Kia EV6 GT Line S AWD owner review. Great car but a few teething issues to resolve... 

A lot of your complaints, like the auto tailgate and the beeeeeeeep are due to long-time Kia things. The beeeeeeep meant that you had the key fob (or the second key fob) inside the vehicle when you got out and opened the trunk. Kia has done that for decades. The auto-trunk open is also a long time Kia feature. If you just keep walking, it won’t open. You have to be detected by the back for 3 seconds before it activates. All of this is detailed in the manual. I don’t discount that it’s odd if you don’t know about it, but it seems that a lot of the quizzical items are easy to understand if you had read the manual. Still, thanks for bringing them up. I think the criticism is valid and needed. As a 5 time Kia owner, these things don’t bug me but I can understand how they could be obnoxious.

The reason it has 3 levels for auto climate is simple. Sometimes, putting auto in its full make fan blow too strong and some people hate it due to the noise and strong air stream. So putting auto in its lowest setting, it will slowly get to desired temperature, but with less noise and not so strong wind.

Drove with Tesla for three years and had many difficulties every month, I switched to the Kia EV6 GT-Line! Now I am satisfied ! Now I am a very happy man !

This channel deserves a lot more attention for the real world tests and comparisions! Thank you.

Great video. We have ordered an EV6 and it arrived at Immingham port about a week ago. We are currently waiting while Kia inspects all of the cars that rolled off the vehicle carrier to check them all for the heater issue so that they can fix them. Apparently it doesn’t affect all cars but they are checking them all anyway.

Fantastic, finally a review who doesn't repeat what everyone else repeats over and over and over.

Brilliant review. I'm 99% sure I'm ordering one and am loving the honest detailed reviews. Thanks 👍

Thanks, a very fair and accurate review, I have the identical model even the same colour. I have had no software bugs yet, but they will be resolved. Yes the roofline would be a challenge over 6 ft tall. You can fit the charge cable, or the granny in the front compartment, but it is a bit small, however most cars do not even have this space. Range for me is about 230-240 in December. The bag with the V2L is now safely stored in my garage, I will use it, but take it with me when planned.Storm Arwen it would have been a blessing. Thanks again, fair review, and for me ,it is the best car I have ever owned, and, I have owned Jags, Range Rovers etc.

Don’t feel bad calling out the issues, we need more videos like this so buyers are aware and as fully informed as possible before parting with the vast sums of money required to buy an EV. Our Ioniq (not a 5), is currently at the dealer as it has struggled to keep the 12v battery charged up during the 1st few slightly cold days we’ve had this winter. Bearing in mind it’s a car that’s been around for a while, there appears to still be some teething issues that need ironing out on EVs regardless of wether they are new to the market or established. It’s frustrating, but I’m happy I’m making the switch now.

I love these owner reviews. The real dealbreakers don’t reveal themselves right away.

Great Review! These types of reviews where issues are identified help manufacturers to fix those issues and make cars safer and hassle free for future buyers.

Really great to get an in-depth review from someone with some real life experience with the car rather than just a test drive!

I have an EV6 ok order so found this review excellent. Will be watching more of your channel from now on.

A REAL REVIEW!!!! Subscribed!!!

I like this type of reviews. More please 😊

Agree with other viewers - you and your channel provide realistic real-world assessments and advice when it comes to EV and needs more exposure. You do more for the EV world than any other channel/publication/programme in my opinion. I've ordered the EV6 - hopefully the issues can be sorted out with software/firmware.

Great review 👍🏻 No car is perfect - I bet most of the people complaining about EV’s lack of ‘fun & engagement’ are driving around in under powered, diesel euro boxes with a list of faults & issues longer than a rockstars hotel bar bill 😝

Enjoyed the heck out of my test drive of the EV6 Wind as they call the mid trim level in the USA. Favorite feature is having both drive modes and regen adjustment on the steering wheel. I didn't get to try the auto regen which engages stronger regen when braking for a car in front but I was just clicking up a level or two manually when I wanted to slow down kind of like downshifting but works better - brilliant to put it there. And drive mode so easy to change and sport mode makes this thing so responsive and fun and yes its quick and then you can put it back to conserve energy without even looking. I like this car and plan on buying one and I am a Rivian EV pickup owner at the moment.

