This video is not too long. If someone is seriously considering buying an EV6 from their shortlist then this "concluding" video, on the back of the other ones on this car, really helps solidify all the complexities into a comprehensive summary. You are the best car reviewer Bjørn of ALL the English language EV reviewers (or French which I also watch), in my opinion, so "two thumbs up" for you! 🙂 Not only are you the best EV car reviewer in the English language (and I LOVE all your little German phrases but that might be lost on some viewers) but also by some distance. Just keep going as you are. I've watched videos about cars I'm not even interested in because it's just fun to watch your videos. I also enjoy Kyle's Out of Spec channel and Kris Rifa (because I'm becoming very attached to Norway now, haha, even though I've never been there!). Regards from Wales.

These are my favorite of your videos, when you start silent with the car and then give the full overview. Not too long at all, getting nearly all of the info in one final review video is nice. Thanks!

@Brian-xd2oi

2 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@leiflillandt1488

Жыл бұрын

I wrote a comment without first reading other comments! My content seems to be very similar to that of the others... 😂

The EV6 is definitely my favorit. It has some goodies that other cars dont't have. F.I. a 230V AC power supply, powerful V2load for pulling energy to a caravan. 800V fast charging, sunroof if wanted and a very good sound system. Cold gateing, the lane assist and menu issues shoul be fixed with software update. Then the EV6 is nearly perfect. Consumption for that power could be better, but with that fast charging and range its more than OK. My favorit colors are marine blue and green. Hopefully you have the opportunity to get your hands on the MG Marvel R soon.

Having in mind that the content is of high quality, you should not make it shorter. Been following you for a long time by now.

You asked our feedback on video length: when it is a very good car I always appreciate details or caveats such as the headlights not pre-checked for proper alignment as many confirmed they all are left on purpose too low as coming out from plant. The dealers should then add this to their check-up preparation list for the customer.

When I'm going to spend that kind of money for a vehicle, especially one with all that new technology, you can never talk about it too much. Love it!

Great review Bjorn, very detailed and informative as usual, I think Kia deserve great credit for making such progress with their EVs in a short space of time

We always enjoy your detailed analysis, helps alot. Keep up the good work.

You are awesome Bjørn, so much information in one video is just incredible. People who are interested in this car will find every bit of information needed to put the car on the short list (or not). To this EV6, I fell in love with the design, the sound system, the interior and what not (yeah menu of the main screen….) Still have to wait another 2 weeks.

A great summary and a great set of tests on this car Bjørn, especially the banan box test, that is just the best indication of true practicality. No, this video is not too long and covers a lot of basic but important features, especially if you drive in Northern Europe's weather systems. I drove an RWD version and agree with you completely on the ride and handling, I am used to a fairly firm car but I also like to be comfortable on long drives which makes you less tired and needing fewer stops. I also experienced the steering micro-adjustments in lane following mode but soon got used to it and found the corrections less intrusive than a Mach-e I drove. Looks and the HUD were major factors but the fast charging is what really sold me on this car. When I do long distance, I can't afford to waste any time. A big thank you for sussing the HVAC role in charging, maybe they will have solved this by the time my EV6 arrives next March/April but I'd be happy just to turn off the the HVAC for 10 mins at the start of charging, I know it's simple but you could maybe show how to turn off the HVAC in a future report for those of us who don't have the car in our hands.

Thanks for your dedication Björn! What would we do without your reviews and test

Björn, great video. Not to long as it is informative from start to end. Small suggesties: use a standard topic list and include quality of navigation for navigating from charger to charger.

I don't feel the videos are too long. We watch because you give a thorough and honest review which then helps us know the car better. Cutting short for the sake of shortening the time would be a loss. You give the information needed, and depending on the car and its pros and cons, it requires the time necessary to cover everything. And besides that, you are fun!

Thanks for this long video! Don't cut it :-). In October I was able to do short test drives in the Ioniq 5 and the EV6. My experience was that the outside of the KIA EV6 was not as ugly as I thought and the drive is much more fun and feels more like driving a car than an Ioniq 5. In the Ioniq 5 my right knee was always bumping into the gear selector (I am a tall Dutch), the EV6 does not have that problem. I did enjoy your 40 minutes reflection on the driving impression, you did not repeat yourself and all the information was very good to know. If you want to make this video shorter I would like to see separate infotainment/navigation system videos.

