More of a question than a thought. Do you think or was it hinted at, that there will be a Software Update to V2H, because the EV6 does have a bidirectional Inverter, so it could theoretically be possible.
I’m going to go see it next week Thursday! I still think the Audi Q4 is the one I’ll choose, but I am open to seeing if the interior quality of the E-GMP platform is good enough for me.
😁👍 I Set In Kia all electric car then bought a BMW i3s. Hope BMW i program is watching 👀 love our composite i3s Just needs up date and AWD🌏😁💚 THANK YOU FROM Buzz Knapp-Fisher
Great video well shot and presented. This has to be on everyone's test drive list who is looking for an EV in this price range. I'm changing my car in Jan 22 and will be looking at this.
For a car that's not yet available, I thought it was one of the best presented snapshots so far. I like the presenter; he fits the bill as far as i'm concerned. I like both cars and for different reasons. Very tempting, even for someone who loves their Tesla M3!
@@GregVidua Yes, it shows I'm a Brit taking the mickey (or p***) out of another Brit in a lighthearted way. Maybe I could have pushed it a bit further and said Apple have launched their new device - the iRon
Man this thing looks cool both inside and out, never though I would say that about an SUV/crossover. Also appreciate the physical buttons and the knob for temperature control (rest of climate is soft touch, can't have it all i guess). Still as AWD its quite a bit more expensive than a model 3 LR and probably less efficient. Until 800V chargers become much more common here, the logical choice for a primary/road-trip capable car is the model 3/Y. But damn if I would buy a sub 600k Nok. EV right now, with my heart instead of my brain, this KIA is it. Even though its an SUV/crossover.
I love how POLITICAL CORRECT these car testers are so that manufacturers will not CUT THEM OFF. In one statement LOVE REAL BUTTONS. Later, we have capacitive buttons for radio BUT ITS SO WELL LAID OUT. Condemn, then praise!!!
Have Kia updated their interpretation of Apple Car Play/Android Auto though? What is the point of including wireless charging if you have to plug your phone in to use its UI? Should be via Bluetooth
Big wheels are usually rubbish for the range. The rear spoiler is (if designed correct) for keeping muck of the rear window. I would have preferred bigger rear light for better visibility (they might be OK brightness wise, but a bigger area is better then a small even if they emit the same ammount of light)
Yes, now the charge times, range and size is just about there, they need to start focusing A LOT more on getting the price down. Prices are still the main reason most people still buy petrol cars, they simply can not in the time they own the car, save as much money driving an EV, as they have paid extra for the EV.
This is how ev's should be. First time I saw one of these I was totally hooked. The EV6 has it all and I'd have one over a boring faceless tesla any day 😎👍
@@joshbolduc6285 the only thing that ruins the stinger are the hideous vents on bonnet and side, especially the side, they look like kinder surprise toys glued to the side.
Never thougt I would say this 3 months ago when I first saw the Ioniq 5, but I agree this looks better - both inside and out. A lot more modern too, bit futuristic even, where the 5 is more retro.
I love how the design is completely different... It's like Kia and Hyundai was given the same platform to work on, but they had zero idea what the other was doing... Which equals to 2 completely different designs and concepts.
This looks so much better than every new BMW model.... I love my E46 Coupe, will switch for something electric next but it probably won't be anything from Europe because of styling
I agree. I had an E39 5 Series back in the day and their designs looked great compared to the competition and still do. BMW have lost it lately with those huge, ugly and unnecessary grills. The EV6 looks much better
2018 4 series F36 - very good looking … new 4 series? forgettable!! I would love to have this Kia as my first electric car. Beware German premium manufacturers, you’re sailing into very turbulent waters
A6 E-tron looks nice but it’s only at concept stage. Will be three more years before it hits the road. Most new beemer EVs are pretty ugly. Best looking EV is European it’s the Taycan, but that’s only for rich people who can afford and want one and it fits their lifestyle. EV6 and Ionic 5 and are both like concept cars that managed to make it to production. Hyundai-Kia should be rewarded for their bravery and taste.
@@MarkXHolland same here - plus the 21" wheels will just sap energy for no reason vs 18"s too - witness the 40 mile range reduction on the Tesla S Plaid with the different wheel spec on the same vehicle.
Small wheels for the win. In a daily. If it is a hobby car. Sure slap some 21 on there, but i still love my 195/65-15 on my classic 😎 them are some nice driving wheels 😎 you can hit a Pot Hole without needing a grand in garage fee 😎 just carry on with the jerney 😎
Yes, a smaller Kia, possibly EV4, has been spotted in Korea driving around in the usual test car camouflage so hopefully we will see more of that soon. Or go for the current e-Soul which is a really good car with excellent range
Apparrantly Renault are going to produce a futuristic EV interpretation of renault 5 including a sporty little number as a the GT turbo successor. Or there is always the Zoe
My parents like this one because it’s almost exactly the same size as their Mazda 6 estate. Of course, no one apart from MG wants to call an estate car an estate car so we get awful terms like “compact crossover”.
That will come, like Tesla they need to recover development costs on more expensive models before trickling down to cheaper variants. I imagine there'll be an Ioniq 3 on the horizon
Kia has very limited production capacity. In other Full Charged video they said 880,000 BEVs annually by 2030. Thus they chose to go up market with this platform as there is more demand then supply for that sector.
