2023 Kia EV6 First Impressions 

My answer is NO if it is not your lifestyle. Should you buy a fully electric vehicle (Battery Electric Vehicle) in the Philippines? I speak from my experience of buying one, owning one, driving one, and understanding one. Here are my top 3 reasons why: 1) Lack of charging stations and charging standards. Most commercially deployed chargers in Manila are Level 2 - the ones for home use.... and there are less than 20 of them scattered all over the Philippines with no standards (Compare that to 55,000 in the US and around 11,000 in Australia - with 400 charging stations in the city of Brisbane alone) Assuming your EV has a CHADEMO type charger with a standard 80kWH battery: Level 1 plug socket charger (10 amperes single phase) will take around 44 hours. Level 2 home chargers (22kW or 100 amperes 3-phase) will take around 4 hours. But for the standard home, Level 2 single phase (7.2kW 32A) will take 12 hours. Level 3 super chargers (350kW DC Chargers) will take around 20-35 mins. 2) While range is not a major issue in my opinion for Manila streets since the typical distance driven daily is around 10km, an 80kWH EV has a 460km WLTP which in other words is around 385km assuming you are frugal on electrics (the BMW has a 74-6 kWH configuration - 74 for electric motors and 6 for the accessories). If you don't want to worry yourself about planning your daily trips because of these numbers or the lack of understanding of what these numbers mean, EVs are definitely not for you. 3) EVs rely heavily on proper road networks (which we do not have in the Philippines). They need lane markings, standard traffic signages, kerbs, and other basic road network requirements. These things are needed by the EV for ADAS to work properly. EVs are like mobile phones with wheels. They are not your traditional car that got converted to battery power. They are electronic gadgets. If their environment does not have the necessary outboard infrastructure, then it is a waste of money to buy one. Owning them is a lifestyle decision - even in a first world country that is advanced with infrastructure. Talk to someone who owns one. Do not talk to a salesman or rely on information published by a car magazine reporter or on youtube who borrowed it and drove it for a week.

This is the first full EV I'm actually excited about. It's gorgeous! Wonderful review as always. ✨️

Looks great. Only sad part is charging stations are still very few in metro manila. And people like me who lives in a condo has no way to charge EVs at home. Sucks really. Probably still 5-7 years away from having a decent amount charging stations.

I test drive one here in Glendale, CA. Honestly, I like it better than Tesla model Y

Came across your video on RU-vid kia and hyundai are really pushing the envelope with technology and engineering better built than German cars and best warranties on the planet got myself a new kia proceed gtline 7 year warranty keep up the good work 👍 kev from United Kingdom 🇬🇧

TWICE and NewJeans cameo makes the video deserving of my like.

Good to see that manufacturers are starting to bring EVs into the PH and that a company like Ayala is building the charging infrastructure. The range on this car is more than enough to get you to and from work for more than a week without needing to charge. Realistically you’ll be charging from home more than 90% of the time. Kudos to Kia for bringing this to the Philippines.

Comparo between EV6 vs ionic5.

So no one’s gonna talk about the moonlight sunrise in queue?! Let alone the review, these guys are 🔥🔥

Waiting for the comparison between the EV6 and Ioniq 5 since they share the same platform.

you forgot to compare this to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 which is on the same platform and share many parts. which is, also that last EV you drove. Price is still problem, the GT costs $52,900 in the US, under 3M pesos; spend 3M on internal combustion car and spare change 1M for fuel.

Kia cars look really amazing, i love the design. 👏👏👏

Damn, guess I'll wait for EVs to become 2nd hand cars before buying one. Love the review, love the car

Was waiting for the 'Achoo' test. I think 19:36 counts haha. Fun review as always AutoDeal!

Can't wait for the more powerful EV6 GT to follow suit, that would be a blast to drive!

14:42 yes stream moonlight sunrise

Sa South Korea, ginagawang taxi na din ang e-vehicle nila like EV6 at IONIQ5.

When i first saw this along c5 in January i think. I was so amazed! Very beautiful. I was having a hard time identifying the brand due to kia usually changing their logo design 😊

19:35 wow!