I really enjoyed vicariously riding along with you. It was an informative, and fun, review.

Thanks for your dedication. I know it would probably be inconvenient but a headband camera so we could see what you're controlling for some of the portions of the video would be amazing. Truly appreciate your work. Have a nice winter.

I just picked my Ev6 Gt Line AWD in steele matte gray. Its my first EV out of the petrol world and am ecstatic with this vehicle and all its glory. It's a whole New World!!!

Well balanced video, thank you Bjorn. Not too long.

"This car is right down my alley" That's my favorite quote from you Björn about the EV6. You know and feel how much effort Daniel Junker has put in the susupension tuning of the KIA EV6. Greeting from snowy Vienna

Yeah bud these videos are at a perfect length. No issues there 👍 Especially the "Sleeping in Car" videos. Some good shit man!

Stealth Bjorn is almost freaky. But nice change of pace. Great to give you a bit of a break too. Keep up the great work Bjorn!

Great reviews, love this one and your Ioniq 5 one, very in-depth and enjoyable, keep it up

As ever great video! Your video about e-Niro somewhat 3 years ago made me decide to order this car eventhough I'd never driven it, as it was not available yet in NL. Still a happy driver. Kia rocks! Keep up the good work! Cheers from Holland!

@johnlovenhill1

2 жыл бұрын

Same here (first eNiro in Sweden :-)) also have you checked the second hand price … still a good investment.

General feedback: This videos are getting better, kind of shaping into a script with the silent driving to “feel” the noises, then the feeling behind the wheel, suspension, driving position, seats, lights… and then the Techy facts around charging and user interface. Keep getting better Bjorn!!

Great video Bjørn and not too long for me. I test drove an EV6 today (I'm in UK) and it really impressed me. I'm on the verge of putting down a deposit. Big problem is the delivery time, they quoted me Q1/23 - damn it!!

I like that the ambient light dims when you put it into drive.

Another amazing video, I watched it twice and I found it very helpful. Now I changed my mind to buy EV6 instead of Ioniq5..can't wait to see it in person in Canada

Great Review, not too long but very detailled. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

I especially like that you brought up the cons with the menu system . It seems it has the same drawbacks as my Kia Optima SW phev (which I totally love apart from the menu system and the fossil usage). Your reviews are awesome, thank you 🙏

Great info in the video. We just bought the Wind RWD long range ev6. It operates exactly as you described it. There's a difference between a firm ride and a rough (tesla) ride. Thanks for the recommendation, it has worked out perfectly for us.

25:38 "Steering wheel is nice and black." Don't know why but it made me laugh. Thanks for the detailed shared impressions Bjørn! Really enjoyed watching.

@jghall00

2 жыл бұрын

Firing shots at Id.4?

Just got back from a testdrive of the EV6, and WOW this thing sureprised me in all ways. For me personally, waaaaay better then Ioniq5 actually. Interior, exterior, the feeling when driving, and just the general impression. Double thumbs up 👍👍

Excellent video. I’ve already decided to get the Kia EV6 AWD

your reviews are extremely good, I would say best EV reviews out there. One suggestion: you could start to do Teslabjörn score for the cars you review, same way as Doug Demuro gives out a doug score. It would be interesting to get a score for example on comfort, power, autosteer, charging etc...

@alexkeller7345

2 жыл бұрын

Thats exactly what he shouldnt.. Than it gets personal and not objective. Björns tests are not to find the best car for him and his opinions.

@dannnsss8034

2 жыл бұрын

Doug Scores are opinionated, arbitrary and inconsistent... "I'll give it a 6" - what is that supposed to mean... No.

Great one Bjorn! Ev6 is it for me.

Best EV from Kia yet the Niro was already excellent. This tells a lot

Video is long but that’s not a bad thing. It means for someone who’s looking for their next EV (like me) and have the EV6/Ioniq 5 on their shortlist - I’m getting a really good comprehensive review so thanks for that! I still can’t decide 🤣 but plenty of time for that!

Great review, these are due to arrive in Australia shortly. I’ve ordered one but dont hold much hope. The queue is long.

