Martin drives a Kia EV6 GT Line S RWD 2022 electric car.

This is Martin’s first electric car, he’s owned the EV6 from new and drives 10,000-15,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 1,000-5,000 miles and he achieves 270 miles range from a full charge.

Rate your EV6 out of 5

Why did you choose this electric car?

Test drove a number of EVs and settled on the EV6 for its overall appearance and tech plus driving experience.

Positives 

• Looks
• comfort
• range
• charging speed.

Negatives 

• Too much piano black

Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?

None

What are the standout tech features of the car?

Safety features, iPedal and regenerative system, automatic pop out door handles, power tailgate, sunroof & charging system.

Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this electric car

The rear seats fold almost flat with one pull of a lever in the boot area. The ability to move it in a straight line without being in it.

Home charging unit 

Project EV

Rate your home charging unit out of 5

What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?

IONITY – very fast!

List your top 3 favourite public charging networks (in order of preference)

• Sainsbury’s
• InstaVolt
• Osprey.

Insurer 

Privilege Insurance

Rate your insurance provider out of 5

Estimate how much money you save per month (or not) owning and running an electric car compared to a petrol/diesel car

£100.