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Kia EV6

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  • #1902
    ffocused
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,222 ✭✭✭ffocused


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121806977#Comment_121806977

    Eiretyres.com have a selection of brand name EV rated tyres for around €200 a corner for Earth model or premium budget options around €150 each. I have not replaced mine yet, but have always used Eiretyres. Budget an extra €15-20 for fitting per tyre.



  • #1903
    pphil
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭pphil


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121807516#Comment_121807516

    I got a new set of 20" tyres recently, from EireTyres. I said I'd try Hankook Ik01A as they claim a better sound performance, plus similar other performance to the Continental silent ev ones that came on the car.

    They were about €260 each plus €25 per tyre to get fitted locally, and took about a week to arrive.

    I've only had the back 2 fitted (getting the front 2 done this weekend).

    VERY initial early impressions are good, I think there is a lower overall tone to the noise so it sounds a little less intrusive to me (but what do I know!).



  • #1904
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,118 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    Wasn't aware the guards were running any of these


    20240227_131535.jpg




  • #1905
    Qsaab
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭Qsaab


    Hi , first time posting here so don’t think I can attach a link. Looking at an Kia ev6 gt line 2022 with 40k km and priced at 40k . Just looking for opinions on the car and the price for that age and kms. Any input appreciated.



  • #1906
    Hooked
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,824 ✭✭✭Hooked


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121828557#Comment_121828557

    40K... Jaysus, my wife was looking at them in late 2023 and they were near 70k new! I see a 2024 on carzone at 86K!!! Some drop...

    When I drove it I couldn't fault it. Great car with fantastic range.



  • #1907
    Oafley Jones
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,508 ✭✭✭Oafley Jones


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121828573#Comment_121828573

    That’s a GT, which is a completely different animal to the GT Line.

    There been an Ev6 patrol car in Cork since last year.



  • #1908
    Buddy Bubs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,018 ✭✭✭Buddy Bubs


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121828573#Comment_121828573

    The 40k 2022 one is prob the equivalent of something in the low to mid 50s to buy brand new today, so its fairly standard stuff really.

    They were never near 70k for the vast majority of them, maybe one with every box ticked and option added but nobody paid that, I hope.

    86k is a supercar equivalent when it comes to power, not the one people actually buy.



  • #1909
    joe1303l
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,677 ✭✭✭joe1303l


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121829009#Comment_121829009

    A fresh EV6 GT from N.I like this one seems good value considering the performance. (Assuming it’s a N.I registered car from new). https://www.usedcarsni.com/2023-Kia-EV6-424kW-GT-77-4kWh-5dr-AWD-Auto-333895795



  • #1910
    eltoastero
    Registered Users Posts: 293 ✭✭eltoastero


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121829622#Comment_121829622

    wow that is serious car for the money.

    Answering the previous question on the 2022 GT Line with 40k km on the clock for €40k. To me that is a very good deal, it's essentially what I have (but I've less KM on the clock) and you're getting a lot of car for the money. Check to see if all of the updates have been done on the car; the oldest updates fixed the remote cabin heating/cooling. The next set added the battery pre-conditioning. Then there was a recall on the door handles on some cars (something to do with the touch sensor to unlock was faulty and could cause battery drain). The most recent is a recall on the ICCU (if the most recent dealer software update doesn't guarantee that it won't fail).



  • #1911
    Qsaab
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭Qsaab


    Thanks for the replies, especially @eltoastero and the advice on updates and recalls. Bought the ev6 we were looking at. Car is going to be checked & any updates installed. Happy with it and touch wood it’ll be lucky.



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  • #1912
    Wossack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,029 ✭✭✭Wossack


    Might be obvious, but what does SEM mean when it comes to the Earth spec?



  • #1913
    Buddy Bubs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,018 ✭✭✭Buddy Bubs


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121907256#Comment_121907256

    Special edition model



  • #1914
    Wossack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,029 ✭✭✭Wossack


    Wow, thanks. Is that written anywhere? Looks to be a 700e premium, but again not said anywhere (that I can see) what that gets you - not mentioned at in any of the brochures I could find on Kia dundrum



  • #1915
    Buddy Bubs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,018 ✭✭✭Buddy Bubs


    Yeah I've seen it written as special edition model in a few ads. I don't know what it gets you, it's only marketing mumbo jumbo really.

    BMW (along with many others) over the years the base model was called SE which meant special equipment, sounds a range topper but it wasn't at all.



  • #1916
    funnyname
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,764 ✭✭✭funnyname


    Saw a Joe Duffy Kia dealer and which stated that there was 7k savings on the EV6. When I enquired about it they stated it was made up of the €3.5k seai grant plus them matching another €3.5k.

    Does this mean this is the start of a price reduction for the EV6?



  • #1917
    Buddy Bubs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,018 ✭✭✭Buddy Bubs


    Questionable advertising but hopefully a reduction coming. I'd be all over ev6 if I was looking to buy this year



  • #1918
    funnyname
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,764 ✭✭✭funnyname


    Very questionable indeed as it's a car we're very interested in. When I rang up to enquire, the sales guy knew nothing of the deal.