In this car it is possible to choose ventilated seats which is more important than charging speed, acceleration, glass-roof, towing hook and payload all together. 9/10

Great and informative review delivered in a very engaging manner

I have always assumed that the jiggle in the steering wheel while the Lane Follow Assist is engaged is Kia's method of determining if the driver is holding the steering wheel. I have no proof of this so I could be wrong. Either way, it has never annoyed me (probably because in my mind it has a purpose). I have previously owned the Kia Niro PHEV (my gateway EV) and I currently drive a Kia e-Soul 64kWh. I am also awaiting delivery of a white RWD EV6 GT-Line in January so this video was of great interest to me. Thank you!

Currently own a 2020 Soul EV and won't be replacing it for another 5-6 years, but am definitely looking at the latest Korean EVs coming to market. I like the EV6's interior but prefer the Ionic 5's exterior, so hopefully there will be a happy medium by 2026-ish :P

That is a great car, i have test driven it my self, and fantastic in anyway, except the door handles

I think you said "chip hai". It's a good Thai expression. Please meke more of it. There are plenty of farangs who spent time learning Thai! For me (Swedish male) it's now been 51 years...

ok, lets wait for your KIA EV6 GT model review, it should be very, very interesting!

It was a little long but so interesting to hear all about it so thank you.

looking forward to your review of the Kia EV3 Bjørn!

Great review thank you 👍

The instrument panel looks very nice with a black dash.

Keep talking, enjoying a review in depth... Id4 vs ev6 is my question. Will check them out

Really like these videos.

Thank you for all the information. Very helpful indeed. I'm debating on getting the EV6. It is not been release in the US yet . It will depend on the price. I'm debating on the EV6 or Tesla Model 3. I'm tilting on towards EV6 since it likely be quite cheaper than the Tesla with the specs I prefer and this is before the EV credit. Although I probably will wait to purchase a new vehicle by the end of 2022 or early 2023.

Great, thorough review. Not too long. But your call; 2 - 20 minute videos would be fine too. Good effort by Kia; not on Tesla’s level but a viable EV for many.

@kkgolf5371

Жыл бұрын

Better than Tesla. I traded in my 2021 M3 dual motor for the EV6 GT line. More features, much smoother ride, more quiet and superior build quality.. 7500 rebate. Changes lanes on highway standard with less prompts, pop out door handles, moonroof, cooled seats, vehicle to load .. power outlet in back seat, reclining rear seats and faster charging. Much better looking car as well.

Enjoying our first week in our EV6.

@BilltheTulaneGuy

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree about the self-drive…we traded our early Telluride for this ev and the self drive in the Telly was better. The car is a drivers car…I enjoy my 8cyl but this car is fun too!

My only feedback is the silent part at the beginning, and this goes for all of these kind of videos is that you have the interior lighting off, I want to see the car at night time :) and when you start talking you can turn lights on! Then people who only come for the feedback can also see when in the video you started talking👌🏼

Do you ever use Android Auto / Apple Carplay? Don’t remember it seeing in your videos. I think ABRP now has apps for those systems now as well. The navigation of Google Maps is almost always better than the built in nav, I imagine

One more interesting thing you could try to review is difference in tyre sizes. For example, tesla model 3, going from stock size to 245/45 or even 255/45, what is difference in consumption, noise and comfort ( plus speedo of course). I bet you could try to find viewers/patrons with different tyre setups in norway to compare or even collab with Megahjul or Marcus

Fair play to you. Very in depth reviews. It's the EV 6 Earth for me. Out of curiosity how many languages do you speak?

Great video. Thanks. One Q's. What's the battery depletion over a few days if the car is left unused.

Looking forward to your comparison of KIA EV6 to Genesis EV60.

Lenght is Perfect 😍😍😍

@Magnitio1

2 жыл бұрын

No. Length is perfect.

I’ve found that if you fold the floor flap over and expose the sub woofer in the floor in the boot you get instant better bass response without cranking it up.e-Niro had sub in side pillar in boot and sounded better.Carpet in floor deadens the sound too much.

I got a car that I am happy with (E-Soul) but god dammit, the EV6 has brought souch a "want it" mode in me, and I havent even drove it yet.

Sounds to me like the ideal Korean EV is a mix of the IONIQ 5’s moveable center console, taller roofline and (to my taste) general better looks outside, with the EV6’s better suspension, sunroof that opens, general dash layout and rear window setup. Doesn’t look like the Genesis GV60 will fit this ideal either. Spending so much money and knowing that it will be a compromise is a head scratcher for me.

