3,174 MILES IN A KIA EV6: LONG RANGE TEST, OSLO TO LISBON! | EVERYTHING EV PODCAST

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In this episode of the Everything EV Podcast, host Charlie Atkinson interviews Mac McKenney about his extreme 3,174-mile road trip from Oslo to Lisbon in a Kia EV6 Air. The primary focus is on the feasibility and success of long-distance EV travel, challenging public perception of range anxiety. McKenney, initially apprehensive about EVs, found the Kia EV6 Air surprisingly capable, exceeding range expectations even on challenging uphill terrain. The journey, which recreated a 1950s challenge by Sterling Moss, was completed in 89 hours and 12 minutes, beating the original time. Key takeaways include the effectiveness of the "A Better Route Planner" app, the reliability of the Ionity charging network, and the overall ease of the European challenge, which was "boringly easy." Minor frustrations included occasional charger glitches and inconvenient charging point locations in some countries. McKenney highlights Norway as the best country for EV ownership due to its infrastructure and beautiful scenery. The interview also touches upon McKenney's extensive career in extreme driving challenges and his future ambition to complete the unachieved London to New York expedition.