‘Happy owner’ drives a KIA EV6 GT Line 2022.
This is HO’s first electric car, they’ve owned the KIA EV6 1-2 years and drive 10,000-15,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 10,000-20,000 miles and they achieve 320 miles from a full charge.
Why did you choose the KIA EV6?
- Car of the Year
- long range
- super fast charging
- great drive.
Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this electric car
- Fast
- cheap to run
- great looks.
Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this electric car
- We couldn’t get the S model due to waiting times so we miss some features
- dealers long book-in times
- heating only OK.
Compared to when you first bought the car, does your battery still charge at the same rate & do you still get the same range?
Yes
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
Heater & 12v failure – both now fixed.
What are the standout technological features of the car?
Best car we’ve had, too many goods to list!
Surprise us! Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this electric car
£289 annual running costs to do 10,000 miles.
What’s the biggest or funniest myth you’ve heard about EVs?
Range and changing issues that simply don’t exist.
What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?
New EV6 – high spec.
Home charging unit – outline both positive & negative elements
Pod Point Solo 3 – works OK but limited features.
Electricity supplier & tariff – outline both positive & negative elements
Octopus – perfect with solar and battery back up.
What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?
Recommend? None, we just use them when required, it is what it is. They are expensive but needed occasionally.
Please itemise where you’re saving money (or not) owning & running a KIA EV6
£170- 180 per month.
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