I lucked into buying a GT-Line AWD a couple months ago. If you're debating about buying one (or ordering one), just do it. It is by far the best vehicle of the 11 that I've ever purchased. An absolutely fantastic looking and driving car. However, don't reward those crooked dealers who are adding markups above MSRP. PS: As the father of two daughters, your little girl is a cutie. PPS: All Hyundai and Kia products that have Nav systems built into the infotainment system can't use wireless Android Auto or Apple Car Play because of a legal dispute. Doesn't have anything to do with technology limitations.
I’d take the Kia EV6 over a model Y or model 3, but I’d take a Hyundai Ioniq 5 over the EV6. I’d also look into the Mach E if it was a similar price to the Kia or Hyundai.
Yup! It even seems like she's becoming more knowledgeable about cars as they do more videos. It's great seeing people discover their enthusiasm about cars!
I must be a sucker for how Kia does things. This is the first EV I've been excited about in the sense that it's actually something I'd buy. By the time I'm ready to let go of my Stinger GT, they'll hopefully have worked out some first gen kinks and maybe have achieved some additional economies of scale to bring the price down a bit (perhaps by just increasing it less than the rate of inflation).
I was so confused... The name Muzio seemed familiar. I have now put it together. I remember watching helicopter videos now its reviews on the ev6. I am a pilot and an ev6 owner so yeah now my brain fire makes sense. Nice down to earth(flying pun) everyday people car review!
The last point you made is dead on. I just bought a 75k Tesla Model 3 with FSD and frankly I didn't buy it to save the planet. It's literally coal/natural gas powered. I bought it because I am a tech nerd. If I could find a FSD ICE car I would have bought that. Btw I can't believe that Evie6 wasn't used in this video... Seems like I missed opportunity.
But Tesla is not an FSD car. Full Self Driving is years late, and nowhere close to working as promised. A Tesla software engineer even admitted that recently.
Well, it must be a good car because have we ever heard Evie laugh THAT much?! Personally, I liked the maniacal laugh at the random punch of the accelerator.
We have an EV6 Wind AWD and a Mach-E. Love them both, although I have to say the EV6 is easier to operate (screen, nobs and buttons). The big center screen/iPad in the Mach-E is nice, but it's a little cumbersome.
I love EVs, the environment thing was never my priority, not a tree hugger. I buy it because of they are fast, smooth, stealthy, at home charge convenience and cost less to run.
I think those tabs on the center console are for routing phone charging cables because the charging plugs are annoyingly down below and hard to access.
I think Kia like Hyundai nailed it especially considering this is there 1st attempt. They are stylish, lots of good tech, plenty of room, an actual moonroof you can open.
I know it's unrelated to the car review but I highly recommend the Flying eyes sunglasses. Super light weight for running and no discomfort when I put them on under my MC helmet.
I bought an EV6. A Yacht Blue GT-line RWD. Have to wait till Feb '23 for delivery, because they are only bringing 500 cars a year to Australia and they all sold out months before the car "went on sale". I picked the EV6 over: Ioniq 5 because while I like the I5's exterior style slightly better, I like the EV6's interior better. My wife prefers both the EV6's interior and exterior. The EV6 also has a bigger battery, ventilated seats, and a Australia specific suspension tune that is better controlled and more comfortable than the I5's soft and wallowing ride. Tesla Y because the Y isn't for sale here yet. I don't like running everything through the touchscreen. No instrument panel. No HUD. The glass roof (with no shade!) bakes the interior in the summer. No ventilated seats to mitigate the heat. And by reviews I've seen, the ride quality is awful. Tesla 3 for all the reasons I listed for the Y, but adding a small back seat and tiny boot opening. Polestar 2 because it is a little small in the back and the ICE platform compromises utility. Safety and tech that are standard in the EV6 are optional. Ride is firm, but strikes a better ride/handling balance than the Teslas. It is very handsome and has the nicest interior by far. Similar arguments for the XC40. The VW ID.4, Skoda Enyaq, and Nissan Ariya are coming to Aus, but no one can say when. The Ford Mustang Mach-E isn't sold in Australia, and probably never will be.
