What are the Kia EV6’s real world range compared to its EPA rating?
by Ashutoshover 1 year ago0 views5 comments
Electric vehicle range is a big deal for many buyers and the EPA ratings are often used as a benchmark. But real world range is very dependent on driving conditions, weather, and your driving style. What is the Kia EV6 like to use in day to day use versus its official EPA range? We’ll look at how owners experience different climates, different types of roads, and different driving habits. Does the EV6 reliably hit, exceed or miss expectations? How extreme temperatures: hot and cold, affect it? We will also look at how speed on the highway, climate control use, and payload affect the range. Knowing the real world range is important for potential buyers to see if the EV6 will work for their daily and long distance driving.
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Comments (5)
Varunover 1 year ago
I’ve been keeping tabs on my range, and after 15,000 miles, I’m averaging about 5% less than EPA rating. On road trips with mostly highway fast chargers the range is spot on with what’s advertised for high speed charging, but…
Shibaover 1 year ago
I was worried about range, as I have a heavy foot. I'm close enough to the EPA numbers that even with my driving style I'm getting close. It really works well for regenerative braking, especially in stop and go traffic.
Preetiover 1 year ago
Being in a cold climate, I’ve noticed a big range hit in winter. On the coldest days I get about 70 percent of the EPA range. This isn’t just an EV6 issue, but if you live in a similar climate it’s something to keep in mind.
Kunalover 1 year ago
The real world range is pretty close to the EPA rating, but that depends on how you drive. I see a huge drop on long highway trips at 75+ mph. For my daily commute, which is mostly city driving, I often beat the EPA number.
Harishover 1 year ago
The EV6 always exceeds its EPA range in my experience. In mild weather and city driving, I usually get 10-15% more range than advertised. Other EVs that failed to live up to their ratings it's been a pleasant surprise indeed.
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