For their first foray to brand-new EV using dedicated platform, Kia definitely want something that has real presence, hence the EV6 plus it's the hotly contested segment atm with entry like ID4, Mach E and ofc Model Y, not to mention Toyota also will join the party in this very same segment next year, so it's no surprise these carmakers carmakers want a piece from this segment pie. My 2 cents 🙌🏼 No worry, Kia and Hyundai already confirmed that their bespoke EV lineup will be expanded further in near future including smaller compact models ...
I think the EV6 looks better than the Ioniq 5. Pending full on road reviews I’d have to say JLR better pull their finger out or a lot of potential iPace owners are going to be driving Kias…
Now that you mentioned, the profile kinda got iPace vibe to it which is dope. I hate those Coupe SUV with sloppy roofline design like Tesla Model X Y, looks so weird but iPace and this Kia pull it off beautifully 👌🏼
And pedant alert...."Very exclusive" ? Either it is or it is not. "I will caveat this"; no, one might "add a Caveat". *Yuuff-speak*. One has become accustomed to Robert's beguiling Shakespearian delivery and so this grates on the ear-'oles.
3.5 secs 0-60, I wonder how many people will be able to cope with the amount of power EVs can produce. I think I’m going to invest in crash repair companies! Good review, decent car.
Even in the Nissan leaf I drive I like having it in the slower acceleration mode most of the time unless I need the extra power. 99% of the time it's just not helpful to have the insane acceleration these new EVs have. The thing about EVs that really help most when you need that bit of extra power when driving is the instant and constant torque.
I was worried about this when hiring a Model 3 Performance (0-60 in 3.1s). But it's very, very stable and controllable even accelerating as fast as it'll go, thanks to the much lower centre of gravity compared with an ICE car. You get very used to it quite quickly, but your passengers don't and prefer to be warned... That said, around town having brutal acceleration is not helpful and rather alarming, which is where the lower performance modes come in.
This looks so much better than the Ioniq 5 both inside and out. Hopefully when the lease on my e-Niro runs out in 18 months there will be plenty of the EV6 available
I’d trade my Model 3 for this one, but something is stopping me... ah, right, the Supercharger Network :-/ This is a very, very good looking car. I think the future for Hyundai looks pretty good.
Charge cards and phone apps are utter garbage and shouldn’t exist. EV makers need to sign individual deals with charger networks and technologically work it out for plug and go charging. They should have price-per-Kw on signs like in petrol/gas stations written where people can see and subscriptions can get bent.
Initially wanted this more than the ioniq 5, but the ioniq 5 look has grown on me and will arrive in Australia sooner. The interior of the ev6 is a bit nicer than the ioniq 5 though I think.
Agree, what sold me on this Kia is its interior, looks more high-end and premium than its Ionia 5 sister. Look wise, each to their own, Hyundai and Kia managed to design properly distinctive looking car from each other, unlike Volkswagen AG cars, Skoda and Seat offerings looks the same as VW models but with very minor facelift ...
15:00 hahaha "even maybe the decade" ok ok we got it the canteen at Kia is very good. What about autopilot and safety ratings? What's the production plan? Release date and price?
Got to say it's great to have a proper car review on this car. Robert's content was great, but was lacking some of the expertise a proper professional can bring! Just my opinion, but this guy is great!
Well its what consumers use to gauge how powerful a vehicle is in terms of performance. Any company will show people what they want to see and hear about a product to sell it. (And not show things people dont like to sell even more)
Why a reviewers so obsessed with acceleration. Grow up FFS..... Same applies with them wetting themselves just because it is another crossover suv WITH A TOUCHSCREEN.....
Nice, like the styling but for practicality for me personally the Ioniq 5 is still my preferred option of the two. Not that I would say no to either of them to be honest.
Same. If the Ioniq 5 didn't exist, I'd be seiously considering one of these. But the interior is just a bit 90s Alba Boom Box for me, the Ioniq is much cooler.
Nice car by the looks of it, but still out of the price range for most I think though even in the basic model. Perfect for mums who want to replace their current chelsea tractors I suppose! And yes, larger wheels look good but ride quality with a better with 19s max.
Jack - I was so sad when you left Electroheads but praise the Lord you moved to my other favourite EV channel! Oh, and no need to worry - Eilis is doing a great job back at base
Cool car. Great presentation...except for the part where you point to the front end and tell us what we see. Many thanks for the ep -- putting the EV6 on my list. FCS is the authority.
Good looking car, but it's *NOT* an SUV, it's far too low. It's just a "car", a hatchback "car", *NOT* an SUV. To be an SUV, it would need to be: a) at least a foot taller, and b) have much higher ground-clearance.
Responsive screen? So why almost a second delay when you push something or move on the map? This isn't the first time I see a car journalist talk about how responsive a screen is, to then see with my own eyes how slow it is (thinking about VW ID's) When ID's got into the hands of customers, nobody was saying the screen was responsive, those you heard/are hearing were/are complaining about how slow they are... I would also add that 12" screens are NOT massive at all, if I'm spending 20 minutes at a charger I would prefer a screen I can watch something on, while leaning way back. I would like the screen to be either on a swivel or centered so that a passenger(s) can also enjoy the entertainment. 2 x 12" are not as good as 1 15" screen IMO.
So much lag on the nav UI. The big auto firms have *got* to get their software sh*t together! It's so much more important on an EV, yet always seems to be an afterthought.
