Who's ordered a KIA EV6 GT?

[RossP]

I ordered one just over a year ago! Hopefully getting it this December

[RossP]

Tobermory said:

Me too Ross, my dealer says October but I think they’re just trying to be nice to me!

I saw a regular one (in white like I’ve ordered) in town, ir looked very nice.

What colour are you getting?

It should improve my CAFE just a bit

I’ve ordered a matte steel grey one, but it seems there may be some issue with that. Waiting on confirmation from KIA.

This is to replace my leased (company car) model 3 performance.

As far as I’m aware they aren’t delivering any till December, so October is probably a little optimistic! When did you order?

[RossP]

Colour suspended for new orders and possible delays for existing orders. I’ve heard warranty issues and / or supply issues. So I might have to change.

Edited by RossP on Sunday 15th May 08:35

[RossP]

Does look good in YB!

[RossP]

Tobermory said:

You could always get a white one and wrap it in matte grey?

Nice idea but company car so can’t be faffed with that

[RossP]

It will be interesting to see a comparison between the M3P and the GT when journos can finally get their hands on one. The GT is heavier but also has more power.

Still haven't had any confirmation on whether my colour choice of matte steel grey is going to be fulfilled.

[RossP]

There's an EV6 Facebook group if you're interested - https://www.facebook.com/groups/kiaev6uk/

[RossP]

SWoll said:

On a 3 year 30k lease the GT is coming in at £960 a month, the i4 M50 £950 and the Model Y P £890.

With the vast majority of EV's being company/salary sacrifice cars due to the BIK saving the lower confidence in residuals could be an issue for the Kia.

And we'll see if they hit that £58k price for new orders in 2022, I very much doubt it.

Is that a base i4 M50?

Thankfully I ordered my GT over a year ago so I have the lower price.

[RossP]

i-pace is a bit old hat now. EV6 has 800V same as the Porker!

[RossP]

jimmytheone said:

Maybe that'll persuade my wife's inner engineer
Besides the EV6 GT has even more power than the jag.

Also a head-up display as standard whereas the jag is 900 option (if they've found some spare chips)

EV6 has way more power than the Jag! An extra 176hp!

[RossP]

How are you getting a 4 day test? My dealer will only let me have a car for an hour. I haven’t taken them up on that yet as I’m not sure I want to drive a non-GT as it wouldn’t be a good comparison.

[RossP]

jimmytheone said:

Its being arranged my my wifes co, through her lease co (Alphabet) - no confirmation it *is* a 4 dayer but everything else we've tried through them has been 3-5 days.

Interesting! So alphabet are leasing KIAs now! And they are own by BMW!

[RossP]

Tobermory said:

Has anyone been promised a drive in a GT yet? My dealer said they will ring me when they get a regular AWD demonstrator in but have no idea when I can drive a GT

Not yet. I don't think there are any other than the one (or more?) that has been on Youtube.

[RossP]

Some (rubbish) news on my matte steel grey.

I still don't know if not changing the colour will make any difference to the lead time.

However if I change colour I am being told delivery would still be December.

The available 'colours' are white or black which is a bit pants.

Edited by RossP on Tuesday 14th June 14:15

[RossP]

Just to update this thread. My matte steel grey EV6 GT is built and on the boat. Due at the dealer on the 5th of December!

[RossP]

Tobermory said:

Congratulations, I'm very jealous I have to wait a bit longer!

Enjoy!

Do you know when yours is arriving?

[RossP]

ChocolateFrog said:

Terrible.

What's rhe aversion with a splash of colour.

It's not a S Class.

Agreed. But now I am getting matte steel grey I am happy

[RossP]

Tobermory said:

RossP said:

Tobermory said:

Congratulations, I'm very jealous I have to wait a bit longer!

Enjoy!

Do you know when yours is arriving?

December 20th

Have you had a recent update? I would be surprised if yours wasn't on the same boat as mine...

[RossP]

stabilio said:

Carwow did a video this week saying a real world 200 mile range maybe best you can get (and lower if you use the power) so I’m starting to get cold feet now ??

That's all I get from my M3P at the moment so I'm not too bothered.

[RossP]

TheDeuce said:

But all that really matter is: How often do you actually exceed 200 miles in a single day?.. and however often that might be, is it really going to be an issue to stop at a fast charger for 30-60mins to get such trips done? Especially given that a 300-400 mile long journey would typically feature a rest/food break regardless of the need to charge. I use public chargers 2-3 times a year as I live in a tiny country called England and 200 miles is normally more than sufficient.

And (with the right charger), that would be a fair bit quicker in the EV6 with its 800V systems.