I recently completed my first roadtrip since purchasing my 2024 EV6. It was a stressful experience starting with the non operational Tesla adapter. I successfully tested it locally and expected it to work on Tesla superchargers. Nope, I found out it only works on specific chargers which didn’t work on the 5 stations I tried. The Kia navigator was of no use sending me on my first need to charge to a school which was exclusively for teacher use and non operational, calling with not being a supercharger. Calling Kia connect was of no help, by asking me to submit evidence of my experience. Very disappointed, wishing I kept my Tesla. I’m glad it is a lease and can’t wait to turn it in.

I bought a one year old GT line with 7000 miles on it for $37k. With no fed rebate available new or used its the only way the Kia is cost competitive with tesla and vw. I wanted the sunroof, heads up display and heat exchanger, so had to go w 4wd. Unfortunately the 4wd gt line also comes with 20" wheels with 255 width tires, this drops the efficiency much further than the heat pump helps it. The ride is also a bit firmer than in other 19" wheel equipped ev6 I've driven. Otherwise the car is great, actually listed by the EPA as a wagon, Kia wants to sell it as an suv, I love that it's a wagon. The only electric wagon you can buy in the US! (Porsche taycan cross turismo might qualify). The build quality is very good, feels as solid as my last Mercedes. Storage space is good but not as ultra efficient as tesla or lucid. Having standard controls for lights and wipers is a big plus. The software needs a little help as it is not in the same league as tesla when it comes to navigation and updates. The Meridian sound system is really bad. Meridian also provide systems for Jaguar and Range Rover and have some very well regarded and expensive home systems. I have no idea how this powerful 14 speaker system can sound so terrible but it does. It completely lacks smoothness and clarity, my 40 year old Proton clock radio is easier to listen to than this mess. I've gone online, tried every setting option available and have only managed modest improvements. Hopefully there is a software upgrade in the works that can help. The seats are comfortable, the range is decent and the charging can be fast. The full on performance in sport mode is a great party trick but eco mode is the way for daily driving. Buy a used one to avoid the immediate $20k depreciation and you have a great car that go head to head with anything out there.

Fantastic, reliable EV. A thrill to drive! Price has dropped out of the bottom for trade in value. Beautiful inside and out. Definitely a driver’s car