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Relaxation82

Discussion Starter · Aug 27, 2021

I have noticed that there is a lot of confusion about the roof-racks for EV6. Some people say that there are no roof-racks available now or perhaps ever. Some people say that since the roof load is specified, roof-racks are definitely coming at some point. The confusion seems to extend to the importer / dealer levels as well since the information about this depends on who you ask. Nobody seems to be able to give a definite answer to this simple question.

It would be really important to know this for sure, as roof-racks are crucial to so many potential buyers. Does anybody known anything about this or does someone have contact information for a source that can actually answer this simple question?

For background information, EV6's sibling model Hyundai Ioniq 5 seems to have roof racks available that you can readily buy:

Ioniq 5 Roof racks

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Relaxation82

Discussion Starter · #2 · Aug 30, 2021

It seems awfully quiet here...

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AndyJ

· #3 · Aug 30, 2021

Relaxation82 said:
It seems awfully quiet here...

Without wishing to be rude........why would you buy a streamlined, energy saving car and stick a sail on top of it

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Relaxation82

Discussion Starter · #4 · Aug 30, 2021

AndyJ said:
Without wishing to be rude........why would you buy a streamlined, energy saving car and stick a sail on top of it

Well, as we all know there are thousands of reasons for that. Of course you could get the wanted equipment there with a trailer, but that wastes energy even more. In any case, I have seen prom images where one loads e-bikes with the V2L of EV6 in the middle of nowhere, but that ain't so practical if you need another vehicle to get those bikes there in the first place.

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y98matan

· #5 · Aug 30, 2021

Let's hope Thule makes one 😃

KDMGuy

· #6 · Aug 30, 2021

Hey @Relaxation82 have you checked with any well known roof rack brands?
If not, that would be a good. They might let you know what's in the works.

Markuskontturi

· #7 · Sep 7, 2021

Some how it seems that there is no roof load accepted from Kia.. It was mentioned in some German spec but not in any official manual from Kia. Also Yakima is listing Ioniq5 in their products but not EV6. It could be possible that Ev6 is not applicable for roof racks at all.. Interesting to see if any roof rack manufactures are making those if Kia does not inform roof load or approve roof load.

ludd

· #8 · Sep 7, 2021

Markuskontturi said:
Some how it seems that there is no roof load accepted from Kia.. It was mentioned in some German spec but not in any official manual from Kia. Also Yakima is listing Ioniq5 in their products but not EV6. It could be possible that Ev6 is not applicable for roof racks at all.. Interesting to see if any roof rack manufactures are making those if Kia does not inform roof load or approve roof load.

At least the Swedish spec sheet states that maximum roof load is 80kg for all versions.

Markuskontturi

· #9 · Sep 7, 2021

ludd said:
At least the Swedish spec sheet states that maximum roof load is 80kg for all versions.

Hi.. Do you have that spec some where?

ludd

· #10 · Sep 7, 2021

Markuskontturi said:
Hi.. Do you have that spec some where?

https://www.kia.com/content/dam/kwcms/kme/se/sv/assets/contents/utility/specifications/ev6/kia-sweden-ev6-specification.pdf

"Taklast"

Markuskontturi

· #11 · Sep 7, 2021

ludd said:
https://www.kia.com/content/dam/kwcms/kme/se/sv/assets/contents/utility/specifications/ev6/kia-sweden-ev6-specification.pdf

"Taklast"

OK and here is nothing about Kattokuorma https://www.kia.com/content/dam/kwc...-EV6-MY22-Tekniikka_Varusteet-05-2021-web.pdf

Stimpy

· #12 · Sep 8, 2021

In the NL specs list I see also 80Kg for all versions

Markuskontturi

· #13 · Sep 8, 2021

I did send question to Yakima who does roof rack for Ioniq 5 that if they have any plans for EV6.. Let's see what is their reply.

yorkieboy

· #14 · Sep 9, 2021

I think many of us have asked this same question and been frustrated that no clear answer is forthcoming. The car is in production so surely they know. One option is the sea sucker SeaSucker especially if we now know that there is a rated load of 80kg.

keystone1

· #15 · Sep 17, 2021

I was in Kia in Reading yesterday and their salesperson assured me that there would be a roof rack for the car.

LT65

· #16 · Sep 23, 2021

AndyJ said:
Without wishing to be rude........why would you buy a streamlined, energy saving car and stick a sail on top of it

Maybe, just maybe, once a year a family may wish to use one. Or maybe put a bike on top. Why wouldn’t it have roof bars available? Seems an omission from Kia.

LT65

· #17 · Sep 23, 2021

Markuskontturi said:
I did send question to Yakima who does roof rack for Ioniq 5 that if they have any plans for EV6.. Let's see what is their reply.

Any reply please? No one seems to know. Seems a big omission for a £45k car…

Foxor

· #18 · Oct 12, 2021

LT65 said:
Any reply please? No one seems to know. Seems a big omission for a £45k car…

I have also received confirmation that a roof rack will be available. The first deliveries of the car are taking place later this month in Norway and if roof racks are not possible they will have some serious trouble on there hands as "everyone" in Norway needs a option to carry skis on the roof. I beleive Thule and Yokohama are making. But since it is a brand new chassi and body without rails testing fitment and production takes time. So I dont think they will be available immediatly. I know there was a delay on the Thule for Ioniq 5 and I have only seen one I5 with a roof rack on Facebook. Another option will to bave a carrier on the tow hitch. That will be my plan B if the roof rack doesnt arrive in february.

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LT65

· #19 · Oct 12, 2021

Foxor said:
I have also received confirmation that a roof rack will be available. The first deliveries of the car are taking place later this month in Norway and if roof racks are not possible they will have some serious trouble on there hands as "everyone" in Norway needs a option to carry skis on the roof. I beleive Thule and Yokohama are making. But since it is a brand new chassi and body without rails testing fitment and production takes time. So I dont think they will be available immediatly. I know there was a delay on the Thule for Ioniq 5 and I have only seen one I5 with a roof rack on Facebook. Another option will to bave a carrier on the tow hitch. That will be my plan B if the roof rack doesnt arrive in february.

Agreed but I still think it’s a MAJOR oversight by Kia and Hyundai to omit roof rail or roof bar options. We certainly would have bought the EV6 but now have bought a brand new BMW. Shame. Maybe next time.

AMO

· #20 · Oct 17, 2021

According to Kia UK, there are no hard points. See Kia EV6 - UK

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