adequate and for many people I'm sure it is. But for me that isn't anywhere near sufficient as I live in Phoenix, Arizona. For a weekend trip to Las Vegas, or the Grand Canyon or Telluride... well in an EV that's going to be an extremely painful journey. And of course all of this assumes you get the published range (which is extremely unlikely). Oh, and I'm not sure if Kia is offering free electricity in the USA but if not, the average cost of supercharger outlets here in Arizona is around 43c to 53c per kwHr. What does that mean in real world terms? Well, in Arizona, if you have to pay to use a supercharger, you will be paying approximately twice the cost of regular gas (petrol) at the pump for the same distance. Or, put another way, if you have to use a pay supercharger you are going to be super ripped-off in terms of cost-per-mile. Of course all of this assumes you can find a supercharger that is close to your destination. In my case the nearest supercharger to my second home outside of Flagstaff, Arizona? Nearly 45 miles. Hardly convenient. If you live in town and can afford a second vehicle, this Kia makes perfect sense. But if you can't afford a second vehicle? Well that's why many of us prefer PHEV vehicles. So I'll stick with my Rav4 Prime... for now.

[@DerekDavis213]

If you have the air conditioning on, in Arizona, and driving uphill? The range number will take a nosedive. And if you run out of battery, your car needs to be towed. Not just a simple gas can, brought to you by a friend.

[@chrismuldutch]

I drove the ev6 and was very impressed but it was just the rwd version. I also drove the ioniq5 rwd and dismissed it. I finally drove the model 3 LR and there was no comparison. The Tesla was just so nibble and the deal breaker was the price and availability of the LR over the dual motor ev6 plus the super charger network.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

I suspect that won't go down well here! 😉

[@alfamonk]

Horses for courses really. I couldn’t get on with the Tesla’s interior and overall cheap-feeling interior, plus the Ev6 is way quieter on a motorway.

[@barrycrump6189]

I am surprised that Telsa allowed you to post this review.

[@Brian-om2hh]

Tesla doesn't control what gets posted on KZbin....

[@xianshep]

I gather he meant 14 rather than 40-speaker soundsystem in the GT-Line S (or whatever)...

[@paulsm77]

As an estate and about £10k cheaper would be tempting

[@Brian-om2hh]

How about a fully electric estate car with a 7 year warranty for £25k Paul? Because there already is one out there.....

[@paulsm77]

@@Brian-om2hh as long as you’re not referring to that dreadful MG thing, sure.

[@DanRyzESPUK]

Good choice!!

[@kalanaliyanage1905]

Why always suv s,why no one making corolla type affordable electric car

[@gertsy2000]

Suggest 500km is an easily achievable range for the EV6.

[@devongee1776]

Hope this headlight style makes it to the U.S. even if it's only on the GT... idk why all the NA ones seem to have a reflector type LED instead of the projector type seen here...

[@amperformance7998]

I know that matrix style LED headlights were only recently approved for use in the US. That may be why.

[@devongee1776]

@@amperformance7998 yeah I heard that too. Sounds like Kia just barely missed the mark on that. Shame. But hopefully they are plug & play. Or they allow dealers to software update them into compatibility for the first year models that were sold already, like mine. I imagine next year they're putting those in. I don't see why they wouldn't. Would make production even more streamline since they wouldn't need to nerf the car just for our market.

[@jessepotter365]

The Tesla Model Y is a better comparison to this vehicle.

[@DerekDavis213]

Model Y is much more expensive, at least in USA. Also Model Y has long waiting list, Kia EVs can be purchased right away.

[@omar-tesla]

Why do you guys always underestimate korean cars in terms of range, you did the same with the e-niro yet many people who own them get way more range than what you've claimed or even kia claims & with this EV6 I'm sure it will over deliver in range than claimed.

[@sammaimas155]

I have already seen a review where it is said that it over delivers on range... just saying.

[@davecroden9793]

‘A handy feature is that you can boil a kettle…’ Nope; struggling to remember when that was last a thing.

[@createspaceone]

im only getting it for the kettle ability.

[@stockey]

The best EV on the market by far, Tesla build quality sucks, and the EV6 GT with 577 hp, will be quicker than the Model Y performance.