Haha I had to find a comment about this. Software even pre production should be smoother than this. I guess he has to be kind about it but that wasn't responsive at all
Dammit I want a nice EV so much, but it seems like it's not yet possible to get one for an average salaried working person where I'm at, so the best I can do is still an ICE car or at best a hybrid :(
I bought a 3 year old off-lease 2016 Nissan Leaf for $15,000 out the door. It is possible now to buy a reasonably priced EV. The off-lease Bolts are starting to show up and their range is well over 200 miles.
Clive, that was my first thought as well ! And worse, because it’s so large and opens so wide over, I bet it will be an absolute “magnet” for random vandals to come along and bend it right over and damage it, whilst the car is unattended and charging !?!?! To date, I still think that Tesla got the charging port/flap SO RIGHT from the very start with the Model S !! Their flap is just the right size( not overly big) and totally invisible(as part of the rear taillight cluster) when not in use. It really is PERFECTION !! I just don’t understand why most other EV makers don’t copy it ?? Yes, I know they could be seen as copy-cat designers - but, hey, when something works SO brilliantly, just get over the “corporate” ego !!
Really looking forward to this car, just wish Kia Australia would confirm they will bring the GT version. Love the looks and still practical, so many new cars are just so boring these days (especially compact SUVs), even the Tesla Model Y is a boring looking car IMO.
Car seems nice . Shame you didnt show the boot space and how if the chair folds down. Oddly enough people with kids, dogs, or who have to transport equipment like wheelchairs need to know or is this car only for people who never have to wonder how to transport anything that cannot climb in or out on its own. Sorry i forgot to show you the boot simply isnt good enough.
I personally don’t like i5 design but love this Kia. I totally disagree about the giant fashion wheels, they look like they belong on a clown car, they ruin the ride, the tyres offer almost no protection to the rims on our pot hole covered roads, the rubber band tyres are easily damaged / destroyed just by mounting a kerb and they cost a fortune to replace. I would pay Tesla money to downgrade the 20s on my model 3 to 18’s on the options list.
Don't agree with the comment about wheel size. I think larger and larger wheels on cars just look childish. Also, they are less efficient. Why would you put the less efficient wheels on as standard? If you want silly inefficient wheels, you should pay extra for them.
Hard disagree on the talking point about wheel size at about 6:45. If anything, wheel size should become smaller. An EV doesn't need 19, 20 or even 21 inch wheels. The bigger the wheel, the more you compromise ride quality and worsen the aerodynamics. Besides, EVs don't need to have such massive wheels to fit the brakes since the brakes are smaller compared to an ICE thanks to the electric motor taking over some of the braking job and recuperating energy in the process. Car manufacturers, make smaller wheels! A good example is the Mercedes EQS. Small wheels don't have to look bad
"...There has never been a special KIA before" He clearly forgets the KIA Stinger exist, which showed that the company can do sports saloons. Who am I kidding, this is an ev channel.
Well done Jack. You have settled in brilliantly, just like Robert suggested you would. Two amazing reviews with the Polestar/Tesla and now this gorgeous EV6. I had set my heart on the dual motor Ioniq 5 but now going to see these on preview night in a few weeks and possibly wait for 577bhp GT in 2022. Keep up the good work 👌🏼
Ionic 5 is ugly. simple as that. An electric car looking retro is just kinda wrong! electric car should look out of sci-fi movies and also a bit grounded to todays design!
ionic 5 prices from 36k to 47k so would presume this will be a bout the same, so no new car for me then, will need to wait a few years for the third handers. Cracking looking cars though
I absolutely love the Ioniq 5, but seeing the EV6, I’m so conflicted on my preference. They’re both so good! Unfortunately, I’m a broke college student who can’t afford either. But maybe in 10 years or so, I’ll be able to get one used
The more I see the EV6, more I appreciate the styling. Where the Ioniq 5 caught my attention as soon as I saw it (I think it’s possibly the best looking, “affordable” EV), the EV6 grown on me. If came down to a choice between the two, I know I’d choose the Ioniq 5. But I know my wife would choose the EV6 🙄
Can you say "you're welcome Nemo" when we've caused the problem in the first place? Also 100 bottles would create a tiny amount of recycled plastic. That's greenwashing. Otherwise, really nice car and a nice review! FC needed a Jonny replacement and I think with Jack youve achieved that. Good work
Rory Reid was a Jonny replacement for a very short time. Jonny knows his stuff, but is a bit random. Rory is very knowledgeable and seems to plan his content well. I find Jack’s presentation poor both in content and style.
Absolutely fantastic pricing for a wide range of customers, and looks good too. I think it's better looking than Ioniq 5 personally but both are handsome vehicles. Thanks for the walkabout!
Well done Jack this is an excellent video and a great introduction to the EV6, and doesn't she look a beauty. As well as telling us the tech specs and showing us around the vehicle you show what great designed interiors can do in terms of impact on humans - you appeared to really love it ! The overall style reminds me of a Jaguar I-pace - just a lot more interesting.
I’ve like the look of this car as soon as it appeared, I’ve booked my slot with local Kia dealer to see it in September and I can’t wait. I drive the eNiro and it’s a great car but this EV6 is definitely a game changer for Kia. Let’s hope the charging network improves like the cars are. Great video as always please keep them coming.
I think the Ioniq 5 looks more like a toy car... maybe that's why some people prefer it, including many man-boy, motor-journalists who vote for such things?
