Kia EV6 - Time to trade in the Tesla ?
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- Опубліковано 18 лис 2021
- Kia have been on a charge over the last few years the a range of cars that pack in an impressive range of features at a very competitive price point. I have driven many of their range and been impressed by them all but the Kia EV6 is a car I have been waiting to drive since it was announced.
Is the Kia EV6 the best new electric car on the market and more importantly is the EV6 worth the £50,000 price tag ? Tune in to watch my review on Kia’s newest electric car.
This Kia EV6 RWD GT-Line S has 226 horsepower and a range of just over 300 miles. It is also available in AWD and GT guises if you want more power.
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I took delivery of a GT line S dual drive a few days ago and it has far exceeded my expectations. The heads up display is astonishing and definitely a major safety feature. Foot to the floor in Sport mode and the EV6 accelerates like a superbike, but without the drama.
Enjoy your Korean milk float👍
@@crimsonpirate1710 someone's jealous
@@crimsonpirate1710 🍼👶
nowhere near a superbike in acceleration… i thought it was kinda slow after 80 km/h but i also drove the Polestar 2 with ~75hp more the same day. and i can tell you neither has a chance to keep up with a bog std naked MT-10 nvm the 200+ hp “monsterbikes” of today.
@@_TrueDesire_ You are right - I was thinking of my Ducati 748SPS which only had 125bhp. Nothing like the grunt of today's big boys.
The review of this car I've been waiting for 👏 Great video (as always) love the car, I would have one of these in a heartbeat and so glad you refrained from saying it's a lot of money for a 'Kia' like so many other reviewers do, I agree with you it's a lot of car for the money 👍
Great video, as always. We had the EV6 and the Ionic 5 for a day or so to test and liked them both (well they're basically the same car so no surprise). Went for the Ionic 5 in the end because it's a little bit more quirky. Arrives tomorrow, can't wait!
Nice 👍
Great vid ped, Kia are producing cars now that are reaching acceptable range for most people. Styling wise I really like the interior and glad to see cloth seats instead of leather, not so taken on the exterior though. 50k for a Kia even with good spec seems a bit high. Performance and fun would need to improve but without a hike in price. I'll stick with my phev for now.
loved the vid Ped, filmed very well, great camera angles etc, i just though how much work you put into the video, and the pedpups too,
Thanks 🙏🏻
Great review, could be an option for my wife as we are looking to go BEV and chop in her 2021 Countryman PHEV.
Recently gone fully electric myself M3P and starting to appreciate how easy BEV’s function as a daily driver.
Mightily impressed, you should bring one to the channel
I test drove one a few weeks ago and loved it. I would have ordered the dual motor but from my point of view the boot space is just not practical for my needs. The rear seats do not fold totally flat which means I can't put boxes tight up against each other and the gaps take up a lot of unusable space, the angle of the back window also reduces space. The black pillars and ceiling make it very dark and oppressive. I will wait until next year and have a look at the recently announced EV9. I can totally understand why Tesla owners are making the switch. This is a truly serious alternative.
I see a lot of jaguar I pace influences in this Kia. Very nice looking and definitely a sporty flare with the rear half. I agree the roof spoiler is very cool! Fantastic review Sir Pete! So I pace looks and better range and price seems like a win win. Also if I were to buy one I’d have to get the gt one coming out later!
Just watching the review after picking mine up today, you certainly don't have to goto the front to open the charger door. Love it so far
I sat next to one in traffic the other day and it looks special and really unique in the flesh, a hint of DBX in there too. Really enjoying your videos mate, coming as a fairly new subscriber. Love your passion for cars and wish you all the future success 👍
Thanks Dude. Welcome to the channel and I’m glad you are liking what you see 👍
Beautiful. Thank you for the drive around the countryside. It was a very cool ride-along.
You’re welcome 👍
Great video and some very interesting comments below... Interesting to see how EV's are progressing.. Cheers
Great review,thanks.I really like the look of the EV6,especially the rear.More please.
I've had my GT Line RWD for five weeks now - I work from home but can't resist going out for a drive every couple of days just to drive it. wow - love it and there's more than enough power for me. I don't car about a Kia. badge as we've had four Kias - ny wife has an eNiro and she loves it. Pay 10-15K more for a German equivalent if you must - but you won't get a seven year warranty LOL
Great to hear 👍
I have a GT Line arriving in 3 weeks. Although it’s expensive when you offset the fuel savings it makes a little more sense. It should comfortably manage 250 miles on a charge, so the need for me to charge away from home will be very infrequent. Charging oc Octopus Go for a full battery is less than £4. The Kia 7 year warranty is amazing. Also, servicing EVs is not expensive.
