NEW Kia EV6 review - an improved Ioniq 5? | What Car? 

Excellent review, thanks. I still like the ioniq 5 better and still waiting for pricing and release date info for it here in the USA.

Kudos to Hyundai and Kia for producing a model 3/Y rival. 300 mile range, future proof charging rate and massive warranty.

I like the new KIA logo, I know some reviewers have said it's a bit weird but I think it looks very modern and in keeping with their range of cars these days. Much better than the old one IMHO.

Mine is on order, but don't forget this car is a PROTOTYPE, Mr Whatcar

328 miles is 528km that's pretty amazing range (Ioniq 5 is 482km) I'm comfortable with 400km but that extra 128km is a nice buffer in winter for battery losses in cold winter days of -30C.

I recently drove an ioniq5 and absolutely loved it. Currently drive a BMW phev. I’ve looked at the EV6 as well but overall I think I prefer the Hyundai although they are both great cars. My next car is definitely going to be full electric

The EV6 and Ioniq 5 make the Tesla look like a child's car design

Put a deposit on it last Monday can’t wait

Simplicity, reliability, value for money !!! 👌🏆👍

This Kia must know that journey with out being driven now, every motor journalist on RU-vid has driven it along that route haha. ( I know thats how it works) just noticed everyone is using the same shots in each of there reviews of the car driving. Great review again mate.

I want to buy this legendary electric car right now 😍 EV6

An actual on the road review lovely

Physical buttons for climate control! Yes.

Looks wise the EV6 looks unique and the best looking. But price hurts me can only afford to spend £25000

Interested in this one, test drive booked and hopeful its going to be a nice drive. So far seems to be getting great reviews and Hyundi Kia seems to be out doing their German rivals for reliability now too according to most if not all drivers polls.

The EV6 is the better-looking car of the three mentioned, in my opinion.

EV6 RANGE PROBLEM I’ve had two test drives in the Kia Ev6, it’s great, everything the reviewers say it is. I arranged a longer test drive today as I have never owned an EV and needed first hand experience of range… if it was even close to WLTP figures I was ordering one at end of test. Test car was a 77kwh RWD GT Line S. it had a 98% charge and was showing a 285 mile range ( even at this point I thought the projected range was low, but I so wanted to be proved wrong ) WLTP range is 328 for a fully charged RWD. The outside temp was 12c and throughout the test it mostly rained… the car was in ECO throughout. Heating was on for first 25 miles or so, including heated steering wheel and seats, but I turned heating to setting one and seats and steering wheel cancelled heat output. I did 132 miles on test… 60 motorway, 60 A/B road miles, and about 12 miles urban driving. I used 75% regenerative braking and hardly used the brakes at all, the system was that good. At end of test battery was showing 92 miles range ? This equated to 224 miles off a 98% charge, providing I got the full 92 miles out of the batttery…. At start the car said I had 285 miles ? Interestingly, the car at start and end of test showed 2.9 m/kWh on display. This works out at 77 x 2.9 = 223. 3 miles… an exact measure of what the car was doing. In conclusion, WLTP figures of 328 miles … The car at start said I had a 285 mile range… My actual range at best would have been 224 ? And the car itself verified my figures via its miles per kWh display. I have been in touch with Kia UK but was offered no interest, explanation, or concern…. I was told to go on the EV FORUMS to see what they said. I really like this car and was prepared to stump up over £52k for it today…. If anyone can refute these figures or explain the 100 mile discrepancy in the range I would be appreciative ( I have photos of display at start middle and end of test to corroborate the range I achieved )

You didn’t mention that the front boot is only that small because you were driving the AWD version, the RWD version front boot is at least twice as big. Also the storage under the floor of the boot not able to store the cables because that car has the Meridian sound system fitted, if you have the regular sound system you get the space bug enough for your cables.

Top presenting. A very enjoyable video.

Much prefer the look of the EV6, A serious contender when I replace my Tiguan in 18 months.....

Got mine on order, can't wait

Great review an beautiful car, id choose the kia ev6 over the hyundai ioniq 5, would love one of these ev6, i think the mid model with twin motors an awd be perfect an safer than the basic rwd model, the ev6 gt would be nice but its super fast an quite a bit more expensive could be about 60 grand plus, good job kia just need to put the all new sportage into full electric next, fingers crossed lets hope 🤞👍

Great review...very indepth! This was like reading the manual but more fun :) Do people even read manuals anymore though...lol. Great job on your video :)

I prefer the look of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (which I purchased) but it is good to have choice

The center console , the steering. ❤️

Very interesting video, in common with a majority of other entry level EV's this is rear wheel drive. I wonder how they would cope in the winter with snow and icy conditions?

