EV6 Vs MME

[rodhx]

I either use the FP app or the combo numbers on side pillar

if only those were options for everyone

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[HFn!eSwMFilFX4mxbn&!P9T&G]

I didn't see any mention of the driver assist difference. The EV6 won't have hands free driving and I'm not sure how it will do on non-highway roads. Of course, I don't have Bluecruise yet either (Job 1), but do enjoy the Mach-E's ability to take a load off of driving on most any road. I am definitely going to check out the EV6, checks a lot of boxes.

 

[Blusteed]

Just asked local dealer about EV6, he said he expects 3 AWD GT-Line models in March, and I put my name on the list for one of them.

I'm still waiting to be scheduled for production from an Oct order. If I am not scheduled for production by the time this EV6 arrives, and the EV6 does not have any crazy last minute markups... I might be switching.

Premium AWD ext battery and GT-Line AWD both have similar range and similar 0-60 numbers. But the EV6 has:
+ quicker charging (not a huge deal to me)
+ vented seats, heated rear seats
+ sunroof opens
+ I think ground clearance is a touch higher?
- smaller storage spaces
- not as cool as the mustang

Am I missing other things?

I think it was Doug's review that pointed out how the EV6 screens make you toggle between music and climate controls, and you can't have both controls displayed at the same time. That's a daily use item that would make me crazy, especially since the toggle arrow is small. Might be tough to hit it while driving. I find that driving electric I regularly turn climate on and off to save battery, and of course switch Sirius stations regularly. Appreciate how the Mach-E has controls for both always on display. The EV6 does have some other great features though- I like how you're able to move it forward or backward slowly with the key fob. Styling is pretty nice too. Can't go wrong with either one.

 

[HFn!eSwMFilFX4mxbn&!P9T&G]

I think it was Doug's review that pointed out how the EV6 screens make you toggle between music and climate controls, and you can't have both controls displayed at the same time. That's a daily use item that would make me crazy, especially since the toggle arrow is small. Might be tough to hit it while driving. I find that driving electric I regularly turn climate on and off to save battery, and of course switch Sirius stations regularly. Appreciate how the Mach-E has controls for both always on display. The EV6 does have some other great features though- I like how you're able to move it forward or backward slowly with the key fob. Styling is pretty nice too. Can't go wrong with either one.

Curious, how much do you think you save by turning climate on and off? It only estimates a few miles difference on the EV6 I believe. I set it and forget it. Are your Sirius stations all pre-sets? I use the steering wheel controls for that. I guess non-issues for me for both of those. Appreciate you bringing them up.

 

[mmap]

Did I hear right in that 2nd video that the MachE loses some acceleration power when its under 70% charged?

 

[Blusteed]

Curious, how much do you think you save by turning climate on and off? It only estimates a few miles difference on the EV6 I believe. I set it and forget it. Are your Sirius stations all pre-sets? I use the steering wheel controls for that. I guess non-issues for me for both of those. Appreciate you bringing them up.

Glad they're non-issues for you- For me,
I have 10 Sirius station presets that I jump around among regularly, so using the steering wheel buttons would often require a number of pushes and less certainty about which station I finally land on. Can't speak to the EV6 on climate savings, but I've found on my Mach-E, a 45 minute highway drive with E-Heat on the whole way can make a 2-4% difference in SOC upon arrival, even while using one-pedal, so I like having easy access for turning on and off- especially given how effective the heated seats and wheel are. Probably just my idiosyncrasy and not an issue for many- They're going to sell a lot of those EV6's, especially when that 500+HP GT is released.

 

[phil]

It has become so handy for me. I would not want to give it up but it would not be a deal breaker but it adds up with other things that could be a deal breaker

Really? How do you use it?

I admit it has never once occurred to me to use it. Seems a lot simpler to put stuff on the floor or behind the seats.

 

[silverelan]

It has become so handy for me. I would not want to give it up but it would not be a deal breaker but it adds up with other things that could be a deal breaker

Same. I keep the dog bed in the frunk. I put takeout food in there (Indian curry dishes make me especially paranoid and grateful for the frunk). It's handy for some extra luggage space.

 

[Carsinmyblood]

Well Kia's production schedule may challenge one's patience too. Just sayin'.

Hard to imagine it's worse than the Premium I ordered on May 2, 2021 not being delivered until March 2-7, 2022. 10 months, assuming they hit that new deadline.

 

[Carsinmyblood]

Hard to imagine it's worse than the Premium I ordered on May 2, 2021 not being delivered until March 2-7, 2022. 10 months, assuming they hit that new deadline.

My wife and I wisely bought canceled orders that were offered to us, her's 32 days after ordering, and mine 4 months later.

 

[kindofblue]

My wife and I wisely bought canceled orders that were offered to us, her's 32 days after ordering, and mine 4 months later.

Were you able to do that without paying ADM if you don't mind my asking?

 

[Carsinmyblood]

Were you able to do that without paying ADM if you don't mind my asking?

She got hers before ADM became a thing. I paid $1,500 ADM. I didn't complain, posters here were already paying much, much more, and the dealer was great to work with.

 

[Frankie]

Did I hear right in that 2nd video that the MachE loses some acceleration power when its under 70% charged?

EVs generally are going to lose power as they discharge. Some lose more than others (i.e. I think the Mach tends to lose a lot more than Teslas based on testing I've seen at various SoCs).

You'll also lose power if its cold. Or if you've recently fast charged.

 

[voxel]

At my rundown Kia dealership that is getting a half dozen EV6s… $15K markup on all of them. Yikes.

 

[kindofblue]

At my rundown Kia dealership that is getting a half dozen EV6s… $15K markup on all of them. Yikes.

We can only hope no one takes the bait.

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