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Kia made a real splash with its e-Niro electric car back in 2019, but things move fast in the electric car world.
While the e-Niro was based on a car that also came in hybrid and plug-in hybrid forms, the EV6 is the first of Kia's new range of bespoke electric cars.
It uses Hyundai-Kia's new E-GMP electric car platform as shared with the new Hyundai Ioniq 5, and like that car there's 800v charging and vehicle-to-grid capability - so you can boil a kettle using the car's battery, if you wish.
Is this going to be another Kia best-seller? Nicki Shields gives you the walkaround tour.
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Great looking car. Korean cars are following the path of their TVs. Twenty years ago they weren't the best and were cheap. Now premium and becoming close to being the go to choice.
They’ve hired all of the German automakers designers in recent years.
@@joey-pn3xe That's a good point out. Generally, Koreans don't want to stick with their originality nor identity. They think the best is the best, the good is the good. That is the reason why they have generally accepted mixed culture. If the someone is the best in that field, Korean company would offer a good playground for him or her. you can find the evidence from the aggressive design of IONIC 5, EV6 even Genesis.
Really like where Kia are going with the EV6. Can’t wait for the full report 👍.
Just got the Kia Xceed PHEV and very happy with it, but really like what I see here. The 300+ miles and fast charge is enough to make me think about going from hybrid to full EV soon.
You’ve got me so excited about this car. Hope it drives as well as it looks
Nicki is a fabulous presenter. Just brilliant on the camera.
Eats all the biscuits though. And the cakes. In some ways, this is good. But there’s a cost …
Yeah, it's nice they have a presenter who isn't constantly reminding us they're reviewing a car by incessantly saying "the car" when describing features.
She's pretty to look at too
She's eye candy ;)
I’ve the Niro 4+ and this is my next car, love it.
Why?
its ugly rear end
@@amilton1015
Because !
Niro is nice but this will be a huge upgrade! congrats!
Never thougt I would say this when I first saw the Ioniq 5 a few months ago, but I think this looks even better, both inside and out. The South Koreans are on a roll.... I think designwhise nothing comes close, not the Ariya, not the ID4,... (in fact nothing the Germans have on offer in this price bracket). I do like the Aptera better, though (if you can live with just a two seater).
The only thing against it is the bigotry of those who believe because it’s Korean it’s substandard, I believe it’s one of the, if not the best car out there for the money.
The Korean duo easily trumps the segment. The design, features, technology are very well thought out. Good job for them 👍🏼
Can't wait to get mine, performance ordered👍
?awesome. Congrats.
Looking forward to testdrive this 😁
Love this car, Great to see it in R/H drive. I am booked to see it at the Kia EV Experience. Road show very, very soon 😊 Hope to see one on my drive around October this year, Best looking new EV release this year in my eyes. On the HVAC the knobs either end are real rotary knobs for the temperature in HVAC mode and volume and tuning in media mode. Saw the car yesterday, Sat' 10th July and it is really impressive. Glad I have mine on order already, I think the wait is going to be long from this point on.
Most British introduction to a car review ever
Can't beat a cup of tea
Glad to some reviews that show the back seats with some detail 👍
I'm watching this in the UK and it's 31 degrees today. Cooled seats sounds awesome right about now.
Some of these driving around my town - love the style!
In all honesty, even the base spec vehicle sounds incredible for getting around
Stunning mix of the Jag Ipace and the Aston DBX, the EV market is finally going to have some desirable affordable (well cheaper than others) models for people to choose from. Will nice interiors and great levels of kit as standard. Especially the heated an cooled seats for those horrible muggy days.
Thanks Nicki. I enjoyed your presenting and ev-6.
I would really love to see you drive this EV6 and give us your impressions. I would like to drive that mother ship too. Seems we have a strong and competitive EV here. It is in my elective ones for future buy in the next 3~4 years plan. (RWD - long-range - 77kw battery)
I really, really hope that these find their way to the U.S. market, too. My Soul EV has been a wonderful first EV and the EV6 looks like a perfect upgrade. I look forward to learning more and, again, I really hope they bring this to the U.S. as well.