Enjoy 👍
Servicing is the same price as petrol cars. Doubt you will see any benefits there
@@Isclachau But servicing is a small part of the cost of running a car. Plus BEVs have less consumables materials cost. Still need checking and fixing degraded parts though.
@@Neojhun Well yes in reality I agree. The truth is manufacturers fleece you as it’s part and parcel of their business model. They will not ever lose money to the consumer . Same as the Government, it’s on,y a matter of time before they tell EV’s owners we want our tax please and it is 100% coming. The truth is if you buy an EV to save money disappointment is coming.
@@Isclachau An EV will always be cheaper on ‘fuel’. Last year I drove 15,000 km in my e-Niro, 13,000 of it was powered by my 8 solar panels (based on the output of the panels through the year and an average of 14.6 kWh/100 km on the car)
Great video - thanks for posting! I was very impressed by the EV6 when I saw it at a launch event last August. I haven't test driven one yet as I've still got a year to go on the lease for my current Hyundai Kona ....... but it's certainly on the shortlist!
Really pleased to hear your opinion on this I am waiting for my local Kia dealership to get me a drive in their demonstrator. Borrowed a Ionic 5 the other day and was disappointed, drove nicely but could not bring myself to spent £50,000 on a car that I don't want to look back at whilst getting out of it. Hopefully I feel more love for the EV6.
I think it is a stunning looking car with a great interior too, KIA are at the top of their game with their EV's.
Great video, thank you 🙏🏽
Got the Hyundai IONIQ 5, which is the Plattformbrother. Love it a lot. 18 min charging time is only realistic in summer. In Winter you have to wait just a bit longer, 22 min. Should be the same with the Kia. However, great car.
I took one of these for a test drive over the weekend after the turbo on my Qashqai died and destroyed the engine (great car when it worked properly, which was rare...). The heads up display on the EV6 was very cool, as was the 360 degree parking view. Really great car. Have placed an order for the baseline "Air" model (my first EV). For me, the spec was so good that I struggled to justify the higher spec GT-Line (even though they various toys are great). For information, Octopus energy have some great deals on EV chargers and installation and really low cost tariffs. I've gone for the Ohme Home Pro. If you're thinking about buying an EV, now is probably a good moment as the government incentives are being gradually wound down.
Loved this car so much after my first test drive, I pre-ordered the GT line-s RWD in pearl white with heat pump too. I was torn between the matte grey and white, but after seeing it in white I was sold. I am going to get mine wrapped in XPEL PPF gloss to protect the paint and give it that extra finishing touch.
Hi pal. Where will you get yiur car wrapped and any idea on price. Cheers mate.
@@EV6-Gear did you ever test drive Tesla ?
@@brucebat9067 Model S for 3 days. Great car but out of my league price wise.
@@EV6-Gear Are comparing Kia to Model S? I was referring to model 3 btw ;)
@@brucebat9067 No not comparing EV6 to model S. It is the only Tesla I drove. Never sat in a 3 but was to small for my needs. Would love a Model Y but at €69000 way out of reach.
Hi Peter
I just forward this to my Mrs as she was talking about taking one of these out for a test drive.
Great video mate & thank you 😊
Nice review! I like it! It's cool that the "blind spot" cameras appear on the left or the right -unlike the Tesla's method in which they both appear in the same left area of the screen. Doh-oh. I'd suggest that, when in Sport Mode to take winding roads, turn the regen all the way up: it makes for a more thrilling ride to use only one pedal to accelerate on the straight bits, but also decelerate on the tight curves.
I understand that the EV6 just set a record in USA for the least charge time for an EV to drive across North America. That should see demand and sales increase. The control system that flips between sound system and comfort controls is also really innovative
Another interesting one. Styling looks great, although not sure about its derrière! Obviously in the flesh they can look very different. I like the protection in the boot area that would be prone to abuse. Rear seats look very flat, but then I wouldn’t be sitting there so….
I do like the display when you indicate from the cameras, I’m sure we have all missed something in our mirrors at sometime, and that is a great safety feature.
Definitely a good option for that transition into the ev market 👍🏻
Great review! I had a good look over one of these at the Late Brake Show in Manchester, very impressed. I did wonder if there was enough room in the back with the seats folded to chuck my 29er mountain bike inside.
Good question 🤔
Definitely worth the wait, been waiting for this video all week! Brill....
