2023 Kia EV6 First Impressions

The EV6 is here, but not really. Coming out next month, March 21, 2023, it may be a while before we can give a proper Behind the Wheel review, but not a Walkaround! First impressions of the EV6? It's gorgeous. Stay tuned to catch more of it soon.

This is the Kia EV6, it's here but not really. Not yet at least. Get a first look of the model here on this AutoDeal Walkaround.

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[thejuliarichards]

This is the first full EV I'm actually excited about. It's gorgeous! Wonderful review as always. ✨️

[schmoopy]

My answer is NO if it is not your lifestyle.

Should you buy a fully electric vehicle (Battery Electric Vehicle) in the Philippines?

I speak from my experience of buying one, owning one, driving one, and understanding one.

Here are my top 3 reasons why:

1) Lack of charging stations and charging standards. Most commercially deployed chargers in Manila are Level 2 - the ones for home use.... and there are less than 20 of them scattered all over the Philippines with no standards (Compare that to 55, 000 in the US and around 11, 000 in Australia - with 400 charging stations in the city of Brisbane alone)

Assuming your EV has a CHADEMO type charger with a standard 80kWH battery:

Level 1 plug socket charger (10 amperes single phase) will take around 44 hours. Level 2 home chargers (22kW or 100 amperes 3-phase) will take around 4 hours. But for the standard home, Level 2 single phase (7.2kW 32A) will take 12 hours. Level 3 super chargers (350kW DC Chargers) will take around 20-35 mins.

2) While range is not a major issue in my opinion for Manila streets since the typical distance driven daily is around 10km, an 80kWH EV has a 460km WLTP which in other words is around 385km assuming you are frugal on electrics (the BMW has a 74-6 kWH configuration - 74 for electric motors and 6 for the accessories). If you don't want to worry yourself about planning your daily trips because of these numbers or the lack of understanding of what these numbers mean, EVs are definitely not for you.

3) EVs rely heavily on proper road networks (which we do not have in the Philippines). They need lane markings, standard traffic signages, kerbs, and other basic road network requirements. These things are needed by the EV for ADAS to work properly.

EVs are like mobile phones with wheels. They are not your traditional car that got converted to battery power. They are electronic gadgets. If their environment does not have the necessary outboard infrastructure, then it is a waste of money to buy one.

Owning them is a lifestyle decision - even in a first world country that is advanced with infrastructure.

Talk to someone who owns one. Do not talk to a salesman or rely on information published by a car magazine reporter or on youtube who borrowed it and drove it for a week.

[AndrewJohnYoung]

Damn, guess I'll wait for EVs to become 2nd hand cars before buying one. Love the review, love the car

[renanmiguel]

So no one’s gonna talk about the moonlight sunrise in queue?! Let alone the review, these guys are 🔥🔥

[bigjane]

Kia cars look really amazing, i love the design. 👏👏👏

[biesweekendrides]

Good to see that manufacturers are starting to bring EVs into the PH and that a company like Ayala is building the charging infrastructure. The range on this car is more than enough to get you to and from work for more than a week without needing to charge. Realistically you’ll be charging from home more than 90% of the time. Kudos to Kia for bringing this to the Philippines.

[Kevin-sies]

Came across your video on YouTube kia and hyundai are really pushing the envelope with technology and engineering better built than German cars and best warranties on the planet got myself a new kia proceed gtline 7 year warranty keep up the good work 👍 kev from United Kingdom 🇬🇧

[crisprat]

Was waiting for the 'Achoo' test. I think 19:36 counts haha. Fun review as always AutoDeal!

[lolpartyparrot]

Can't wait for the more powerful EV6 GT to follow suit, that would be a blast to drive!

[AllenGuarnes]

TWICE and NewJeans cameo makes the video deserving of my like.

[ErnestMarvinEsteban]

Looks great. Only sad part is charging stations are still very few in metro manila. And people like me who lives in a condo has no way to charge EVs at home. Sucks really. Probably still 5-7 years away from having a decent amount charging stations.

[elvissalcedo]

I test drive one here in Glendale, CA. Honestly, I like it better than Tesla model Y

[Adrian-qbtp]

What an amazing EV from Kia and the colour is awesome, great review Caco & Jack.

[BIBIBOY]

When i first saw this along c5 in January i think. I was so amazed! Very beautiful. I was having a hard time identifying the brand due to kia usually changing their logo design 😊

[faultycommodity]

0:56 Is the car owner a Once? <3 Kanina OMG eh :D Nice vid, thank you for this!

[austinekael]

27min video, but all helpful info is found at 25:35. Honestly just lay the side comments aside, people watching this doesn't want to know how the brand is portraying the product, but how practical it is to buy and use in a country like PH.

Spec, design, practicality, performance, price. All under 10-12min. All in a regular consumer stand point

[EricCorbeza]

Waiting for the comparison between the EV6 and Ioniq 5 since they share the same platform.

[allencruise]

Rode one last week in Shakopee, MN. A lot of Teslas ply the streets but the EV6 has more style. And acceleration is crazy quick.

[eboysvlogrenz]

Kia is on point on this design. Beautiful!

[katrinawilliams]

I like the added key fob feature that allows you to move the car forward or backwards.