We love our Ioniq 5 and and so do many folk and the EV6 is doing exactly the same with different folk. The fact that the Koreans can give us 2 different but desirable EVs off the same platform is brilliant. Now they just need to bring on the smaller and cheaper EVs and everyone will be happy.
Cheaper everyday, budget EV's that's what we're looking for! The Chinese are going to eat everyone else's lunch in this space if they don't get serious soon. 😀
The electric cars are now stirring up the car market. Porsche and other sport car manufacturers will have to fight for the customers, prices performance ratios are not what they used to be. More horsepower for less money in a family car than a expensive petrol sports car.
The design impact reminds me of when Chris Bangle gave us the BMW E60 5 series.Marmite during its production but I personally loved it and many people have said to me they consider it doesn’t age to this day.Prediction is EV6 will be same.
This was a good review and help answer a bunch of my questions. I wish you had covered the storage a bit more though. I’m also wondering why you never mentioned the model Y as a comparison, is that vehicle not available for testing? Based on what you covered I felt it was a good review for say a VW or Ford, but some of the details made me think this vehicle was a bit higher end, like an Audi or BMW, which leaves me with some additional questions: 1. What’s the quality of the navigation system? 2. Does it come with self driving capabilities? 3. Heated seats? 4. Any other perks you might find on an Audi or BMW included.
The rear just puts me off and the front is reminiscent of a Nissan and it’s v big. The interior looks fantastic. Would definitely consider when Tesla M3 lease eventually ends.
KIA has nailed it with the EV6, stunning looking car both inside and out. Would seem to drive well and has a decent range. Trouble is the price, EVs are still way too dear! Us poor pensioners are being priced off the road.
I think its a great car, I just can't get passed the back end which doesn't match the middle section of the car and the middle section of the car doesn't match the front end of the car, its like three different cars designed for three different purposes slammed together in some kind of last minute decision. Will it age well- I don't think so. It has a kind of Nokia 3310 about it. The specs and and interior are perfect and I suspect its a brilliant piece of engineering. But everyone has their own opinion on aesthetics. This one isn't mine. 😊
When anyone gets used to regen driving, they should all want maximum regen unless they’re incapable of feathering the accelerator. EVs should not be all off the accelerator because you should almost never be touching the brake pedal. With full regen, your right foot modulates acceleration and deceleration and you should NOT need even two regen settings which only indicates the designers don’t understand driving with regen or don’t have enough experience. I touch my Tesla Model 3 brake pedal about once a month which is all that is needed for the odd panic stop. Regen all the way the rest of the time.
Quite good review. Only thing that upset me was that the ev6 was compared to almost all other ev's on the market except from the Tesla model Y. That was until I realized that you dont get the model y in the UK yet. Silly me :)
This is not an suv. Look at the freehigths compared to propper suv’s like range Rover, mb Ml class bmw x5 etc. Design wise, it depends on the eyes looking rigth?
When you have to sit passengers on top of a battery pack, that will necessarily raise the car's height, giving it a sort-of SUV look. The Polestar2 has a similar high-sedan look that somewhat reminds me of the rare Subaru Legacy Outback sedan, or the AMC Eagle. I personally dislike SUVs, but find the EV6's positioning and slightly taller roof justified.
Indeed, definitely a game changer, watch-out EV world the Koreans and Chinese are ready to pounce, BIG STYLE. I can forsee a wave of Tesla owners defecting to the EV6, why wouldn't they? Other than the supercharger network (which is to be opened-up to all Ev's in the near future) Tesla has little else to offer that isn't up-trumped by the EV6. If Kia get this car absolutely right at launch, they are nto a winner for sure.
@@David-bl1bt not sure about that but I hope they can produce lots of them. that's the problem, they bring these out and then we find out they produce 250k of a few years. when Tesla opens in Germany and especially when it produces it's little hatch in a couple of years we'll see millions produced. I hope kia can match.
@@stephenstevens5746 i've said this before on other forums, if an accident does happen (and it will) who is liable with SDC, tesla, the guy who developed the software, the camera makers, the owner of the car, the government that has allowed SDC? Until every car and highways/roads are made suitable for SDC insurance companies will not insure you when you tell them "I was using the cars self driving and reading the paper" Mmm! pause for thought.
I think the design will stand the test of time, it has some lovely lines and I like the rear end which seems to divide opinion. I can't believe the reviews coming out now for this car, makes my decision to order one on the first day I could all the better. Looking forward to November 2021.
@@susihormon7821 oh wow, I hope my dealer will update me soon then. Last I heard was that there are 90 demonstrators in the country waiting to go out to dealers but my dealership said orders were still dark.
Yea I also believe that the design will stand the test of time. It reminds me like the i8, looks so futuristic, after years it still is. Coolest design doesn't always mean it will age quickly, especially if done well ...
Cracking, extended review, Jack - thank you. Just couldn't help but chuckle, though... at about 5:30 in, you're saying "when one of these drives passed, you're gonna notice it..." just as it drives passed an older couple who DON'T take any notice of it, whatsoever...!! Oh, and, for what it's worth, you are absolutely NOT the only person on the planet with a deep dislike of SUVs... I'm right beside you on that front, dude... :-)
Brilliant review! This car now sits at a comfortable #2 slot on my EV wish-list, which, mind you, is a totally meaningless list since I will be forever too poor to afford any of them! :|
Excellent review Jack, 100% nailed it. I wasn't sure about the EV6's looks when I first saw pictures of it, but like a lot of designs which look quirky at first, it grew on me. I don't think it looks like an SUV or a compact, and it doesn't look like an estate. It's sort of in between a lot of styles, and I think I would learn to like that as well... even those door mirrors! I'm not sure about the shape of the front seats when seen from the rear though, they remind me of E.T. Anyone? just me, then!
@@justinseah4011 Well, Jack said they are really comfortable, so maybe it’s an optical illusion? I’m going to try them on a test drive before I change my current KIA plug-in hybrid for this pure electric one.
Yes, I saw E.T. there as well 😅 however, I've sat im the EV6 at IAA in Munich an hell yeah, those seats are super comfortable. Didn't want to get out of the car 😁
@@inesz.allrounder Haha! Glad I'm not alone, anyway. And thanks for your feedback regarding the comfort. I was at Fully Charged Outside earlier this month and couldn't get close enough to see the EV6, never mind sit in it!
@@JackFeelsNerves seeing it in person in Munich was just the cherry on the cake. I've placed an order in August, probably won't get it until Q1/2022, but I am so excited for it :)
Just want to say how "pro" this UA-cam Channel is - obviously guided by the legend Robert Llewellyn. Jack you are TV quality man. Just about to order the EV6. Awesome Channel guys.
@@JackScarlett1 i wouldn't say leading though following closely maybe. I still find a couple of Chinese brands which have more all-around complete EV platforms with better infotainment and selfdriving features. Plus Tesla of course leading them all
"things I want to adjust while I'm on the move... temperature" Am I the only one who basically sets the temperature once and basically never touches it again? Why would I want to be constantly adjusting the temperature? Set it to a figure that is comfortable and let the AC handle the rest. It's a hot day? AC will automatically cool the cabin to the set temperature. On a cold day it will heat it up. What's there to adjust?
22 degrees Auto as baseline, 2 down if it is cold out, 2 up if it is hot. Use preconditioning. Move this to where you feel best. The end. He should have picked volume :)
The same temperature setting can be too hot on a hot humid day with sun coming in or too cold on a wet miserable day. It can also depend on what you're wearing. If you've got a lot of layers on because it's cold outside, you might find yourself getting too hot as you warm up. A fixed air temp doesn't give you a fixed "feels like" temp.