Thanks Tim 👍
@@PetrolPed my pleasure Peter!!👍
Great video as always. Car does look awesome however almost £50,000 for a KIA...jeeze. I can't see EV's taking off in the UK unless manufacturers start producing some cheaper/entry models into the electric market.
I would personally have this car over a Tesla though.
The Air RWD version is around £40k and the GT line £43900 from memory. Still a lot but the GT line looks very similar to the GT line S. Slightly different wheels, no sunroof and reduced tech levels but still good.
New Kia e-Niro coming out next year should be more affordable.
Glad to see badge snobbery alive and well in the EV era.
One might be missing out if you pick a mainstream 'german' EV for 50k over this.
@@TsLeng This kind of mentality is the main reason, why it took so long for Kia (and Hyundai) to be successful in Europe! It's that damn stigma over the quality from 20 years ago!
@@dinohermann1887 first it was the cars from Japan that took the hate until the mid 90’s, Korea is finally improving in the eyes of the public as “ok and safe to buy”, and lastly China is doing some major improvements in the likes of Xpeng and Nio. Those two (amongst others) will have to really push hard so they don’t end up with the same fate with slow adoption of the brands.
i’m debating between Mach-E, Polestar 2 (that now can download 68hp for €1000!) and the Xpeng P7 because i just love the looks of it in black with red interior and performance to match it.
Looks like more and more doors are opening up for EV with longer range variations good on KIA great vlog 👍
genuinely interesting car. Great to see more manufacturers develop dedicated EV platforms as opposed to fudging them into existing ICE ones. loved the review as always. Only thing I would say though is I'm genuinely confused by the obsession with range needing to be 300 miles plus for every new EV before its "acceptable". As an EV owner I have never found that to be an issue even on long journeys. The main reason is that even when I had petrol or diesel cars, I have never ever driven 300 miles in one stretch without stopping for a coffee or toilet break. Now I have a family, that's even more true. What we need are EVs with the range to get to the next human related stop.
Depends where you live. We need more than a coffee or toilet break for an EV to charge quick enough unless you have a tesla super charger or established 150kwh network though. Lots of countries don't have that let alone the chargers being busy with Karen's filling their Leafs up to 100% like happens here.
Our diesel SUV is 20% time wise ahead of our EV on a trip that length still.
Very interesting and thoroughly modern car, I was just thinking of all the annoying items fitted to an ordinary modern car such as no exhaust to buy all the sensors that annoy won,t be there, servicing will be simpler not cheaper but should be easier to live with, so all-in-all cars like this with its longer range between charges excellent, another great video Peter👍👍👍🚘🚘🚘
Great video as always. Wish I had the money for one of these. Definitely the only EV that’s made me want one. Love the design of it
This is a gorgeous car, I just widh I had the money to buy one. I'm a Ford guy but this is definitely a car I would get. Looks amazing and the interior looks so good. Now I just need to win the lottory lol
I have owned 2 kia's over the past few years, both of which have been well built and 100% reliable, the customer service has also always been very good. I did have a DRL fault on my last car and Kia replaced both the headlights under warranty no questions asked. If I had the money (which is never going to happen) i'd love to own one.
Great review and beautiful car, I would be happy to have the ev6 Rwd air in red it's about 40 grand brand new, torn between this and the Mach e Rwd in black for next car depending on PCP prices in a couple of years, if too expensive it will be the new long range mg zs ev with 273 mile range it's a bargain. This Kia ev6 looks amazing though love the light bar style of the back end it's different but cool an classy looking ,👌👌👍💚
Very good 👍🏾 video and thanks for the introduction to Kia Ev..
I currently have a Skoda Kodiaq 2ltr 200bhp diesel ⛽️
My pleasure 👍
It's going to make a heck of a good car when it's 4 years old,and still has 3 years warranty.
And to my eyes,it has some killer styling to it,which will still look current at 4 years old.
Great review as always. The car looks brilliant, but nearly 50k??!! Just crazy. I hate to think what the GT is going to cost.
56k
Was very tempted by the EV6 and the Ioniq 5. In the end I couldn't quite get the PCP deal I wanted and so I opted for an ID4 1st edition. Happy with my purchase, but still might well consider the facelift version of the Kia or Hyundai in a few years though
Test drove Enyaq, Ioniq 5 and Kia. Went back into Kia showroom and said we just need the EV6 in Yacht Blue, it was head and shoulders above the rest. Long delivery time though. Can’t wait.
