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Kia EV6 pros and cons
Pros and Cons by Owners / Test Drives
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It's quite efficient with overall 3.7 mi/kWh or 270 Wh/mi or 168 Wh/km, apparently the most efficient example of the EV6 versions
Charges at 175 kW if battery temp is above room temperature
Purchase price was ~$45k including taxes before rebates
Purchased before August 2022 and the car came with $7500 in US tax credits (Thanks GW Bush and Barry Obama).
Snow Mode is legitamately great in the snow even for a RWD car
Even though slow for an EV it's faster than many fossil cars starting from a stop
Variable regeneration or recuperation modes mean you can tune the behavior to match your preference.
The Light Trim was cancelled so it's a unicorn in the US
Purchased after August 2022 and comes with no $7500 US tax credit (Thanks Joe Manchin)
No battery preconditioning on June 2022 and earlier EV6 models so charges at 30 kW if it's around freezing temperatures.
can't use Kia navigation and Waze simultaneously. For some reason using one cancels the other
No heated steering wheel on RWD EV6s
Wired Apple Car Play is less desireable.
This Trim was cancelled so it's a unicorn now in the US
top speed only 107 mph
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See Tech Specs - Kia EV6
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Refined ride
Outstanding charging curve
Cruising efficiency with front motor disengaged
Small frunk shows they tried, but represents a missed opportunity
Low roof height constrains rear capacity
Small interface and software quirks
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Augmented reality HUD (Brilliant safety feature)
Warmer weather range
Interior styling, after all it's where I spend most of my time
One pedal driving, it's the first thing I set when I get in the car
Adaptive cruise control that's capable of taking the car to a full stop
Rapid off the line acceleration
Great luggage space and easy boot opening
Heated and cooled seats, hot or cold bottom as required
Infotainment system
VTL including the 240v socket on the inside of the car
Overall body styling, looks like nothing else on the road... Apart from the Jaguar iPace 😉
Fun handling with the weight low in the body it's real fun on windy B roads
All the automatic stuff, wipers, lights, memory seats, matrix headlights
'Fuel' running costs
The colour #TeamYachtBlue
Loads of rear seat room
No Kia roof bars available
Cold weather range
Slightly weak stereo system considering it's the 'superior' upgrade
The mobile app is a little ropey but getting better with updates
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re selection is a very good feature and makes a BIG difference to KWH
IPedal driving in Traffic
plenty of extras
300 + range in summer
260 + range in winter
comfy car for long business trips
now Battery pre-conditioning update has been installed this sems to work well starts to pre-condition 25 miles from selected charger must
fits 5 adults without a problem
fast charging with Ionity 350 KW- 25 mins from 20% to full (when in Europe)
run from Uk to Germany and back faultless (wish UK charging network was as good as Europe)
Grand Daughter loves changing MOOD lighting
cabin fit as good as any German brand
Charging network on Motorways is VERY poor (NOT the EV6 fault)
screen misting up on wet days a few times
should have stuck out for GT Line S
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Good mileage
Acceleration is amazing
Good looks
Safety features good but unobtrusive
Hard to find one that doesn't have a "market adjustment" price increase
Doesn't retain ipedal setting from previous drive
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Safety features
Stylish
Size
Storage
Wide screens
Comfort
Distance on full charge or 80% charge
Stereo system could be better
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