Inexpensive Electric Cars - All brands discussion.

[rage2]

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Just saw a KIA EV6 in person and it's a looker in matte gray. I dig it.

Not as sharp as the Hyundai one.

I really like the EV6. I’m not liking the range on the GT version tho. 200 miles, won’t even make it to Edmonton driven at a decent pace.

[flipstah]

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I really like the EV6. I’m not liking the range on the GT version tho. 200 miles, won’t even make it to Edmonton driven at a decent pace.

Says on the website est. range is 441 km for the AWD LR

It's enough to get you there. Barely.

[rage2]

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Says on the website est. range is 441 km for the AWD LR

It's enough to get you there. Barely.

Talking about the new 600hp GT. It loses a ton of range compared to the slower cars. That's what I have a deposit on.

[flipstah]

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Talking about the new 600hp GT. It loses a ton of range compared to the slower cars. That's what I have a deposit on.

Ohhhh damnnn. Please give us a review of that. I was eyeing that too when I watched a review that a 585hp version is debuting.

[rage2]

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Ohhhh damnnn. Please give us a review of that. I was eyeing that too when I watched a review that a 585hp version is debuting.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a4...nfirmed-specs/

[Xtrema]

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Isn't the ID4 regarded as having a shitty... everything? I recall seeing a review or two that say it's awful.

At $50k (have not checked, they may have raised MSRP since new higher EV rebate limit was announced), it's the cheaper AWD BEV out there.

But given how ID3 was stuck at factory early on due to software issues, still a lot of growing pains on ID.4.

I'm sure by the time it's widely available, it'll be on its 2nd gen.

[hurrdurr]

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https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a4...nfirmed-specs/

Oh man that fucking sucks. I was really rooting for the EV6 GT but that range is no good. IMO you need at least 500kms (rated) for practicality especially in our climate.

I've never even been able to get 400KMs out of my Model 3 Performance from 100%. Maybe I have a lead foot or use too much AC or am too fat but I would have range anxiety all the time with only 330KM (rated) range.

[flipstah]

We need that electric jerry can asap

[bjstare]

Or just have more than one car. Use your EV for all driving that's comfortably in range, use your ICE/hybrid/PHEV for longer distances.

[hurrdurr]

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Or just have more than one car. Use your EV for all driving that's comfortably in range, use your ICE/hybrid/PHEV for longer distances.

Can't say I agree with singling out an entire market of car buyers as an excuse for lower range?

The GT6 checks every box for me except for range: styling, speed, comfort, technology, cargo space.

[killramos]

The idea that you will get a cheap EV in 2022 and compromise on nothing seems hilariously naive to me.

Electric cars are a lifestyle choice / flex for the rich.

[ExtraSlow]

Most families have two cars, having one as an EV is easy. Having your ONLY car as an EV usually means some kind of compromise right now.

[pheoxs]

I'm surprised the EV6 GT has so much less range. It has the same battery pack as the 310 mile LR version. Where is it losing nearly a third of it's range? Surely can't just be the efficiency loss of larger motors?

[benyl]

I dunno. I just drove to Kelowna. No issues with range. With kids and a wife, you are always stopping for pee breaks.

[killramos]

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ftfy

[The_Rural_Juror]

I drove to Mount Pleasant to get coffee and barely made it back on a single charge.

[DonJuan]

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I'm surprised the EV6 GT has so much less range. It has the same battery pack as the 310 mile LR version. Where is it losing nearly a third of it's range? Surely can't just be the efficiency loss of larger motors?

Conspiracy Theory:
EV6 GT will have a programmed restrictor on range so that 33% batt actual = 0% batt display. The long range version will be $20k DLC.

I'm still in on this if its under <$60k. This might score me more brownie points than that GR Corolla we might only see one of, ever. A small 4 door Korean electric car daily driver, such a sensible choice.

Huehuehue

[rage2]

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Most families have two cars, having one as an EV is easy. Having your ONLY car as an EV usually means some kind of compromise right now.

I think for us, this upcoming year will be the first year where both cars need lots of range. One kid in baseball, one kid in hockey. Good times.

If it wasn't for kids and family, I would've gotten an EV long ago. I don't think I did more than 1 road trip a year 10 years ago. Flew everywhere. Everything has more than enough range for city driving even in the worst cold weather.

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Conspiracy Theory:
EV6 GT will have a programmed restrictor on range so that 33% batt actual = 0% batt display. The long range version will be $20k DLC.

I'm still in on this if its under <$60k. This might score me more brownie points than that GR Corolla we might only see one of, ever. A small 4 door Korean electric car daily driver, such a sensible choice.

EV6 GT is going to be a $75k+ car haha. Basically a Model 3 Performance competitor. The GT Line is already 58-62k before fees or taxes.

It's too bad about the range being THAT bad. The interior on the EV6 GT is pretty awesome, same seats as the Veloster N. Met some random guy with an N the other day and tried the seats out. So good.

[DonJuan]

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EV6 GT is going to be a $75k+ car haha. Basically a Model 3 Performance competitor. The GT Line is already 58-62k before fees or taxes.

Damn, I was confused by the GT Line price and GT.

At $75k+ I guess I'm back to threating the Volvo dealership for a black on black V90 PHEV.

[ExtraSlow]

Having two kids in travel sports is the worst lifestyle choice in this thread.