Kia have hit the nail on the head here..looks great, range would convince any ice owner to convert to electric. Now we just need a realistic price tag 🏷
It's going to be expensive, bet on that. I'll be looking for one of these in three years time in the used EV market. 40.000 pounds at least I'm guessing.
So range and size is just about getting to a point where it becomes interesting. But still....That price though. I like that even the base model is allowed to tow 750 Kg.
We were pretty blown away by Kia's EV6 - but what you do you think? Tell us below...
More of a question than a thought.
Do you think or was it hinted at, that there will be a Software Update to V2H, because the EV6 does have a bidirectional Inverter, so it could theoretically be possible.
I’m going to go see it next week Thursday! I still think the Audi Q4 is the one I’ll choose, but I am open to seeing if the interior quality of the E-GMP platform is good enough for me.
It was a good review that concentrated on this vehicle rather than comparing it with others which is refreshing.
I want one - the wife has an e-niro and I really like that (to the point I rarely drive my dinosaur burner) Best start saving :|
😁👍 I Set In Kia all electric car then bought a BMW i3s. Hope BMW i program is watching 👀 love our composite i3s Just needs up date and AWD🌏😁💚 THANK YOU FROM Buzz Knapp-Fisher
I see why Kia changed their logo. The old one would stand out like a sore thumb.
Though, I think it might confuse lots of people because it sort of just looks like "KN".
It’s now quite like the NASA ‘worm’ logo.
My Kia Stinger would argue there hasn't been an exciting Kia before!
Haha I was thinking the same too 😂
Also the latest Stingers have the new badge already. ;)
I came to write this comment about the stinger!!
(I have a Sportage though)
And imo my 2014 proceed GT ahah
Kia Stinger is such an awesome car.. sad/excited it’s going to be an EV in the future
Great video well shot and presented. This has to be on everyone's test drive list who is looking for an EV in this price range. I'm changing my car in Jan 22 and will be looking at this.
For a car that's not yet available, I thought it was one of the best presented snapshots so far. I like the presenter; he fits the bill as far as i'm concerned. I like both cars and for different reasons. Very tempting, even for someone who loves their Tesla M3!
Maybe someone could mention to Jack that irons are also electric ;-)
The fifties want their views back.
@@stephen300o6 I guess emoticons haven't been brought to your attention yet. 🤷♂️
@@appkazoo8802 the fact that you noticed wrinkles and bothered to make a joke about it speaks volumes of you.
@@GregVidua Yes, it shows I'm a Brit taking the mickey (or p***) out of another Brit in a lighthearted way. Maybe I could have pushed it a bit further and said Apple have launched their new device - the iRon
@@appkazoo8802 jokes seem to be getting worse by the minute.
Love it, massively impressive! I hope I can tempt my partner to seriously consider one as our next car 😍
Man this thing looks cool both inside and out, never though I would say that about an SUV/crossover. Also appreciate the physical buttons and the knob for temperature control (rest of climate is soft touch, can't have it all i guess). Still as AWD its quite a bit more expensive than a model 3 LR and probably less efficient. Until 800V chargers become much more common here, the logical choice for a primary/road-trip capable car is the model 3/Y. But damn if I would buy a sub 600k Nok. EV right now, with my heart instead of my brain, this KIA is it. Even though its an SUV/crossover.
I love how POLITICAL CORRECT these car testers are so that manufacturers will not CUT THEM OFF. In one statement LOVE REAL BUTTONS. Later, we have capacitive buttons for radio BUT ITS SO WELL LAID OUT. Condemn, then praise!!!
Have Kia updated their interpretation of Apple Car Play/Android Auto though? What is the point of including wireless charging if you have to plug your phone in to use its UI? Should be via Bluetooth
Big wheels are usually rubbish for the range.
The rear spoiler is (if designed correct) for keeping muck of the rear window.
I would have preferred bigger rear light for better visibility (they might be OK brightness wise, but a bigger area is better then a small even if they emit the same ammount of light)
Definitely nicer than the Ioniq 5 especially on the inside. well done kia.
What I immediately thought of when he said “a bit dark knightie”… a black nightie….
Very nice, but also the wrong side of £40k :( IIRC, the GTLine is nearer 50.
Yes, now the charge times, range and size is just about there, they need to start focusing A LOT more on getting the price down.
Prices are still the main reason most people still buy petrol cars, they simply can not in the time they own the car, save as much money driving an EV, as they have paid extra for the EV.
This is how ev's should be. First time I saw one of these I was totally hooked. The EV6 has it all and I'd have one over a boring faceless tesla any day 😎👍
These and the Ionic 5 look even better in real life
Jack “there’s never been a very special KIA.
KIA “it’s alright Stinger, ignore the nasty Englishman”
Stinger owner, instantly triggered 😂good job kia
@@joshbolduc6285 the only thing that ruins the stinger are the hideous vents on bonnet and side, especially the side, they look like kinder surprise toys glued to the side.
The ONLY thing special about the Stinger is the 3.3L twin turbo donk.
@@MrBenHaynes Except the ride, handling and the features would disagree with you
Never thougt I would say this 3 months ago when I first saw the Ioniq 5, but I agree this looks better - both inside and out. A lot more modern too, bit futuristic even, where the 5 is more retro.
This has a smaller interior space though
@@Harry-uq9qd Both are about the same size actually, although Kia has slightly shorter wheelbase than Ioniq 5, still plenty big ...
I love them both but for me the Kia is just perfect!
