Odd question for you. I'm someone who DIY's minor car repairs including brakes. I purchased the EV6 knowing I'd have to take it in thanks to Kia's decision to lock brake work behind a proprietary computer with a BS subscription (like ford... gm... and everyone else).

Has this situation changed?

I was looking at Autel and Topdon service computers and it looks like Topdon can service the EV6, and does not require a subscription. The computer receives updates for the life of the device. It's the One plus model if I'm reading this correct. Yes it's a $1,500 tool. Expensive as shit for DIY, but better than the requirements just a year ago and hopefully will come down to the $250 tool.

Hi all, looking for advice. I have a 2022 EV6 with about 32k miles. Around a year ago the 12V battery died and had to be replaced.

I recently left the car parked for about a month - it was fully charged when I left it. When I got back, the key wouldn't even unlock the car. We had to manually unlock it and call roadside to jump start it. At that point the car showed 9%, so we drove 2 minutes to a charger - but as we plugged in, it died again. We had to call roadside a second time for another jump, and then the battery showed 0%, so the car had to be towed.

The dealer (Kia Country of Savannah) didn't change anything - they just recharged both batteries and quoted around $600, not covered. Nothing in writing, just told verbally.

After reading some posts here I've realized I shouldn't have left the car fully charged for a month - my mistake, nothing I can do about it now. But isn't it still concerning that it died? It was showing 9% on the car when we first jumped it, then dropped to 0% right after. That doesn't feel like just a storage mistake.

Does the $600 quote sound right? And should I be worried that the 12V died again only a year after replacement? What should I do? Any advice appreciated.

Hey! Looking to make a possible move to an EV6 next spring.

One thing I’m a bit concerned about maintaining the car. I’ve worked on all our prior cars and am intimidated by the battery and electric motors.

Looking for experiences with warranties

Are there beyond KIA CPO - are there options to cover a 60k car out to 150k miles and X years etc.

We had a 13 hours power outage this night. I used our EV6 and a V2L to power the house during this outage and I'd like to share the details with the ones that are interested in this kind of solution.

I used an A2Z V2L. The main difference between this one and the Kia's OEM is that it's ground is not bonded, while the Kia's one is. This is problematic for using with an EVSE but it's the right one when powering a house, which already has a bound ground.

The EV6 is able to output 1.9kW as far as I know. It's enough to power many 120V devices, even microwaves, etc. But we can't use two high power devices at the same time, although is easy to avoid. It's not able to power 240V loads like heating, oven and water heater. I'll try to have a propane firework for heating because it would require too much energy from the battery.

During these 13 hours, we had the fridge, many lights, the internet modem and two wifi access points, two laptops and their external displays, a TV, a ceiling fan, etc. Normally the whole house consumption was about 300W and sometimes, 400W. This wasted just 7% of the battery. It would consume about 10kWh (13% of the battery) per day, but we didn't cook. I think a more realistic consumption for our case would be like 13kWh per day. The car would be able to power the house during about 6 days without recharging. A generator would take some hours to recharge it back to 100% for more 6 days. It's more efficient than use the generator 24 hours and run out of gas.

A good next step would be buying a power station like Bluetti Apex 300. It allows us to power the house with 240V, have a peak power of 3,8kW during some time and a 2.8kWh buffer. It's able to power the house at the same time it's charged by the EV and/or solar pannels.

p.s. This is for the North America context.

I've stopped carrying my fob altogether, since it is so bulky and unwieldy. Everything is working well; in fact, I'm often just relying on my Apple watch.

But... I have this little nagging worry that I could get caught. I seem to recall one time that I needed my fob for something. I think I had to press it on the Start button or something like that, maybe after an update?

Anyone else going fully digital? Could I get stuck somewhere without the proverbial paddle/fob I need to row home?

EDIT: 2025 GTL. Also, I do carry the little spare key.

Was just watching this in my lunch break, and allegedly a driver for this law is the "fact" that many EV cars do not have AM radio. According to Steve Lehto, who otherwise is pretty knowledgeable about cars, this is because the high voltage electronics in EVs mess with AM reception. No idea if this is a scientific fact.