As much as she enjoyed the car, and as enthusiastic as Evie was in her “yes” response I was half expecting you guys to announce you had ordered one to replace the CR-V. I have a 10-year-old Santa Fe I want to replace with an EV or Plug-in (while there are still incentives to be had) and I’m pretty much down to the Mach-E, Ioniq 5, or the EV6 if I had to do it right now. The Mach-E probably won’t have any more incentives available by the time I’m ready to buy, the Ioniq is a tad cheaper and roomier than the EV6, so I’d probably go with that. That being said, I’m trying to hold out for something closer in size to my Santa Fe (EV-7 Perhaps) so for now, it’s nothing. Have a wonderful day Muzios!
In Canada a Model 3 is 75k bucks and a Kia EV6 AWD top trim is 62k. And the Kia gets 5k dollar gov't rebate and the Tesla doesn't. No contest up here. Tesla Model Y is 84k up here. No rebate so 27k more. It's not even a consideration.
Great review. I was about to take the leap and purchase an EV6 but, the US government decided that only cars made in America qualify for the tax credit. So, now I'm looking at the Chevy Equinox EV. Going to wait until your fabulous review before I finally decide. Thanks! BTW, I recently purchase a 2012 nissan leaf sv just to get a feel of driving an EV. So far I like it.
@motormouth explained the wired-only projection as Hyundai/Kia fighting to be the default map provider on models with sat nav. wireless AA/CP doesn't allow for this, so therefore they don't allow wireless AA/CP
definitely the Kia EV6; established car manufacturer that knows how to build vehicles - better build quality; Tesla has been in market since 2012 and consumers still find assembly issues ..
I wish the EV6 had been out when I bought my Kia Niro hybrid (which gets incredible gas mileage by the way). I love that EVs and hybrids are built like consumer electronics with lots of great quality of life features you don't necessarily get in a regular old internal combustion car.
Well, considering the Tesla Model Y and Model 3 are both $15-20K more expensive, the Tesla design team essentially gave up on all attempts interior design and just stapled a 15-inch monitor to the dash and called it done, and Tesla build quality still continues to be an issue, I'm gonna say I'd prefer the Kia EV6. Really don't like the look (or name) of the Ford Mach-E, so that brings us back to the EV6 again. The VW is a car, and I'd prefer a crossover, so back to EV6 again...although it does look a little on the low side, tbh. The EV6 is probably one of the best of the bunch in the "affordable" category at the moment, considering everything else out there is priced for the 1%. I'm still holding out hope for the Canoo, the VW ID Buzz, and maybe the Kia EV9. The more competition we get out there, the more I'm hoping the prices come down out of the stratosphere and the more charging infrastructure we'll see out there. Exciting times!!
If the Ioniq 5 has an open sunroof, then I probably go for it. But this new Kia EV6 is by far the only ev car I've seen that has an open sunroof vs a fixed panoramic roof. I don't want to look up in the glass. I want to open it and feel the breeze.
Charging is actually the main hassle for all electric vehicles (excluding Tesla). Almost all charging stations in the US are just LEVEL2 charging stations. It takes soooo long to charge and some are out of order.
The best part of this is how adorable you two are. Have fun. Maybe next time get the kid involved and ask them what make a car better or worse for them :)
I don’t think this car looks “futuristic” but it looks like one of those cars that look a little strange and after a few years looks normal. Think. 2000ford focus, 2009 sonata, Prius etc. to me a futuristic design would be something that completely looks like nothing else. Like an ioniq 5.
Until we have a mature charging network the Tesla always wins because it's an ecosystem and not a stand alone product. This is about as nice to own, rund and drive 2nd car as I can imagine for families. But if it's your main car - get the Tesla.
