Sleeping in the EV6, is it safe?

I monitor CO2 levels and blood oxygen levels while I sleep inside the Kia EV6. I also show how to configure utility mode and put and use your climate control system overnight.

[therealkickers]

Just when you think you have seen it all, someone comes along, sleeps in his electric car and measures the CO2 and oxygen levels during sleep. LOL!
Seriously. Nice test, thanks. Seems comfortable.
The noise in the background - is it the climate fans?

[PeterPyo]

thank you for making this!! i plan on sleeping in the EV6 GT for 6 months while on “business travel, ” and showering in the gym/facilities there. will save me $500 a month and honestly I am used to living spartan. plus it helped me justify to the wifey buying an EV6 GT hahahaha

[ecoheliguy]

Just so you’re aware, because of how a heat pump is working. The BTU’s you were pumping into the car ( to raise internal temperature) were coming from the Garage (lowering “ambient” temperature)

With the garage volume this probably had very little significance . But does have some effect in the data of energy usage and garage temperature by morning.

[tboen]

You could lower the brightness on the interior light and also turn off the Nav/media screen to get it darker in the car

[PanteraXTC]

Nice think i found my mobile home.Step 2 to buy ev6 .😄

[Ian-xqrt]

I appreciate the test, but surely driving in the car with air con off (or circulating) would have the same issue regarding CO2 with a family of 4 in the car? I've slept in cars from time to time with no issues (albeit got cold!)

[jackwilson]

Neat test. Would I be able to do this in Miami in July - August?

[ArtiePenguin]

Pretty good test-- you did the worst case scenario of having the car parked in an enclosed space. Most people would use utility mode to sleep in the car when they are parked outside and can get fresh airflow. It's important to leave recirculate air button off, which you did.
Regarding the power usage, do you have the heat pump (AWD only in the US) or resistive heater? 8% battery usage for 8-10 hours of running the HVAC isn't that bad.

[wadee]

Thanks for doing this video. Curious what mattress you are using? Looking for a foam mattress I can roll up and store when not in use.

[ThaRayman]

How tall are you? Have you found anything to stuff in between front and rear sets for extra length?

[MrOodlesofsnoodles]

how tall are you and did you have extra space or was it crammed?

[lexlopez]

I can only think of 2 scenarios to actually warrant sleeping in a car... If you go camping with 3 people and there is no room in 1 tent. Or if you need a hotel and they have no reservations until the morning...other than that, if you're worried about CO2 levels crack 1 or 2 windows open. Problem solved.

[ronaldo]

what's utility mode? Close window and hood just leave automate climate on whole night?

[MaxPowerVideos]

How tall are you? How tight of fit were you in the back?