Thank you so very much.
Quality car,, quality presentation.
I look forward to the actual driven review, as Depeche Mode once proclaimed.... I Just Can't Get Enough.
Regarding this new generation of 800v designed from the ground up vehicles ... is it easier to replace the batteries? Just asking cos I have an 11 year old Leaf and the max range is now half. Maybe batteries degrade less these days or there is smart charging that prolongs the life of the batteries. Great channel, many thanks, Chris
Impressive..
I've only taken out a two-year lease as I'm hoping that the EV 5 and 4 might be around by then...
So far I'm liking the Ariya and Ioniq5 the best, can't wait to test drive them when they get to the States! The styling on the EV6 is dead on, until I get to the back, but maybe I'll perceive it differently in the metal when I see them out and about.
Good review. That Kia lettering style looks like they tried to make it symmetrical for the wheels.
Is there a trunk space under the floor in the hatch area?
When do you think you can test drive it?
love it, but what is it? SUV, crossover or.....
Definitely influenced by i-pace but not a bad place to start. To compete as a vehicle though what's the expected cost of the top of the range versions? Suspect not so much cheaper...
Does the EV6 not have a 220v Socket, 500W or so Outlet in the car itself, to charge Laptops? Something similar to the Honda E?
I have a Tesla Model 3 performance and I love it. I think the Kia 6 looks sensational. Can't wait to drive in one
When you've got the best, why worry about the rest. Availability. Tesla needs help as they sell every car they make. Let's see other OEM'S do that & without the Osborne effect (impossible).
Does it matter if it fits?
I'd love a driving video and a crowded long range driving video on GT if possible. I wonder if EV6 GT is Kia's next-in-line to a performance hatchback/sedan lineage, with an EV foundation under its belt. If GT is really a grand tourer, I'd skip thinking about e-tron. Really.
Externally this looks better than the Ioniq 5, but looses on the internal layout but only just. So it really comes down to availability and price. I would be interested to know how much to add a heat pump to a GT line model.
I agree with Nicki it is quite like the Ipace shape wise, and looks great inside. When is it actually going to be on sale though?
I believe it will be on sale in October.
It's just a large hatchback.👍
I like it very much.
It's a big hatchback. Can't wait to see it int he metal
I lowkey like this
I really like the interior. Looks more 'mature' than the one of the Ioniq 5. The exterior design isn't really my thing though.
It's clear to me that Kia was benchmarking against the Ford Mustang Mach-E rather than any of the others you mentioned at the end. Shape, performance, trim lines up through GT, it's all there. This is the first EV (to be) available in the U.S. that has made me question my plan to get a Mach-E next year. Still leaning Mach-E, but it's a close call.
Ioniq5 for me even though this is pretty cool. The EV6 interior look a bit claustrophobic to me. But I’ll have to check it out in person to make that decision.
How the HECK can a heat pump be an optional extra in most models??? It’s standard kit in my super-range-efficient Kia e-Niro 4+ 🤯
I prefer the way the Ioniq 5 looks outside but Kia's use of pretty much the same hardware inside it better and I like their graphics more. Also, knobs and buttons FTW so I'd have one of these over the VAG products.
I'm a bit miffed about the omission of the heat pump in standard kit.
I-Pace includes heat pump so if they excluded the list price would have been cheaper.
It's never hit enough in the UK a week after we hit 31 degrees....I would kill for cooled seats
I think I can now safely say that this car (the EV6) is now one of the top four cars I am interested in having whittled down my choices from 10 cars to 4 which include the Nissan Arya, the Ioniq 5 the BMW 3 series and the Mercedes A class. which are all good cars. the EV6 & the Ioniq 5 are both great looking cars which I look forward to test driving.
I have the 2021 Kona electric ⚡️… EV 6 is my next car!