Nice 👌
Hi Ped
Guess I am on the same page as you with this car.🤗Love the looks and interior, can see why this would be the preferred choice over a Tesla. Hope you will be able to try the 4WD and GT when available.
Love the looks of the new Kia EV6 I have had both a sportage and a Nero and I think Kia build very good cars at a good price great video as usual Pete
Thanks Martin 👍
Really nice looking car. I now have a new Leaf Tekna as in Orkney we don’t have that far to go so the lack of range doesn’t really bother me. We absolutely love it and ours is a bit different being vivid blue two tone. But I think that could be a really good proposition for the next family car if the price would be a bit more realistic!
Now we are getting close to an EV I would consider. Looks like a great car. Excellent review, thanks Pete
We are on the waiting list for the EV6 dual motor first edition. Can't wait. Thanks for the thumbs up and informative video.
You will love it 👍
That’s a really beautiful design, it’s amazing how expensive cars are today in particular these new EVs.
People taking on way too much debt to buy a car
Alas as apparently 90% of people rent their cars on pcp or lease so manufacturers don't care about these idiotic list prices. Well they won't be selling me one at that price, and I refuse to buy anything on credit as if I don't own it from day 1 I won't buy it. Shame, as I really like the idea of going EV... but as ever they'll come down just as soon as the Chinese start importing in numbers and the prices will have to drop.
@@neilhewitt2761 It's harder for older people to consider the cost of materials, labor and logistics have greatly increased. It's also hard to understand you make more money on the stock market than you lose on a 2% loan. So, it's better to hold onto your money and "buy debt". Times have changed.
Nice. I’ll go Tesla Y for the performance, range and practicality though.
I have the all wheel drive EV-6 GT Line s and it is a great car. I test drove the rear wheel drive model and agree that it feels a little underpowered. I owned an e-Niro prior to the EV-6 and it was a great car and had an impressive range. The Ev-6 has a claimed range of over 300 miles........ the real world range I have found, is around 230 miles and that is when driving economically.
A fantastic car but don't expect to get anywhere near the claimed 300 plus miles range.
Thanks for the video. Quality as usual. 👍
Thanks 👍
I road-tested this car today with the same spec. I agree with what you say about how it drives and the comfortable ride, even on bumpy or undulating roads which we have in abundance where I live. I much prefer the display layout in the Kai compared to a Tesla's computer screen commanding "in your face" demands and where you have to go deep inside the computer if you want to change or check anything. I think the performance is adequate for our UK roads and it can really move fast when required. The overall material quality of the car seems very good indeed but would need to be tested over a few years with children on board. The chassis is well tied down and much better than I thought it would be on twisty, narrow, roads. Yes, a great car but just a wee bit too expensive for most people. I can't wait to test drive the EV6 GT the Equipped with 430kW dual motors and more tech to keep it on the road at faster speeds. A always enjoy your videos.
Sounds like we’re on the same page 👍
Very interesting video again. Well done Sir 👍
I test drove the same model on Sunday and today have had my order confirmed for the AWD GT Line S - My go-to was the Polestar 2 AWD LR but I was concerned about the saloon body and limitations this presented with boot access for holidays! This was an easy decision and solved the problem or range, style, space, performance and tech! >> Shop around for leases though as they vary substantially!
Ooh, that derriere! 😏
Love that steering wheel and instrument panel design as well.
Interesting motor, thanks for the review. Maybe just PED Petrol Electric Driver 🤔
If I was in the market for an EV this would be top of my list. Saw one today (in black) when out my my bike and looks even better.
This is a lovely car even though it is pricey. New BEVs are appearing at a rapid pace where I live in Central Scotland and I intend to add to their numbers in the next few months with a 500e or Zoe.
Great review as usual, love the styling with exception of the cop type-car massive logos, have to be debadged , seems woefully slow for a heavy beast , but when they bring out one with a motor to match the weight , it would be a top spec lovely daily, excited by the new EVs no motion lotion cars are a winner ! have driven some EV loan cars but the range is so restrictive, its petrol or diesel- price problems, but the market is moving in the right direction!
@paul smith He is talking about the RWD -0 which is nearly 8 seconds 0-60 which isnt that quick ?:)
I’m with you Ped, definitely DBX inspired rear!