[@DerekDavis213]

Even after 10 years of building EVs , Tesla build quality STILL sucks. And Full Self Driving is years late. Pretty much a joke at this point.

[@dchow007]

Good review. But had to stop and laugh when I came across your review and your channel name of What Car. I'm in the USA and have been calling around the Kia dealers. They all said it will be impossible to get the EV6. And if you do get someone who wants to talk price, I am getting a fishing quote of $20K over MSRP. Contacted Kia corporate and was told all dealers are independently owned and gets to set their own price. I had also asked whether I can order one from the factory. Nope, they don't do that. I own a Tesla but didn't want to buy a 2nd one due to Tesla lack of post sales repair/support. I can order a VW, Ford and a few others online. I won't be buying a Kia.

[@FrVitoBe]

wait your just jumps from air to gt line oO, its really odd how car companies change the trims for each country

[@nickgiles7568]

Thank you for a good review. However I shall be saving my pennies for an electric BMW by which time there should be a revolution in battery technology to overcome the range issues.

[@sa59z]

Totally agree 👍 this would be the car I'd get if I was after an ev.

[@androo4519]

Much better looking than the Austin Maestro inspired Ioniq.

[@edylearf9920]

Be careful guy, after youtube reviews i bought one, but this car have issues of heating in car everytime and extreme slow charging in winter i-e 70kwh.

[@drmanikhossain7537]

Just wondering which car does better than EV6 (except M3 or Y arguably) in extreme winter? And why don’t you consider selling this one then? I bet it’s pretty new. It seems you are not happy with EV6 charging speed, as the demand is going up you can sell it easily!

[@wayneski955]

The “heater-gate” issue has somehow been kept quiet. The forums are awash with unhappy owners, cancelled orders and rejected cars. I’m surprised the mainstream motoring press is so ignorant of this.

[@drmanikhossain7537]

@@wayneski955 gotcha! Heard bout that cold-gate issue! Pretty unfair if that does not come to an attention to the mainstream press! IMO all of these modern EVs have some Pros and Cons! I’m a Tesla fan, however, I do like EV6 and I5. Hope Hyundai group could figure this prob out soon. Ain’t the heat pump help? Anyways, thanks for your reply.

[@ericedge2929]

@@wayneski955 there are FAR bigger problems than occasional heater trouble in the world of EVs - need to look at the bigger picture buddy

[@rogerstarkey5390]

@@ericedge2929 How about. Slow charge at low AND high temps. Power restriction when leaving a charger with a "hot" (full) pack? That's a scary one.

[@steveshaw7258]

If a long winter blackout occurs in a land of electric cars most of the population will perish in the freezing cold. The gas powered car that would provide cabin heat for many days will not be there. The electric car could only supply heat for a short time and would quickly discharge its battery making a trip to a shelter impossible.

[@JoopHbR]

In the winter, because of the cold battery, expect a speed between 50 to 100 kW/hr

[@genericuser2339]

Yes quite right and this is an ev industry wide problem in so much as the manufactures claim this and that with the charging speed and it’s complete bullshit because factors such as battery temp have such a huge impact to charging speed. It’s not specific to Kia it’s the same for all and I suspect will be the next “emissions scandal” (VW) type of thing to hit the news some way off in the future. This is why we rely on third parties to do real world tests not the manufacturers’ bullshit claims. However, as a baseline it has its uses I guess but I don’t want to be told that my car can charge so fast whereas I wonder if I will ever, EVER see that kind of speed in real life on a charger than can provide that power of course. As long as people make purchases with their expectations set correctly then it’s all good :).

[@rogerstarkey5390]

"In VARIOUS times , because if battery management". There's a "lower temperature" reading and an "upper temperature" reading. Indications are it won't ramp untill the lower is above 21° and then it's a "medium" ramp. At that point the upper reading is often at 30+°. Then when that upper reading hit 40-45° THAT initiates an "overheat" throttling. Result, a narrow charge window. There's also something odd with the heater/ pack inlet temps. Before you say anything, I've seen this in several reports, different testers, different countries, different temperatures, with some using diagnostic apps to display data. Oh There's also the "leaving the charger with a hot battery, flooring the throttle onto a fast road (motorway?) Issue"..... Which *can* initiate a "power restriction" That would be "focussing" if the truck you jumped in front of from the on ramp is still at full speed, but you're not?