    IMG-20240320-WA0004.jpg




  • #1919
    NinjaTruncs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,518 ✭✭✭NinjaTruncs


    For anyone in Dublin, where did you get your EV6 serviced and what was that cost? Mine is due a service. Thanks.

    4.3kWp South facing PV System. South Dublin



  • #1920
    eltoastero
    Registered Users Posts: 293 ✭✭eltoastero


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121934970#Comment_121934970

    I got mine done in Wicklow (so prices should be comparable), I paid €94 for my first service after 24 months, it was basically just checking everything over and performing any additional software updates (note I had replaced my Cabin Air Filter and Wipers beforehand, so they might include that in the service cost and push the price up accordingly).

    The service highlighted the need to replace the ICCU (which was completed about 6 weeks later).



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  • #1921
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,846 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121934970#Comment_121934970

    Kia, Airside.



  • #1922
    remoteboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭remoteboy


    Put a deposit down on a 2022 EV6 this morning. Really looking forward to getting my hands on it. Just wondering how does Kia Connect work? Is there a subscription fee?



  • #1923
    icom
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 477 ✭✭icom


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122014604#Comment_122014604

    Works great, just download the app to your phone and register with your VIN and it's free.

    https://owners.kia.com/content/owners/en/setup-uvo.html



  • #1924
    tommythecat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 785 ✭✭✭tommythecat


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122014604#Comment_122014604

    It's free for 7 years.

    4kwp South East facing PV System. 5.3kwh Weco battery. South Dublin City.



  • #1925
    remoteboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭remoteboy


    Hoping to pick up my EV6 this weekend. Just wondering whether there are any accessories people would recommend? I’ll pick up a boot liner for sure but anything else? Is a dashcam an easy install?



  • #1926
    tommythecat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 785 ✭✭✭tommythecat


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122031154#Comment_122031154

    Fitcamx is a great dashcam that looks OEM, it integrates so well. I'm very happy with it.

    https://fitcamx.com/products/fitcamx-dash-cam-for-2022-2023-kia-ev6-kia-ev6-gt?variant=42821376049324

    I also got this tray for under the armrest as it's just a giant box otherwise which is kind of useless. You can store stuff underneath but then keep coins/sunglasses etc on top.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09R1DYQ7Z/ref%3Dpe_27063361_487055811_TE_dp_1

    4kwp South East facing PV System. 5.3kwh Weco battery. South Dublin City.



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  • #1927
    skinnyfries
    Registered Users Posts: 148 ✭✭skinnyfries


    Just to let all EV6 owners know, there has been a number of thefts in the Dundalk area recently. An EV6 was stolen last night from a driveway in Blackrock. Apparently the thieves can override the remote locking. One also stolen from Bettystown over the weekend.



  • #1928
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,118 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122031927#Comment_122031927

    So it's moved over here. Big issue in the UK kias impacted include Niro ev5 , hyundais too.

    Seems relatively easily nicked overriding systems.

    If I had one I'd probably look to install aftermarket system like Ghost for piece of mind.



  • #1929
    Qsaab
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭Qsaab


    Thanks for posting on here re thefts. I’ve an ev6 but bought it used from a non Kia dealership. Would appreciate if any fixes or updates are found that you could post here as I won’t hear them from dealership.



  • #1930
    remoteboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭remoteboy


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122031927#Comment_122031927

    any way to prevent this?



  • #1931
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,118 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122035004#Comment_122035004

    Starline immobiliser is one brand.

    I wouldn't trust anything any manufacturer is going they've all shown to be slow or downright incompetent at protecting from this.. the video below was a relay attack so presume it's relaying your key to the car. A simple Faraday box with your keys in it nightly would stop that type but I'm not sure other types of attack including OBD hacks.

    See video , stolen recovered then had immobiliser fitted to stop future theft.

    https://youtu.be/5ttK-l07o5A?si=ggjAMglagxdu1MSz



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  • #1932
    remoteboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭remoteboy


    presume for the odb hack they need to physically break into the car first?



  • #1933
    skinnyfries
    Registered Users Posts: 148 ✭✭skinnyfries


    I’ve started using ‘Valet Mode’ before I turn off the car. Also, when you lock the car with the fob, hold the lock button down for 4 seconds.

    Apparently the car stolen in Bettystown was in Newry just before the GPS was disconnected.

    Thieves seem to be sophisticated and are removing owners from Kia Connect once they get access to the car. If you get a notification saying your details have changed, be alarmed and check your driveway!



  • #1934
    tommythecat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 785 ✭✭✭tommythecat


    Another great tip is to disable keyless entry. To do this, Press and hold down the lock and unlock buttons simultaneously on the fob until the indicators flash four times. This disables the keyless entry so unlock on approach, touching the door handle etc will no longer work until you unlock the car with the unlock button on the fob.

    Apparently this is one of the major ways the thefts are occurring so you should do this when you park up for the night. It resets once you unlock the car.

    4kwp South East facing PV System. 5.3kwh Weco battery. South Dublin City.