@@Xenon0000000000001 humidity does not change much if you use the compressor. Regarding clothing and individual preference there are differences by region, by gender, by personal feeling and between manufacturers. This is why I said "move the baseline temperature where you need it to be and leave the ventilation at automatic. The system can make you feel more comfortable than you could by selecting vents yourself. Things become less busy.
@@Xenon0000000000001 Auto does not change your temperature setting. Only air flow and direction. But I agree, this is not very nice if you have to change these settings with touch pads or screens.
I was very impressed when I saw it in the showroom, however in real life it looks far larger that in does in video or TV. I serously wonder whether I would be able to get it in my garage. I test drove the Ioniq 5. Again a nice car but it is large. It just fitted into my garage with an inch to spare either side of the wing mirrors. So I will wait to see what the EV4 is like, which hopefully will be launched in 2022.
I love the look of the Ioniq 5, but it would not fit on my drive in SE London without concreting-over our front garden (can only just fit our 2013 Leaf, and that overhangs the pavement a bit)... so depressing... was a big factor in me starting the process to move from my 1930s house!
@@Puckerization yes, big for the UK - particularly in cities, we like hatchbacks, so we can get around more easily... hopefully energy density in batteries will improve to the level that we get shorter wheelbase cars with 300+ mile range before too long.
I agree they are seriously chunky in the flesh, I was quite surprised... A lot of the width doesn't really translate to space inside the car, it's all caught up is big wheel arches and doors which seem like 30cm thick.
This is a fantastic video and review. Neither the EV6 nor the Ioniq 5 are available in Canada, but I just made a preview video about the Ioniq 5 when it was featured at the Montréal EV show this past weekend. I thought it was brilliant with a very open interior, an amazing panoramic roof, and a great design with regards to buttons versus touch or tactile. If the EV6 is as spacious, or almost as spacious as the Ioniq 5, then I think Kia has a winner on its hands and I do think it is an excellent rebranding/redesigning of Kia vehicles. I love my e-Niro but you are correct, it was a purchase made with my head not my heart; even though I think it looks good, it is not sexy like the EV6 is... but that's just me :)
I'm in Korea, where H/K/G offers all of their electrics. Length and width wise, EV6 is on par with its Hyundai sibling, while sleeker shape ebbs into headroom and trunk space. In addition to that, you'll have to take account, well, ambiance inside the car. Ioniq 5 is much more airy, while the EV6 feels a bit like a Kia K5. EV6 feels more like a more refined one, though
@@Euroduplex I prefer EV6 interior actually, more contemporary, sporty and sophisticated while Hyundai lean towards cozy, airy and homely vibe. I'm glad both Hyundai and Kia employed different approach from each other, suits different tastes 😊
@@obidean3964 Yup like Peugeot vs Citroen :) Kia tried to make 'a good looking car that is electric' and Hyundai tried to showcase how much interior space that new purpose made electic car platform can deliver.
Yes, Kia has really nailed it! I too love the intuitiveness of the cockpit, and the fact that there are still tactile knobs and buttons. Plus a great new logo. This was a great review. Nice one.
Favourite Jack video so far. More honest, but still fun. Have been looking forward to learning more about this car and you've made me really want to get my hands on one
As much as I like/love this, it's too big for us as a couple. Would like to see a smaller KIA, as well spec'd and thought out as this. Never the less, it's a beautiful car, very desirable.
I was lucky enough to go to the launch at Kia Preston a month ago, same exact car lol. It really is a great car hands on. The inside space is enormous, nice heads up display. For those of you looking at the German Luxury SUVs also put this on your shortlist, it’s good very good. For me it’s just too big but not if but when Kia make a hot-hatch then count me in.
@@seanholdom9739 Note that it's cheaper because the model starts with smaller battery while Kia come standard with full size, actually even larger than largest Ioniq 5 battery size. Many overlooked on this part, hence why the price is actually reasonable really ...
It's *NOT* an SUV; not tall enough with not enough headroom or ground clearance. But that aside, as a standard hatchback, very nice indeed, and probably one of the best EV hatchback's available? If I weren't waiting for the Model Y to finally become available in the UK, I could easily be tempted. Similar price to the Y too....
I drive an e-Niro and a Kona E with all the tech. I went to the launch of the EV6 in Bristol when Fully Charged and Robert attended the launch. I came away with mixed feelings. Yes the outside looks great, similar to but different to the Jag. But i remain sceptical about range, it is not as inherently economical as the Niro, Robert made this comment when he drove the Ioniq 5, which makes the larger battery essential. At speed it will be thirsty than the Kona, and a resent road trip south of Geneva, would not have worked easily with the Ioniq 5 as it did with the Kona, because of the spacing of IONITY chargers on the Autoroutes, I wonder if the EV6 would be that much better. Interior, is not head and shoulders above the finish of the Niro, yes it is different, yes it is like a M line BMW, all black and ‘focused’, but the material quality still is notch down from the Audi’s I used to run. Nice but not £50 K premium nice, too much scratchy plastic. To get all the toys, you have to go north of £50K, with paint and then pay extra for a heat pump, c.£1K. Really, stuff like that should be standard with that price level. The boot is not as accommodating as the e-Niro when you have removed the polystyrene layer, as it is very shallow and high, too much space for the rear motor. Sit in the rear like Jack showed you, and your feet will not fit under the front seats, like they will on an Ioniq5, it means rear passengers will have knees bent a lot, as the floor height is compromised by the battery underneath, (just as it is in the Tesla M3). So I guess it drives well, but when you come to reverse out of the drive in the winter, and its rained, and the reversing camera is covered from mud from the road, you really are going to miss a wiper on the rear screen. (Just see a UA-cam video about rain remaining on the rear screen of the Ioniq 5). Well I cancelled my Ioniq 5 P45 order, because of efficiency concerns, and I don’t see the EV6 being hugely different, the real world range in a British winter will mean it will travel less distance than the 2 cars I drive at the moment, and as for the accommodation and carrying capacity, I still don’t see the. EV6 being 10 -15 - 20K better than the current lower priced offerings. You still only have a handful, (at the moment) of 350kW chargers. So many merits, but some significant concerns about what you get (or don’t) for the additional premium. Case not proved Jack.
@9:00 576 hp and 0 to 60 in 3,5 seconds. Madness. Why should you want that? Do you want to get a speeding ticket so fast? And at the end complain about the short range with one battery charge. Why not drive normal, in normal mode instead of sports mode which I think should be left out of the car completely, and get a super range. But no, it has to be fast. Idiotic.
Great car, really ballzy effort by Kia and I think they’ve pulled it off. I hope they get the credit (and sales) they deserve. I think the Ioniq 5 is great, but I prefer this. It’s a little bit harder edged and a little more driver oriented, if you prefer that sort of thing and I do. I really enjoy Jack’s review style too, he always seems to tune into the essence of the cars he reviews. Let’s have more Jack reviews please Fully-Charged.
I wish they’d mirror imaged the wheels. So passenger side and driver’s both have the pointy bits sweeping backwards. Apart from that great review, great SUV, if a little on the expensive side.
Erm, couple of things young man. But first let me say great video, I was lucky enough to get invited by Kia to see and feel this car in the flesh. OK firstly, we haven't had wing mirrors since my Cortina 2000E lol and secondly why is everyone calling a Crossover an SUV. Surely sports utility vehicle should be reserved for the likes of the Q7, Toureg, Bentayga etc, no? Thoughts please...
Firstly, I want to live in that village! Secondly, the price - we paid more than that for our 2 year old I-Pace! Looking forward to seeing it close up at our local dealership (Pembrokeshire) next month (only had a quick look at Fully Charged Outside). I think we will be buying one sooner rather than later.
"Captain Scarlet, this is the voice of the Mysterons. We know you can hear us. We want your EV6. " Great review, Jack. The only thing missing were the hoops of light drifting across the church :-) This has to be the best EV offering at present...and love the matt grey finish.
