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My wife and I need to get another car and after test driving a few different EV vehicles we are thinking about getting the Kia EV6. Anyone have one that they love / hate? Anything we should know? This would be our first electric vehicle.

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[–] Ludicrous0251@piefed.zip 8 points 1 week ago (2 children)

They did a big recall like a year ago? (the day mine died on me....). It impacts all EV6 and Ioniq 5 models from like 2023-2025 (more info)

Ask your dealer if there are any active recalls on the vehicle. A reputable dealer should have already fixed it because it was recalled under warranty.

The EV6 and Ioniq 5 are basically the same car under the chassis so they have generally the same strengths and weaknesses.

[–] XiberKernel@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Wait… are the 2022s mostly in the clear?

[–] Ludicrous0251@piefed.zip 4 points 1 week ago

https://lemonlawexperts.com/kia-and-hyundai-iccu-recall-ev6-ioniq-5-other-evs/

I wouldn't bank on it. The recalls are covered under warranty though, just take it in.

[–] dumples@piefed.social 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I am planning on buying used from one of dealers in nearby. I'll make sure I ask.

The ioniq 5 was my other choice so good to know I can't escape this I guess

[–] brucethemoose@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

For what it’s worth, my sister's SO got a used Ioniq 5 and loves it. It’s a gorgeous car, and a steal used.

Though nothing happened yet, they're aware of the ICCU issue. But it’s also still on warranty, I suppose.

[–] dumples@piefed.social 1 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I've heard nothing bad about the ioniq series. We liked the look and feel of the EV6 more

[–] brucethemoose@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Like others said, they’re basically the same car underneath. So it comes down to ergonomics and style; just personal preference, really.


…With the exception of the highest end. The EV6 GT is more like a luxury crossover; think a tricked out Mercedes.

But the Ioniq Ns are batshit crazy track cars. They are fast. As they point out here, it’s the only EV that can lap the Nurburgring without breaking down: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HZczpFsv9ZY

[–] dumples@piefed.social 1 points 6 days ago

Not that interested in the higher end sporter GT line (even though most of the used ones are that.). The range increases is worth the decrease in power.

I do love that they are making track electric vehicles. Good to see they can go crazy fast. Good for electric vehicles image