And if you are often road-tripping, a gasoline car totally wins versus any EV. It's not even close. 400 miles of range in 3 minutes, at 150 thousand plus gas stations in America. And Camry or Accord are superb cars that are much cheaper than Tesla too.
Are there any non tesla high speed DC chargers in the Big Bear/Arrowhead area? I don't see any on charge point. We just bought the EV6, immediately drove to San Francisco and absolutely loved every minute of it.
I like the EV6, but ultimately I ended up purchasing a Model Y Long Range. The KIA has one advantage, that is design. After that though, the Model Y is more efficient (I average about 245wh/miles), has better charging, and and I ordered mine with 3rd row seats and a tow hitch which nobody offers right now. Bottom line, the EV6 is a cool vehicle. But the Model Y is a better ELECTRIC vehicle. I like the Ionic 5 too. Overall, I could easily purchase any of the three (MY, EV6, or I5). The only one I wouldn’t consider is the Mach E which is really a letdown in my opinion.
I think better is somewhat subjective. We ordered a model Y. Test drove it 5 times. It was cool, but we disliked a few things: ride was too bumpy on Michigan roads, glass roof doesn’t come with a shade (Tesla actually offers a manual one you can clip on, but reviews were mixed. We found the interior hot from lack of shade and the sun actually shone through over my wife’s sunglasses while she was driving her car), not much storage inside for wife to stow her purse (not a big glove box), no ventilated seats, and no ability to turn off passenger side air vents - if the air vents are on they’re on both sides. Also wasn’t sure about lack of buttons and using the screen for everything. It might sound nit picky, and obviously these things won’t bother a lot of people, but for us the EV6 addressed all of these issues so even though our model Y became available I ended declining and buying the EV6. The funny thing is I actually went to drive the EV6 because I figured I would not like it and it would make me realize how great the Y was.. the opposite ended up happening though! Both great cars in their own right.
@@robwolfbrandt7741 The glass roof isn’t much of an issue for me. I may see north of 90° only eight or nine days out of the year. However you are right about the ride. The Hyundai/KIA products are very clearly products of a more mature car brand when you drive them. The Model Y tends to pogo back and forth on its front and rear suspension on big bumps. The EV6/I5 smooths everything out with one thump. Thankfully it appears the new M3/MY are getting softer springs. And yes the interior design and exterior design is very sparse. As a car nerd, aesthetically speaking, the MY is my least favorite car. But I strictly got it to be a work horse so design was pretty low on my list of priorities lol. My wife LOVES the Model Y. I merely like it. It checked all the boxes. And when we ordered it, it was still only $48,000 which was a a bargain. But I’m glad you got the EV6. The Korean sisters are some solid cars. The Ionic 5 I drove was a blast. Those are the kind of cars that you look back at after you park them. After I park my Model Y, I slam the door shut. Then my daughter slams her door shut, then we walk away lol. It’s an appliance. But a damn good one to be fair.
Love your reply, and it makes complete sense! Wish I could have them both! Lol I’m actually on the preorder list for a Cybertruck (love it it hate it!) so a Tesla could still be in our future! And… who knows… over time as the cars change we could find ourselves in a model Y some day!
I think the new Standardized Mountain Friendly Bar is very reasonable. It is more of a Winter Mountain (On Road) Rating. For me, living in the Canadian Rocky Mountain Foothills, it makes a lot of sense.
I was going to buy the Ford and bought the Kia instead. Driven it for 6 months and it is great. The thing is I don't think I would have been disappointed with the Hyundai or Ford, they are great. How do you choose one, honestly personal choice and taste.
I would consider this an "electric hot-hatch" that is roomy. Its brother/sister the Hyundai Iconic 5 is taller and a bit more SUV-like. Btw, I would consider the Tesla Model Y an "electric crossover" rather than an electric SUV as billed.
