[kdouglas]

For anyone who is looking at the EV6 and has a large dog, here is our 10 month old standard poodle in the back.

My plan was always to remove the false floor, which gives an extra couple of inches clearance;

With the boot down, he is a little squashed when sitting up, but once we start driving he normally settles down so should be fine;

(He's a little grumpy about it here, but don't worry he was fine )

 

[jongodfrey]

I am planning to do exactly the same with our Setter Ralph.

Here he is on Halloween

The extra floor depth will help and he lies down as soon as we are moving... fingers crossed as we plan to go away this weekend.

 

[Twiceforluck]

Is the extra floor depth available on all models, or only those without the Meridian sound system?

 

[kdouglas]

As far as I know its all models. There is another lift up flap under this again where the subwoofer goes I believe

 

[Twiceforluck]

As far as I know its all models. There is another lift up flap under this again where the subwoofer goes I believe
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Ah Thanks 👍

 

[jongodfrey]

I found putting our luggage on the back seats and then leaning them forward gave the dogs more space but still created a barrier. This worked well for two of us travelling.

 

[WAH64]

I found putting our luggage on the back seats and then leaning them forward gave the dogs more space but still created a barrier. This worked well for two of us travelling.

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Is that with the false floor removed? I am very tempted by the EV6 but have just acquired an English Pointer puppy. She would easily fit now but fully grown I’m not so sure.

 

[Cnsheets]

Is that with the false floor removed? I am very tempted by the EV6 but have just acquired an English Pointer puppy. She would easily fit now but fully grown I’m not so sure.

Put the pup in the back seat and the kids/grandkids in the far back

 

[jongodfrey]

Is that with the false floor removed? I am very tempted by the EV6 but have just acquired an English Pointer puppy. She would easily fit now but fully grown I’m not so sure.

Yes, with the floor removed but that's with the dog's bed. Our setter is 32" high so he's quite a tall chap. For short journeys I wouldn't put the seats forward but for long journeys I will.

 

[WAH64]

Many thanks for the reply. I suspect our Pointer will end up shorter than your Setter and we can have the seat backs upright. It means the EV6 can remain my top preference to replace our Outlander PHEV. Phew!!!

 

[kdouglas]

Our EV6 just replaced an Outlander PHEV too, the main difference is the height of the boot (particularly with the slope of the rear hatch in the EV6) since he likes to sit and look out the window, but overall I think the boot gives him plenty of room.

 

[ChahanGG]

Hey all just wondering whether the EV6 has vents in the boot to keep furry friends comfortable. Can anyone comment on their experience in hot weather etc?

 

[hungrymackem]

Our EV6 just replaced an Outlander PHEV too, the main difference is the height of the boot (particularly with the slope of the rear hatch in the EV6) since he likes to sit and look out the window, but overall I think the boot gives him plenty of room.

Outlander PHEV to EV6 must be popular - I am going that route too.

 

[Jerrythefatcat]

I am planning to do exactly the same with our Setter Ralph.

Here he is on Halloween

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The extra floor depth will help and he lies down as soon as we are moving... fingers crossed as we plan to go away this weekend.

How did you get on with him in the back? I have a large Golden retriever... wondering if he'd be okay in the back of an EV6.

 

[jongodfrey]

How did you get on with him in the back? I have a large Golden retriever... wondering if he'd be okay in the back of an EV6.

he's just about ok. If we are doing a long trip I take out the false floor which gives him extra head height. He lies down for most of the time anyway. When we weren't using the rear seats we pushed them forward but with our bags on the seat so they were at about 45 degrees. Then we added a boot-liner with clips to headrests as we were going to the beach. It worked well albeit a little bit of a faff.

How tall is your Retriever and does he prefer to sit up when travelling? I know some dogs feel sick if they can't see what is going on.

 

[jongodfrey]

Hey all just wondering whether the EV6 has vents in the boot to keep furry friends comfortable. Can anyone comment on their experience in hot weather etc?

no vents in the boot (trunk) but there are in the rear passenger pillars. It worked for us, they were fine.

 

[Jerrythefatcat]

he's just about ok. If we are doing a long trip I take out the false floor which gives him extra head height. He lies down for most of the time anyway. When we weren't using the rear seats we pushed them forward but with our bags on the seat so they were at about 45 degrees. Then we added a boot-liner with clips to headrests as we were going to the beach. It worked well albeit a little bit of a faff.

How tall is your Retriever and does he prefer to sit up when travelling? I know some dogs feel sick if they can't see what is going on.

Hi, thanks for the reply/info, he's 85cm tall sat up, he likes to sit up and sometimes lie down, I prefer the EV6 to the Ioniq 5 but concerned with the EV6 sloped back.