Nice review, like the relax way you explain everything. I got exactly the same one (with the steering on the right-left side ;P) delivered to me next week, can't wait to have some fun with it. Cheers from the Netherlands.

THANK YOU for a diferent video about real life issues with this car. You have a million videos about the EV6 and not one addresses these details.

Good, thorough review. No mention of just how wide the car is, which makes it a challenge for UK garages and parking spaces.

Appreciate the honesty of this review , very insightful.

Thanks for the video, good review on the everyday things which I don’t hear much from other reviews, and in the end of the day that’s what make a good car ( little things ) of the everyday use😎

Excellent honest review. Please do lots more.

I love that a good portion of your complaints have been fixed via software updates. Speaks to the value of OTA software updates.

Really useful review, way more help than the all the rest out there. When I did my test drive I also found it bizarre that you can code your seat position to your key but if you change the lane assist and other settings you need to do this manually every time. Particularly strange given one of the features they highlight is the vast amount of customisation you can do in the settings screens. and initially that looks great until you realise you have to go through the entire process every time you jump in the car. And very much looking forward to delivery of mine but as you point out for a car at this price point it would be nice to have a few of these niggles ironed out.

Cheers for this, got one on order. Decent that some of these issues have been addressed (pending testing?) via software updates. Think your channel and real world approach is brilliant!

Great review love your honesty looking forward to your test drive.

I was told that no one would walk that close to the open charge port when it’s open and not to be so stupid to suggest it. Good to see that you have the same thought. :)

Very good user experience review! The trunk and charging port are really well addressed.

I appreciate your honesty.

Fantastic real world review. Balanced and fair. As you say it's the first version and there will be niggles which hopefully the s/w update will correct them and features to be added later e.g. door handle light puddles Keep up the great balanced reviews. Really does help with decision making. Avid watcher. 🥳🤠

really enjoyed your overview of the car and the likes and dislikes. great to hear.

Thank you for an honest review of this car. I plan to buy one very soon.

This video was very helpfull. I also got the GT-Line for one week now and had no difficulties till now. The only 2 things that i dont like is that Lane assist that keeps coming back and the door that dont open every time you need it to open automatically

Excellent video and I’m test driving one tomorrow. I’m really having 2nd thoughts though now and the lack of ota updates is a downer for sure. I may be keeping my model S after all 🤷‍♂️

Nice honest review as always. Lane assist: model 3 even with it on all the time, it tends to be pretty sensible when on B roads allowing to go over the line, only odd time when it disagrees… Mazdas and Mercs that I’ve had before where a lot more stubborn, like this one by the sound of it.

Great and honest review!

A short, first view on the Taycan-Killer? EV6 /// Ein kurzer erster Blick auf den Taycan-Killer EV6: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tSKu-f18_vI.html

Great in-depth video. Glad I went for the cheaper GT Line now...has a manual boot and larger frunk for the cables, and more headroom because no sunroof. Also no HUD, which i didn't like on the test drive because the surrounding box reflected in the windscreen. And smaller wheels giving a more comfortable ride and better range.

Great Vídeo, The better of the vídeo are the issues that you explained ! Thanks Rio Verde - GO - Brazil

Great balanced review. Thanks

I have an automatic tailgate on my 2017 Sportage with the same automatic response when you walk past the trunk. you must shut it off if you don't like it :) or need it. I love your reviews. Thank you

Good in depth review. First gen always have bunch of issues to fix. Remember the first model S list of problems...🤷‍♂️

Im 6'4 and I fit easily in this car.. with extra space. Just depends on seat orientation. Taller people lean back. So Seat all the way down... and leaned back at a greater degree. Real comfortable and lounge like especially with the auto drive-like feature... provided the lines are really good on the road.