The way he drives, he'd need to be Captain Scarlet. He's more interested in all the charge ports, than what is going on in the road in front of him, and his hands are off the wheel far too much to be safe.
So what are you going to do? Haggle? How will this compare pricewise to Tesla in the U.S.? It will be as reliable and possibly better spec'd. Who actually pays cash for a car nowadays? 80%+ of customers in the U.K. use finance packages. Mass adoption happens when those that can afford a new item sell on their old one. You might also compare the running costs of this car to an ICE vehicle, bearing in mind the finance angle.
Of course they come with the best first like all other manufactures, like just about all other tech. Then when they have pumped those out for a while, the rest of the models will come. The best cars they can offer are most likely also those they earn the most profit on. :)
@@andyroid7339 cheapest tesla in my country costs around 70k eur. This one will be no different. Yes most people finance but these cars are way too costly even with financing I dont have an extra 1k a month. I think most people havent got that kind of money to spare. Thats a payment for 200-300k house here. Edit. Cheapest model 3 is ~55k and Kia seems to be the same, 50-70k Still expensive.
@@andyroid7339 Model 3 standard+ car is about $40k in the US, long range dual motor is about $50k so both options are less money than this car. I love the design but the price is just eye watering. Model Y starts around $50k but there is no standard range version, only the long range one.
Jack is such a great presenter. I mourned the loss of Jonny Smith when he left fully charged (thankfully he has his own channel now) and I’m worried Jack may get nicked. Please Fully Charged, do whatever you need to do to keep Jack employed. The EV6 is pretty awesome too!
Jack is good, but the top presenter I have encountered is Mat Watson from Carwow. I would love to see them both on a show like Top Gear together, and put Clarkson in between them - what a hoot!
@@gunnerlawts Each to his own but I'd rather have personalities well away from the camera. This presenter obviously knows his stuff but I find the over-exaggerated facial contortions and waving about of the arms very distracting.
I'm a longtime EV guy, early adopter, and I'm excited about this one. One of my good friends just took delivery of his EV6 and is thrilled with it. I've seen a few on the roads and love the looks, but I'm really looking forward to test driving his next week.
Great review! Reminded me of the good ol' days of Top Gear when it was at its peak, especially that introduction. Had all the detail I like. And this is currently my favourite car of all cars currently out there, it just ticks all the boxes in looks and practicality. It was really gratifying to watch it being covered in detail. Can't say I agree about the Ioniq 5, it just makes me think 80's printer. The only thing missing is the LPT1 port.
This car definitely changes the image of KIA. It‘s what did not follow the Rover 3500 or even it‘s what I have been expecting from the iPace. With a trunk to put my Gordon Setters and no worries where to put the charging cables. And the Rimac, Porsche and Hyundai/Kia/Genesis 800 Volts-System is far away from competition of the price segment. Hope to get my GT-Line or better the GT by August 2022. This car comes just in between an iPace that is too expensive for what they offer and a TESLA Y that is not very user friendly in too many features with the total limitation to one screen (e.g. wipers, frunk, glove box etc.). KIA offers a serious and safety orientated handling also in winter or rainy climate with practical contols and also HUD etc. which you can‘t even get in a TESLA. You can forget now completely about Volkswagen, Ford, GM or makes even from Stellantis, Polestar or Volvo. There is nothing that comes close to any beautiful design of former times Jags or Austin Healey 3000 or Rover with well rounded sexy shapes. Good decision to have both however with Ioniq 5…
How many kWh/mile? This is what we need to know. The Kona and e-niro excelled on that front without even being done on a EV-platform. And this one has twice the voltage to reduce losses, so this one should be amazing. Is it?
I fail to see the excitement. I see all the cheapness of a Niro (which I have, EX Premium PHEV, top of the line 2018)...but at a much higher price point. Also, here in the US, we get a car with much less V2L capabilities, half of Euro spec. My experience with Kia has been terrible. No software updates or fixes for various items. I would instead recommend a Tesla for it's superior tech and frequent true OTA updates or a MachE for it's far better cabin and dealer network. I have experience with these models also, so I can speak with at least long term authority. Answering your question on styling, I find the Kia and Hyundai both unappealing, even worse than the Polestar 2 or the VW ID4.
I was really impressed with the EV6 when I first saw it on a number of early videos and love both the exterior and interior styling. Much prefer it to the Ioniq 5 to be honest. I expressed interest in the car when it was first available to pre-order and then attended a launch event at my local Kia dealership. Seeing it in the metal and being able to get inside it to appreciate the internal space, layout and quality then made me want it. Much the same as your experience Jack. I'm leasing a Hyundai Kona at the moment but as soon as the lease expires the EV6 is at the top of the list for test driving.
No, that started with the 2014 Optima SXL, and then they shock the world with the Stinger GT, and just when you think KIA has walked away with the best cars for the money, they drop the EV 6 on you to stay ahead of the game. Now everyone is waiting to see their next mind-blowing car. Just when you think KIA is at the top of its game they move the bar up another notch.
Shame it crashed into the back of the car in front carrying your mum to hospital half through a stroke on the M25 last week when Extinction Rebellion turned up.
I'm sure this is a nice car and yes, I am all for switching to electric. But a Kia for $60,000? Sorry, for that kind of ca$h I'd rather drive a lightly used S-Class Mercedes for a few more years. Maybe by then the car makers begin to realize that they need to come up with some more reasonable pricing for a daily driver.
To get a full understanding of living with an EV you really need to run it for a few months. This enables an understanding of the daily charging and maintenance experience. Tesla is still streets ahead of the competition here. Regular over the air software updates, maintenance that comes to the customer’s home or workplace plus Supercharging automatically directed from the navigation system while the battery is pre conditioned on route to enable up to 350 miles per hour to be added at 25p per unit make the total experience so Customer friendly. Your reviews could be enhanced by including this “total” experience. My views are based on ownership of a Renault Zoe, then Jaguar I- Pace and I’m now on my second Tesla Model 3
This is bigger than I want or need. I'd like to see an eNiro replacement based on this platform. An eNiro sized car with towing ability would get my vote.
Exactly, an eNiro that can tow would meet my needs precisely. I ended up getting another fossil this year (Suzuki Vitara) as there is no affordable EV that meets my needs yet. Maybe by the time I am ready to replace that there will be used options available. Maybe they will bring out an EV4 or something that fills this gap.
As to how the design of this car will age, well, it's supposed to be sporty if not an outright sports car. A great many cars with those types of design cues tend to age well. I'm thinking a Triumph Spitfire, a Ford Probe, or a Toyota Supra, maybe. Of course there's some stinkers out there, but I think this one will do fine.
I find it funny how it’s said it is up a level (interior) like Jaguar and Audi, but then say but pay that much for a Kia? Take the label off the car and judge pretending it says Audi, Rolls or Mercedes. We are bias to brand names and need to judge by the product :)
The ass is weird. Can't tell me otherwise. Love that we are getting cars with short and sloped fronts so you can almost see all the way to the ground. Good sized windows too, hate the tanky feeling of Polestar.
Agree, the ass looks silly. If they have had different design teams,designing the front and rear, i suggest giving the team that did the front, a raise, and the ones that did the back, a Immediate dismissal notice. :)
I parked next to an Ioniq 5 at Bordeaux airport last week when I was plugging the e-Niro in. It’s a big car! Wheelbase is longer than a BMW 5 series. The EV6 looks great but both cars are a bigger than we need. The e-Niro has proved to be a brilliant car to own and drive after 2.5 years and 50,000 km, solid build and well designed at least as good as German and Japanese brands I have owned in the past. Kia and Hyundai are on a roll.
As far as exterior design goes it does seem like they were given a block of clay and told they have 24 hours to come up with a design. They then used 23.5 on the front end and 1/2 an hour on the rest. I love the car but personally I kinda like the look of the Ionic 5 more.
