KIA EV6; AVOIDING DEALER MARKUPS | TALKING CARS #349

EV Channels Review

The Kia EV6 is presented as a significant entrant into the purpose-built EV market, sharing a platform with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 but offering a distinct driving and design experience. The GT-Line AWD model, priced around $56,000 before tax credits, boasts an estimated 310-mile range. Standard features are plentiful, including advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and an impressive augmented reality head-up display. While praised for its technology and spacious interior, reviewers noted potential drawbacks such as compromised rear visibility due to thick B-pillars and the lack of a rear wiper, which can be problematic in adverse weather. The interior's dual-purpose touch controls for climate and infotainment were found to be unintuitive and potentially distracting. The vehicle is marketed towards higher-income individuals and couples, not necessarily families with large dogs or children. A significant portion of the discussion addresses the challenge of dealer markups on EVs, with the team sharing their own experience of paying over MSRP for a comparable Ioniq 5, suggesting patience and careful negotiation are key, though a guaranteed solution remains elusive in the current market.