Out of curiosity, how tall is Evie? My wife is 4'11" and is considering this for her next car. But we're wondering about the visibility in general for this car. It seems like it might be hard to see out of the back.
I want the build quality of a company that has some history building cars, but because of my commute, I stay with Tesla for the reliable charging network..... although, I know things are getting better with competitors.
Oh....and one more thing. With these electric cars.....please just give us a traditional, reliable door handle. How much drag could they possibly create to justify the complex door handle design?
Evie is just so insanely adorable. This review swayed my previous view of the vehicle. This vid was well done and engaging as usual. Build quality would detract from any Tesla for me. So the Korean twins or the MachE are where it's at. All things being equal I'd take the Ford.
Mach E charging speed honestly takes it off the table for me unless they push a software update to improve it. But only roughly 160 kw/hr peak for 300 seconds per charging session. This means road tripping is a lot slower. If you only drive 50 mi a day and charge over night, it probably doesn't matter. But any longer trips and you'd really feel it.
Since Kia uses HERE for its navigation and they have legal disputes with both apple and google...this is why there is no wireless AA or CarPlay. Its a legal isssue and not technical. Still not resolved as of now
Buyer Beware We bought the EV6 Wind RWD on April 2, 2022at Ball KIA San Diego. We love the way it looks, the way it drives, the modes and the room. We purchased it specifically because of the California CAV Carpool status and the 310 mile range. When I commuted to my work destination 134 miles away, the next day, on a 100% full charge; I had 13% battery and only 24 miles to go after I arrived to my final destination. I didn't drive extreme or in a hilly areas. Nothing different than the terrain and freeway speeds of Orange County where the KIA Corporate HDQ are located. I didn't have the heater or ac on anything more than normal. Needless to say I was peeved. I had to recharge in Compton and I'm glad my wife didn't have to do this. So here I am 3 weeks later, a new car that will not charge more than 215 est miles. The Mi/kwh is 2.3-3.4. KIA wont help, they keep giving me the runaround and telling me that the 310mile per charge is only an estimate. Even though the brochure says 310* plus/minus 10... KIA headquarters says 167 -310 est range. KIA wont help us, we have to do all of this investigation on our own, The Service managers, District Manager and Regional manager have not returned any of our calls, emails. We have been to 2 service centers and they are telling us that this 215 mile range is standard and correct for their long range Wind model (the 310 mile model) My wife and I believe that KIA has placed the EV6 Light Model Battery in the Wind Model Frame.
No rear wiper but the shape of the rear and angle of the glass keeps it clean enough. Plus all of the cameras and sensors all around. I think it looks cleaner without the wiper.
@@novax7514 The EV6 is really a nice car, we have 2 EV already (Nissan leaf 40Kwh and WV ID3 77Kwh) they work prefectly but the 77Kwh battery on the ID3 is wonderfull so this Kia EV6 is on our radar as a possible swap for the leaf if the price lower and i find to sell the leaf, just to increase range according to the fact that nissan don't do battery upgrades, but we always had a rear wiper on all our cars, it's a shame for this EV6 with all the cool features it have.
What percent of population lives in apartments, EVs are home owner's luxury. I rather see the battery material go to PHEV/HVs. Depending on parking situation you probably get away with 120v/16a with a phev. I can't complain to much make my living as an electrician and we are doing tons of EV station installs, mostly 208V/16 to 50a. 350KW at 480 volts which is most 3 phase commercial panels from the utility still like 730amps. DC fast charging is beyond expensive. At 730 amps you would need a kcmil 1750 wire (1.37 inches), at 800 volts would need 438 amp wire so a kcmil 600 (0.47 inches). 310.15b16 of NEC if want to 2x check me. It is easier to do 208/240 AC from a 120/208V or 120/240V panel to a charger, and let the car charge the AC to DC. DC fast charge you would buy a transformer step up the voltage, rectify it to DC, and pump that into the battery at high voltage.
