Kia EV6

All garages do not have the charge the same, that's why shopping around is the smart move.

I test drove the new ev6 earlier this week, as looking for something a bit bigger to go with our ID3.

I wasn't really a fan overall, found the seating position quite low (even with jacking it up) and I felt that the shape and length of the bonnet obscured the view a little bit. I'm over 6ft so not like I was peering over the steering wheel.

Great space in the cabin and boot, great range and it looks reasonably nice. Everything else was fine vis a vis electric cars, so I wouldn't say there was anything redeeming to overcome the driver position imo. I'm sure the 800v charging architecture is a great addition though.

For c 52k brand new, i don't think it's for me.

Planning to look at Model Y, Seal and Ioniq 5 as alternatives.

I do like the look of the Ioniq 6, but seems quite small on the boot size!

Are we getting this warranty extension for the iccu that other countries are getting?

Is anyone having issues with the 12v battery. My EV6 is 21 model, new battery went into it last winter, I just changed it as have had evs for a while abd know once it starts its game over.

The problem atm is that, occasionally and with no pattern, I switch on and get the warning for 12v low battery. Bug sometimes if I switch off abd back on its ok. Other times its jump leads.

Maybe It's time for a new battery but it seems a bit much to be getting a new battery every 18 months. What drains it?

Thanks.

I have a dashcam but its plugged into the 12v socket. The most confusing part of it is that I could have just stopped and restart and It could be gone. Its frustrating to say the least.

Ill keep an eye and maybe just get a new battery.

I’d get that battery checked as it’s probably still under warranty. Could well be faulty, not that uncommon. Is it a reputable make ?

You can also pickup bluetooth 12v battery connections that sit on the battery and link to an app on your phone. Makes monitoring easy.

Battery should last more than 18m though.

Bluetooth Battery Monitoring System | MicksGarage https://share.google/dZ2BDpcIVOD55cQ20

Something like this and maybe grab a 12v booster too.

Still, the battery shouldn't be giving issues so early, if cat under warranty get it checked

Any idea when the new 262 offers will be available from Kia and if the home charger will be offered again this time around?

What brand of home charger are they offering?

Get a 12v Bluetooth battery Monitor, you can keep an eye on the battery health and SOC. Each time turn on car it connects and so downloads all the data since last connection.. Can see iccu kicking in during the night.. Builds confidence 😊

I mean it's all relative. I've had the car over 3 years and have never had a dead 12volt. If I'm doing multiple short journeys and no long one for a while I will keep an eye on the app. Not a major pain. Love the car.

Well the ICCUs being put into Insters are recently as March 2026 are still failing, so I'd be sceptical about that fix claim.

What they seem to be doing is programming a workaround and hoping the units last longer.

I'm thinking about going to Northern Ireland to look at a 2022 EV6 GT Line.

It says that it's AWD - all wheel drive.

Is this standard on all EV6, or are they normally only RWD?

If it's an option, is AWD desirable? Does it impact range?

MtM