Kia EV6

listermint · 23-09-2021 6:57pm

Still what's the clear pricing. Especially with the changes to the budget.

Casperbhoy · 02-10-2021 7:08pm

From the EV6 spec sheet - its 60k for the GT line and 55k for the earth model.

uestion would the BIK be calculated after the grant is removed (retail value) or is it the gross price?

innrain · 02-10-2021 7:21pm

There is no grant for businesses. So gross price

baby fish · 05-10-2021 9:00pm

Any plans for this car using a battery around 58kWh in 2022?

pdpmur · 06-10-2021 10:09am

Kia hasn't said anything about importing to Ireland the version with the lower capacity battery.

Presumably Kia wants to maximise the number of high value sales first.

Kia might also be worried about cannabilising sales from the eNiro.

graememk · 06-10-2021 10:37am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117982441#Comment_117982441

It's a big car, much bigger than the e niro.

The ev 4 or 5 is rumoured to be e niro size, I can't remember.

Bandana boy · 13-10-2021 12:47pm

Anybody get an update on when Test Drives will be available ?

carsfan2 · 15-10-2021 11:46am

Kia EV6 is the real game changer, the best BEV on the market today? - YouTube

Bob Flavin on a junket.

Casperbhoy · 17-10-2021 11:19am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118023089#Comment_118023089

Bob would want to do some research on the car before reviewing it 😂

Pivot Eoin · 17-10-2021 8:40pm

Don't understand, everyone saying I'll wait for the EV6 over Ioniq 5. Seems at base price level they're gonna be €12k apart. Are people expecting some version of EV6 in or around €45k on the road?

Miscreant · 17-10-2021 8:52pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118033507#Comment_118033507

I was thinking this myself. I actually prefer the look of the inside and outside of the EV6 over the Ioniq 5 but the price of the Kia is eye wateringly expensive in comparison. I doubt it will come down to the same price level TBH.

unkel · 17-10-2021 11:53pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118033507#Comment_118033507

Ioniq 5 is from €38k on the road.

Bandana boy · 18-10-2021 1:51pm

They are near identical priding though at similar specs , the EV6 is only offering a higher spec of car

Pivot Eoin · 18-10-2021 1:56pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118036212#Comment_118036212

So the Ultimate Version of Ioniq 5 is the lowest avail version of EV 6?

Bandana boy · 18-10-2021 2:11pm

Not Quite

The Hyundai 73kw premium is 49K

The 73KW premium plus is 53.5K

The 73KW PP AWD is 65K

For Kia

they are offering a 77KW at 50K and the GT line at 54.3K

Certainly the extras on the GT line and the Premium plus look very similar

Vico1612 · 18-10-2021 3:09pm

Just got call from dealer and EV6 won't be registered until Jan 2022...

ClassicRellic52 · 19-10-2021 11:10am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118036784#Comment_118036784

Interesting, my dealer is expecting delivery this week

Vico1612 · 19-10-2021 1:55pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118040890#Comment_118040890

Was reading comment on another forum that the Earth model would/could be available next week and that the GTLine won't be until Jan 2022.

DaveByDavid · 19-10-2021 2:58pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118036784#Comment_118036784

One dealer we had for the Ioniq 5 was same thing, said they would take delivery in November but wouldn't register until January.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118036359#Comment_118036359

We got quoted 51,300 for the Premium 73KW today, although I'm sure some dealers have different prices.

AMKC · 20-10-2021 11:51am

Is it the new electric crossover to have?

It rather depends what else you’re considering, such is the difficulty in pinning down segment straddlers such as this. It’s cheaper than the Jaguar I-Pace but just as enjoyable to drive, it’s got more sporting appeal than the Ioniq 5 but is equally well equipped, and it has bags more kerb appeal than a Volkswagen ID 4 GTX but costs only slightly more.

A back-to-back test with its closest rivals will be the ultimate decider, obviously, but perhaps it suffices to say that this is an electric car that brings not just pace, efficiency and utility to the table, but also character and desirability.There are a good many more cars to come from Hyundai's and Kia’s E-GMP architecture, and the EV6 has continued the good work of the Ioniq 5 in ensuring we’re very excited about those yet to be unwrapped.

and it has bags more kerb appeal than a Volkswagen ID 4 GTX but costs only slightly more. but also character and desirability.

