INCREDIBLE CHARGING SPEED BUT NOT WITHOUT ISSUES? KIA EV6 PROTOTYPE CHARGING TESTING FROM 0-100%

EV Channels Review

This video delves into the charging capabilities of the Kia EV6 prototype, specifically testing its 0-100% DC fast charging performance on an 800v system. The reviewer highlights the EV6's incredible initial charging speeds, reaching over 220 kW and maintaining it from 0% to around 58% state of charge, which is described as "mind-blowing" and "insane." However, significant thermal issues emerge, causing drastic drops in charging speed, particularly between 50% and 85% state of charge. The reviewer notes a concerning dip to as low as 4 kW in one test, and a different, though still reduced, speed in a second test starting at 40% state of charge. While acknowledging these are pre-production prototype issues and that the bottom and top ends of the charging curve are stellar, the reviewer emphasizes the need for improved thermal management in the mid-range for the car to truly be a "monster" and a "gold standard" for road trips, especially for those relying on public DC charging.