2022 Kia EV6: BUT HOW IS IT IN THE SNOW?

2022 Kia EV6 Winter Driving Road Test, Review & Walkaround

I recently spent 1,600 kilometers driving the all-new, all-electric KIA EV6 GT-Line Long Range AWD in wintery, sub-zero conditions typical of Northern Ontario in mid-March. I’m most excited to tell you about how the Kia EV6 drives in the snow, and we’ll get to that in this video-- along with my experience with charging times in the snow, and a full walkaround, headlight test, and more.

Let's get you fully up to speed on the new 2022 Kia EV6, what it is, how it works, and what’s inside.

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[JustinPritchard]

Correction: price shown is $58, 600 CAD 🤘

[AM_SDG]

Thanks Justin. Great presentation and photography. Finally someone testing an electric car in the Canadian winter.

[JosefHolland]

Handles better than any other on the road in Wisconsin, EV6 AWD Wind with Tech Package. It drives basically like snow wasn't there

[olybee]

I live in Manitoba so I’m not a winter driving enthusiast by choice.
Thanks for a very informative video!

[robdc]

Having to hit a button to switch between radio & heating is something only a designer would love.

Have you driven an Ioniq 5, Justin?

[jarmomarkkanen]

Thanks, an interesting review regarding EV6’s winter performance. Living in Finland and the winter tests are a big part when choosing a car.
Did you notice any problems opening the door of the charging port due to snow/ice?
How about the unusual door knobs, did they work well or not, collecting any dirt/snow in them?

[chrispritchard]

Great video Justin! Lots of awesome information!

[mikeymoolane]

You CAN adjust the position and height of the heads up display in the settings, so it can be different for varying sizes of driver

[sow_scout]

Live in Montreal so this is a great video. I put myself on the waitlist for the GT Line package 2, but has a waitlist of mayne 2-3 years. Do you think this car would be worth it even later on?

Also, i know they say not to finance an EV, but with the government discount, plus im going for a top trim, im really tempted to finance this.

[edmiddleton]

Any feedback on how the back window visibility holds up in rain and snow.

[xilbus]

I wanted one however the recent news of kia charging 58k to replace batteries thrue me off big time.

[georgezablocki]

Can you fit snow chains. This is a requirement in Australia even if your car is fitted with snow or winter tyres

[hai]

Any body drive kia carnival in heavy show with winter tires . Please share your experience..

[therealklimshady]

How much battery capacity is lost due to your extreme cold weather? Do you find that the heat pumps help preserve range?

[stevevirag]

The seat you're sitting in has ports for your phone.

[UnobtaniumsQuickReviews]

Hi, I really liked your video. Excellent! I have a concern, though, and maybe you can help/know the answer. My concern is...what about parking outside, not charging, such as at work, etc. when the temps dip well into the negatives, such as -20*f (-28C)(which I saw last winter)? Does the car somehow protect the battery...will this harm the battery...all those types of concerns.

[kasshyaparangari]

Did you use the all-season tires that comes with EV6 for winter testing, this video ? Were they good 👍 enough or

[honesty_-nohe]

That household fuse panel needs upgrading to the 21st Century. I am sure it was fine back when Nikola Tesla first installed it.

[Peppermint]

In winter it's all about winter tires and ground clearance : you need at least 5" so it doesn't 'sit' on snow when parking in deep snow - if car 'sits' over snow, you loose tire grip even with the best winter tires. Remember, Li-Ion battery is loosing 20%-40% range in winter, on top of the range lost due to slippery conditions

[korswe]

Let's wait for about 1 year and see if it still holds up.