See one on the road the other day, had to Google what it was! Great looking car
Lovely aren’t they 👍
First time watching one of our videos and have to say...a truly thoughtful and well balance assessment of this vehicle. Agree that this is one of the nicest looking EVs on the road (no question I would take this over a Tesla). If you put a BMW or Audi badge on this, I bet many people would guess this car would be none the wiser and believe this would sell for 100k pounds for the GT (3.5s for the 0~60 sprint). Looking forward to more of your vids and keep up the amazing work. Would love to hear your opinion on the EV6 AWD and GT and Hyundai Ioniq 5 too.
Thanks 👍
Nice car 🚘 & the dogs 🐕 look wonderful.
Nice looking car and I like the shape of the rear.Hope you can review the 4wd version soon.
Me too 👍
Thanks for the info.
I'll get a Honda Jazz for a couple of years then buy the EV6 if it beds in OK. Looks lovely 😉
Chiswick to Saltash for me in one charge in comfort.
Good video, it would be helpful if you could add any stats and performance figures on screen when you are discussing them.
Thanks for the feedback 👍
Morning sir, it’s a ducks tuft rear. Very futuristic looking. These electric cars are finally starting to get some flavour in terms of character. 👍👍
Considered this and Ioniq 5 but ultimately went for Model 3 for the supercharger network but really great options out there now
Superchargers do make the ownership experience better 👍
Great review Pete. Judging by your enthusiasm I'm thinking you are liking this one?
I am getting a gt line rwd in yacht blue , pick it up on the 27/11 , can't wait
Great video. I have an e-Niro and had a test drive of an EV6 last week because I think it looks great!
Does it look better than and e-Niro - yes. Does it drive better than an e-Niro? - not noticeably and a bit firmer..
Is it worth the extra? - given that there’s no grant and the gt-line s has many bells and whistles.. no, I don’t think so.
If this is your first EV, buy it, but if you’re trading up? I’d wait to see what other cars Kia build on this platform.
Oh- and for a car of this price, I’d expect really plush car mats..
Love this car. I recently had a test drive of a dual-motor GT line s and immediately pre-ordered one for (fingers crossed ) March 2022 delivery. I was advised to order the variant with the heat pump at an extra cost of £900, also opted for the matt grey colour which was an additional £675. All in all, I think it is still better value than a Tesla Model Y !!!! better build quality, a seven-year warranty, a heck of a lot cheaper, and it doesn`t look like a pregnant frog from the front which the Model Y most definitely does
I was advised by my dealership that the matt paint must never be cleaned with a pressure washer or ever put through a car wash. Only ever clean water and a microfiber cloth, not even a brush!
@@AndrewLumsden Great advice and absolutely correct, but I love hand washing cars and a bonus factor !!! it gets me away from the wife on a Sunday morning for an hour or so if nothing else 😀😀
I've ordered the same, but without the heat pump. Ordered at the beginning of September, but the dealer won't commit to a delivery date/range. Not sure if he's being overly cautious if you've been told March. I keep worrying about the paint! Not sure weather to re-order with a more 'robust' colour!
@@AndrewLumsden Dealer told me about the car wash issue, but didn't mention pressure washers - just bought a new one!!!
@@mylesthomas6914 @Myles Thomas, I totally understand your concerns, but the dealer assured me that the matte grey has a 3-year / 36,000 miles paint warranty cover and I could also extend the warranty for a further 2 years with a small additional cost if I wished to do so. I believe red is the only colour that does not incur an extra cost of £675 all of the other colours, white/black/blue do. I personally believe you will only regret changing your mind to another colour because 80% of other EV6`s will be red and a bit boring, and if you change your order now I think it will take even longer for your order to arrive. Sorry to keep going on but the dealer said if I were to order grey he was 99% confident that I would receive my order in March because most people were ordering red and there is a backlog for that particular colour.
Regards Steve.
I can remember the days, maybe 30-40 years ago when 120 BHP and 0-60 of about 8 seconds was considered more than decent.
Same here
Iam 56, and to me the astra gte/ xr3i were proper rapid,and a Ferrari/ lambo were doing 0 to 60 in low 6 or high 5 secs 😲
However time and technology march on and today's teenagers will grow up with rapid EV's .
I know what you mean 😂
Look forward to your thought's when you get to try the AWD version 👍
Love the wing mirror view on the display. 👍 Were those pigeons eating Kia ceed?😂😂
Oh mate…that is genius 😂😂😂
I think it looks great, I'm glad new cars are starting to look different, and it's had to make them look different, but it seems to be happening now and that can only be a good thing
Nice car, rear view looks like an AM DBX and side on over the rear wheels looks similar to the Jaguar F pace ? Looks good !
