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Still going strong at 25,000 miles
DrDan3, 12/03/2023
2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I was elated when I was able to buy my KIA EV6 for list price in May 2022 - dealers were applying surcharges of $5-10k at the time; moreover, I was thankful to be able to take $7500 off my taxes - which is no longer possible. I now see that Kia dealers are reducing prices to sometimes thousands below MSRP. This compensates somewhat for the lack of the $7500 tax credit. But am I happy with what I got? Would I be just another early adopter blinded by my desire for something new and more environmentally friendly? I drove the car from Maryland to California that first summer, not knowing exactly what to expect. Would the Electrify America charging stations work? Would I be stuck in the middle of nowhere? As it turns out, the worse never happened. I used A Better Route Planner that got me to EA sites without problems other than some occasional long waits for the one or two chargers that worked. I found out that the car did charge quickly - much faster than the ID4s or Mache-Es that I saw along the way. Faster forward to December 2023. I now have nearly 25,000 miles on the car. Has anything gone wrong? I did have a problem when I bought it with the radio amplifier - that was fixed within a month of purchase. Since then...nothing has gone wrong. Some EV6 owners have reported problems with the ICCU - causing serious problems on the road. Never happened to me. Is the car still an incredibly fast (AWD) silent and smooth vehicle - absolutely. Does 99% of my charging occur at home on my Level 2 charger: yes. Do I worry about finding charging stations on occasional road trips - I reduce anxiety through more careful planning, but it isn't often and I really don't mind, e.g., checking the EA app for the operational status of stations along the way. Do I wish that somethings were different - yes: *The radio/amplifier system is without much bass. I get better sound in my 2017 I3. The subwoofer does nothing. Kia should be embarrassed to put it in such an otherwise amazing car. *The navigation system leaves much to be desired. It will not dynamically route to EA or fast charging stations when on a trip. You cannot precondition the battery unless you use the internal system! It is where the gap between Tesla and Kia is profound. I wish there was a way of using Android Auto such that it would get information from the vehicle and direct drivers as needed. *A licensing agreement between the provider of the less than sterling navigation system and Kia has prevented the latter from incorporating wireless Android Auto (or Carplay). Whomever negotiated this deal should look for another job. Even cheap Kia Souls have wireless AA. Find new lawyers and get out from this devil's compromise. *The controls for all internal functions from AC to electric seats are less than ideal. I find myself turning on, e.g., ventilated seats when toying with the AC controls, by mistake. Everyone knows that this is a blunder by Kia which hopefully it will correct in the future (on the other hand, the car DOES have direct controls for lots of elements, unlike Tesla which buries everything within its do everything screen). *Would it be nice to have over-the-air updates rather than having to go to dealers - yes it would. Kia has many miles to go in this regard. The only electronics that can be updated are the infotainment system - and that is a big hassle that has involved SD cards. A joke. Easier just to let the dealer do it. *NACs vs. CCS - Anyone who has followed this transition knows that Hyundai/Kia 800 volt system is poorly compatible with Tesla chargers (perhaps other than the very rare V4 model). Obviously, the receptacle is CCS - one limit requiring an adopter for most Tesla chargers - slow charging is the other problem. With the industry going to the NAC standard, there is a feeling among early adopters of being abandoned on the bed of CCS - will Kia do anything to help us make better use of Tesla's charging system? I can imagine that much of the much ballyhooed "slow demand" for EVs is attributable to "charging system anxiety" - with potential buyers waiting for the next year conversion to NACs for many manufacturers. Ignorant dealers who make more money on ICE sales certainly contribute to this as well - creating anxiety to spur short-term pro-ICE thinking by buyers otherwise intrigued by EVs and worried about climate change. Overall, I would buy the car again, even with the shortcomings noted above. The ease of home charging is one big factor (multiply the many hours that home charging has saved from trips to gas stations over the years and you will see that occasional waits on road trips are still much less time in total than the averted trips to gas stations). The driving characteristics of the vehicle itself are the second major reason for considering the car. It isn't cheap, but an equivalent ICE car wouldn't be either. Its style is still very unique. It has an operational sunroof, not just a big glass panel (heating up the car in summer). It has lots of controls for the amount of regenerative braking which has come in handy in snow. It has virtually zero maintenance costs (other the tire rotations and cabin filters). My first set of tires are still going strong. Its warranty is still the best in the business with its five year bumper-to-bumper and ten year powertrain limits. There is a comprehensive dealer network - whose familiarity with EVs is growing. Try to find a good deal on the car and you won't be disappointed. Kia/Hyundai would do themselves a big favor by being clear about how and when the NAC transition will occur. Some of the changes mentioned above would further increase the desirability of the EV6. But I still think it is a great car at a decent price (for what it offers)...