Great review keep them up this is important especially when your spending that kind of money

Every new EV in the market has some teething issues and every driver can point out few on each model and the EV6 is not an exception. I have been driving my EV6 GT Line S RWD last two weeks. This does not have the heat pump. I did not experience any issue with temperature control, start/stop, locking and unlocking. I disabled smart tailgate opening. I drove mostly in eco mode in the town and normal on A roads and motor ways. Few times I tempted the sport mode just for fun. The average economy is modest at 3.4 miles/kWh. Last weekend I drove just in Eco mode around London area and part of M3 about 76 miles. The economy was over 4 miles/kWh in that trip. I always kept regen in Auto mode. The seats are comfy. I expanded the boot space by removing the upper deck cover. The reviewer pointed the charge port flap extends out. This is an annoying design but most EVs have similar issue. An ID.4 owner reported that the flap broke and costed him 400 euro to replace. I hope there will be smarter design in future like sliding door. I have not used any public charger yet. I am using off-peak home charging costing 5p/kWh. So far I am happy with my EV6.

Another good video thank you, but with the auto boot opening you can turn that off, the doors on my 6 auto lock if it isn't opened after I walk past it. I have had the same issue with it only going into only Park or Neutral, solved on that occasion by disconnecting the 12v battery, that reset it. KIA checked it for faults didn't find anything. I agree it is a good car. I also had a phantom battery drain, just once no problem since though. I am still very happy with mine despite the couple of issues I have had, EV6 GT Line S RWD Yacht Blue.

Thanks for this great review RS! I look forward to seeing further 'niggles' reviews about this EV, which I'm very interested in getting. I totally agree with the charge port door, that's definitely a weak point. Agree with the lack of helpful illumination on the exterior. Those rear wing lights, what's the point of those? My £36K Peugeot E2008 GT has lights under the door mirrors which are fantastic at lighting up the ground below. It also has those front lights that light up when you turn left or right, so bloody useful, but this car doesn't! I'm almost talking myself out of buying one now, as more than likely EV6 2.0 will have all these features just after you splash out on EV6 1.0 😪

There is an on off setting for the auto tailgate opening when you are close to it according to a RU-vid video I’ve seen.

After 1 month with Ioniq 5, never had one of these issues. Small bugs and sometimes a bit of lag at the infotainment system on start-up, but after a couple of seconds it's how it should be.

Another vid that confirms we did right buying a M3LR. Thanks for the info, love your Chanel. 😊

Great review. I like the honesty

To use the summon ft, lock the car, and hold down the top button where you have your summon car controls and then it should start, then reverse or drive it forward.👍

Another cracking review👍

Great review! Thanks!

I never would of chose it in blue, until I seen how good it looks here.., wow! 🤩

With Auto Climate 1, 2 and 3 you choose how fast the fan is allowed to go (intervals), which is fine in an electric car where everything takes a hit on the range. Actually I could choose that too in my diesel car (noise), but only in the software. This is better. The alarms are probably because you step out of the car with the key on you while it’s running/on - so turn off the car or leave the key in the car or ignore it. And yes the heating issue has been fixed in an update. I only had the problem once though, but anyway great it’s fixed. The automatic tailgait opening by itself when you get near it and stay close for more than 3 seconds with your key in your pocket can be turned off in the software, if you don’t like it. 11:49 - If this happens and you can’t change gear then push the start button WITHOUT stepping on the brake - wait a few seconds - then step on the brake and push the start button again and now you can change gear and drive. It’s a feature that let’s you have the heater on and more plus you can turn off the lights without having the car fully on (nice when charging during the winter). It’s between “On” and “Accessory Mode”. I agree with the charging gate being very vulnerable. You need to have a look in the manual m8 :). I know all this just by having the car for one week. But yes - the car is pretty advanced and there’s a lot to learn, but personally I love that. Nearly everything can be personalized.

Great review. I've ordered a GT Line in Red (the default colour that doesn't cost extra in Denmark). I am 6 ft 4 and have found that I can just about find a comfortable adjustment of the seat in the model with sunroof, which regretfully is bundled with headup display in our market (when ordering the GT-Line). We can order the sunroof option without the headup display, not the other way around - seems daft to me. But fair so say I can't have wear my pony tail in Gareth Bale style 😂 I'm not 100% sure, but I think the 'walk by/automatic opening the boot' can be switched off - the idea is that you can approach the back of the car with all your groceries and leave the key in the pocket. I've seen the heating system error reported by other reviewer and consulted my dealer, who confirmed Kia was aware - and I think there was a text in the video stating that a software update has since fixed the issue?