[@colettefaley3097]

Just fully charged my Ev6 440 is all the full charge took ...where is the 528 it's sopposed to be doing.....a case of false advertising in my opinion

[@kksksten2722]

Everybody can easily buy laptop instead of Tesla if they needed you tube or netflix. I would rather have Kia EV6.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

Missing the point much?

[@dennox1]

You can just buy a carplay box that you plug in for about £60 that allows you to stream to the Kia.

[@kksksten2722]

@@dennox1 😂👍

[@chang-kp9sp]

Many customers waiting for delivery of EV6 due to shortage of production . Also union is demanding job security without restructuring which I do think that we don't need union.

[@Reddylion]

Nice electric car Kia and Hyundai but Tesla is still little better. Make it more cheaper, affordable.

[@georgedowns4034]

Tesla looks boring tho and isn't as high quality

[@Reddylion]

@@georgedowns4034 agree about looks , but isn’t Tesla materials inside etc sturdy , quality materials ! Hope they are working on it.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Why should a Tesla cost more than Kia and Hyundai if it feels less solid and less refined? Granted, it has tech and power and good handling. But the basics, the build, ride quality and NVH aren't on the same level as Kia and Hyundai. Why not make Tesla cheaper?

[@georgedowns4034]

@@benjaminsmith2287 and the cool gimmicks...

[@Reddylion]

@@benjaminsmith2287 yes Tesla model y, 3 long range , dual motor must get cheaper… as a Tesla supporter.

[@Mamurai]

Too bad the wait time for one here is 10 - 14 months

[@gabrielcaramet3238]

I love this thing

[@roote4k154]

I LIKE your video

[@mikeymoolane6026]

Look, it's a three pin SOCKET, OK ? That's my only neg though - my EV6 due soon...

[@herme99]

Seen a few EV6's recently. All with one person in them.

[@genericuser2339]

What does this comment even mean??? Hmm maybe they were going to pick someone up?? Only KZbin comments section generate these cracking comments. Never seen anyone in a car on their own before?? 😂

[@rogerstarkey5390]

I bet they were all under 6 feet tall

[@keithmoh1]

Most cars only have 1 person in them.

[@Brian-om2hh]

They have to have at least one person in them to drive it.....

[@sheryltrainor3784]

The EV6 is a nice looking car but here is NZ it is so overpriced at $77,990 for the base model which doesn't have very many features at all not even front park sensors which is ridiculous. I can buy the Tesla Model 3 for $74,900 and it has so many more features with driver profiles which remember each drivers settings, heated steering wheel as well as heated seats, electric boot, Sentry mode to name just a few and more importantly it gets regular over the air updates that keep your car up to date and always feeling like a new car with getting new features. Sorry Kia but you are asking way too much for your EV6 and to get the model with comparable features to the Tesla I would have to spend over $111,000!

[@ericandeva]

Kia ev6 vs nissan arya (hard choise)

[@deanfletcher7273]

EV6! definitely :)

[@MrGMawson2438]

I like it

[@mart872uk]

My car of the Year is Dacia Duster

[@wayneheyes904]

It’s an amazing car but from £40K!

[@DerekDavis213]

£40K spread out over 5 years of financing. Very affordable, for anyone with a decent job.

[@wayneheyes904]

@@DerekDavis213 not this day and age! I’m on a decent wage and with everything going up these cars are impossible

[@TheSportsPROgram]

Wonder what the reliability of all these new electric cars is going to be like. With Tesla, at least you have some history and have a better idea of what to expect.

[@Brian-om2hh]

There doesn't seem to be an issue with plenty of 10+ year old Nissan Leafs. There is a lot less to go wrong on an EV...

[@chandrachurniyogi8394]

the ŠKODA Enyaq iV 80 vRS 4WD + 1.0 in. Lift 84.2 kWh intelliS-PMM® 5-Dr eC-SUV (RHD) is just as good as the Volkswagen ID.5 GTX i4MOTION 4WD + 1.0 in. Lift 82.3 kWh 84.2 kWh intelliS-PMM® 5-Dr eC-SUV (RHD) . . .