Still not sure which I like better. Leaving more toward Hyundai. Like the design more from outside plus I can get it with solar panels on the roof 😁
I love how the design is completely different...
It's like Kia and Hyundai was given the same platform to work on, but they had zero idea what the other was doing...
Which equals to 2 completely different designs and concepts.
The South Korean’s with their all electric Hyundai’s and Kia’s are definitely leading the way in generation electric!⚡️
They're owned by Germans, It's the Germans who lead the way.
@@blueeyedboy7648
You think that Hyundai, one of the largest industrial groups in the world, us "owned by Germans"?
Daniel Richards
Note that they are using the term "electrified".
That's not "Full EV"
Hybrids no longer count.
After Tesla
Those and Chinese NIO , BYD and Xpeng...
This looks so much better than every new BMW model.... I love my E46 Coupe, will switch for something electric next but it probably won't be anything from Europe because of styling
I agree. I had an E39 5 Series back in the day and their designs looked great compared to the competition and still do. BMW have lost it lately with those huge, ugly and unnecessary grills. The EV6 looks much better
2018 4 series F36 - very good looking … new 4 series? forgettable!! I would love to have this Kia as my first electric car. Beware German premium manufacturers, you’re sailing into very turbulent waters
Totally agree with all these comments ….. 👍
A6 E-tron looks nice but it’s only at concept stage. Will be three more years before it hits the road. Most new beemer EVs are pretty ugly. Best looking EV is European it’s the Taycan, but that’s only for rich people who can afford and want one and it fits their lifestyle. EV6 and Ionic 5 and are both like concept cars that managed to make it to production. Hyundai-Kia should be rewarded for their bravery and taste.
Isn't the lead designer of this a german?
Surely I’m not the only one who prefers 17 or 18 inch rims to 21 inch bone crusher, kerb scrapers?
No you're not. I like comfort and prefer more air between my arse and the road.
@@MarkXHolland same here - plus the 21" wheels will just sap energy for no reason vs 18"s too - witness the 40 mile range reduction on the Tesla S Plaid with the different wheel spec on the same vehicle.
yep. I mean generally I don't think he's wrong from a looks standpoint, but it comes at a cost.
I agree, smaller wheels with thicker tyres means more comfort. We don't all want style over practicality.
Small wheels for the win. In a daily. If it is a hobby car. Sure slap some 21 on there, but i still love my 195/65-15 on my classic 😎 them are some nice driving wheels 😎 you can hit a Pot Hole without needing a grand in garage fee 😎 just carry on with the jerney 😎
Is anyone making a smaller one? Like about 4 meters long? Most people, me included, don't need huge cars. Even if they claim they do.
MIni & Honda...!
@@delboy7039 but they are overpriced and have poor range when compared to the Kona and Niro.
Yes, a smaller Kia, possibly EV4, has been spotted in Korea driving around in the usual test car camouflage so hopefully we will see more of that soon. Or go for the current e-Soul which is a really good car with excellent range
Dacia Spring electric , 3,734m long
Apparrantly Renault are going to produce a futuristic EV interpretation of renault 5 including a sporty little number as a the GT turbo successor. Or there is always the Zoe
Much prefer this to the Ioniq 5, but as with hyundai's offering I wish it was smaller (and more affordable)
My parents like this one because it’s almost exactly the same size as their Mazda 6 estate. Of course, no one apart from MG wants to call an estate car an estate car so we get awful terms like “compact crossover”.
That will come, like Tesla they need to recover development costs on more expensive models before trickling down to cheaper variants. I imagine there'll be an Ioniq 3 on the horizon
Soul? Kona?
Kia has very limited production capacity. In other Full Charged video they said 880,000 BEVs annually by 2030. Thus they chose to go up market with this platform as there is more demand then supply for that sector.
For their first foray to brand-new EV using dedicated platform, Kia definitely want something that has real presence, hence the EV6 plus it's the hotly contested segment atm with entry like ID4, Mach E and ofc Model Y, not to mention Toyota also will join the party in this very same segment next year, so it's no surprise these carmakers carmakers want a piece from this segment pie. My 2 cents 🙌🏼
No worry, Kia and Hyundai already confirmed that their bespoke EV lineup will be expanded further in near future including smaller compact models ...
I think the EV6 looks better than the Ioniq 5. Pending full on road reviews I’d have to say JLR better pull their finger out or a lot of potential iPace owners are going to be driving Kias…
Now that you mentioned, the profile kinda got iPace vibe to it which is dope. I hate those Coupe SUV with sloppy roofline design like Tesla Model X Y, looks so weird but iPace and this Kia pull it off beautifully 👌🏼
I'm a happy I-Pace owner but I'm seriously interested in where KIA is going with this.
If it drives as nicely as he i-pace it will be very tempting
Good to see that you took the time to get dressed this morning Jack. 😁
i like the look :)
he messed up the opening line. it should have been "That is Kia EV6, and this is fully charged"...
You sound like my retired sergeant major granddad! I'll bet you think his hair's too long - and he needs a damn good shave...!!
@@andymccabe6712 Those too.
And pedant alert...."Very exclusive" ? Either it is or it is not. "I will caveat this"; no, one might "add a Caveat". *Yuuff-speak*. One has become accustomed to Robert's beguiling Shakespearian delivery and so this grates on the ear-'oles.
I've got a shirt like that for when I paint the walls with a roller.
It's a good look!
why talk about his appearance when you can talk about his excellent presenting skills?
