The Next Kia EV6 GT
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They're going to drop improvements every year or two. I bought mine to keep until it dies. It checks all my boxes, but when I replace it, I likely will replace it with whatever is current. Ideally, I'd like for solid state batteries to be "a thing" by then.
I’ve come around to the run it till it doesn’t anymore approach too. Really as a daily driver how much extra are we getting out of the next model over it, especially with these long powertrain warranties?
Depending on how they hold up just on battery alone you could see 15-20 years or more. Not bad for not paying for gas.
Exactly. Plenty of EV6 owners with 150K+ miles driven hard and fast charged near exclusively, and aside from rare manufacturing defects (usually seen early on as with most items), no issues. Sure there will be small quality of life improvements with each passing year, but I'd go bankrupt trading cars every 12-18mo just to get a few more hp (my car runs mid 11's at 120mph already, it's a wagon/SUV, I am content with this, lol), so yes, I plan to enjoy mine for a long time. Does everything I want and more.
Sure, it's no longer "the best" in class due to the new HI5N and revamped GT, but I bought the GT because staying power of top of the line models was not lost on me back when I was looking at cars in college and shortly after. A top trim model will maintain relevance even into the next generation. For example, a C5 Z06 was relevant until the 20teens, and the 2003-2004 Cobra was relevant until about the same time. Over a decade of complete relevance in the scene bone stock, even.
That is why I went GT over baser models. They will fade with the next gen, just like base corvette, camaro, mustang do. Obsolete the day you drive it off the lot almost.
Looks like a toy Nissan Murano. Batteries required 
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.Still better than a crown vicLooks like a toy Nissan Murano. Batteries required
Looks nice to me and if you are in the market for that style car I would think you would love it. Then again, I like all kinds of vehicles, hate not to many.
Reminds me (looks like a modern version) of the days of the MG Triumphs, Datsun 260/280Z and mini Cooper style. Dare I say even Honda style CRX (yes, that's the look!)of the early 80's (Loved that car) However this EV is most likely scary fast.
Reminds me (looks like a modern version) of the days of the MG Triumphs, Datsun 260/280Z and mini Cooper style. Dare I say even Honda style CRX (yes, that's the look!)of the early 80's (Loved that car) However this EV is most likely scary fast.
And a Murano doesn’t look like a toy?Looks like a toy Nissan Murano. Batteries required
There’s a lot of people who drive much more than the average person who switched to EVs, likely for the fuel savings. It’s amazing how many I see putting 40k-50k miles a year on. There’s a number of them in Teslas in this range in models later than 2020 as well.
Guys, anyone putting 40K+ miles annualy on any car is statistically and outlier. Heck, the chances of being in an accident alone have to skyrocket.
My BIL and a good buddy in N. Carolina easily exceed that, both are in sales. Both will not own an EV.
It’s true, but the ones out there are sharing the info. I’ve seen one for sure that was doing courier services which would explain the miles.
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I really like this car.
For me it needs 3 things
1. To work better on a 400V charger network.
2. Have a native NACS connector.
3. Maintain better control of cabin temps during fast charging in hot weather which plagues me almost exactly half the year.
On that article - I care more about what members here think about it than Jeremy Clarkson who sadly ruined his credibility.
For me it needs 3 things
1. To work better on a 400V charger network.
2. Have a native NACS connector.
3. Maintain better control of cabin temps during fast charging in hot weather which plagues me almost exactly half the year.
On that article - I care more about what members here think about it than Jeremy Clarkson who sadly ruined his credibility.
The sad part is I really like Jeremy Clarkson. He's just not right about everything.
I have a hard time with 1. It's hard to be good on both 400V and 800V in most cases. I'd still prefer an 800V system, but as long as Tesla sticks with 400V for most of their cars, there isn't much push for 800V charging across the board. I would probably stick with 350kW chargers when available for public charging if I had a Kia/Hyundai EV.
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