Great video! I love the look of this thing. It's very unique styling reminds me of when the evoque first came along. The only reason this car may not sell like hot cakes is people having brand snobbery. If Kia was a new brand (like tesla) with this exact car and price tag, people would accept it as a mid tier car, and love it. But as kia has historically been a cheaper brand, that's why some may struggle. I don't care about brands. So I'll definitely be getting one 👍
the only thing missing from both Kia and Hyundai is a unified Brand design direction, they are all over the place from car model to car model and it does limit the Brand identity. I still really WANT the EV6 or a Ioniq 5 when I have driven my Ioniq 28 for a couple of years and you can buy an EV6 or Ioniq 5 on the used market
The overall design is really a personal preference issue. You either like it or you dont. My one big design issue is the area on the side just above the front wheel. Too many different lines intersecting here, it just looks messy.
@@andyjdhurley So... People who don't understand Tesla are superior in every way, or who would buy a car based on how it looks, or who care about what other people think? Fair enough.
@@MarkXHolland LOL, pretty much, yeah. I don't like the look of saloons or sports cars so Tesla are not eye candy to me and their UI is pretty terrible (speaking as an IT person who trained in human computer interfaces - it's just not suitable for controlling features of a car while driving) though I appreciate the tech and level or support. As for what other's think, why should I care? If my car makes me happy to drive it that should be all that matters right? The only thing that might ever force me to get a Tesla would be their charging network and it seems that will be opened up soon so is a moot point.
The person who laid that down in the editor should go back to school. Background music should enhance, not distract. That drum track is distracting as hell.
I think the Hyundai is the car that has more of a contemporary look, and thus will age worse than the EV6. The Kia has some very classical lines, in a unique configuration. So it might very well become somewhat of a classic from the age when EV’s took over. I plan to get one, and keep it for a long time.
Great entertaining and informative vlog. It looks like every other car at the moment on the market to me so I don't get your enthusiasm of the styling but good on IKA I hope it does well.
The EV6’s energy consumption at motorway speeds is between 350 and 440 Wh/ml according to the EV database U.K. Compare this with 245 and 325 Wh/ml for the Tesla model 3 SR plus. The point about energy efficiency is worth reiterating. Renewables are in short supply and should be treated as a precious resource.
I can't get over the swoosh on the side going up to the boot. It really does grate visually for me. If I had the choice it would be the ionic 5 all day, just wish it had the handling of the ev6.
Great presentation - informative, entertaining, and irreverent enough to keep my interest without being annoying. I think you could make a toaster review enjoyable. Nice work!
I haven’t seen the EV6 or the Ioniq yet but I did see the Mustang Mach-E recently and it looked so bulky. From what I have heard in these reviews both the EV6 and Ioniq are going to be the same. Too big for our roads I fear, much as I applaud both their looks.
None of these cars are too big for British roads. It's a very average sized car. If you can drive a Ford Mondeo then you can drive this as they're the same size.
Jack is one of the very few presenters who manage to command 100% of my attention. He is a revelation, and is the best thing that has happened to fully charged, which hitherto, was getting rather dowdy. Entertaining, witty & concise. Rock-on Jack. 👍
I love the EV6. Don't like the label "SUV", I just don't want to lie on the floor to drive a car. Why do motoring journo's all want to lie on the floor to drive a car? Bugger doing that every day.
Ok, so we really like the EV6, but what do you think? could the EV6 be the car to transform the Kia brand? Tell us below...
The saw was a nice touch. Hilarious! You are good at this video thing. Good on ya!
The only difficult decision is whether to wait for the GT next year or jump on the S now.......
Yes, the EV6 GT will be it’s new benchmark.
It's a really tough decision between the EV6 and Ioniq 5.. 🤔
When he grows up he might make a decent presenter. Till then he should go back to being an enthusiastic school teacher.
We love our Ioniq 5 and and so do many folk and the EV6 is doing exactly the same with different folk. The fact that the Koreans can give us 2 different but desirable EVs off the same platform is brilliant. Now they just need to bring on the smaller and cheaper EVs and everyone will be happy.
Cheaper everyday, budget EV's that's what we're looking for! The Chinese are going to eat everyone else's lunch in this space if they don't get serious soon. 😀
The electric cars are now stirring up the car market. Porsche and other sport car manufacturers will have to fight for the customers, prices performance ratios are not what they used to be. More horsepower for less money in a family car than a expensive petrol sports car.
i agree with your analysis nevertheless 0 to 60 in 3.5 sec does NOT make a sport car ... just a fast car in straight line.
Thank you for this great report. You confirmed my decision to order an EV6 GT-line in July in Germany.
@mikea hiooi The suspension was rated excellent in various tests of the EV6 prototype, very close to an air suspension.
so happy to see cars like this coming out
The design impact reminds me of when Chris Bangle gave us the BMW E60 5 series.Marmite during its production but I personally loved it and many people have said to me they consider it doesn’t age to this day.Prediction is EV6 will be same.
Fantastic review! Absolutely love your style of presenting! Super car imo.
This was a good review and help answer a bunch of my questions. I wish you had covered the storage a bit more though.
I’m also wondering why you never mentioned the model Y as a comparison, is that vehicle not available for testing?
Based on what you covered I felt it was a good review for say a VW or Ford, but some of the details made me think this vehicle was a bit higher end, like an Audi or BMW, which leaves me with some additional questions:
1. What’s the quality of the navigation system?
2. Does it come with self driving capabilities?
3. Heated seats?
4. Any other perks you might find on an Audi or BMW included.
The rear just puts me off and the front is reminiscent of a Nissan and it’s v big. The interior looks fantastic. Would definitely consider when Tesla M3 lease eventually ends.
KIA has nailed it with the EV6, stunning looking car both inside and out. Would seem to drive well and has a decent range. Trouble is the price, EVs are still way too dear! Us poor pensioners are being priced off the road.
I think its a great car, I just can't get passed the back end which doesn't match the middle section of the car and the middle section of the car doesn't match the front end of the car, its like three different cars designed for three different purposes slammed together in some kind of last minute decision. Will it age well- I don't think so. It has a kind of Nokia 3310 about it. The specs and and interior are perfect and I suspect its a brilliant piece of engineering. But everyone has their own opinion on aesthetics. This one isn't mine. 😊
Loved the comment; "it's not BBC". Sterling review, keep up the good work.
okay but hear me out, electric stinger GT...
I like it. I think it will do well.
When anyone gets used to regen driving, they should all want maximum regen unless they’re incapable of feathering the accelerator. EVs should not be all off the accelerator because you should almost never be touching the brake pedal. With full regen, your right foot modulates acceleration and deceleration and you should NOT need even two regen settings which only indicates the designers don’t understand driving with regen or don’t have enough experience. I touch my Tesla Model 3 brake pedal about once a month which is all that is needed for the odd panic stop. Regen all the way the rest of the time.
100%. Anyone who's actually been driving an EV for any length of time knows this!
Quite good review. Only thing that upset me was that the ev6 was compared to almost all other ev's on the market except from the Tesla model Y. That was until I realized that you dont get the model y in the UK yet. Silly me :)
It's still an SUV but at least it's better looking than everything else.
That's debatable.... your taste not someone else's
Time to get those glasses mate, this thing is fugy.
This is not an suv. Look at the freehigths compared to propper suv’s like range Rover, mb Ml class bmw x5 etc. Design wise, it depends on the eyes looking rigth?
It's not an estate either.
When you have to sit passengers on top of a battery pack, that will necessarily raise the car's height, giving it a sort-of SUV look. The Polestar2 has a similar high-sedan look that somewhat reminds me of the rare Subaru Legacy Outback sedan, or the AMC Eagle.
I personally dislike SUVs, but find the EV6's positioning and slightly taller roof justified.