  • #1935
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,118 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    The time you forget will be the time it's gone. I'd price up the immobiliser and be done with it. Pricey loss.



  • #1936
    Raoul
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,794 ✭✭✭Raoul


    Is there no immobiliser on the car already?



  • #1937
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,118 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122036019#Comment_122036019

    of course. It allows for all the thefts. 😟



  • #1938
    Qsaab
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭Qsaab


    Thanks tommythecat, Great info on turning off keyless entry. Pity it can’t be done permanently. 

    Skinnyfries, does using valet mode and holding the lock button for 4 seconds also turn off keyless entry or something different? Thanks. 



  • #1939
    remoteboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭remoteboy


    has anyone here had an immobiliser fitted? If so, what kind of cost were you looking at?



  • #1940
    remoteboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭remoteboy


    just wondering if an ODB port lock is the simplest option. Less intrusive than a full immobiliser. Cheaper too. Ultimately it’s all about slowing them down?



  • #1941
    ffocused
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,222 ✭✭✭ffocused


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122037100#Comment_122037100

    OBDport lock will not delay them. They can access the canbus by attaching bulldog clips to wires anywhere they can get to them including outside the car as you will see in video below with a Range Rover.


    Slowing them down is the most sensible option as you said. What I do is enable valet mode and have also turned off approach unlock so if relay is tried the door handles will not pop out automatically. Also keep my keys in a faraday box and have an AirTag stowed in the car.

    It seems our cars have the same vulnerability as Range Rovers so will be targeted more going forward. 3 of top 5 most stolen EV’s in UK last year were Hyundai/Kia with EV6 sitting at number 3.

    Anyone who wants to go all out and fit a second immobilzer, the ghost is approx €500 fitted or a steering wheel lock is another option.

    https://youtu.be/M_Jknlb1F_E?si=I-JIilfA9CgJRujR



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  • #1942
    remoteboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭remoteboy


    so there’s no real defence against the gameboy attack other than a secondary immobiliser then? Turning off approach unlock will just not tell them that the doors are unlocked, but if they try the handle, presumably they can still open the door? And presumably valet mode is easily bypassed via ODB?



  • #1943
    ffocused
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,222 ✭✭✭ffocused


    all true, even a secondary immobilizer can be bypassed as the thieves know where they are normally located and will just disconnect them.

    My methods are just a mild deterrent that do not inconvenience me too much.

    This is a problem with every modern car with keyless entry and ignition, and if a professional thief wants your car (opposed to a joyrider), he is going to take it and if you make it too difficult he could end up paying you a visit.

    It’s only a car at the end of the day and insured. I would prefer to have it stolen without my house getting broken into too!

    It’s not something to be losing sleep over IMO, last year the most stolen car in UK was a Ford Fiesta with over 5000 thefts opposed to 96 for EV6.

    The only stat I can find for Ireland is that over 4000 cars were stolen in total last year.



  • #1944
    tommythecat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 785 ✭✭✭tommythecat


    Just to say the key fob goes to sleep after 30 minutes when not moved so no real need for a faraday box for them.

    4kwp South East facing PV System. 5.3kwh Weco battery. South Dublin City.



  • #1945
    remoteboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭remoteboy


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122037962#Comment_122037962

    I have a couple of pouches knocking about. I figure no harm.



  • #1946
    tommythecat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 785 ✭✭✭tommythecat


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122037763#Comment_122037763

    Turning off the keyless entry using the method I described above will help with this.

    4kwp South East facing PV System. 5.3kwh Weco battery. South Dublin City.



  • #1947
    joe1303l
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,677 ✭✭✭joe1303l


    Obviously it’s very concerning how “easy” it appears to be to steal an EV6 but some of the suggestions above may drive determined thieves to go further. Do you really want intruders entering your home to get at the keys of your car in the middle of the night. Theft will be covered by insurance and a car is easily replaced. I’m sure this view won’t sit well with everyone but it’s worth considering.



  • #1948
    remoteboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭remoteboy


    Officially an EV6 owner now. Wasn’t sure about the white when I saw the pics originally but the pearlescent finish is gorgeous in the flesh. Now to get everything set up.

    IMG_6478.jpeg



  • #1949
    tommythecat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 785 ✭✭✭tommythecat


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122042453#Comment_122042453

    Congratulations! Its a beaut.

    4kwp South East facing PV System. 5.3kwh Weco battery. South Dublin City.



  • #1950
    remoteboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭remoteboy


    First question already 😂

    Trying to link my account to my profile. It’s stuck on ‘Registering… Please wait’. I’ve tried removing and re-adding but it makes no difference. Shared the car with my wife and she was able to link her account straight away. Anyone else had this issue?

    IMG_6477.jpeg



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  • #1951
    Qsaab
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭Qsaab


    Beautiful car , May it be lucky for you. Made the same move here few weeks ago and very happy with it. Spoke to the tech department here, who is 13 and does all that for us. Only one profile was set up & myself and my better half use that profile. Not sure if we’ll need to set up separate profiles?



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