KIA EV6 EPA RANGE, POLESTAR OTA UPDATES, MAVERICK FAMILY EXPANSION | EPISODE 24

EV Channels Review

The Out of Spec Podcast episode discusses the highly anticipated EPA range ratings for the Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5, both exceeding 300 miles with the larger battery in their rear-wheel-drive, long-range configurations. This is highlighted as a significant achievement, particularly for mainstream vehicles in the $38k-$50k price bracket, outperforming competitors like the Polestar 2. The hosts express a preference for the EV6's styling over the Ioniq 5's more boxy design, drawing comparisons to Kia's recent design successes. The discussion also touches on the practicality of rear-wheel-drive, long-range configurations for the majority of US drivers. Additionally, the podcast covers Polestar's new software update offering a performance boost for a fee, Stellantis's plans for OTA revenue, and the potential for subscription models in the automotive industry, with mixed opinions on their fairness. Finally, the F-150 Lightning's preorder closure and the potential expansion of the Ford Maverick lineup, including an ST variant, are explored.