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Very good overall BUT MUCH too much nannying!
Jolyon, 12/07/2023
2022 Kia EV6 Wind 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
The front is very handsome, the over-haunchy rear not so much, but the trunk is large, and the rear seats fold down easily to make a ton of space. Rear passengers have pretty adequate legroom, but this is not your standard fat American SUV. We are in light snow/slush country (Long Island, NY) and bought the AWD Wind version, which of course goes like a bat out of hell. Handling is very good. It's not an SUV, closer to a wagon...so no stepping up into it (thank heaven). The inside is pretty spacious, EXCEPT there's no space *at all* in the dash for things like glasses, etc that you need *while driving*. The cubby under the driver's arm won't do for things that you need when at speed on the road because it needs opening. It's a shame, because there's an acre of completely unused space right in front of the center console. Move the console forward a bit, Kia, would you? The layers and layers of driver assist nanny stuff are a real pain when first driving: beeping when anywhere near a line in the road, and even (really *really* bad) jiggling the steering wheel as well. The first time out, I found it impossible to keep a smooth line down a curvy road. It'll take you about an hour in the main manual (in mixed Korean/English) to turn off most of that stuff, but it can be done. Be patient! The seats are pretty good, and the drivers seat memory works, but only when it's been reset (read the arcane instructions for that!!) and started over. We just installed a 40A (ca, 9.5 kW) charger, works well. But note, for owners who park their cars in driveways (don't we all?!): the charging port is--rather stupidly, in my view--in the back fender, and you'll probably need a 30 ft cable from your charger box, or be able to back up easily into your driveway. Same is true of charging stations, I expect. The switchable menus for climate and other stuff work pretty well (and *infinitely* better than any touch screen), but the buttons (particularly the AC button) are a bit small and too close for easy use when driving. That's about it for the moment. It's already impressive, and will be a really nice car, once we get over the slew of nanny niggles and so forth.
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Love/hate this car.
JB, 01/28/2023
2023 Kia EV6 GT 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
7 of 12 people found this review helpful
Car drives great, but clunky, unintuitive electronics + really poor visibility & limited range nearly negate the positive aspects.
Is the EV6 worth the wait?
Caotmar , 11/26/2022
2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
In short, yes. It is worth the wait. I started shopping in July 2022. I called many dealers if not all in California looking for one that would submit an order to the factory AND not charge above MSRP. After weeks of calls and lots of research on the car itself to understand exactly what I wanted (read lots of automotive and owner reviews), I decided on the GT Line AWD in steele matte gray with vegan leather white seat package. Not an easy combo to come buy based on what lots of dealers were getting in. So, I knew I was in for a long wait. Took the risk. Already sold my car at peak value. Got the car in late October. I flew to Northern California and drove it home to Inland Empire. It looks as in good in person if not better than all the great online auto review photos. Roomy enough in front and back seat, even for people over 6 feet tall. The seats are great looking and feeling. They are not the most comfortable but comfortable enough. The dashboard has a lot going that can be a bit overwhelming but all you need is time to work with it and it’s pretty intuitive. The three drive modes are great and fun to switch between. I’ve gotten used to driving in eco mode and love the regenerative breaking. Very smooth drive and quick and smooth acceleration that makes driving comfortable and fun. I charge at home and love the convenience. I’ve not had a lot of time to read up on everything about the car in the manual but so far it’s very nice. I am very happy with the EV6. I made the jump to all electric and the EV6 does not disappoint. It was definitely worth the wait, hassle, and frustration of being extra patient.
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EV 6 wind AWD is Mostly flawless.
Owen, 11/06/2023
2023 Kia EV6 Wind 4dr SUV AWD (electric DD)
5 of 10 people found this review helpful
Likes: Acceleration, speed, comfort, design, road noise, no gas, good lease. Handling is fantastic for an SUV, sportier than I was expecting and I came from a BRZ... Dislikes: -Handles ( I would like them if they popped out on their own like on the higher trims) -Charging network (not really Kias fault, but they should get with the other manufacturers of CCS port cars and help electrify america build a better network than Tesla.). I did take a long trip (500 miles) on my first week and have to say that the range was everything they said it would be, the charging on the road was as fast as they claimed (went from 31 to 98% in like 20is minutes). -Dark interior, needs some lighting like on the Ioniq 6
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