Camping in the 2022 Kia EV6. Vehicle to load meets glamping!

Electric cars like the Kia EV6 make camping in hot or cold conditions a very comfortable experience. Not only can you run the HVAC system for days with its big battery, but with the EV6 you can also run appliances like a TV, kettle, microwave, toaster and more. Find out how in this fun video.

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[davidhes]

The car has utility mode which is the same as Tesla camp mode. It’s under the EV page.

[danielcarlsson]

Think there is a utility mode under EV that would be apropriate to use during camping. Cant wait to get mine in 2 weeks time. 👌

[CampingwithKent]

If you reach forward and hit the car power button you can use the remote to open the hatchback again. It goes to sleep or something. It might unlock the doors again too. I'm not I did the gymnastic thing too, crawling through the front seats to get

[volcalstone]

There is a place for the cargo cover to be stored if done correctly. It's right above the subwoofer area but you will need to take off the side cover as well.

[wlciiguidomassey]

I periodically take road trips from DC to the Carolinas and often take rest breaks (sometimes extended). I've previously slept in my Smart Cabrio & ‘14 Prius. I hope to have an i5 LTD by Christmas and your video was fun & informative! 👍🏾

[RCooper]

Thanks for the KiA Camp video!
Question: which of the EVs is the best for car camping in your experience? Which one was most comfortable?
Thanks again!

[Cloxxki]

To undertake a long solo road trip, and I mean 10, 000 km around (and I mean around) Europe, use a ski box on the roof, on the trailer hitch, or deck the whole thing would with hanging storage? No real frunk becomes a such downside for such a trip...

[mitchellbarnow]

It would be awesome to have that electric outlet on the outside for appliances.

[Cloxxki]

2080mm, really? AWESOME! This is the info I looked this video up for, thanks!
Does that compare to a distance between head board and foot board in a normal bed?
I'm a tall dude, 194cm, and glamping is a huge deal to me. EVs have that as main pro, but most are too short. The others are too Tesla.

[madspedersen]

Thanks for a great video. Don't remember if you mention it, but is the car a long range model or not? Makes quite a difference knowing that detail when the electricity consumption for 7.5 hours is 5%.

[MiniLuv-]

Surely you must be joking Mr Vanderstock! I have a sneaking suspicion you headed indoors to your comfy bed after the shoot was completed. :) (You look like a sensible bloke to me).
I don't see the value of buttons in a display only. They could have ordinary switches located in a convenient locations around the vehicle rather than concentrating everything only in a central display.
I saw a vid on some students/start up in the Netherlands where they built a really sleek looking camper with range - heaps of range and solar panels plastered all over it and extendable when parked. Looked like a larger version of those solar car rally from Darwin to Adelaide vehicles. (I think this was the same school that enters and wins every Darwin to Adelaide Solar challenge every year).
EV 6 looks nice...but, uh, not for camping!

[rickyjulian]

Deep fry food with a pan and electric hob.
Coffee machine.
Projector
Fridge/freezer.
Possibilities are endless...

[mitchellbarnow]

Just turn on Camp Mode to turn everything off at once. Maybe they will have a software update and then have their own camp mode?

[brittjoyele]

Maybe I missed it, but how tall are you to know comfort for laying down in the back?

[tonyclark]

Hope you receive enough revenue from ‘You Tube’ to purchase a new pair of socks😉

[rinbine]

Just car turn off.
Use utility mode.
It is the easy way..

[mitchellbarnow]

Your power consumption was minimal considering that your car was turned on all night long.