Been watching a lot of reviews of this. Even as a Model 3 owner, I am excited for this car. Lots of good stuff here.
Indeed, definitely a game changer, watch-out EV world the Koreans and Chinese are ready to pounce, BIG STYLE.
I can forsee a wave of Tesla owners defecting to the EV6, why wouldn't they?
Other than the supercharger network (which is to be opened-up to all Ev's in the near future) Tesla has little else to offer that isn't up-trumped by the EV6.
If Kia get this car absolutely right at launch, they are nto a winner for sure.
@@David-bl1bt not sure about that but I hope they can produce lots of them. that's the problem, they bring these out and then we find out they produce 250k of a few years.
when Tesla opens in Germany and especially when it produces it's little hatch in a couple of years we'll see millions produced. I hope kia can match.
@@gazlives you won't see millions of little teslas because elon will still want the big bucks for a little car.
@@briankavanagh7191 yet tesla demands are crazy high. sold out cars until next year. And it will be game over when tesla full self driving is out.
@@stephenstevens5746 i've said this before on other forums, if an accident does happen (and it will) who is liable with SDC, tesla, the guy who developed the software, the camera makers, the owner of the car, the government that has allowed SDC? Until every car and highways/roads are made suitable for SDC insurance companies will not insure you when you tell them "I was using the cars self driving and reading the paper" Mmm! pause for thought.
I've never wanted a car that I could actually afford more than this one. Kia will get my money!
At 40 k I still can’t afford it
@@Sthilboy56 I bet you can 2nd hand! 👍🏾
@@krime2001 will have to wait quite a while my budget is 12-15 k
You guys are blessed, in Singapore this car will cost over 100k pounds due to our silly car taxes.
@@Sthilboy56 40k in Canada means 72 CDN, plus 15% tax, destination, etc., so about 85k. I don't even know why I watch those videos.
I want one. Looks lovely. Still expensive though but hey ho, can’t take it with you 😀
So your budget for a new car this size is ?
Pretty affordable to lease
@@Snarfcat Maybe he wants something smaller.
It's not expensive if you look a total cost of ownership. Same as a Toyota corolla
I think the design will stand the test of time, it has some lovely lines and I like the rear end which seems to divide opinion. I can't believe the reviews coming out now for this car, makes my decision to order one on the first day I could all the better. Looking forward to November 2021.
Today i got the vin number….ours is built…future is coming home. MEB is ok….e gmp looks like an evolution of it.
@@susihormon7821 oh wow, I hope my dealer will update me soon then. Last I heard was that there are 90 demonstrators in the country waiting to go out to dealers but my dealership said orders were still dark.
@@dhekalia So far i only know a hand full of people in a german ev forum. On the 23rd of october there will be a big show at every dealer in germany
Yea I also believe that the design will stand the test of time. It reminds me like the i8, looks so futuristic, after years it still is. Coolest design doesn't always mean it will age quickly, especially if done well ...
Cracking, extended review, Jack - thank you.
Just couldn't help but chuckle, though... at about 5:30 in, you're saying "when one of these drives passed, you're gonna notice it..." just as it drives passed an older couple who DON'T take any notice of it, whatsoever...!!
Oh, and, for what it's worth, you are absolutely NOT the only person on the planet with a deep dislike of SUVs... I'm right beside you on that front, dude... :-)
I noticed that couple ignoring the car driving by too. 😂
Yeah way to much praise for this hatch. When he goes to sit in the back and glorify the leg room I laughed.
@@ItalianRain2 7
"an older couple" wouldn't notice anything unless it's painted bright yellow with large pink spots.😂
SUVs - completely agree - why oh why oh why?
This is a most amazing automobile, it hasn't only have the that's nice factor but it has that I WANT ONE factor!!
Brilliant review! This car now sits at a comfortable #2 slot on my EV wish-list, which, mind you, is a totally meaningless list since I will be forever too poor to afford any of them! :|
Excellent review Jack, 100% nailed it. I wasn't sure about the EV6's looks when I first saw pictures of it, but like a lot of designs which look quirky at first, it grew on me. I don't think it looks like an SUV or a compact, and it doesn't look like an estate. It's sort of in between a lot of styles, and I think I would learn to like that as well... even those door mirrors! I'm not sure about the shape of the front seats when seen from the rear though, they remind me of E.T. Anyone? just me, then!
Looks like it causes neck ache..abit too far out
@@justinseah4011 Well, Jack said they are really comfortable, so maybe it’s an optical illusion? I’m going to try them on a test drive before I change my current KIA plug-in hybrid for this pure electric one.
Yes, I saw E.T. there as well 😅 however, I've sat im the EV6 at IAA in Munich an hell yeah, those seats are super comfortable. Didn't want to get out of the car 😁
@@inesz.allrounder Haha! Glad I'm not alone, anyway. And thanks for your feedback regarding the comfort. I was at Fully Charged Outside earlier this month and couldn't get close enough to see the EV6, never mind sit in it!
@@JackFeelsNerves seeing it in person in Munich was just the cherry on the cake. I've placed an order in August, probably won't get it until Q1/2022, but I am so excited for it :)
BEAST MODE
Just want to say how "pro" this UA-cam Channel is - obviously guided by the legend Robert Llewellyn. Jack you are TV quality man. Just about to order the EV6. Awesome Channel guys.
Koreans and Japanese are killing it. I fall asleep whenever i look at new EV from BMW or Merecedes.
Korea really is leading the way atm
I agree about the Koreans but the Japanese??? I haven't seen any good EV from them not even 1
@@JackScarlett1 i wouldn't say leading though following closely maybe. I still find a couple of Chinese brands which have more all-around complete EV platforms with better infotainment and selfdriving features. Plus Tesla of course leading them all
@@gertxhika663 But Tesla's weakness is their poor build quality.
@@kfx3907 not the ones from China they're better than a lot of German ones
"things I want to adjust while I'm on the move... temperature"
Am I the only one who basically sets the temperature once and basically never touches it again? Why would I want to be constantly adjusting the temperature? Set it to a figure that is comfortable and let the AC handle the rest. It's a hot day? AC will automatically cool the cabin to the set temperature. On a cold day it will heat it up. What's there to adjust?
22 degrees Auto as baseline, 2 down if it is cold out, 2 up if it is hot. Use preconditioning. Move this to where you feel best. The end. He should have picked volume :)
The same temperature setting can be too hot on a hot humid day with sun coming in or too cold on a wet miserable day. It can also depend on what you're wearing. If you've got a lot of layers on because it's cold outside, you might find yourself getting too hot as you warm up. A fixed air temp doesn't give you a fixed "feels like" temp.
@@Xenon0000000000001 humidity does not change much if you use the compressor. Regarding clothing and individual preference there are differences by region, by gender, by personal feeling and between manufacturers. This is why I said "move the baseline temperature where you need it to be and leave the ventilation at automatic. The system can make you feel more comfortable than you could by selecting vents yourself. Things become less busy.
@@AlbertLamarque I wasn't disagreeing with you, just making the point that Auto mode isn't magic and you still want to be able to adjust it easily.
@@Xenon0000000000001 Auto does not change your temperature setting. Only air flow and direction. But I agree, this is not very nice if you have to change these settings with touch pads or screens.
I was very impressed when I saw it in the showroom, however in real life it looks far larger that in does in video or TV. I serously wonder whether I would be able to get it in my garage. I test drove the Ioniq 5. Again a nice car but it is large. It just fitted into my garage with an inch to spare either side of the wing mirrors. So I will wait to see what the EV4 is like, which hopefully will be launched in 2022.
I love the look of the Ioniq 5, but it would not fit on my drive in SE London without concreting-over our front garden (can only just fit our 2013 Leaf, and that overhangs the pavement a bit)... so depressing... was a big factor in me starting the process to move from my 1930s house!