Pretty good for a Pre-Production prototype :)

10:13 -- Take the cables out of the bag then maybe they will fit? Just a wild suggestion!

Get the rear design sorted and it'll sell well.

i loveee the outside of the ev6 prefer it over the ioniq 5 well see in person though

Hi, how will You place the Mustang mach e in comperence to Ioniq 5 and EV6 ? As Im in doubt wich to buy. Best regards Tommy from Denmark

Kia, all day!

I prefer the ioniq5, from Korea. Nice review. Thanks!

Very stylish design. Would not spend that kind of money on a Kia currently. That may change.

I'm drooling over ev cars... but Singapore taxes make it unaffordable for me

Great review. It's strange that we have to *beg* automakers for physical controls - volume and temperature knobs, etc. It's like the smartphone industry removing the headphone jack - just because. Usability and User Experience, anyone?

Wow.. looks nice! I wish I needed a car but 95% of my travels are on public transport! ☹

Big car but my head was touching the roof sidebar when I sat in the driving seat. I'm 6' 2" and was surprised I could not fit in.

Great video. Work on that audio though :)

I think the only downside is the charging port in on the right side and the flap is sticks out quite a bit. As I live in busy central London with amazing cycle lanes, I don’t think the charging flap would last a week without getting damaged, especially parked on the left. I understand I wouldn’t have this issue if I had a drive through or private parking space. That’s the only issue I have, other than that, the car ticks all the boxes.

Hyundai and Kia have nailed it 👏

We’ve got an EV6 AWD GTS and there’s no doubt it’s a very good car. What let’s it down, and I wish car reviewers looked at it as part of the whole package, is the Kia Connect app. I’d also add that the profiles that you can use are also pointless. You can’t see any of the usage and efficiency data by user and if you’re different heights then the taller user needs to get used to getting in very close proximity to the steering wheel ever time they get in the car.

You asked whether whether "I" would consider a Ionic 5, EV6 or T-M3. Well, the first 2 are big cars, SUV and for a different market segment and are not equivalent to a T-M3 which is a sports saloon. I think the Korean manufactures have done a fantastic job of showing what EV should be and should look like - outclassing BMW, GM, Ford, VW by a long way. I would not buy one as they are just too big, but will likely consider replacing my T-M3 with something equivalent from Korea when they make smaller cars.

Like the look of the EV6, BUT where's the pano roof?

Let me ask this, why are we calling or referencing the EV6 as an improved Ioniq 5? They are completely opposite body style but share the same platform and battery range. I still personally prefer the Ioniq 5 for a number of reasons, same as many may prefer the EV6 for its own reasons.

Range test would be good.

I’m loving this Kia

Why are you comparing to the Model 3? Is the Model Y not yet available in the UK?

I'm hoping the GT version will approach taycan levels of handling

RU-vid... where we ask a question in the title, but don't bother to answer in the video.

Why is Kia always doing almost everything perfect (given a Good Price) and then have the road noise issue on ALL there cars!? 🥲

I'm on the market for an EV, and i think Tesla Model 3 is freaking beautiful! and the nice acceleration - But Ev6 got so much good accesories, and things that i don't want to miss :) It's a hard choice: Beauty or functions.

Kia look like muscle car it's really much better looking

Beautiful car I think kia and hyundai are going to give tough competition to their expensive German counterparts. Definitely will buy either kia EV6 or Hyundai Ionic 5.

Interesting how no reviewer ever goes in depth pertaining to the in car tech. I think we need more millennial/gen-z reviewers.

The GT model costing between 10 and 20 grand more than the other models is a bit steep, I didn't expect that much of a jump from the GT line model costing 44k to 60k for the GT model next year!?

I am going to buy my first EV a KIA EV6 RUNWAY RED RWD GT-LINE S ON Tuesday Do I need a Heat Pump in uk

I want to buy this legendary electric car right now

Great review, almost as good as Mat’s from Carwow……although I think a front boot should be called a froot, rather than a frunk, oh, and loads of copied terminology.

Ioniq 5 - it resembles the Lancia Delta Integrale and I'm a WRC fan

I know it's a british thing, but what is it with the culture that when they see a word spelled Hyundai, it's broken down to "hy", "un" and "dai"? Everywhere else it's closer to the Korean pronunciation - "heeoon" "dai".

I prefer the the EV6

I love the honesty! I have ordered the gt-line but i'm still deciding. I can return it for a small fee. Can you please let me know what other car you can recommend if you want same performance or better in the same price range? I tried allot. lastly Polestar2 but wasnt impressed by the internal, great speed but internal is space isnt to great + charging speed etc

Definitely prefer the EV6!