This (modern looking), or the (retro) Hyundai ionic 5? Ay 🤭 wala nga pala akong pambili hahaha

That bumpy road is from Valle Verde area in Pasig I can tell from the houses on the backround. I hope Mayor Vico is watching he's from that neighborhood that road needs to be fixed.

19:35 they go nyyeeeoooowww

22:46 looool. This is why I love watching caco reviews. His comedic timing is just top notch.

Rode one last week in Shakopee, MN. A lot of Teslas ply the streets but the EV6 has more style. And acceleration is crazy quick.

What an amazing EV from Kia and the colour is awesome, great review Caco & Jack.

Consider adding over a million for a Mercedes EQ EV crossover. And running this vid at 1.75X play speed if you don’t have 27 mins. Caco is so damn good, he’s still very much comprehensible

27min video, but all helpful info is found at 25:35. Honestly just lay the side comments aside, people watching this doesn't want to know how the brand is portraying the product, but how practical it is to buy and use in a country like PH. Spec, design, practicality, performance, price. All under 10-12min. All in a regular consumer stand point

wala pambili pero manonood pa rin hahaha

Not an EV6 question, but do the hybrids (Kicks to be specific) get the coding exempt treatment as well? And if they are already enforced

Nice to know that EV's are coming to PH...the question is....can we use it in the flooded streets of Manila??? or this is just for the rich with multiple cars in their garage?

Comparo: Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq-5

Have you noticed all the Used Electric Cars sitting on car lots.? I drive alot up and down the CA. State, I've noticed a lot of EV showing up in these used car lots. I've even seen newer used 2023 models. That says it all, .. evidently not too many people like their EV . Looks like more are going back to Gas.

OMG! I remembered Linus Tech Tips getting so frustrated about that front console controls! LOL Personally, I find that's gonna frustrating as well. KIA should have just separated the climate controls from the audio controls. Extra knobs wouldn't hurt. Not everyone wants everything to be digital.

Kia is on point on this design. Beautiful!

I like the added key fob feature that allows you to move the car forward or backwards.

that looks promising, hoping for more EVs to come on PH market.

I love to hear the meridian surround audio system you forgot to play it on 🙂

Caco, did Kia mention if that price tag accounts for the tariff cut already signed by Malacanang? Seems a bit stiff.

This looks really cool, when he started driving he was like inside the spaceship😂

Great video! I'm getting my GT Line AWD next week 🙂 Regarding the heated chairs and steering wheel - Believe me when it's -20 Celsius outside you would LOVE those features ;-)

I feel like there's a lot of problems here not in the car but the surrounding first of all traffic how long can this car stand.. 2nd charging area since this electric how do they charge how much will you put bills in your electric bills ... Not all buildings have any access to the charging area. Ayala will provide a charging area. What if you are in the province or in parañaque or Taguig you are going to ayala just to charge??or something like that .. not thinking negatively here just a lot of questions

Kia's up there already. Not anymore a pushover

The best in its class as per Consumer Report Mag! The problem is the charging station! Are they pervasive in the Philippines.

why is the slow portable charger for "emergencies"? In an emergency don't you want to charge quickly?

Why kia's great on design

Impecable design! I'm a VW fan and I'm comparing it to the ID.4 Crozz and the EV6 is starting to gain my attention even more.

Caco has never been this excited before.

Twice playlist makes it more interesting ❤

Hoping for ev to become more affordable in the near future.

Man, still waiting on the 2023 Sportage Hybrid

How is the battery life? Do you need to change the battery every 5 years? Another question is the maintenance. How much is the maintenance of this car?

US spec EV6 and Ioniq 5 can be moved forward and back remotely via the key fob. Did you happen to try? 😉

Yo camera man, set your focus to manual (or auto focus single) when your subject is somewhat stationary. Nakakahilo yung unnecessary in/out of focus starting at: 19:00

I am curious though, how do they fair with the philippines flood issues? Regular engine vehicles tend to fare better than EVs in flood situations and since we drive in the philippines where flood is almost a natural occurence, how do they stand or what is kia's advice?