It's a big car for the UK, which is not the benchmark for " big" or normal...with its narrow roads, small houses and tiny garages.
@@Puckerization yes, big for the UK - particularly in cities, we like hatchbacks, so we can get around more easily... hopefully energy density in batteries will improve to the level that we get shorter wheelbase cars with 300+ mile range before too long.
Have you tried the ID3?
I agree they are seriously chunky in the flesh, I was quite surprised... A lot of the width doesn't really translate to space inside the car, it's all caught up is big wheel arches and doors which seem like 30cm thick.
This is a fantastic video and review. Neither the EV6 nor the Ioniq 5 are available in Canada, but I just made a preview video about the Ioniq 5 when it was featured at the Montréal EV show this past weekend. I thought it was brilliant with a very open interior, an amazing panoramic roof, and a great design with regards to buttons versus touch or tactile. If the EV6 is as spacious, or almost as spacious as the Ioniq 5, then I think Kia has a winner on its hands and I do think it is an excellent rebranding/redesigning of Kia vehicles. I love my e-Niro but you are correct, it was a purchase made with my head not my heart; even though I think it looks good, it is not sexy like the EV6 is... but that's just me :)
I'm in Korea, where H/K/G offers all of their electrics. Length and width wise, EV6 is on par with its Hyundai sibling, while sleeker shape ebbs into headroom and trunk space. In addition to that, you'll have to take account, well, ambiance inside the car. Ioniq 5 is much more airy, while the EV6 feels a bit like a Kia K5. EV6 feels more like a more refined one, though
@@Euroduplex that is great information, and what I thought the EV6 would be like. Thank you very much :-)
@@Euroduplex I prefer EV6 interior actually, more contemporary, sporty and sophisticated while Hyundai lean towards cozy, airy and homely vibe. I'm glad both Hyundai and Kia employed different approach from each other, suits different tastes 😊
@@obidean3964 Yup like Peugeot vs Citroen :) Kia tried to make 'a good looking car that is electric' and Hyundai tried to showcase how much interior space that new purpose made electic car platform can deliver.
Yes, Kia has really nailed it! I too love the intuitiveness of the cockpit, and the fact that there are still tactile knobs and buttons. Plus a great new logo. This was a great review. Nice one.
Favourite Jack video so far. More honest, but still fun. Have been looking forward to learning more about this car and you've made me really want to get my hands on one
Review master - magic
Very excited for the EV6 GT in the Matte Gray 👍🏻
As much as I like/love this, it's too big for us as a couple. Would like to see a smaller KIA, as well spec'd and thought out as this. Never the less, it's a beautiful car, very desirable.
They are planning to do a lot more EV series. I believe ranging from EV1 to 9. Most likely not gonna be 9 cars total but you get the idea.
Have some kids, then you will feel able to justify getting one. [ if you really want one]
It seems that there's a shortage of C-segment EVs. What about ID3?
I am single and i dont like car shorter then 4.8m because i like to have space to sleep in a car when i get tired
The eNiro is smaller
I was lucky enough to go to the launch at Kia Preston a month ago, same exact car lol. It really is a great car hands on. The inside space is enormous, nice heads up display. For those of you looking at the German Luxury SUVs also put this on your shortlist, it’s good very good. For me it’s just too big but not if but when Kia make a hot-hatch then count me in.
Fingers crossed, couple of years from now...
I'd say it looks more premium than Q4
ionic 5 far superior and cheaper
@@seanholdom9739 Note that it's cheaper because the model starts with smaller battery while Kia come standard with full size, actually even larger than largest Ioniq 5 battery size. Many overlooked on this part, hence why the price is actually reasonable really ...
It's *NOT* an SUV; not tall enough with not enough headroom or ground clearance. But that aside, as a standard hatchback, very nice indeed, and probably one of the best EV hatchback's available? If I weren't waiting for the Model Y to finally become available in the UK, I could easily be tempted. Similar price to the Y too....
Can’t wait to watch this.. having been eye’ing up the EV6 for a wee while
But, did you not just watch this?
I drive an e-Niro and a Kona E with all the tech. I went to the launch of the EV6 in Bristol when Fully Charged and Robert attended the launch. I came away with mixed feelings. Yes the outside looks great, similar to but different to the Jag. But i remain sceptical about range, it is not as inherently economical as the Niro, Robert made this comment when he drove the Ioniq 5, which makes the larger battery essential. At speed it will be thirsty than the Kona, and a resent road trip south of Geneva, would not have worked easily with the Ioniq 5 as it did with the Kona, because of the spacing of IONITY chargers on the Autoroutes, I wonder if the EV6 would be that much better. Interior, is not head and shoulders above the finish of the Niro, yes it is different, yes it is like a M line BMW, all black and ‘focused’, but the material quality still is notch down from the Audi’s I used to run. Nice but not £50 K premium nice, too much scratchy plastic. To get all the toys, you have to go north of £50K, with paint and then pay extra for a heat pump, c.£1K. Really, stuff like that should be standard with that price level. The boot is not as accommodating as the e-Niro when you have removed the polystyrene layer, as it is very shallow and high, too much space for the rear motor. Sit in the rear like Jack showed you, and your feet will not fit under the front seats, like they will on an Ioniq5, it means rear passengers will have knees bent a lot, as the floor height is compromised by the battery underneath, (just as it is in the Tesla M3). So I guess it drives well, but when you come to reverse out of the drive in the winter, and its rained, and the reversing camera is covered from mud from the road, you really are going to miss a wiper on the rear screen. (Just see a UA-cam video about rain remaining on the rear screen of the Ioniq 5). Well I cancelled my Ioniq 5 P45 order, because of efficiency concerns, and I don’t see the EV6 being hugely different, the real world range in a British winter will mean it will travel less distance than the 2 cars I drive at the moment, and as for the accommodation and carrying capacity, I still don’t see the. EV6 being 10 -15 - 20K better than the current lower priced offerings. You still only have a handful, (at the moment) of 350kW chargers.
So many merits, but some significant concerns about what you get (or don’t) for the additional premium. Case not proved Jack.
@9:00 576 hp and 0 to 60 in 3,5 seconds. Madness. Why should you want that? Do you want to get a speeding ticket so fast? And at the end complain about the short range with one battery charge. Why not drive normal, in normal mode instead of sports mode which I think should be left out of the car completely, and get a super range. But no, it has to be fast. Idiotic.
Err, he’s got to show what it can do, no?
I bet you’re a lot of fun at dinner parties.
@@esm7708 🤣🤣
@@esm7708 I get no complaints.
@@demus8757 or invitations?
Great car, really ballzy effort by Kia and I think they’ve pulled it off. I hope they get the credit (and sales) they deserve. I think the Ioniq 5 is great, but I prefer this. It’s a little bit harder edged and a little more driver oriented, if you prefer that sort of thing and I do. I really enjoy Jack’s review style too, he always seems to tune into the essence of the cars he reviews. Let’s have more Jack reviews please Fully-Charged.
Don't believe the 300 miles ... it's 200 winter to 250 summer. Still longer than my family's bladder range.
There's a video out there of one in Korea managing 330 miles normal driving
I wish they’d mirror imaged the wheels. So passenger side and driver’s both have the pointy bits sweeping backwards. Apart from that great review, great SUV, if a little on the expensive side.
No manufacturer ever did that.
From reason unknown to me.
Even the top HyperCar ones...
Most exciting EV since the Tesla. There, I said it.
Oooooo
Totally agree. As a Kia owner I’m biased but I sent some early videos to friends and they asked “this is a concept car right”. Lol it’s amazing
Erm, couple of things young man. But first let me say great video, I was lucky enough to get invited by Kia to see and feel this car in the flesh. OK firstly, we haven't had wing mirrors since my Cortina 2000E lol and secondly why is everyone calling a Crossover an SUV. Surely sports utility vehicle should be reserved for the likes of the Q7, Toureg, Bentayga etc, no? Thoughts please...