Thanks for the honest feedback on this car. It's refreshing to get negative comments on something you know exists that others simply aren't addressing (or haven't got the experience of because not had it long enough). I've not got my order yet (due in March 2022) but heard about most of the issues on the Facebook group and forums. I real value you're videos. Picking up a Tesla Model 3 in 3 days and we'll see if I keep it instead of the EV6. Shame you're not local to me, I'd bring the M3 for all the PPF etc and dash work I want doing.

Really well made, good information, thank you

Excellent telling. Thank you for sharing.

Cant wait for you to try Q4 - seems to be the winner this year

I have one on order - it should arrive in February. It is my my first EV. Thanks for the review, it is the first vaguely negative things I have heard about it. I am really looking forward to getting in it.

Great review!

Great honest video 🙂👍

Nice honest review. I live in Quebec, Canada, and when looking at those outside door handles, and that charging port door, I couldn't help but think what a nightmare those will be in winter, with ice buildup. I've got a Kia Stinger GT Limited (for now), and the retracting side mirrors when shutting down the car can be turned off in the wintertime, in order not to damage the motors or mechanism if ice and snow are present on them. But the door handles on this car will probably jam up at some point... And I agree with you that, when in the opened position, they're hooks waiting to be broken or to tear your coat pockets away... Anyway, thanks for sharing.

A nice hnest review. Please keep them coming,

Brilliant vid cheers matey!

Great honest review.

a good honest review!

It can only get better 👍

EDIT: 18/12/21 - A very fair assessment. My RWD GT Line S HP has a bigger frunk/froot so the trickle charge bag fits in there nicely. I haven’t had any issues with the heating on mine, I like it cold though and got used to just using the heated seat and steering wheel in my Niro for keeping warn. I do have the issue with the key not being recognised and the car alarm going off when the boot is open and also the gears not selecting. No issues with the auto unlocking features though, if you read the manual you can see where the detection zones are and I think you can turn off the automatic boot opening option. Tesla destination chargers definitely don’t work with the EV6. Newer "white flag" Tesla destination chargers have been rumoured to work though and the KIA charge app/RFID card works with most public chargers. The lane keeping assist isn’t always active on my EV6. It’s definitely active when using the adaptive cruise control but can be turned off and on via the steering wheel buttons. Not having wireless Android auto / Apple car play and not having widescreen support is a massive let down in a £50k+ 2021 vehicle. Hopefully, the widescreen issue will be fixed with software updates but, KIA have already confirmed it will never have wireless android auto / car play. I have an AAWireless dongle fir wireless Android auto. I have an issue with the drivers side heated mirror not working on my EV6. I can't see anything out of it so that's got to go back to the garage. The lack of a rear windscreen wiper was a really bad choice. Yes, the aerodynamics clears the glass above 50Mph but, in the city, where you need it the most I can't see anything. And the camera position isn't great as it gets dirty so you really have no way of seeing what's behind you. The least KIA could do is to have installed some kind of water repellent technology in the glass of provided us with a lifetime supply of RainX or something.

Nice review. Agree about the charge flap, that'll get twatted off pretty quickly. I really don't like this type of door handle and wonder if you'll have opening problems on a hard frosty morning 🤔 fantastic looking motor though!

The button that says Heat is to send heat to the windscreen when the sensor thinks it is fogging up. It then sends heat up to clear the screen.

Excellent overview, thank you. I test drove it last week and while I liked it, wasn’t thrilled or even excited at the possibility of buying one. Lots of little things and some larger issues like the rear seating area feels cheap and loaded with hard plastic, not impressive. I Instrument cluster feels dated to me, didn’t elicit any excitement, again. Per Forman email is fine, torque is fine, regen is fine, everything is, fine. Will I plant down the $60k (including dealer up charge)? No.

you can switch the auto boot opening off in the display system also the reason the car unlocks is because if you you walk away straight opposite the front door it will lock itself

Awesome review thank you sir 👍

Dig a little deeper in the vehicle settings/ driver assistance settings. A lot of things you mentioned can be optioned on or off.