Someone buy him an iron.
@@g00rb4u Nobody needs an iron. Complete waste of emissions.
Dude's a good presenter, but wear a decent tee or shirt with belt, not a baggy hipster frock, lol. Nice car BTW. 🤣😛
Really enjoying this new tall funny man
3.5 secs 0-60, I wonder how many people will be able to cope with the amount of power EVs can produce. I think I’m going to invest in crash repair companies! Good review, decent car.
Watch a plaid acceleration test.
Even those used to *fast* cars on a drag strip are finding it "challenging".
Even in the Nissan leaf I drive I like having it in the slower acceleration mode most of the time unless I need the extra power. 99% of the time it's just not helpful to have the insane acceleration these new EVs have. The thing about EVs that really help most when you need that bit of extra power when driving is the instant and constant torque.
Yep those exchanging a hot hatch for something more powerful and rear wheel drive better hope someone invested in traction control.
My 4.4s Model 3 LR is easily controllable at any time. Full throttle is very controlled at all times and yet breathtaking.
I was worried about this when hiring a Model 3 Performance (0-60 in 3.1s). But it's very, very stable and controllable even accelerating as fast as it'll go, thanks to the much lower centre of gravity compared with an ICE car. You get very used to it quite quickly, but your passengers don't and prefer to be warned...
That said, around town having brutal acceleration is not helpful and rather alarming, which is where the lower performance modes come in.
Actually i d love to have 18 inches wheels on my ioniq 5. The additional 30 kilometer range are not a luxury.
A good look in the back of the car would have been useful.
They did on what car so I don’t see why they couldn’t on fully charged.
ITS SO UGLY REAR END
Robert's preview give you a peek, but it is all in black, so there isn't much to discern with a camera's limited dynamic range.
I wouldn't have minded seeing the rear seats.. Also, is there a frunk?
Very small front storage space in the ionic5, this is probably similar. Basically enough room to store charging cables.
@@LAZARUSL0NG that's better than some competitors, at least you don't need to put the cables next to (or worse, underneath), the luggage
Yep , approx 50L frunk on RWD model
@@Victorp1612 50L ain't bad at all!
@@whispie. 50L is plenty for a frunk.
That’s an EV I want
Hang on, a motoring journalist that doesn’t know what a Kia Sorrento is? Five minutes in city traffic and you’ll see plenty.
This looks so much better than the Ioniq 5 both inside and out. Hopefully when the lease on my e-Niro runs out in 18 months there will be plenty of the EV6 available
Hands down one of the best looking EV cars out there at the moment... imo
This and Ionic 5 two best looking cars I think
I’d trade my Model 3 for this one, but something is stopping me... ah, right, the Supercharger Network :-/
This is a very, very good looking car. I think the future for Hyundai looks pretty good.
Chargers are coming out all over day by day. The SC network will be swamped by comp in 2 years.
@@rickbelieves7652
No, it won't.
Look at the prefabricated stations Tesla is producing.
@@rogerstarkey5390 Its not numbers of stations, but speed, and **ease of use**. SCs are plug in and forget ... no charge cards, phone apps etc.
Charge cards and phone apps are utter garbage and shouldn’t exist. EV makers need to sign individual deals with charger networks and technologically work it out for plug and go charging. They should have price-per-Kw on signs like in petrol/gas stations written where people can see and subscriptions can get bent.
You don't have a model 3 to trade 🤣
Initially wanted this more than the ioniq 5, but the ioniq 5 look has grown on me and will arrive in Australia sooner. The interior of the ev6 is a bit nicer than the ioniq 5 though I think.
A Ioniq 5 exterior with the ev6 interior would be the dream
Agree, what sold me on this Kia is its interior, looks more high-end and premium than its Ionia 5 sister. Look wise, each to their own, Hyundai and Kia managed to design properly distinctive looking car from each other, unlike Volkswagen AG cars, Skoda and Seat offerings looks the same as VW models but with very minor facelift ...
15:00 hahaha "even maybe the decade" ok ok we got it the canteen at Kia is very good. What about autopilot and safety ratings? What's the production plan? Release date and price?
What a fantastic design and looks amazing, just wish I had the money.
This guy never heard of the Kia Stinger lol
Got to say it's great to have a proper car review on this car. Robert's content was great, but was lacking some of the expertise a proper professional can bring! Just my opinion, but this guy is great!
I do wonder why car makers are still obsessed with 0-60 times.
Well its what consumers use to gauge how powerful a vehicle is in terms of performance.
Any company will show people what they want to see and hear about a product to sell it. (And not show things people dont like to sell even more)
'I think I smoked some digital tiger face in Oregon once' 😂😂
Imo EV6 has to be one of the most futuristic cars I’ve seen so far!
Why a reviewers so obsessed with acceleration. Grow up FFS.....
Same applies with them wetting themselves just because it is another crossover suv WITH A TOUCHSCREEN.....
Nice, like the styling but for practicality for me personally the Ioniq 5 is still my preferred option of the two. Not that I would say no to either of them to be honest.
Same. If the Ioniq 5 didn't exist, I'd be seiously considering one of these. But the interior is just a bit 90s Alba Boom Box for me, the Ioniq is much cooler.
Nice car by the looks of it, but still out of the price range for most I think though even in the basic model. Perfect for mums who want to replace their current chelsea tractors I suppose!
And yes, larger wheels look good but ride quality with a better with 19s max.