Jack Scarlet. I’m thinking is becoming the best motoring journalist since, well dare I say, Jeremy Clarkson! Good find Robert L. Spot on review.
Firstly, I want to live in that village! Secondly, the price - we paid more than that for our 2 year old I-Pace! Looking forward to seeing it close up at our local dealership (Pembrokeshire) next month (only had a quick look at Fully Charged Outside). I think we will be buying one sooner rather than later.
"Captain Scarlet, this is the voice of the Mysterons. We know you can hear us. We want your EV6. " Great review, Jack. The only thing missing were the hoops of light drifting across the church :-) This has to be the best EV offering at present...and love the matt grey finish.
The way he drives, he'd need to be Captain Scarlet. He's more interested in all the charge ports, than what is going on in the road in front of him, and his hands are off the wheel far too much to be safe.
Hi does anyone know the name of the music that kicks in at 8:25? (Hypnotic synth)
Love the review and have booked a test drive…
this is too expensive. it might be "worth the price" but if the end goal is mass adoption of ev's, $65k cars are not the way to go about it.
Yes. where is the truly affordable SIMPLE EV ? Useless features, materials and options in every EV. Just need a simple A to B with large battery.
So what are you going to do? Haggle? How will this compare pricewise to Tesla in the U.S.? It will be as reliable and possibly better spec'd. Who actually pays cash for a car nowadays? 80%+ of customers in the U.K. use finance packages. Mass adoption happens when those that can afford a new item sell on their old one. You might also compare the running costs of this car to an ICE vehicle, bearing in mind the finance angle.
Of course they come with the best first like all other manufactures, like just about all other tech. Then when they have pumped those out for a while, the rest of the models will come. The best cars they can offer are most likely also those they earn the most profit on. :)
@@andyroid7339 cheapest tesla in my country costs around 70k eur. This one will be no different. Yes most people finance but these cars are way too costly even with financing I dont have an extra 1k a month. I think most people havent got that kind of money to spare. Thats a payment for 200-300k house here. Edit. Cheapest model 3 is ~55k and Kia seems to be the same, 50-70k Still expensive.
@@andyroid7339 Model 3 standard+ car is about $40k in the US, long range dual motor is about $50k so both options are less money than this car. I love the design but the price is just eye watering. Model Y starts around $50k but there is no standard range version, only the long range one.
Jack is such a great presenter. I mourned the loss of Jonny Smith when he left fully charged (thankfully he has his own channel now) and I’m worried Jack may get nicked. Please Fully Charged, do whatever you need to do to keep Jack employed. The EV6 is pretty awesome too!
Jack is good, but the top presenter I have encountered is Mat Watson from Carwow. I would love to see them both on a show like Top Gear together, and put Clarkson in between them - what a hoot!
@@gunnerlawts
Mat is enthusiastic, but doesn't have a clue how to critique or test an EV.
@@gunnerlawts Carwow seems more like entertainment than real reviews. So yeah, alot like Top Gear.
@@patreekotime4578 You need personalities in front of the camera and experts behind it.
@@gunnerlawts Each to his own but I'd rather have personalities well away from the camera. This presenter obviously knows his stuff but I find the over-exaggerated facial contortions and waving about of the arms very distracting.
Keeping it simple, thats really nice that. Well done fully charged and excellent work Kia.
I'm a longtime EV guy, early adopter, and I'm excited about this one. One of my good friends just took delivery of his EV6 and is thrilled with it. I've seen a few on the roads and love the looks, but I'm really looking forward to test driving his next week.
You never compared it to the Tesla Model Y. Just saying 🤷♂️
Would have been easier if Model Y was available in the UK, don't you think?
Great review! Reminded me of the good ol' days of Top Gear when it was at its peak, especially that introduction. Had all the detail I like. And this is currently my favourite car of all cars currently out there, it just ticks all the boxes in looks and practicality. It was really gratifying to watch it being covered in detail.
Can't say I agree about the Ioniq 5, it just makes me think 80's printer. The only thing missing is the LPT1 port.
This car definitely changes the image of KIA. It‘s what did not follow the Rover 3500 or even it‘s what I have been expecting from the iPace. With a trunk to put my Gordon Setters and no worries where to put the charging cables. And the Rimac, Porsche and Hyundai/Kia/Genesis 800 Volts-System is far away from competition of the price segment. Hope to get my GT-Line or better the GT by August 2022. This car comes just in between an iPace that is too expensive for what they offer and a TESLA Y that is not very user friendly in too many features with the total limitation to one screen (e.g. wipers, frunk, glove box etc.). KIA offers a serious and safety orientated handling also in winter or rainy climate with practical contols and also HUD etc. which you can‘t even get in a TESLA. You can forget now completely about Volkswagen, Ford, GM or makes even from Stellantis, Polestar or Volvo. There is nothing that comes close to any beautiful design of former times Jags or Austin Healey 3000 or Rover with well rounded sexy shapes. Good decision to have both however with Ioniq 5…
How many kWh/mile? This is what we need to know. The Kona and e-niro excelled on that front without even being done on a EV-platform. And this one has twice the voltage to reduce losses, so this one should be amazing. Is it?
It uses about 258Wh/Mile. So the Efficiency is around 4 miles per kW.
I fail to see the excitement. I see all the cheapness of a Niro (which I have, EX Premium PHEV, top of the line 2018)...but at a much higher price point. Also, here in the US, we get a car with much less V2L capabilities, half of Euro spec. My experience with Kia has been terrible. No software updates or fixes for various items. I would instead recommend a Tesla for it's superior tech and frequent true OTA updates or a MachE for it's far better cabin and dealer network. I have experience with these models also, so I can speak with at least long term authority. Answering your question on styling, I find the Kia and Hyundai both unappealing, even worse than the Polestar 2 or the VW ID4.
The styling is amazing. Imo It's the most beautiful ev yet, from anyone, and easily the prettiest SUV
It will age well, including your review.
I was really impressed with the EV6 when I first saw it on a number of early videos and love both the exterior and interior styling. Much prefer it to the Ioniq 5 to be honest.
I expressed interest in the car when it was first available to pre-order and then attended a launch event at my local Kia dealership. Seeing it in the metal and being able to get inside it to appreciate the internal space, layout and quality then made me want it. Much the same as your experience Jack.
I'm leasing a Hyundai Kona at the moment but as soon as the lease expires the EV6 is at the top of the list for test driving.
It’s the Ionic that will date it’s fugly.
@@steveluck9541 its ev6 will be out of date with an ugly rear end and a lot more expensive to a far superior ionic 5
No, that started with the 2014 Optima SXL, and then they shock the world with the Stinger GT, and just when you think KIA has walked away with the best cars for the money, they drop the EV 6 on you to stay ahead of the game. Now everyone is waiting to see their next mind-blowing car. Just when you think KIA is at the top of its game they move the bar up another notch.
This car seems to have brought the best out of Jack and Fully Charged.
A seemingly superb car in receipt of a simply superb review 👏🏽
Shame it crashed into the back of the car in front carrying your mum to hospital half through a stroke on the M25 last week when Extinction Rebellion turned up.
its so ugly rear end
I'm sure this is a nice car and yes, I am all for switching to electric.
But a Kia for $60,000?
Sorry, for that kind of ca$h I'd rather drive a lightly used S-Class Mercedes for a few more years. Maybe by then the car makers begin to realize that they need to come up with some more reasonable pricing for a daily driver.
Excellent review, energetic and spry presenter! Keep it up! :)
To get a full understanding of living with an EV you really need to run it for a few months.
This enables an understanding of the daily charging and maintenance experience.
Tesla is still streets ahead of the competition here.
