Hi. I have an EV6 and wish to know what is the best charging regime? Should I discharge to 20/30% than change up fully or charge more often from 50/60% to full? Charging more often but less KW’s. Also is it true the 100% charge on thr car is only 80% on the actual battery ..read more

It looks like if you go to the UK Gov page to check for car recalls, the ICCU recall finally is showing up. Might be helpful for those of you who need to book this in with your local dealer ..read more

Hi, I have had my 2 1/2 year old EV6 GT-Line since the end of March but it has never charged at the home chargers full rate of 7 kW. It always trips out the inbuilt RCD if I try and turn it up from the ECO setting. Myenergi have changed the Zappi twice but it makes no difference. It charged the previous Soul EV without any issues. I have tried a different cable but it made no difference. I also tried the 6 month old EV6 from down the road and this charged OK. Has anybody else had this... EV6 Charging Problems ..read more

Hi all My son is about to purchase a Kia Niro EV, his first electric car. He will be switching to Octopus energy to enjoy the low EV charging rate. I understand that some home charger are not compatible with intelligent Octopus go. Can anyone recommend the best value home charger that would work well IOG. Thank you ..read more

Anyone know how to close music apps on CarPlay? Scenario is this…. using google maps for navigation, listen to music with Amazon music…. Decide I want to listen to the radio over dab so press radio… press media to display google maps… and wretched Amazon music starts up again! Tried all sorts and only turning the car off / discon the phone works! Not just Amazon music, other apps too. Not the worst problem in the world but irritating. Thanks ..read more

Kia have unveiled details of the EV6 facelift - a new front look, new infotainment system (as per EV9), slightly larger battery (as per Ioniq facelift): Kia EV6 gets bigger battery, interior upgrades and EV9-inspired facelift | Auto Express The facelifted EV6 should arrive in UK showrooms before the end of the year www.autoexpress.co.uk ..read more

Hi I did a search for the topic but couldn’t find what I needed. Tried to look for how to use Apple Car Play in the car but not found how to set up. I got music to work with phone projection. First time had to plug in using USB then next time it just connected by Bluetooth. But really would like to have Apple Maps and other apps available. is this possible ..read more

When I ordered my EV6 back in 2022, there was little concrete info regarding the cost of services, but people were speculating around £150-£200. No engine parts and none of the usual need to the change of various items. I had mine delivered in March 23 and it's now due it's 20k mile service. I've been quoted £323 by by my local dealership. I nearly fell off my chair. My last car was a Mercedes E220d and MB dealerships had a reputation for being rip-off merchants, but the services were... Service Price ..read more

I've just had my MY22 EV6 effectively "bricked" by my dealer after a service and some updates. The updates were: 975.CV VCMS Update 1092.CV IBU Update 1105.CV/CV ICCU update During the service I got a 12v warning to my phone. I've had these issues before as the car is left open nearly the whole day with the bonnet open. When I collected the car I noticed it was open and it asked my to put the key against the start button which I assumed was due to the 12v battery. When I got home I found... Kia Dealer bricked my car after service and updates ..read more

Not that I’m complaining I love my Kia EV -6 Recently I noticed I’m getting 10 percent more mileage on my charge From 260 to 290 miles approx at 90 percent charged Which is great I was wondering if it’s weather A software update Anyone else get this bump up ..read more