The best thing about Jack's change to fully charged is that we see more Eilis on electroheads! ;-)
You have to see more of Kol and Rich too though, which is a real shame 😂
Yeah Eilish is gorgeous and smart!😉
Just hope that he finds somewhere else to go. Soon. Maybe Jack would be suited to children’s TV shows.
@@Magnitio1 nah kids would soon suss him out
Jack - I was so sad when you left Electroheads but praise the Lord you moved to my other favourite EV channel! Oh, and no need to worry - Eilis is doing a great job back at base
Cool car. Great presentation...except for the part where you point to the front end and tell us what we see. Many thanks for the ep -- putting the EV6 on my list. FCS is the authority.
Very Ipace looking
Good looking car, but it's *NOT* an SUV, it's far too low. It's just a "car", a hatchback "car", *NOT* an SUV. To be an SUV, it would need to be: a) at least a foot taller, and b) have much higher ground-clearance.
And c) be driven by an arse with high levels of entitlement.
Shhh... don't say anything. Manufacturers are fooling people into buying regular hatchbacks again by calling them "crossovers" or "SUVs".
He is just tall.. or is he?
Out of respect for the brand and the viewers, you could have made yourself a bit more presentable.
Responsive screen? So why almost a second delay when you push something or move on the map?
This isn't the first time I see a car journalist talk about how responsive a screen is, to then see with my own eyes how slow it is (thinking about VW ID's)
When ID's got into the hands of customers, nobody was saying the screen was responsive, those you heard/are hearing were/are complaining about how slow they are...
I would also add that 12" screens are NOT massive at all, if I'm spending 20 minutes at a charger I would prefer a screen I can watch something on, while leaning way back. I would like the screen to be either on a swivel or centered so that a passenger(s) can also enjoy the entertainment. 2 x 12" are not as good as 1 15" screen IMO.
The front reminds me of the VW scirocco which is no bad thing. It certainly looks sportier than the Hyundai sister car
"really responsive infotainment" seems to be lagging as bad as in audies and vw ID3/4 :D
So much lag on the nav UI. The big auto firms have *got* to get their software sh*t together!
It's so much more important on an EV, yet always seems to be an afterthought.
@@marcsroberts If you tried the Honda e's.. this seems fast...
Haha I had to find a comment about this. Software even pre production should be smoother than this. I guess he has to be kind about it but that wasn't responsive at all
@@XFDADX i can confirm that ✅
Dammit I want a nice EV so much, but it seems like it's not yet possible to get one for an average salaried working person where I'm at, so the best I can do is still an ICE car or at best a hybrid :(
MG5, £20k. Not as "nice" as the new Korean cars but a whole heck of a lot cheaper.
I bought a 3 year old off-lease 2016 Nissan Leaf for $15,000 out the door. It is possible now to buy a reasonably priced EV. The off-lease Bolts are starting to show up and their range is well over 200 miles.
my god....that shirt...intro...the secret location must have been hard to break into.....ha
I prefer the looks of this car over the ioniq version. But that charge flap looks far too east to catch and break off.
Clive, that was my first thought as well ! And worse, because it’s so large and opens so wide over, I bet it will be an absolute “magnet” for random vandals to come along and bend it right over and damage it, whilst the car is unattended and charging !?!?!
To date, I still think that Tesla got the charging port/flap SO RIGHT from the very start with the Model S !! Their flap is just the right size( not overly big) and totally invisible(as part of the rear taillight cluster) when not in use. It really is PERFECTION !! I just don’t understand why most other EV makers don’t copy it ?? Yes, I know they could be seen as copy-cat designers - but, hey, when something works SO brilliantly, just get over the “corporate” ego !!
Great looking car. Fantastic new presenter. Nice job fully charged
Really looking forward to this car, just wish Kia Australia would confirm they will bring the GT version. Love the looks and still practical, so many new cars are just so boring these days (especially compact SUVs), even the Tesla Model Y is a boring looking car IMO.
What do you think the Aus price range is going to be, We all need to sell our kidneys as a base price?
Car seems nice . Shame you didnt show the boot space and how if the chair folds down.
Oddly enough people with kids, dogs, or who have to transport equipment like wheelchairs need to know or is this car only for people who never have to wonder how to transport anything that cannot climb in or out on its own. Sorry i forgot to show you the boot simply isnt good enough.
I personally don’t like i5 design but love this Kia. I totally disagree about the giant fashion wheels, they look like they belong on a clown car, they ruin the ride, the tyres offer almost no protection to the rims on our pot hole covered roads, the rubber band tyres are easily damaged / destroyed just by mounting a kerb and they cost a fortune to replace. I would pay Tesla money to downgrade the 20s on my model 3 to 18’s on the options list.
I love it. I'll never be able to afford it but I can still drool a little as it goes past
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Don't agree with the comment about wheel size. I think larger and larger wheels on cars just look childish. Also, they are less efficient. Why would you put the less efficient wheels on as standard? If you want silly inefficient wheels, you should pay extra for them.
Agreed super stoked as well by this new EV from Kia!
I like this guy, good job bringing him onboard. I'm not his mum.
Kia Stinger was pretty special.
It does look a bit "design for the sake of it" in some respects. A bit "fussy".