03:46 i'd hope you'd spend all your time behind the wheel if you are driving :) When the Ionic 5 and EV6 appeared on the scene, I initially preferred the Ionic 5 but thats no longer the case
I am going to buy my first EV a KIA EV6 RUNWAY RED RWD GT-LINE S ON Tuesday
Do I need a Heat Pump in uk
It is my fervent hope that this is my next car. I think it is beautiful.
I thought the Ionic 5 was the coolest EV yet, but now think this one just about tops it. Some lovely design touches and great looking interior. With a 7 year warranty, the residuals should be very high which will help with the plus £40k new price.
I would say though that when I am driving, I spend ALL of my time inside the car, not MOST of it!!
Check out the IONIQ5 video - you don't actually have to be in the car to drive it!
Looks very nice….like the style, look and elegance..love the leather….Car not too bad either …😉
It's a shame that only the premium models could get the 14 Meridian speakers option if Active Sound function doesn't come with other models.
Looks great.
Beautiful car
This and the Ioniq 5 ace the ID4 and most of the competition. The GT - amazing performance at the price. How does it handle though? Mm Buckley has told us the beautiful Ioniq 5 is more of a waste cruiser. Is this Hyundai Corp's sports ?
Appears MUCH better than anything from VW...
My dream car! The pros overweighs the cons. Just not so keep on an electric car, but I live in the big city where you don’t need a car. Only if going to the cabin, where there’s no electric car charging station😢
Boiling a kettle??? Or boiling the water?
What a treat!
The EV6 isn't too shabby either....
Why does it have to fit can it not just stand on its own merit?
It’s an estate car. The dimensions are near identical to a Mazda 6 estate and has identical boot space. That’s a good thing, estates are brilliant.
This EV6 looks great by why didn't they give this a full pano roof? Odd. The Ioniq 5 has one.
Your videos are great. But your editor needs to work on the colour cast on your skintones. Presenters always have a slightly green tinge to them.
Augmented Reality HUD, is going to be very popular for electric cars, this car definitely looks exciting………well I was excited until I heard the price!
Can I get my golf club trolley bag in the back width wise.?
you can in a Tesla
Looks so much better than the ID4, especially interior design and quality. Having owned an e-Niro since March 2019 I have been impressed with the build quality, driving experience and efficiency. Tesla aside the competition doesn’t come close in that respect. The e-Niro interior is as good as a Golf and better than any ToyotaI have owned in the past..the EV6 looks even better though it is bigger than we need...EV5 or EV4 perhaps?
Fun fact, Kia is testing the EV5 or EV7 (names are difficult to guess because of the order of release)
Consernd the view behind. Live in a place with a lot of bike cykles. And the are going fast🤔
Wish they would put these next to a Ford Focus so we can see have context to the size of the EV6.
Looks great, but what about the issue of the 12 volt battery that has plagued many EV’s, especially Kia and Hyundai models. Hopefully something radically improved, especially given the idea of powering external devices like kettles! Also strongly question the wisdom of not having a heat pump except on the most expensive model. A heat pump for me is much more valuable and useful than stuff like Lane keep assist which has only worked well in limited circumstances.
Isn't it crazy that the old-fashioned lead acid 12v battery is the one that seems to cause electric car owners so many problems? The power for the 'kettle plug' on EV6 is taken from the traction battery so should be OK.
@@Electrifyingcom That’s good 😊 but would like to know if the monitoring and care of the 12v is improved from that on existing cars.
@@stephenshannon3706 I've had a Ioniq since 2017 and never had any problems with the 12V battery, nor have I ever heard of anyone who did. All Hyundai/Kia EVs monitor and recharge the 12V battery, even when powered down. However, this feature is off by default and needs to be turned on in the menu. The only EV I'm aware of problems with the 12V battery is the ID3, and these problems have been fixed in the meantime.
@@adrianguggisberg3656 interesting. Glad you have not experienced it. My local Hyundai dealer told me they have had lots of 12v problems on the existing Ioniq. We have had the same problem on the newest Kona despite having the battery save function being engaged. Many others have had the same issue - see Andrew Till’s YT channel and Speak. EV forum and subsequent discussions.