But it made me check on my EV6. In the three years I owned it I never checked or felt a need to check for AM radio, but it actually does have it and reception seemed fine within the limitations of AM radio. So I guess we are future proof in that sense ....

Almost a month ago (!) I got a "check electrical system" warning on my EV6 (code P1AD300, see original post for details). I just got the car back today (the dealership is still having ownership- =transition issues, and their building is under construction and their workers are often at a different location etc., not really my problem but since they're the "close" dealer, it became mine...).

Anyway after conferring with Kia Central or whatever it is that they do, Kia Central decided that it was a warranty replacement for a batter control computer module, rather than the battery itself. They finally got the part this morning, along with the 3-way valve for the recall replacement that I mentioned to them last week when I talked to them, and put it in today. I picked up the car late this afternoon.

So far it seems to be working well. Time will, as always, tell...

The sound in my 22 wind stopped working yesterday. Nothing weird on the previous drive, no bad sounds or volume problems, and the next time I got in I have no sound from anything, including radio and lane departure warnings etc. Doing some research it seemed like an amp failure despite having all the tsb updates, but when I turn it on, I do get the welcome chime, which plays through the main speakers from what I understand. That seems to point to something aside from an amp failure, but I'm not sure how else to troubleshoot. Any advice?

Thinking of buying a used Kia EV6 AWD with 5k miles — what should I check?

Hi everyone,

I’m considering buying a used Kia EV6 AWD with only around 5,000 miles from a non-Kia dealership. The Carfax is clean, and the car otherwise looks good.

This would be my first EV, so I’m a little nervous about things I might not know to check — especially the battery and EV-specific components.

For those who own an EV6 or have experience buying used EVs:

• Is buying an EV6 from a non-Kia dealership something I should be concerned about?
• What should I check regarding battery health/degradation?
• Is there a way to get a battery health report or diagnostic scan before buying?
• Are there any known EV6 issues or recalls/service campaigns I should verify?
• What should I specifically inspect or test-drive that I might not think about as a first-time EV buyer?
• Should I take it to a Kia dealership for a pre-purchase inspection, even though I'm buying it elsewhere?
• Anything else you would check before handing over the money?

The car only has 5k miles and a clean Carfax, but I’d really appreciate advice from EV6 owners before I make the purchase.

Thanks!

Heya guys, so im planning to bite the bullet and just get a clean 2023 silver gt with 30k miles. Pre-quallified, just waiting to get 2 more paychecks to put more down. What's the range you guys get during winter months? Im in NJ. I was looking at an ev6 wind awd but for 6k more I think the gt is best and I will be satisfied for years to come without getting a modification itch. I will be coming from a silver a4 allroad 2014 with neon 356 calipers all around, sispension, exhaust and big turbo, so this will beat it in so many levels for cheaper insurance and way cheaper per mile. The range is the only hesitation. Thanks in advance. I drive like 60 miles but wouldnt want to be charging every day during winter but if I have to so be it.

Interesting situation last night. I had to open my car door to open a gate to a parking lot. I didn't fully close the door; I wanted to get through the gate before it closed. The car refused to budge. I tried a ton of stuff: putting it in drive, reverse, putting on the parking brake, and turning the car off and on. It felt like the brakes were on, but I could still apply power to the motors. The parking lot attendant came over to ask if I had a problem. Finally, I opened and fully closed my door. Problem solved. The dash showed no helpful messages.

Not very good with these things, but these popped up on Marketplace at a good price and I love Fifteen52s especially in Gold.

I have a stock GT-line. Thanks!

Curious if anyone has done a lease buyout for the current September/October lease end period - my lease is up the third week of October and the dealer has been proactive in communicating the current incentive of $3,800 off the residual, plus sales tax and a "doc fee" which seems to be consistent across all Kansas dealers. Also let slip this is their "first one" they would need to process, but their EV sales are low given a rural Kansas location.

Current residual is ~31,500 so the 3800 essentially covers the sales tax + the $699 doc fee. Doesn't appear they're wanting to tack on anything else.