16:12 "this is jack's thermos that he's obviously compensating for something" lmao

Wait the chargeport is American j1772 standard? Edit: does this mean it's the us spec we get?

its a nice car! Just sat in one earlier and its a wow! Like i am awed! I came w the Range Rover SVR but i still got wowed by the EV6. It looks sexy and very simplistic, price is really good too. Reason why i sat in one, gas is getting expensive! $600-$800 monthly on gas dont make sense

0:56 Is the car owner a Once?

Tantyameter, very accurate method of measurement. I like it a lot 😂

Dapat magkaroon ng recharging operation habang umaandar nag recharged ding Ang battery bakit kelangan pang mag charge after

Na try nyo na po ba mag apply ng SANGLA ORCR sa Global Dominion Financing, Inc.?

Nice! Looking forward to have my own EV soon!

I saw this once in BGC and everyone's staring at it

as much as I want to have this now but I think I will wait for more years for it to be easy to use as a day to day car for outside the city travel.

It’s the New Jeans for me HAHAHA 🐰

seems you forgot to talk about the paddle shift. It's what i'm waiting for.

I bet Autodeal is ONCE!!! love it

kudos to you caco, great presentation indeed. just one comment regarding the price (below php4m), maybe it will have quite a stiff competition when the 2024 mazda cx-90 hybrid is out in our philippine market. what do you think?

You should add more time to review the air-conditioning of the cars kasi tropical county tayo, big deal ang AC lalo na sa EV, we need to know how the AC performs

I wonder how much would it cost to install the DC chargers at home.

The Future is here and I'm all for it

KIA should price the EV6 at around the same price as in US. After all, I believe Phil has import tax break on EVs. In fact, the gov't shoukd alao give tax income breaks for EVs

You r one of d most and great vlogger,,, well explain, nice narrative feautures of car,,

Lowkey Twice and Newjeans uhuh! 🥰

Ohh shit !!! Kia nailed it !

Can we include the details for the battery life and cost of new battery sets when reviewing for an EV? It would be great to compare this cost vs the cost of gas/ diesel. Just a suggestion. Thanks.

Eyy is that New Jeans and Twice that I see? XD

dapat talaga simulan na ang pagpapasok ng mga EV cars to phase out the traditional engines, yung mga nasa showroom ngayon yun na lng ang mga huling unit then mga EV na sa susunod, siguro mga 20 Years from now lahat naka EV na.

I've been watching you guys for a while now. Now I'm rewatching to find hidden gems of what kpop songs you place in the infotainment 😁😁😁

I really ❤your explanation. Please give prices in USD. THANKS 👍

Yung whine during acceleration🥰🥰

Nice job and car is superb. But like almost all non tsla EV’s the wait period is ridiculous.

How its works? Pde ba yan luzon to visayas long drive? Saan nman mag charge if ever lowbat

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Is touch screen for charging port really a good idea?

So how do you charge this in the Philippines? What if you need to go for a long drive?

Went here again because it is finally launched today 🎉❤

natutuwa naman ako at nagkakaroon na ng local release ang mga EV ngayon. hintay na lang tayo para bumaba ang presyo.

Sucess sa charging station sa pinas😆 . I have my EV6 since september last year 2022. Sarap! Sulit, I trade my Mr Benz B class to it I just add 21k euros plus I recieved subsidy from Gov't 3.5k Euros. Speed+comfort+matipid wala na ako yearly maintenance at wala road tax. Btw I live in Netherlands ✌️

Hope u can do a review on the Hyundai Veloster n DCT 😭😭.

Nice Cyberpunk 2077 transition you've got there @ 18:06. 🤣

Sino ang once sainyo dalawa ni jack?

Nice “content video” again from you guys. 👏 Hoped there were audio samples from those meridian speakers. 😮‍💨

The Kia EV6 GT high-performance electric car promises supercar acceleration, 420km of driving range, and up-to-date technology - but it costs close to $100,000...I multiply na lang sa 54X sa pesos...inde pala pang masa Ang sasakyan na yan

That looks amazing!

Cant wait in the next 5-10 years when EV will become affordable for everyone

Head to head between this and the Ioniq 5 please

Wait. Moonlight sunrise! Good choice!

The design is very futuristic

I just laughed so hard when you press the sports mode button, if you can only see the images outside your window was flashing fast😂