The most important words there more appeal than a VW ID4 GTX and Desirability on a KIA.

I agree with that all. It certainly does indeed.

Going to post this in the VW ID4 post too lol they will be up in arms lol not believing there inferior ID4 is worse than a KIA lol.

mfceiling · 20-10-2021 12:14pm

Sat beside one of these this morning at the tallaght roundabout on the M50. Very nice looking yoke.

unkel · 20-10-2021 1:50pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118047127#Comment_118047127

LOL 😂

Kia / Hyundai build quality has long surpassed that of the likes of VW or any Japanese budget brand, that's pretty much objective / factual. Now if desirability is also going ahead remains to be seen, but there are good chances of it. I've said it for years, these Koreans have a quiet but aggressive long term global expansion strategy and it seems to be working.

Mad_maxx · 20-10-2021 7:56pm

Is the Kia EV 6 as big as the Skoda Enyaq?

Looks way cooler, I test drove the Enyaq and wasn't blown away, Kia Niro definitely nippier taking off

Was considering a used Audi etron but the EV 6 really is striking ,obviously way smaller than the Audi

mobyduck · 20-10-2021 10:44pm

EV6 is slightly longer/wider but slightly lower than Enyaq. Much sleeker looking too … I’m coming around to the EV6 compared to the IONIQ5 but want to see it in the flesh.

Busman Paddy Lasty · 20-10-2021 10:55pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118047757#Comment_118047757

Off topic but How Asia Works by Joe Studwell is great book.

Must read it again. Work harder. Buy EV6.

DaveByDavid · 22-10-2021 11:49pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118051093#Comment_118051093

Haven't seen it in the flesh yet but still can't get my head around how big these cars (i5 as well) are.

slave1 · 23-10-2021 8:51am

Let’s hope no software bugs ala VW

AidenL · 23-10-2021 8:57am

I was invited to see the EV6 today, might pop in later.

DaveByDavid · 23-10-2021 10:40am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118061290#Comment_118061290

Let us know what you think.

Called a couple of dealers in Galway today but they don't have any to test drive until next week hopefully.

Onlyzeone · 23-10-2021 11:44pm

Drove one today in Waterford, they told me they have it ready to collect next week if I want...

3rdDegree · 24-10-2021 1:28am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118064734#Comment_118064734

And do you? 😃

Onlyzeone · 24-10-2021 9:30am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118064933#Comment_118064933

I have a deposit on an ioniq 5 coming in March... but wanted to try out the ev6. The long and short of it is that yes, I want to swap to the ev6. I still marginally prefer the looks of the ioniq 5 but that is it.

I have been on the Ioniq 5 discussion here for a while and posted a longer version of exactly why on that... Just came over and checked this discussion out last night to see what was happening

vincentohanlon · 25-10-2021 9:08pm

Expecting to get a call this week to test drive the EV6. I put a deposit down on a GT Line (I thought in Moonscape Grey, the colour in all the promotional material) months ago but looking at the configurator now that colour option seems to be gone. GT Line is only available in Black, White, Blue, Red. Annoying if that colour option isn't available anymore. The colour seems to be gone from the Irish, UK, and France configurator... Anyone hear what happened to it?

Manion · 26-10-2021 10:42am

I noticed the same thing. It's still there on Kia Credit. I'm thinking about popping into a dealership today to look at the EV6. Would people recommend this over the Ioniq 5?

AMKC · 26-10-2021 3:28pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118065227#Comment_118065227

I wish Hyundai had of been braver with the Ioniq5 and the steering wheel in it looks like something from the 70s or 80s ofel bland. We all know what Hyundai can do when they want to just look at the latest Tucson.

Manion · 26-10-2021 4:31pm

I've a test drive of the EV6 next week. I feel ready to make the plunge after driving the Ioniq 5 today. I was wondering however how best to approach the dealership. I last bought a car new in 2015 and I was very naïve and paid a bit over the odds with really no perks. What are the typical things I should be pushing for buying a new EV from a dealership?

pad199207 · 26-10-2021 6:55pm

Saw one in the flesh today. I must say the interiors is really nice, but the outside is a bit fugly.