@chunkychuck

2 жыл бұрын

As somebody who parks in the city, I really want that center sliding console so I can exit the passenger door.

@alanrennick

2 жыл бұрын

@@chunkychuck You can always get out of the car and remote park using the key fob :-). As for the original post by @F Trudeau, I think the only thing I would take from the IONIQ 5 is actually the larger fixed panoramic sunroof as it would brighten up the interior (especially for rear passengers). I don't think an open sunroof is beneficial for an EV as it would be aerodynamically inefficient. Running the HVAC would probably be much more efficient by comparison.

very nice car but good lights for me a "must have" not a "nice to have". good lights are safety!

Great work as usual!!! Which one do you prefer, ev6 or xpeng p7?

Hello and thanks for great videos! I’m new on your chanel, you have probably informed in some video so sorry for asking, but what app and adapter do you use for the OBD-livestats?

Great review. With each video I can't wait to test drive the EV6 here in U.S. Has Kia made any statement about over the air updates to fix the minor/moderate software/performance issues you mentioned? I believe Ford has already made a commitment to provide OTA updates to compete with Tesla. It would be a shame if Kia didn't provide this and owners were required to either live with the software/performance quirks or schedule service appointments just to do what might be a 5-10 minute software update. Also, I've yet to see in other EV6 reviews but if someone were to use Apple Maps or Google Maps as the preferred navigation does any of that info appear in the heads up display or is it strictly limited to the Kia software only?

@darrelldiaz

2 жыл бұрын

The heads up display only works with the built-in navigation, not CarPlay apps.

Ioniq 5 has both windows double laminated not in EV 6. You are spot on.

Heard there have been software updates since you did this video. HDA2 and battery conditioning features have been improved. If you get a chance it would be interesting to see a follow up video with a recent build, latest software updated EV6 GT-LINE AWD. I"d let you drive mine but I'm in the US.

Cant wait for your review of the last thriple: Genesis GV60. Note: looks like your camera mount wasn't tight enough.

Can you make a video of the ev6 rwd acceleration figures? I only saw a video with the awd one... thank you in advance!

I was driving while watching “you” driving in this video... and every time a big truck was coming towards you, I thought I was about to have a head-on collision.

I think the design is sexy. I like a differnt looking car as I have a 2012 Veloster. Right now demand is very high so I will wait. Does it come in a regular silver color? The best ev6 review so far.

I would love for Kia to fix the Android Auto screen to have the option to take the whole screen like Apple Play, the screen presentation is the same as on my 2020 Kia Soul EV and I would love the Android Auto use more screen real-estate especially as the Driver console has the % of battery state, my Soul does not so I use the small Battery split screen.

Another great video, very informative. There's a setting 'auto defog' in the heating system menu - I guess you've had this on, but still experienced some issues?

@bjornnyland

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it was already on.

@knud-erikbjrnvig3583

2 жыл бұрын

@@bjornnyland Thanks for confirming. Will tell my dealer 😎

Great balanced review. Do you know if the front and back cameras can be used as dash came?

@BirkirRGujonsson

2 жыл бұрын

They can, only in South Korea for now.

Is the armrest long enough to allow your arm to rest on it and reach the steering wheel? Thanks for the video BTW.

Hi there Bjorn. Always looking forward to your great independent videos. I'm in the market for a new EV and what I want to know is, does the EV6 (and the IONIQ5 for that matter) have navigation with scheduled EV stopping points based on the battery level like Tesla ? Or will I have to keep using Apple Car Play with ABRP ? Looking forward to your answer :)

@manukahoney3442

7 ай бұрын

This feature has recently been added by means of a sw update.

Hi Björn, thanks again. Your work ethos is insane. Highly appreciate it. Hope you can find the right balance in a couple of months🙂 Did you do anything with HVAC settings? Mine is so inconsistent. Warm, way to warm, then instant cold. Dealer said it could be the auto defog which turns on a/c ‘unwanted’. Did you do anything with settings? Or experienced it at all?

Great video! What App are you running on that iPhone. Showing all that detailed realtime info about the car?

@EV_OBD

2 жыл бұрын

Car Scanner.

