DCJ drives a Kia EV6 GT Line S AWD 74kWh 2023.

This is DCJ’s first EV and he’s owned the Kia EV6 less than a year. He drives 20,000-25,000 miles annually and the current mileage of the car is between 20,000-25,000 miles. He achieves 282 miles range from an 80% charge.

Why did you choose the Kia EV6?

I’ve driven a Mercedes for 7 years & looked again at Mercedes, plus Tesla Models 3 & Y , the Polestar 2 & the BYD Seal but it was the EV6 that really caught my attention inside & out with its quality, comfort & insane speed.

I’ve got the GT Line S AWD with heat pump, it’s loaded with features which includes: head up display, panoramic roof, air con seats, superb safety features etc. I drive 80 miles a day over 3 x motorways to work & back & it’s a pleasure to drive with effortless, instant power.

Positives 

• Looks
• comfort
• amazing tech, including head up display, air con seats, AWD etc.
• it feels pure quality.

Negatives

• No rear wiper
• door handles are strange
• no spare wheel.

Compared to when you first bought the car, does your battery still charge at the same rate & do you still get the same range?

Not had the EV6 long enough.

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

No

What are the standout technological features of the car?

• Head up display
• auto driving
• braking
• aircon seats.

Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about your Kia EV6

It’s insanely fast!

What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?

I’m very impressed with the current Kia lineup.

Home charging unit

Andersen A3 – looks great, neat & easy to use.

Electricity supplier & tariff 

Octopus Energy

Please itemise where you’re saving money (or not) owning & running a Kia EV6

I was paying £100 a week for diesel & now I’m paying £16 with the EV!