John Trendler drives a Kia EV6 77.8kWh 2022.
This is John’s first electric car, he’s owned the Kia EV6 from new and drives 5,000-10,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 0-500 miles and he achieves 285 miles from a full charge.
Why did you choose the Kia EV6?
- Fuel
- cost
- environment.
Positives
- Technology
- looks
- performance.
Negatives
- Range in winter
- lack of public super chargers
- cost.
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
It required a new tyre from new as a tyre had a flat spot.
What are the standout technological features of the car?
- Performance, i.e. speed when required
- remote starting on cold mornings
- V to L gadget.
Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this electric car
Its ability to change the ambient lighting.
What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?
Not sure yet.
Insurer
Insured with AA, reasonable cost.
Please itemise where you’re saving money owning & running a Kia EV6
Fuel savings of approx. £25 per week.



