Video Summary
The video reviews a 2022 Kia EV6 Long Range RWD during a 4,000+ mile road trip.- The front trunk (frunk) contains a Level 1 EVSE, and a Tesla NACS to J1772 adapter, used to charge level 2 Tesla chargers at hotels.
- The trunk also includes a load adapter and a 20 ft J1772 extension cable for use in case spots are iced, as well as some safety gear in case there is a flat tire.
- The audio is intermittent due to lavalier microphone disconnections.
- A charging stop was programmed into the navigation system.
- At the first stop, the reviewer experienced 2.6 miles per kWh.
- The highways were experiencing 20 mph headwinds throughout.
- The reviewer notes that Kia/Hyundai vehicles require preconditioning of the battery to the actual destination charging location for faster charging.
- One of the charging destinations was unavailable.
- At the charging station in Dayton, OH, 1 of the chargers was unavailable and there was a queue of ID.4 EVs waiting to charge.
- Despite weather, he achieved 2.8miles per kwh
- Then he plugs in a different charger to find out that it will take him 26 minutes to achieve a full charge for the upcoming drive.
- The Kia EV6 highway driving assist features, lane keep assist, and adaptive cruise control were used on the open highways.
- Highway drive assist is not available where there are uncontrolled highway crossings.
- At the second charge after driving 96.5mi on 3 kwh we are now headed toward the second 350kwh station near Weatherford Oklahoma.