It’s a fine effort from Kia. When will journalists get their head round the use of “cheap” plastics. Door bins and glove boxes need to be robust, as well as keeping weight and cost down. EV,s are getting better value, but they are not cheap. Anything that can help with the cost to the buyer being kept down, is ok by me. Let’s hope you review this car as a year old purchase, and see what you conclude in respect to the competition and it’s track record then. Thank you for your review, and I hope you bring more of the same to this channel.

I've driven quite a selection of ev's, we've placed an order for the Ioniq 5, why? It just worked the best for our family, everyone will have a different reason for choosing the car they chose however.

I want the interior of the EV6 in the exterior of the Ioniq 5.

Looks great, but with two Rhodesian Ridgebacks and a bunch of outdoor hobbies it looks too much smaller than the Ioniq 5 we have on preorder to be a go for us. AWD trumped extra range for us as well. Great to see Hyundai and KIA producing quality EVs to compete with Tesla, as opposed to the Euro marques that are just too damn expensive.

I like this design much better than the Ionic 5. The Tesla 3 was always ugly from the get-go and imho has not aged gracefully.

It comes to something that a manufacturer has to fit standard front seats that recline fully to enable the driver to have a sleep while the car charges, will this mean that when they move of will they be half asleep in a car that has massive blind stops in the rear quarter when pulling out from a junction. An accident waiting to happen.

Trivial issue, but why do hardly any manufacturers give you a "frunk" big enough for charging cables? The only time I use them is on a road trip when the boot is most likely to be full. I don't want to unpack the boot so that I can charge. They didn't even have to think of it themselves; Tesla showed them the way.

Huh always Tesla model 3. It may not have oomph but the accuracy matters. Each thing is well engineered to me. And superchargers network

Drove both, went with the Ioniq 5, either car is great, but the Ioniq is more spacious, which suits our needs better, plus looking at it gives me the fizz. The EV6 in the flesh doesn't look as good as the Ioniq 5

I'll take the Ev6 any day over the others.

Beautiful

Since Model 3 made in China anyway, I would pick this over Tesla.

Doesn’t the frunk house the charging cables? I only ask because other early reviews show it in the frunk 🤷‍♂️

4:32 -- what do you mean? Every time I accelerate hard in my 2016 e-Golf SE, I get a whooooooooosh sound. Of course, it's me making it -- but it's still a lot less expensive than a posh new EV.

Ionity chargers charge 69p/kw/h. Kind of ruins the cheaper to run argument. This can only be used occasionally unless you have loads of buckaroonies in your bank account.

Good review, thanks. Had to laugh at 8:40, software bugs causing crashes, probably not the best choice of words in a car review.

I prefer the looks of this vs either of the alternatives mentions. My experience with Hyundai UK concerning my Kona EV battery replacement recall really puts me off buying either Hyundai or Kia again.

Overall I love the car but cant help to think they could have made the backside of the car more practical like a regular SUV and not some kind of a sparrow tail.

its got more road noise because of small singl glased rear windows

This guy's voice is 😘

Kia and Hyundai are turning them into Premium brands for sure

There's no rear wiper fitted, I find that dangerous especially if you're driving on the motorway and it's lashing rain you can't see out the rear window..... that's an oversight by Kia....

Nn one testing mentions the fact that the Ionic 5 is only available in a dreadfully limited choice of colours. Where as the EV6 has a proper choice... Reds, blues, yellows etc etc. Whilst, like many I was eager to see the Hyundai... and impressed with range, power & space. I immediately cancelled any thoughts of spending £50k on a car with dreadful paint options! The EV6 definitely gets my vote.

Nice car but that boot just isn’t big enough for my needs. I will stick with my Superb Estate for now.

You should be comparing this the the Tesla Model Y which is now shipping to Europe and is a similar size to the EV6. You should say the GT version will have a similar 0-60 speed as the Performance Model Y. Both 3.5 sec Who cares about the Taycan as its not even in the same form factor or price range.

WHy is the audio barely audible? looking at it on Audacity, it is mostly normalized to -12 db! (strangely, different parts are at different loudness levels)

Tesla Model 3 can also charge at 250 kWh.

The kettle at the end of the review was already switched on, but you switched it on again......

Still have the Ioniq5 I think.

Good review, much better than the sales job on "electrifying". Question, why would I possibly buy this over even the least expensive Tesla Model 3?

EV6 looks the best

The model 3 is a sedan, seems like the comparo would be with the Y.

Safety tip: If you're going to charge your EV by holding up the plug in a lightning storm, wear a rubber glove.

The one mistake I think they have made is the joke frunk. One of the things people really like about Tesla is the extra storage in the frunk, I think it's a must have feature for an ev. It's great overall though, and I like some of the new stuff like vtl

The exteria design look similar to the shell of an Egyptian tortoise.

Talk more about battery design, composition and degradation. Kia and Hyundai are very hush hush about this