11,000-Mile Update in our Long Term Term 2022 Kia EV6

We’ve already spent eight months with our Long Term 2022 Kia EV6. Cruising out of the cold and into the warm summer months, we’ve added about 4,000 long distance commuter miles since our last update, with 11,000 total on the odometer.

The EV6 still charms us with its competent driving experience and its comfortable, practical approach to people hauling. And our passengers tend to agree, thanks to the extra space and reclining rear seats.
But the driver’s seat is arguably the best to be in.

The summer driving season is here and we have been working our EV6 and even if it could, I don’t think it would be breaking a sweat because no matter what we throw at it, this car just handles it with ease. We still think a stickier set of tires would generate a little more excitement, but with the warmer temps, we’re happy with the performance from the stock low-rolling-resistance rubber.

We’ve had no issues tapping into the 77.4 kWh battery while reaching for the EPA-estimated 274 miles of range. Unfortunately, our issue of interrupted charging cycles has persisted. Kia can issue software fixes via over-the-air updates; but this particular issue means a stop at our local dealer. A bit of a bummer, but not enough to keep us from enjoying the ride this summer.

See more of updates with our 2022 Kia EV6 here: https://www.motorweek.org/reviews/long_term/2022-kia-ev6
Watch our full Road Test with the 2022 Kia EV6: https://www.motorweek.org/reviews/road_tests/2022-kia-ev6

Check out more of our Long Term fleet here: https://www.motorweek.org/reviews/long_term/

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