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Excellent engineering hobbled by mediocre software
Thomas Bowen, 12/22/2022
2022 Kia EV6 Wind 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Overall, the EV6 is a mechanical marvel that's burdened by a software execution that fails to live up to the rest of the car. Fit and finish is excellent; this is one of the most refined and well-made cars that I've ever had. Head and shoulders above the Tesla 3 and Y for ride quality, and the physical buttons for most common controls are much easier to use than piping everything through the touchscreen. It's one of the fastest charging cars on the road, and would routinely suck 220 kW from a properly-functioning DCFC in warmer weather. But those charge stations weren't very reliable, which led to very inconsistent charging experiences. Unfortunately, my early-build car didn't have preconditioning that later-builds got, which was a big problem for cold-weather road trips. So far, Kia has not indicated that U.S. customers would get updated. That may be because of cost; the EV6 lacks the ability to have OTA software updates, which necessitates a 45-minute trip to the service department for a software update. The infotainment system is capable of updating via USB stick, but that's as deep as it goes. Range was as-advertised, and I once went a full 296 miles between charging stops. The front motor disconnect is very slick, and Sport Mode is a lot of fun to drive. The UVO system is a bit clunky, but it's fast enough to avoid being overly irritating. CarPlay and Android Auto work as you'd expect, and the instrument cluster display is logically laid out. The mobile app is extraordinarily clunky and slow to use. It forces you to wait for the system to send the command to the car and receive an acknowledgement before you can do anything else in the app. If Kia had build the EV6 with the ability to receive OTA updates, I may have kept it. I ended up trading for a Model Y because I'm not sure these gremlins would have ever been fixed. Very impressive car, though, and I'd strongly consider one in the future once improvements have been made.
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My First EV
First EV , 03/27/2022
2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
I’m very happy with this car. The car looks beautiful, sporty from all angles. Get comments every time and other drivers following me with their eyes. Car is plenty quick, can charge full battery under $2 bucks at home. Lots of electrical companies have discounted charging for your EV. As usual lots of tech from KIA with some features that you only see on 6 figures cars. Good combination between sportiness and comfort for your family. Love KiA warranty.
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First road trip -plus an update after two years.
Bob Calder, 05/10/2022
updated 11/12/2024
2022 Kia EV6 Wind 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
First, a note about journalists. They get a car and do a road trip, and criticise the car because of their range anxiety, not being accustomed to having to use 3 apps to find chargers. The simple fact that you will have a charger at home and drive around town 90% of the time should at least be mentioned. It's NOT THE CAR, IT'S THE CHARGERS. They are in stupid places, in direct sun, you don't need a super fast charger, 100 kw gets you there fast enough. End rant. This is one of the first limited edition GT cars, not the new GT. It has two motors and all wheel drive which we have not found to be necessary but perhaps it adds to safety driving in heavy rain. After a couple of years of dealing with it, I wouldn't get the matte finish again because you can't simply drive thru *any* car wash without scratching it. I have to hand wash. After 2 weeks of ownership, we took our First Edition EV6 77kwh from Tallahassee to Pensacola which is 201 miles. We traveled on I-10 at 80 mph with the A/C blasting and got there with only 10% of charge remaining. There were a ton of charging stations along the coastal roads but only one between the two cities on the interstate at that time. We prudently stopped to charge on the return trip for peace of mind at the single fast charger on I-10. Walmart, I love you for that. We love the interior design and find the car charges quickly in the 15 to 20 min range. The trim finish couldn't be better. A corner of one bit of steering wheel trim pulled up at the two year mark and the dealership fixed it promptly. A tire pressure warning malfunction happened after the tires were rotated. Overpressuring the tires by 10 lbs, driving on the highway, and setting the tires pressure back fixed the problem. No recurrence. Our only criticism of the interior is that we inadvertently turn on seat heater/cooler or steering wheel heater while using the control panel directly *above* it. This could be easily remedied by printing a cover that flips up for access. Two years of it happening finds us well trained to avoid the design flaw. We still love the EV 6 after the second year. We have learned that travel on secondary roads is not merely more interesting, but it's energy efficient and easier on the driver. All we need is more DC chargers that aren't on major highways. Rural utilities have put in 100kw chargers in small towns but it's a bit tricky to map them out. Of course, everybody has plans to do it. But it's going to be some time before people realize just how fun it is to drive through small town America.