The front reminds me of the old Prius and the rear reminds me of a CH-R.

An oversized hatch more than a crossover really

unkel · 26-10-2021 7:22pm

I'd take an oversized hatch over a crossover meself 😂

Onlyzeone · 26-10-2021 10:31pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118075436#Comment_118075436

I still really like the exterior of the ioniq 5 but prefer the interior of the ev6. From the design of the centre console, to the curved screen just does it for me.

Onlyzeone · 26-10-2021 10:41pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118075742#Comment_118075742

Here's my two cents, hope it helps.

Use the price hyundai gave you for your present car and add a grand to it. This is the least you will trade it in for.

Don't let them include the €500 supervalu voucher as part of the trade in. This is seperate and meant to be a reward for picking a kia before Christmas.

List price for the ev6 is €50000. Max on top of this for delivery etc is €1000/€1500, depending on the dealer.

Price after this can also vary depending on finance or buying with self finance (cash/self generated loan).

My offer is €16,000 for my 161 kia sportage with 110,000km's on the clock.

€51,500 for the ev6, yacht blue. Plus the €500 supervalu voucher. They should throw in mats. Get the free home charger as well.

Any extra tips/hints appreciated

unkel · 26-10-2021 10:52pm

€52k for the base model on the road is a lot of money though, innit? That's Tesla money.

Onlyzeone · 26-10-2021 10:58pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118077654#Comment_118077654

Well the model y is €69,800.... My wife would nut me if I spent that much...

unkel · 26-10-2021 11:02pm

Cheapest Model Y available to order at the moment is the long range AWD. The RWD SR+ that is comparable with the base RWD EV6 will be a lot cheaper than that when it eventually comes out.

Manion · 26-10-2021 11:15pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118077606#Comment_118077606

I asked if there was any price difference for cash versus finance, they indicated no but should I expect there to be.

Question regarding trim line. Looking through the spec it appears they are offering the GT Line S. Kiacredit indicates the same. However it appears to be missing things like the sound system and the Highway driver assist. Makes me think it's an upgraded GT Line. Some dealers have indicated they will have the GT model in, should I just wait?

listermint · 26-10-2021 11:22pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118076574#Comment_118076574

I wouldn't. I'd hold on to my money till something better comes along. The 5 really is too big for its design queues. Dislike it, would have been a lovely hot hatch. But alas the market is for big over sized yolks so it feels like they just selected magnify 150 percent on the design tool.

Onlyzeone · 26-10-2021 11:45pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118075742#Comment_118075742

This is the question I was answering, no mention of finance or trim level. Maybe someone with phychic abilities can help you better than me ;)

Manion · 26-10-2021 11:54pm

That the point I'm asking about. The trim line is called GT Line in the dealership and GT Line S on kiacredit. Neither spec seem to match what those lines are called in the UK.

Id guess you're buying the EARTH trim?

Re financing, should I generally expect to pay more or less in the dealership for a cash purchase, cost of financing aside.

Onlyzeone · 27-10-2021 12:03am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118077693#Comment_118077693

I think that's just available in China at the moment?

It would still start at about the €60,000 mark in Ireland? If you take the model 3 long range @ €58,000 list and €63,000 on the road. I would guess that the model y rwd would be €63,000 as well? I based this on price scaling.

€63,000 is still to much for me

Onlyzeone · 27-10-2021 12:15am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118077889#Comment_118077889

I'm going to be ironing out some of these details tomorrow morning hopefully, I'll get back to you.

unkel · 27-10-2021 12:54am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118077917#Comment_118077917

Model 3 SR+ is €50k. It is made in China, so it attracts 10% import duty. When we can get the Model Y made in Germany, it won't have import duty so it should sell for early to mid €50k

At today's prices though. Tesla have put through numerous price increases in the last year alone. I guess because they can. There are no good value EVs out there any more. Tesla or otherwise. But I feel a base Ioniq 5 for €39k on the road is a better deal than a base EV6 for €52k on the road.

Kia EV6

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