Hard disagree on the talking point about wheel size at about 6:45. If anything, wheel size should become smaller. An EV doesn't need 19, 20 or even 21 inch wheels. The bigger the wheel, the more you compromise ride quality and worsen the aerodynamics. Besides, EVs don't need to have such massive wheels to fit the brakes since the brakes are smaller compared to an ICE thanks to the electric motor taking over some of the braking job and recuperating energy in the process.
Car manufacturers, make smaller wheels! A good example is the Mercedes EQS. Small wheels don't have to look bad
"I don't think there has ever been a very special Kia before"
The Kia Stinger would like to know your location.
Kia stinger is junk
kia motors Walton on Thames. Not so secret. Thank’s sat nav.
Try again!
Out the back of WLMG...
"...There has never been a special KIA before"
He clearly forgets the KIA Stinger exist, which showed that the company can do sports saloons. Who am I kidding, this is an ev channel.
Kia stinger is a cheap average sport engineered by the Germans
Well done Jack. You have settled in brilliantly, just like Robert suggested you would. Two amazing reviews with the Polestar/Tesla and now this gorgeous EV6. I had set my heart on the dual motor Ioniq 5 but now going to see these on preview night in a few weeks and possibly wait for 577bhp GT in 2022. Keep up the good work 👌🏼
Ionic 5 is ugly. simple as that. An electric car looking retro is just kinda wrong! electric car should look out of sci-fi movies and also a bit grounded to todays design!
ionic 5 prices from 36k to 47k so would presume this will be a bout the same, so no new car for me then, will need to wait a few years for the third handers. Cracking looking cars though
@@seanholdom9739 may be wait for forth hand, the prices need to come way down, forget gov incentives that just inflates the price to start with.
Good looking car. Shame about the new presenter. Rubbish. Trying too hard to be funny and failing.
Shame Jack forgot to do his shirt up 😂
Sponsored by Kia perhaps? A declaration of interest would be appreciated just so we know where you stand.
I absolutely love the Ioniq 5, but seeing the EV6, I’m so conflicted on my preference. They’re both so good! Unfortunately, I’m a broke college student who can’t afford either. But maybe in 10 years or so, I’ll be able to get one used
From an electric scooter to electric bikes to used Nissan Leaf EV, there are lower cost options. Best wishes in your studies. Thanks
@@Rhaman68 I’m probably going to get a used egolf when it comes time to get a car
The more I see the EV6, more I appreciate the styling. Where the Ioniq 5 caught my attention as soon as I saw it (I think it’s possibly the best looking, “affordable” EV), the EV6 grown on me. If came down to a choice between the two, I know I’d choose the Ioniq 5. But I know my wife would choose the EV6 🙄
Can you say "you're welcome Nemo" when we've caused the problem in the first place? Also 100 bottles would create a tiny amount of recycled plastic. That's greenwashing. Otherwise, really nice car and a nice review! FC needed a Jonny replacement and I think with Jack youve achieved that. Good work
Rory Reid was a Jonny replacement for a very short time. Jonny knows his stuff, but is a bit random. Rory is very knowledgeable and seems to plan his content well. I find Jack’s presentation poor both in content and style.
No. Big wheels are for Instagram, small wheels are for driving. I use my car for driving.
Nice one Jack!
The adoption of all electric vehicles is speeding up.
Every auto maker needs to go electric or go bankrupt.
NNOOOOOO!!!! I want smaller wheels. function over form
He's been to the Johnny Smith school of presenters. Good first impression.
Absolutely fantastic pricing for a wide range of customers, and looks good too. I think it's better looking than Ioniq 5 personally but both are handsome vehicles. Thanks for the walkabout!
Aren’t larger wheels less efficient? I’ll take better range over ersatz badassery.
Less tyre = less tyre deformation = less rolling-resistance = better economy = more range
@@CoxJul Indeed.. however, at the same time Less tyre = less tyre deformation = harsher ride / less comfort
@@CoxJul All the car reports I've seen give longer range to the smaller wheels on otherwise identical cars.
THE problem with hyundai and kia is that they dont't age well
Well done Jack this is an excellent video and a great introduction to the EV6, and doesn't she look a beauty.
As well as telling us the tech specs and showing us around the vehicle you show what great designed interiors can do in terms of impact on humans - you appeared to really love it !
The overall style reminds me of a Jaguar I-pace - just a lot more interesting.
The "IA" in the new logo looks more like a backwards N, KИ, instead of the word KIA
love it.
368hp twin turbo stinger isn't special or exciting?
"welcome to fully charged.." I LOVE HIM ALREADY!!!!
I’ve like the look of this car as soon as it appeared, I’ve booked my slot with local Kia dealer to see it in September and I can’t wait. I drive the eNiro and it’s a great car but this EV6 is definitely a game changer for Kia. Let’s hope the charging network improves like the cars are. Great video as always please keep them coming.
Definitely more interesting to look at than the Ioniq 5...
I think the Ioniq 5 looks more like a toy car... maybe that's why some people prefer it, including many man-boy, motor-journalists who vote for such things?
Kia have hit the nail on the head here..looks great, range would convince any ice owner to convert to electric. Now we just need a realistic price tag 🏷
It's going to be expensive, bet on that.
I'll be looking for one of these in three years time in the used EV market. 40.000 pounds at least I'm guessing.
This presenter is excellent! He is a real story teller.
Do all 3 version's come with a Heat Pump installed as standard or an optional extra ? Many thanks.
Good question
So range and size is just about getting to a point where it becomes interesting.
But still....That price though.
I like that even the base model is allowed to tow 750 Kg.