Kia EV6

Sometimes it feels like when you've watched one review you've watched them all, but I have to say I agree with a lot of the YouTube reviews.

The EV6 feels like it handles a little better down country roads, but not to the point where the Ioniq 5 can't be taken quick, but for such a big car I was impressed with the EV6 - coming from a mostly non-car enthusiast, but who does live near lots of country lanes and likes to take them quicker where possible and safe.

EV6 is a sleeker, sportier feel, and the Ioniq 5 feels more spacious and comfortable. The seats in the EV6 are comfortable enough and I'm sure they'd be fine for long journeys, but the Ioniq 5 feels like you're sat in your living room almost.

As a bigger guy I find getting into the EV6 a little uncomfortable/awkward, although when I'm in the seat it's absolutely fine, no issue at all.

In the Ioniq 5 it's much easier to get into, and visibility feels a bit better.

In terms of button placements and stuff like that there's not a huge amount of difference. I prefer the spinning dial for D/P/R in the EV6, rather than the stick on the Ioniq 5 but I'm sure it will just become muscle memory after a while.

The Ev6 has a button to switch between media and climate control so then you use a physical button to change temp but Ioniq 5 touch buttons are pretty good and there's shortcut buttons too.

Very little between them for me, one is sportier and maybe handles a little better, the other is more spacious and comfortable and a little easier to get into (although for most people they'll have no issues with either).

One thing with the Ioniq 5 is you can enter the car at a cheaper spec. EV6 starts from 50k, although if you're comparing like for like priced models again, not a huge amount of difference.

At the moment we have a VW with the selector on the wheel and a classic Ioniq with the central push button selector. I prefer the VW system, you never need to look or think when changing. Glad the new Ioniq 5 has positioned it at the wheel..

Test driving this after lunch, I've never driven an EV before, any tips or what should I be looking out for?

I test drove a red earth yesterday evening. super impressed with drive and build quality.

I was about to pull the trigger on a demo BMW 330e but now I'm totally confused.

BMW demo only has 2 year warranty which is a serious drawback (I'd plan on keeping the car for 4 years)

The gravity blue is stunning in person I think.

Really not sure what to go for now 😔

I've found all the electric cars to be surprising in terms of torque. This is especially surprising when reversing into a parking spot as you can accelerate quickly going backwards. They're similar but different to driving a normal automatic. I've found when driving automatics that I'm always anticipating the gear change but I found the EVs very relaxing to drive.

Didn't say they where.

No indication of spec either on the video, maybe no heat pump? Officially it's a. Option.

Think Blue is the pick of them.

The moonscape they where saying is a matt finish and need extra care, so we went with the blue. Looks well in that photo.

Can anyone tell me what colour is the no-cost option? All colour options on the Kia website are €650 on top of the €50k list price, so not really the list price. This seems to be the case with several Kia models, but not all, some have €0 options on colour. I’ve seen this with other brands too. Surely this is misleading if the advertised list price isn’t actually possible?

In the UK Red is standard at no extra cost , but they appear to have included a charge for red here .

We’ve all been there 😀

Seem a lovely white one on the roads today. 212-OY- is all I got. Did not see its number. Hope to see it driving around again. I love the rear break lights on it and the rear indicators are in the rights spots too.

Placed our order today for an EV6 earth with a Feb / March delivery as January allocations are all gone at this stage. Excellent trade in value of existing Kia partially due to used car price increases I suspect. Also huge variance in trade in values within the Kia network, really pays to shop around.

Essentially it's my wifes car which we tend to use the most anyway. Choose Gravity Blue. I was in 2 dealers today and it seems to be attracting a lot of tyre kickers, I wonder how many will translate to sales.

Off now to sort out a home charger - advice welcome!