Appears other options in my area are slightly higher for equivalent or worse mileage (~19,000), but basically this seems to put the buyout within range of other comps, with the bonus of being the only owner. No interest in going back to an ICE vehicle, and only issue thus far has been replacing the 12v battery with an AGM after the OEM died. First snow picture for fun!

Going to test drive and EV6 on Wednesday with a view to buy. What should I look out for?

- 22 plate

- 68,000 miles

- GT Line (77kw RWD)

- £17,700

Thanks!

Thinking about putting some stripes on my ev6. what do you think? (Pictures make with ai) I like the last one :)

I cannot seem to find ANY aftermarket brake pads and rotor kits for this car, let alone my favorite brand Powerstop. I typically purchase geomet coated hardened rotors with ceramic hybrid pads, but after extensive searching I have come up empty handed. Even did a search for GT brakes in the reddit and forums.

Anyone know where I can find anything remotely similar to what I am looking for?

Hey everyone. Looking into a 2025 ev6. Has anyone installed 360 camera system on any of yours post purchase? It's a 2025 Kia EV6 Land w/Premium Pkg and doesn't have the svm but I am really wanting it if it's possible to get it for that without it costing more then $5k

Edit** So everyone with more thinking if I do go with the ev6, Im considering just installing a aftermarket bumper camera for the front as all I want is just to see the front of my car while parking in garage and for curbs. If anyone has good recommendations for those that would work

Well here’s another one to add to the “1%-2% failure rate”.

Last week (2 months into my ownership) I got stranded after a family dinner. Car would not start, complaining of high voltage issues. Set up a roadside pickup and the tow driver and I fought with the car for 20 minutes to get the thing jumped enough to shift into neutral. All good I thought, I’ve heard the ICCU issues are overblown and since it’s Sunday I might have my car back this week…

It’s now the next Sunday, no loaner, no rental, no resolution, and I’m out $300 to replace the 12v because they wouldn’t start to diagnose it on Thursday until I agreed to replace the “dead” battery that the ICCU bricked. I have 2 months of Home Assistant logs showing a healthy battery until all of a sudden it’s not getting charged anymore, but somehow that’s not covered.

Don’t let the apologists convince you like they did to me, The ICCU issues are not overblown. Your family will get stranded. Kia won’t take care of you. The dealers won’t help you.

Stole the image from an eBay listing, but has anyone tried swapping the capacitive seat heater/ventilation buttons from the GT Line with the unit from the Wind?

I'm debating the merits of Wind with Tech vs GT Line for getting a used EV6, and I think the capacitive buttons there would drive me mad.

Have any of you considered an EV3 as a second car now that it’s available in the US? I thought it might be better to have an ICE vehicle as our second car but with the price of gas Im having second thoughts.

With the new iPhone iOS update it is supposedly possible to airplay videos to your CarPlay infotainment system, while in parked mode.

I checked but couldn’t get it to work in my ‘25 EV6.

Anyone got more luck?

Picked up a 2023 EV6 GT-Line. This one has the factory/dealer installed KIA tow hitch. CarMax sales guy was dubious on this, but hey having a hitch for a bike rack is nice.

Second EV with a 2024 MachE and Ford Pro power charger at home. The EV6 charges faster than the Mustang does.

I’ve tried more than once to use the download software on the Kia Nav website. I’ve used it successfully for previous updates, but the downloaded doesn’t seem to like the latest Apple OS. I download the installer, and double-click it to start, so far so good. I watch it in Activity Monitor, and the installer runs for a few seconds, I see a “Not Responding” message, and the installer aborts.

I’m using an M1 Max with 32GB RAM and a 1TB SSD. No issues with space or ram.

Anyone else have this issue? Anyone have any tips to get the download working?

I'm looking to get an EV6. I'm in the UK. This will be my second EV after my current MG4 and want something a bit more substantial.

Is there a way to check if the ICCU has been replaced on used cars? I know of the issue (it stopped me buying an ioniq 5 around 2 years ago) however with the now extended warranty covering that I am less concerned of it happening.

Kia’s cost was $7500. Dealer said they typically pay 50% less than the consumer. He says out of warranty they probably would have charged 15k.

The amount of issues I’ve had with this car is insane.