Was considering one of these when my Model 3 lease is up but there seems to be far many issues that I think would do my head in. Shame as I really wanted to like this car. The looks and styling of it are on point.

thanks for the information. cheers !

6 foot one and no issue. I have the rear wheel drive GT Line an love it. The twin motor has a disconnect on the front motor, brilliant idea to improve efficiency but I tend to drive in economy on the motorway so in the real world saved thousands of pounds and the rear wheel drive is quick enough at 7 seconds. The extra space in the front gives you the home for the cables. If you do not press the brake switching it on then you can't get it into gear, took me 10 mins to work this out and you have switch off and start again. Range around town October 340 mile range equivalent but motorway with heaters on your are 240miles. Lane assist I agree. One thing you missed and the only thing that annoys me is the windscreen wipers, the bonnet restricts them being lifted when scraping ice off the windscreen.

All those things would bug me too. Nice real world review. That LKA always on might be too much. Hope that’s fixed. Ready to buy a used one.

Looking to the Air/Earth model here in Ireland, that's tge non GT line, 226 brake is plenty, lighter without sunroof plus the height advantage, auto boot, frunk space and additional range. Still tops out at 51k here ugh but tugging at my heart strings a lot. Upgrading from my E2008.

Thanks for a great video. I agree it is excellent car. I have the exact same car (in Sweden) and I can confirm most of your worries. Another thing that I think can affect the heating system is the winter mode. The car will prioritise heating the batteries and that will lead to less heat inside the car. Winter mode should only be used in low temperatures when planning to charge DC. In temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius you will still experience “cold lagging” before the charging speed increase. OTA shall be possible but I think the software is not activated yet.

Really great review. Just noticed this channel. Love the colour of this car. Thanks for an honest review as it is a beautiful designed car. One question I thought that Android Auto and Apple CarPlay where connected wirelessly but you said that it was connect by wire….is that correct?

Would love a follow up in a month. Americans should be getting the first edition starting in Feb!

Test drove this a while ago. Headroom was a deal breaker for me. LKA is same as I5 have to turn it off every time. From your observations it seems you are paying for tech which can be a little temperamental. Great reviews thanks

I love having the door handles light up on my audi etron. They come in really handy when I'm stood next to it like a muppet trying to get in because the keyless entry has decided to mug me off. Then when I finally get into it to find the pre conditioning hasn't worked again. Not to worry though while I'm waiting for it to heat up I can select my favourite dab radio station to listen to after the infotainment works it's way through authorising all the licences after a few minutes. Quality german engineering vorsrung durchfall techniq.

Great subjective video. I'm just waiting for the US order books to open so I can order mine. Going with the same spec you have.

If you put the back seats down to sleep in the car, you can take out the headrests from front seats, turn them 180°, and put back in, they act as pillows

The power lift gate can also be set for short people like my wife. You pull it down to where you like it and hold the power lift gate button to set it.

Thank you for this detailled review, top format. Like many, the front is nice but that boot is overly designed. It does not fit. And still piano finish inside, too bad. I agree the UI looks outdated.

Thankyou great video

I test drove a 226bhp model last week , loved it , I thought the same about the charging flap and although there’s a few issue , head height being one (going for a non sunroof model) I’m still going to go for it , my current car - egolf has been great but against newer EVs feels prehistoric

Great video, very fair and balanced 👍

Great review Most of these concerns would not bother me But I’m 6 foot 5 so I’m really worried about this as hoping this was my next car

I followed one of these last night and the only rear lights that were on were way down at the bumper level. Pillock driver too, stopped at the lights in the right hand lane then only turned on his indicator to turn right just before it turned green

Winter time in Norway is a different story. Door handles freezes and lots of water/condensation inside the wind screen. But I agree it is a brilliant car!

A possible solution to the charger door issue: Why not allow the door to flap around to be wrapped with a magnet on the inside that allows it to adhere to the fender on the side by the rear door area. Would certainly prevent an obvious future repair bill.