All EV6 variants come with a heat pump by default - the same one found in newest Tesla models, by the same manufacturer (Hanon System).
I never heard of the "full version" of it on GT.
2:48 below the charging cover
I wasn't sure there would be a better looking EV than the Ioniq 5 this year but this "bat mobile" looking EV has it beat. I love the sharp edges and swooping lines and the interior of the Kia has the Hyundai, Tesla and Polestar 2 beat imo. For that price it's just shot up to the top of the shortlist of EV options that I will be looking at, looking forward to taking this for a test drive.
In this transition era of EV. Korean car n battery companies are gonna be winners in the end.
Very very good car
Full reclining seats increase functionality. I could fit a 9’10” surfboard in my Prius because the front seat went flat. 🤙
No prices yet?
£40,895 EV6 - £48,395 GT Line - £52,000 GTS
Nice car but nicer reviewer :D love your accent. Wish you had taken the car for a drive though.
Don’t think Kia are allowing it right now. Not seen one test drive. Not sure why…
I pace exactly what I thought great review have to say could be a game changer but heat pump only standard in top model typical car manufacturers most things you have to pay extra for but at under 41k starting price ouch 😎
Is there no rear windshield wiper?
Nope and not an option ... yet.
@@ScubaSteveCanada Do they know what the weather is like in the UK? 😂😂
The EV6 is a stunning car but that lady is absolutely stunning 🥰
Why does it need a label…?
I would one as my daily driver if it were available where I am.
Such an amazing name.
It reminds me of the Kia Petrol 4 and the Diesel 7.
Where does my coffee cup go?
It will go down well in Australia but no where near Tesla 3 now it's had a price drop & the Tesla Y hasn't even started throwing shade down here. ICE is doomed for sure. I want an Aptera. Yesterday!
Why are we so hung up on labelling or categorizing cars?
The ID4 and IONIQ 5 are SUVs. Too mainstream/family/boring. The EV 6 is interesting. Hope they keep the option of "smaller" wheels as you move up the line. Trade off, as always, between wet/snow and dry performance. Once upon a time 18" was a large wheel. And do please compare the EV 6 to the BMW i4 (AWD versions). Nice overview.
Nice car and 5ft 8 is tall to a 5ft person :)
Nice electric
Hopefully, US customers outside of California will see one... Maybe 2025.
That charge door looks very vulnerable… easy to brush up against…
Can't you say that to just about any door on a gasoline or electric vehicle?
I really like the EV6, and think it's even more appealing than the Hyundai Ioniq 5, with its diagonal slash down the sides. Instead of calling them siblings, I think they're more like… cousins. The EV6 is sportier rather than boxy, and has a lot of features that even leapfrog Teslas -like the connector to run other electronics and appliances, and the 7-year 100K warranty. The frunk (or froot) is rather small, but sufficient. One thing I don't like… are its front-to-back cupholders, They are one of my pet peeves. Driver and passenger sit side-to-side, so make their drinks similarly accessible. Personally, I now have an aversion to so many buttons, knobs, levers, etc. I'll be curious to see an actual test-drive that reports on its handling, acceleration, quietness, visibility, etc. Good job, Nikki! You are a very observant, thoughtful reviewer.
Yes EV6👍 ...
no ionic 5
Reminds me of the Hyundai Veloster, but the EV6 is much better from any angle. I still hate the Veloster for replacing the beautiful Hyundai Coupe.
Nice but the achilles heel with all evs is the charging network. Only one manufacturer continues to resolve that problem. That's why my next ev will remain a tesla.
Valid point.
Definitely has more style than the Ioniq5, inside and out.
Are they as reliable as Japanese cars?
Every car company from the Asian companies are usually very reliable
If you a commuter it would worth to buy if retire people may be wasted money battery requires to charge and discharge more often.
its 50mm lower than superior ionic 5 bad rear view smaller single single glazed windows.