The VW ID.4 2WD model is also RWD, not FWD.A friend asked me yesterday: 'Why do you prefer the KIA EV6 over the VW ID.4?'
3. 2WD = RWD. I've driven RWD cars for 40 years. I've never found a situation where I needed AWD. So the dynamic advantages of a RWD vehicle are important to me. FWD was introduced for packaging efficiency and cost. These are non-events for EV's so why not have the advantages of RWD with the weight saving, larger frunk and less mechanical components to wear over time?
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Top 5 Reasons I prefer KIA EV6
1. Design & Style
2. 800 Volt architecture
3. 2WD = RWD
4. Vehicle to Load
5. 7 Year Warranty in Australia
A friend asked me yesterday: 'Why do you prefer the KIA EV6 over the VW ID.4?'
I listed the 5 above and now I'll expand a little. These are in my priority order.
1. Design & Style incorporates the Exterior AND Interior Design - I love it. From the short overhangs to the proportions of glasshouse to overall size; for me it looks great. Design also includes the 2900mm wheelbase and the packaging efficiency and interior room that allows. The dash with its 2 screens in a cohesive overall housing beats all the disparate designs out there for me.
Finally I really like the centre console layout, controls and the position of the wireless charger.
2. 800 Volt architecture includes the 100k's in 5 minutes, 80% in 18 minutes benefits. It will be some years before we can take full advantage of these features in Australia due to the slow non-Tesla fast charging infrastructure roll-out however if they're in the vehicle from day one = winning!
3. 2WD = RWD. I've driven RWD cars for 40 years. I've never found a situation where I needed AWD. So the dynamic advantages of a RWD vehicle are important to me. FWD was introduced for packaging efficiency and cost. These are non-events for EV's so why not have the advantages of RWD with the weight saving, larger frunk and less mechanical components to wear over time?
4. Vehicle to Load is self explanatory. I may never use it however the thought of having 1.5kW continuous for over 24 hours depending on the battery's initial state-of-charge is appealing.
5. 7 Year Warranty. In Australia, Kia leads the pack with their 7 Year Warranty. BMW here is still 3 years - most of the others are 5 including Hyundai. From what I can determine, we don't pay any more for the 7 year Warranty so why not have it?
The above are my opinions, yours may be different - vive la différence
2. 800 Volt architecture
3. 2WD = RWD
4. Vehicle to Load
5. 7 Year Warranty in Australia
A friend asked me yesterday: 'Why do you prefer the KIA EV6 over the VW ID.4?'
I listed the 5 above and now I'll expand a little. These are in my priority order.
1. Design & Style incorporates the Exterior AND Interior Design - I love it. From the short overhangs to the proportions of glasshouse to overall size; for me it looks great. Design also includes the 2900mm wheelbase and the packaging efficiency and interior room that allows. The dash with its 2 screens in a cohesive overall housing beats all the disparate designs out there for me.
Finally I really like the centre console layout, controls and the position of the wireless charger.
2. 800 Volt architecture includes the 100k's in 5 minutes, 80% in 18 minutes benefits. It will be some years before we can take full advantage of these features in Australia due to the slow non-Tesla fast charging infrastructure roll-out however if they're in the vehicle from day one = winning!
3. 2WD = RWD. I've driven RWD cars for 40 years. I've never found a situation where I needed AWD. So the dynamic advantages of a RWD vehicle are important to me. FWD was introduced for packaging efficiency and cost. These are non-events for EV's so why not have the advantages of RWD with the weight saving, larger frunk and less mechanical components to wear over time?
4. Vehicle to Load is self explanatory. I may never use it however the thought of having 1.5kW continuous for over 24 hours depending on the battery's initial state-of-charge is appealing.
5. 7 Year Warranty. In Australia, Kia leads the pack with their 7 Year Warranty. BMW here is still 3 years - most of the others are 5 including Hyundai. From what I can determine, we don't pay any more for the 7 year Warranty so why not have it?
The above are my opinions, yours may be different - vive la différence
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What is FE? Sorry if it should be obvious
Long time Soul owner who recently bought an ID.4 as a filler car while waiting for an EV6, Mach-E, or Model Y (all 6 month wait times).
My reasons for an EV6:
1) 800V car - fast charging and better performance.
2) Kia physical controls over the touch screen systems. Albeit Mach-E has the second most reasonable setup.
3) AWD with range and performance.
4) It's a Kia
The biggest reason against the EV6:
1) Being another beta tester on a first gen car. My ID.4 has some serious electrical glitches and I've heard similar (but fewer) for the Mach-E. Telsa has poor fit and finish problems but their drivetrain is "Toyota reliable". I'm fully expecting the car to glitch out and shut down at least once. It's first gen on a new 800V platform.
2) Electrify America and EVGo are pretty crappy DC charging networks. I tolerate them because I get free EA charging from the ID.4 but if I had to pay for it I'd be furious. Hyundai/Kia need to unshackle themselves from those third rate public charging networks and build ones to fully support 800V cars with improved reliability.
My reasons for an EV6:
1) 800V car - fast charging and better performance.
2) Kia physical controls over the touch screen systems. Albeit Mach-E has the second most reasonable setup.
3) AWD with range and performance.
4) It's a Kia
The biggest reason against the EV6:
1) Being another beta tester on a first gen car. My ID.4 has some serious electrical glitches and I've heard similar (but fewer) for the Mach-E. Telsa has poor fit and finish problems but their drivetrain is "Toyota reliable". I'm fully expecting the car to glitch out and shut down at least once. It's first gen on a new 800V platform.
2) Electrify America and EVGo are pretty crappy DC charging networks. I tolerate them because I get free EA charging from the ID.4 but if I had to pay for it I'd be furious. Hyundai/Kia need to unshackle themselves from those third rate public charging networks and build ones to fully support 800V cars with improved reliability.
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