Regular over the air software updates, maintenance that comes to the customer’s home or workplace plus Supercharging automatically directed from the navigation system while the battery is pre conditioned on route to enable up to 350 miles per hour to be added at 25p per unit make the total experience so Customer friendly.
Your reviews could be enhanced by including this “total” experience.
My views are based on ownership of a Renault Zoe, then Jaguar I- Pace and I’m now on my second Tesla Model 3
This is bigger than I want or need. I'd like to see an eNiro replacement based on this platform. An eNiro sized car with towing ability would get my vote.
Exactly, an eNiro that can tow would meet my needs precisely. I ended up getting another fossil this year (Suzuki Vitara) as there is no affordable EV that meets my needs yet. Maybe by the time I am ready to replace that there will be used options available. Maybe they will bring out an EV4 or something that fills this gap.
It’s the ev6 my understanding is that there are a whole family of cars coming of different sizes
As to how the design of this car will age, well, it's supposed to be sporty if not an outright sports car. A great many cars with those types of design cues tend to age well. I'm thinking a Triumph Spitfire, a Ford Probe, or a Toyota Supra, maybe. Of course there's some stinkers out there, but I think this one will do fine.
Isn't it odd, how we can describe a car as perfect, then say it's a bit much for a Kia.
I find it funny how it’s said it is up a level (interior) like Jaguar and Audi, but then say but pay that much for a Kia? Take the label off the car and judge pretending it says Audi, Rolls or Mercedes. We are bias to brand names and need to judge by the product :)
The ass is weird. Can't tell me otherwise. Love that we are getting cars with short and sloped fronts so you can almost see all the way to the ground. Good sized windows too, hate the tanky feeling of Polestar.
Agree, the ass looks silly.
If they have had different design teams,designing the front and rear, i suggest giving the team that did the front, a raise, and the ones that did the back, a Immediate dismissal notice. :)
its got very small rear windows
I parked next to an Ioniq 5 at Bordeaux airport last week when I was plugging the e-Niro in. It’s a big car! Wheelbase is longer than a BMW 5 series. The EV6 looks great but both cars are a bigger than we need. The e-Niro has proved to be a brilliant car to own and drive after 2.5 years and 50,000 km, solid build and well designed at least as good as German and Japanese brands I have owned in the past. Kia and Hyundai are on a roll.
As far as exterior design goes it does seem like they were given a block of clay and told they have 24 hours to come up with a design. They then used 23.5 on the front end and 1/2 an hour on the rest. I love the car but personally I kinda like the look of the Ionic 5 more.
Great video! I love the look of this thing. It's very unique styling reminds me of when the evoque first came along. The only reason this car may not sell like hot cakes is people having brand snobbery. If Kia was a new brand (like tesla) with this exact car and price tag, people would accept it as a mid tier car, and love it. But as kia has historically been a cheaper brand, that's why some may struggle. I don't care about brands. So I'll definitely be getting one 👍
Be brand blind, that is the only way you will be open.
More $ does not necessarily mean better or good value.
the only thing missing from both Kia and Hyundai is a unified Brand design direction, they are all over the place from car model to car model and it does limit the Brand identity.
I still really WANT the EV6 or a Ioniq 5 when I have driven my Ioniq 28 for a couple of years and you can buy an EV6 or Ioniq 5 on the used market
The best design the best performance but the price more than a KIA
The overall design is really a personal preference issue. You either like it or you dont. My one big design issue is the area on the side just above the front wheel. Too many different lines intersecting here, it just looks messy.
You're right that design will always be subjective because I happen to love what you hate. I think those lines give the care more character. lol
I thought there was a competitive EV company called Tesla. But going by this, I must have dreamt it. 😳
They usually don't compare other cars with Teslas because there's no point of doing that especially for the same price or more expensive as this is.
@@gertxhika663 Which beggars the question, 'Why would you buy anything other than a Tesla if you can afford one?'
@@MarkXHolland Maybe because you don't like their looks, their UI or just don't want to be the same as everyone else?
@@andyjdhurley So... People who don't understand Tesla are superior in every way, or who would buy a car based on how it looks, or who care about what other people think? Fair enough.
@@MarkXHolland LOL, pretty much, yeah. I don't like the look of saloons or sports cars so Tesla are not eye candy to me and their UI is pretty terrible (speaking as an IT person who trained in human computer interfaces - it's just not suitable for controlling features of a car while driving) though I appreciate the tech and level or support. As for what other's think, why should I care? If my car makes me happy to drive it that should be all that matters right? The only thing that might ever force me to get a Tesla would be their charging network and it seems that will be opened up soon so is a moot point.
Does anyone else hate asymmetric wheels when they don't bother matching the sides?
So well presented! Well done and thank you!
Incidentally, interesting choice of drum solo in the background in the concluding thoughts. 🙂
The person who laid that down in the editor should go back to school. Background music should enhance, not distract. That drum track is distracting as hell.
It looks very much of the moment, which means it wont in a couple of years
Fully charged got SO MUCH better. Such a professional material.
Well done to Robert and the team!
Its what I imagined a future car would look like - finally looks like the future
You should have a worn a less bright / light coloured jumper as the camera overliggend that and the rest around gets really dark. Incl your face 🤔
I think the Hyundai is the car that has more of a contemporary look, and thus will age worse than the EV6. The Kia has some very classical lines, in a unique configuration. So it might very well become somewhat of a classic from the age when EV’s took over. I plan to get one, and keep it for a long time.
Great entertaining and informative vlog. It looks like every other car at the moment on the market to me so I don't get your enthusiasm of the styling but good on IKA I hope it does well.
C'mon
KIA
The EV6’s energy consumption at motorway speeds is between 350 and 440 Wh/ml according to the EV database U.K. Compare this with 245 and 325 Wh/ml for the Tesla model 3 SR plus. The point about energy efficiency is worth reiterating. Renewables are in short supply and should be treated as a precious resource.
Can't wait to see those in the used market for 40% off!
That's when things really get interesting
The thing is, we actually need more affordable EVs right now, where is Korean answer to ID3?
Kona?
@@karstenpedersen7749 Kona is a bit old and a bit SUVish. Perhaps. I want to see EV equivalents of Golf, Mazda 3 and 2, etc...
Great job on the review! Very honest opinions
Is it an SUV? Looks like a hatchback on a long wheel base. You can see over the top.
I can't get over the swoosh on the side going up to the boot. It really does grate visually for me. If I had the choice it would be the ionic 5 all day, just wish it had the handling of the ev6.
To each his own - I love the swoosh on the EV6. I think that the Ioniq5 looks boring.
the ioniq 5 has the worst panelling, mix of colours, they look like stickers.
Great presentation - informative, entertaining, and irreverent enough to keep my interest without being annoying. I think you could make a toaster review enjoyable. Nice work!
I haven’t seen the EV6 or the Ioniq yet but I did see the Mustang Mach-E recently and it looked so bulky. From what I have heard in these reviews both the EV6 and Ioniq are going to be the same. Too big for our roads I fear, much as I applaud both their looks.
None of these cars are too big for British roads. It's a very average sized car. If you can drive a Ford Mondeo then you can drive this as they're the same size.
how much is that model? couldn't find that model with those wheels and that colour paint job on their website.
Jack is one of the very few presenters who manage to command 100% of my attention.
He is a revelation, and is the best thing that has happened to fully charged, which hitherto, was getting rather dowdy.
Entertaining, witty & concise.
Rock-on Jack. 👍
100% disagree
It is ugly. I am sorry.
I love the EV6. Don't like the label "SUV", I just don't want to lie on the floor to drive a car. Why do motoring journo's all want to lie on the floor to drive a car? Bugger doing that every day.
Love the front, hate the back. Just another too tall SUV/CUV. Looking forward to the Ioniq6. That looks cool.