I feel sorry for those that were duped into buying a tesla, they are basically a battery powered Mondeo but with lower quality build than a Ford. Now proper car builders are making huge strides in ev cars it wont be long before tesla values start to plummet and become hard to sell.
I enjoyed watching the Video Review. One of best EVs on sale
I’ve the Nero 4+ but this is almost definitely my next car. We always drive in normal mode never bothered with sport mode as my wife doesn’t like it. I can’t really understand why people feel sport mode is so important, “with the exception of BMW drivers” who are are breed apart! After all our roads are not race tracks there supposed to be a way to safely get from A to B. I just wonder when some of these car that do 0-60 in silly times get into the hands of young lads how many more deaths we’ll see on our roads, still that’s a subject for another time. I think Kia / Hyundai are leading the other ICE car manufacturers in producing top spec BEVs.
I had my mind set on buying the GT next year but now reconsidering since I discovered the ev6 does not have Kia's newest infotainment system (Nvidia Drive). No OTA system updates, maybe satnav maps if they decide, but that's basically it.
Great video really informative good looking car
Thanks 👍
Wow! 50k for that? World has gone stark raving mad
I'm going to visit the configurator to see if the rear end looks more palatable in a different colour...
Interior looks great and appears very well thought out.
Physical HVAC controls = hoorah
Plastic fake grille inserts in the rear lamps not good!
£48k is irrelevant as 99% will PCP or Lease so it's all about the monthlies.
Thanks for sharing PP.
Another great review Pete👍
Thanks Scott 👍
Would like to see this and the Ioniq 5 in the flesh. I think I prefer the Hyundai as it looks a bit more edgy but interested to compare the two in the metal.
Seen both. Didn’t like the rear of the EV6 and thought the Ioniq 5 looked more impressive. The extra space under the boot was poor, and what put me off both is their width. Big for small country roads. With the higher spec these cars come in around £48-50k. So not cheap. The super high speed chargers they promote for 18 min are rare as hens teeth. The EV6 looks more premium inside.
Really like the ev6 had a look at the 320hp one when I ordered my proceed gt it's a good all round car my only problem is its 20k more than what I ordered or around 300pm more on finance wich is a lot of money extra for what is just a family run round. but it is an interesting car that probably won't sell 🤣
Very edgy design inside and out. I can see Zagato in there! Interesting offering. Screens very Merc like.
Glad it wasn’t just me 😂
Could be the first EV I’d consider - wait for the one next year though 😃
nice care Peter, the rear end is not my cup of tea and the back seat is not too tall people I can see, and is there an OTA (over the air) update? it's just fine with fast charging of the battery, but one of the things I prioritize the most is the availability of charging networks and that the chargers are easy to connect. There is no doubt that I will test it, it also must be said I have no electric car today, but am seriously considering buying one. thx for a good video.
20:09 I like the blinking mirror display.
Saw one on the road the other month - looks even better in the flesh than it does on video/pictures - Seriously competent car that pushes the technology barrier up towards Tesla but with better quality and and day-to-day living capability 👍
Yep 👍
What do you mean by day to day living capability?
Great looking Car Pete I think a lot to be said about this car.
Are you driving the New BMW iX3 soon ? You will be very impressed
Good one Pete, looks good!!
Cheers Garry 👍
I’m still looking to see how these are all going to be when the battery life finally gives up and replacements have to be fitted, also along with what costs.
The ECO button on the i-Pace adds up to 10% to the anticipated range and we use it all the time on the motorway.
The range changes in the Kia too when you change modes 👍
Great review of another brilliant car from Kia. Unless I missed it you forgot to mention the 800v charging system it shares with the Ioniq 5, unique in the market outside of Porsche/Audi. Rocking up at an Ionity/Shell/BP/Instavolt charger that can take full advantage of its charging capability will give you 60 miles in 5 minutes = game over for petrol & diesel.
@Petrol Ped I currently own an R60 MINI Countryman and am considering an EV6 next. As a MINI owner, how did you find the steering feel in direct comparison to a MINI? I really like a good communcative steering feel and find many cars just don't deliver that these days :(
I had a look at one last weekend and was very impressed by it. Not driven one yet (still waiting for KIA Redditch to bother to call me back!). The only issue I have is the lack of charging network. I don’t think I’d go for any other EV right now apart from a Tesla purely for the supercharger network.
the problem with KIA is their sky-high service prices, it's completely crazy service prices compared to the competitors, even though it's an electric car that shouldn't cost that much to service.
Kia and Hyundai are knocking it out of the park with their EV line up. The Germany brands will be very concerned.