Trying to decide between this and Mach e but EV6 isn't in the US for me to test out yet. Hardware wise this is probably a clear winner but I think the Mach e has a better interior design, though EV6 has ventilated seats and HVAC controls that aren't in the screen, it's infotainment UI seems horrible compared to Mach e and Mach e also has more storage and a useful front trunk. I don't plan to road trip very often but EV6 would still be half the charging time when I did.

As for the lenght of the video. You could make a table of contents with links as I have seen others on youtube do, so that it is easy to find information of interest.

Great informative review. I think the Koreans are going to be one of the heavy hitters in the EV market judging by how good their early generation EVs are. For me, I'd take this over a model 3 any day of the week just based on looks alone. This is so much better looking IMHO.

What camera are you using? Makes everything look cinematic. Loving the clear video quality. The ev6 looks awesome.

@bjornnyland

2 жыл бұрын

Canon HF G60

I like it a lot ev6 for the win 😜

Hi, I had exact the same experience with the headlights. Sometimes I even see the blue icon for the high beam still on, although I see that the high beam was off when a car comes on the apposite direction. On other instances I see the blue high beam icon turning on and off automatically. I'm not sure yet how it works or what it means, or if it's just a delay. But it kind of explains why sometimes the other drivers do not blink... I think the high beam is off, although we are not sure from inside the car. Also, the rattling sound behind. It's the seat belts not in the correct position. I had exactly the same experience.

Just turn on the seat warmers, turn off the cabin heater while you charge. Will that work?

Regarding to charge port, is it possible to use Tesla superchargers in regular way or it wont reach?

I don't get how software preheating could fix coldgating. Wouldn't it create rapidgate then if you start with higher Temperature?

Hey Bjorn, how much do you rate the soundsystem from the Tesla model Y

White 430kw GT is coming 10/22🥳

Does the GT not have harder suspension than the regular model? That would be reasonable because it should be sportier.

Har alt vært å prøvekjørt exclusive versjonen 2 ganger og hentet tilbud flere steder. Står på liste for BMW IX3, men etter jeg såg denne har jeg blitt noe utro...😆

Hi,,great informative video yet again!! Keep up the good work 👍.. Which app do you use with your Bluetooth dongle, I can't see any description on this? Cheers..

@billbono1153

2 жыл бұрын

The app is called "Car Scanner*

I think it is fair not to really say one car is better than the other. In the EV6/Ioniq 5/Model Y there are arguments for choosing each one. EV6 arguably better steering and efficiency. Ioniq 5 has the moveable backseats (huge for family car stuff). The model Y has longer range + charging network. Not really sure the ID.4 really is in the race here (but maybe). My main problem is that it really feels like I have to make (pretty big) sacrifices for choosing an EV compared to a slightly used Skoda Octavia/Superb (which probably costs less and has more room as a family car). Maybe the Nio ES8, but then again its probably gonna be twice the price.

@Magnitio1

2 жыл бұрын

You do get to sacrifice the burning of fossil fuels when you choose EV. Depending of course on how your electricity is generated.

@jamesellis4899

2 жыл бұрын

Any EV with adequate charging available is far better choice then any ICE car / it is just much nicer total experience- worth it -also it pays for self in consumption but ales a while

@TueChristensenDK

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesellis4899 Yea for sure, at least for most peoples driving demand. Another putting me off buying one right now is the waiting time. For a EV6/Ioniq 5 delivery time is 8 months here in Denmark, so there might actually come new models more suited for my need before I actually get a new car (to be fair it is the chip shortage which hits almost all manufacturers except Tesla and Polestar?)

does it have remote and stationary climate control comparable to Telsla Camp and Dog modes?

Between E-GMP cars, (Genesis GV60, Kia EV6, and Hyundai IONIQ 5), you can pretty much choose what you like. I think EV6 may be a better long range car due to its aero, IONIQ 5 is the larger car and has more cargo room, and the GV60 is the more luxurious car, but really, they're all very close, so you will not go wrong on choosing which look you like. I tend to prefer the EV6, and for the Range, the RWD seems amazing (THough I think its because I'm looking at GT-Line with 20" tires AWD, but will the loss of 95 hp really get a huge range benefit? I'd like to see that. I"m an EV6 (GT-Line) myself. DOn't care for GT seats.

Maybe do a new video trying battery preheating before charge. In this video and time the EV6 didnt have it!

Wondering how it compared to modely in terms of suspension and road noise! I love software and integration in my model y but build quality sucks. Never mind I found my answer at 15:00