Kia EV6

Popped into the local KIA dealer while passing to see how things are getting on since I put in my order. Since Jan they've only received 2 EV6 models for customers with 30 on back order. Was told that since they stopped accepting orders mid March I may have the EV6 late Jan 2024 as I'm at the end of the current list. Price may go up again in the meantime by which the deposit does not guarantee a locked in price.

Anyone signed up to the Ionity Power 12 month offer with Kia? I signed up but just showing as active on the contract screen with no mention of the discount itself being in place. Got onto Kia support who said it would be under "Invoices" as paid by third party. Nothing in the invoice section though. Does it appear at the end of the month or should there be something obvious on the dashboard/profile to say it??

In Cork so don't want to get stung for something I may only get to use a few times during the year 😯

Vendors can launch whatever they want. Sure Kia has launched a rake of EVs. Doesn't mean the supply is there. People get thick about these things, if you can afford to leave the money on deposit, well at least you're in a queue.

is there plan to bring smaller battery version to Ire?

Looks like the update is available now, seems to be dated 30.06.2022 on the filename.

Called today and got the same response. He said they had refunded 40 customers and wouldn't have anything for 2 years.

I've updated mine and no issues so far.

Having the fullscreen Android auto (split between 2 Android Apps) is brilliant.

Got quoted €950 for a tow bar and install with standard 7 pin .. is this the going rate ? thanks

@Skippy along sorry that is what I meant. Fullscreen Android Auto but split between the 2 Android Apps, rather than Android Auto and Kia's. It's effectively taking up the fullscreen with Android. It's just that Android Auto is chosing to split the screen due to the size, whereas before it was Kia's software that was only allowing it to display on 2/3rds of the screen. Does that make sense?

I need to double check the details but I read a few months back that you can make it fullsreen (ie, the map taking up the fullscreen) by changing the DPI or Resolution settings in Android - should at least be possible with a dongle like the AAWireless one. (The US version of the software has had this "fullscreen" for months which is why I read about it a while ago).

Interesting post taken from UK EV6 Facebook glad i purchased the non acoustic continentals and saved 300euro haven't put them yet.

Acoustic Tyres on EV6

I know there have been a couple of articles relating to punctures before but I thought that I would let you know of what I have learned after my own recent experience.

I wrote to Continental Tyres regarding the use of the supplied Conti Mobility Kit with ContiSilent Tyres and received the following one sentence reply from their Technical Support Engineer

"Unfortunately the mobility kit would not work on ContiSilent tyres as the foam would soak up the latex."

I subsequently wrote to Kia Customer Care UK and received the following brief response

"Whilst I understand that the tyres were supplied with the EV6 however as the manufacturer of the tyres have advised against using a tyre mobility kit for their tyres, they would be best placed to contact further regarding the repair of any punctures that may occur.

 From a Kia perspective, we’d advise contacting your breakdown provider if applicable in case of any incidents."

It would therefore appear the Kia are aware that the tyre sealant that they provide is not suitable for use on the tyres they provide on the EV6. They expect EV6 users to contact breakdown providers in the event of a puncture.

Many garages, including the first one I went to, will not try to repair a punctured acoustic tyre even when the puncture is in the 'simple repair' area claiming that the manufacturer does not allow it. ContiSilent tyres can be repaired and Continental have produced a leaflet detailing how this should be done. Fortunately the second garage I went to was perfectly happy to repair the tyre

https://teslaowners.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/contisilent-repair-download-data.pdf

The article in 'Car and Driver' suggests minimal , if any, real reduction in noise levels when using acoustic tyres.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a15345724/tested-do-acoustically-insulated-tires-really-hush-road-noise/

So in summary

 EV6 owners are being provided with a 'not-fit-for-purpose' combination of acoustic tyre and repair kit and Kia expect us to use breakdown services every time we have a puncture.

The acoustic tyres cost more than the non-acoustic version of the same tyre and appear to have very little, if any, noise reduction.

I would like Kia to replace all my tyres with non-acoustic tyres as I would rather be able to quickly fix a puncture at the roadside instead of waiting for breakdown services to come to my rescue.

Nexen Nfera Sport EV tyres are on my Earth model

EV6 GT driven (Not the GT Line)

First sign of trouble with my GT Line. Car wouldn't move when i put it into drive yesterday, then jerked forward suddenly when I applied accelerator. Now I hear a vibration when the wheel turns, and when brake is applied there is a small thud. Am thinking brake pad is stuck. No chance to sort it today so left it til tonight to see if anything spontaneously resolved. No luck... Gonna try and get dealer to take an urgent look tomorrow. Car had been parked up for a week but the day before it happened it drove fine for an hour. All very odd but really concerning for a 6 month old car...

Any thoughts welcome!

Thanks! I have auto hold off so it's strange. Reverse is the same issue as going forwards. Unfortunately it seems it'll need something done alright

More gouging by main dealers unfortunately someone will pay it, and it’s a Meath ref too 🤮