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Zero-gas Starship
DavidS, 06/12/2022
2022 Kia EV6 Wind 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Thanks to a generous offer by my wife’s employer to let EV owners charge at work for FREE, we jumped into the EV marketplace unaware of how depleted the stock had become. The Kia EV6 was not our first choice on paper as she loved her 2020 Outback. I was pushing for the Ford F-150 Lighting. But when we finally saw and test drove an EV6 AWD it was love at first sight. We snapped it up. A month of zero-gas later, the $400 we save on fuel is nearly paying for the car! Or should I say starship! So quick. Such cutting edge tech. Love the seat cooling. And the fact that the EV6 has some of the same emergency power supply capabilities as the Lightning makes it feel less like a compromise and more like the premium choice. We are loving our black-on-black beauty. Even the new Kia logo lends itself to the feel that advanced aliens dropped it off for us to enjoy.
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Kia EV6 AWD Wind Spaceship
Rich in Redmond, 06/27/2022
updated 01/10/2025
2022 Kia EV6 Wind 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Really like the car. Pretty steep learning curve of all the technology. Takes off like a rocket in any of the drive modes. Fantastic sound system, Minor tweaks that could be improved better door handles, and all trim levels are missing a rear window wiper. Some questions on the battery management system and life of the standard OEM 12 volt battery. Two years into it and haven’t taken a long trip with the EV6. Too many worries about charger availability. Wanting to change to a hybrid model.
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My EV6
Now EV fan, 04/24/2022
2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Great overall vehicle. Enough space for a family of 4. Lots of features that tend to be on more expensive vehicles. I’m not against Tesla but I don’t like that speedometer is in the middle and no head up display. Kia has normal electronic speedometer and head up display. Also, it had more actual buttons. The ride quality is also better compared to harsher Tesla ride. Al add o, KIA Superior warranty. So far fit and finish is phenomenal. Looks like KIA is really counting on this car to be a break through for them into EV world. I’m very happy with the choice.
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Almost Heaven
Hizonr, 12/02/2022
2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line 4dr SUV (electric DD)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I love this car! I didn't give it five stars because of a few small issues. First, the controls for seat heating and cooling are very poorly placed. I often activate them accidentally when reaching for the controls on the center dashboard. The Wind model has different controls, which I would prefer. Second, there has been a recall for a software update, which required a trip to the dealership. They should be doing such updates over the air. I also had an amp go out, which shut off the lane assist and close object warnings. This has also been reported by others on the Kia EV6 online forum. That's about it for complaints. The car is very responsive and handles very well.The seating is comfortable, the styling to die for. Just last week, a lady at Lowe's asked what car I was driving, exclaiming that it 's beautiful. My mileage per charge has been quite good, but I haven't done any sustained high-speed driving over 70. I have the RWD model and see no need for a second motor driving the front wheels.
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Sweet ride but the paint scratches too easy
John, 03/05/2022
2022 Kia EV6 Wind 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
10 of 15 people found this review helpful
Fast, fun to drive, very comfortable with all the amenities you would expect from a high end luxury automobile. I love that I don't have to go to the gas station or get oil changes or have loud noxious emissions! My only disappointment with the vehicle is the paint job. It came fresh off the lot with lots of scratches. It's like the person who prepped it for delivery had used a dirty rag that left swirls and micro scratches all over. I didn't notice this until I got it home under good light. I had the same problem with a new 2019 Nero with the expensive coating.
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Great for relaxing driving
Sten Erik, 10/07/2022
2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
10 of 16 people found this review helpful
The good: The EV6 is a super comfortable car well suited for the relaxed drives. The suspension is well balanced, not stiff and not too soft. The front seats are ok to be standard seats, but you get the feeling to sit on and not in them. The car is relatively silent. Charging is fast, I reached 80% from 7% in 21 minutes. The not so good: I am really disappointed by the steering. There are no feedback and it should have been a lot more direct. The visibility is another thing. The a pillars are rather thick and the side mirror covers blocks visibility to the right side. And why on earth is the speedometer and range indicator not displayed in the center of the of the instrument cluster but out on the sides often hidden by the steering wheel?
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Service is garbage
Mike, 08/22/2022
2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line 4dr SUV (electric DD)
19 of 33 people found this review helpful
Car is pretty good but service is garbage in the dmv. Very few techs know how to work on it and dealerships that have techs won’t service for weeks. 3900 miles in I received a critical battery management system failure. No way to contact corporate and local dealerships won’t do anything. They are even trying to find a way out of honoring warranty. Get a Tesla instead or anything else. They will at least service your vehicle.
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