Anyone switch from a Niro EV to an EV6… thoughts?

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My 2022 Niro EV lease was up this month, so I decided to go for a 2024 EV6. I wanted to share my experience for anyone else in a similar situation. Here’s my take:

Things I like better about the EV6:

  • More space all around. The Niro’s trunk was barely usable with our big stroller, but the EV6 has plenty of room, plus a bigger back seat.
  • Way less road noise.
  • Feels sturdier at high speeds. The Niro is quick, but the EV6 feels more stable.
  • Blind spot monitor and side cameras for parking—very helpful.
  • Keyless entry unlocks all doors with one press.
  • You can use navigation while driving. The Niro made you use voice commands, which were terrible.

What I miss about the Niro EV:

  • The door handles and keyless entry on the EV6 can be finicky. Sometimes it works, sometimes not.
  • In the Niro, changing drive modes automatically adjusted the paddles for battery regeneration. On the EV6, you have to adjust paddles manually.
  • The turning radius. With the EV6, you need more back-and-forth in tight spots.
  • Front charging on the Niro was more convenient. My charger barely reaches the EV6’s side port.

Issues with both models:

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  • The Kia system is clunky compared to Google’s infotainment. My Volvo XC90 has Google, and it’s smoother and easier to use. On the EV6, the wide dashboard leaves unused space when not using the car’s navigation.

Still testing:

  • The EV6’s Meridian sound system vs. the Niro’s Harmon Kardon. I haven’t maxed it out yet but might try using FLAC files on a USB.
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I just switched too. While fast charging on the road, I really noticed the difference—triple the speed of the Niro. Also, the EV6’s power-adjustable passenger seat is great. The recent snowstorm didn’t affect us much, but the EV6’s V2L could’ve been handy.

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@Blake
Are you in the DC area? I haven’t tried fast charging yet since home charging covers my needs. Also, what’s V2L? Is it worth looking into with this winter weather?

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Storm said:
@Blake
Are you in the DC area? I haven’t tried fast charging yet since home charging covers my needs. Also, what’s V2L? Is it worth looking into with this winter weather?

V2L lets the car power appliances, like a fridge, during a blackout. There was a story of someone in Houston using it that way during an outage. The Niro doesn’t have this feature. By the way, I’m in Boston.

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@Blake
My 2023 Niro EV Wave trim has V2L, power-adjustable seats, and blind spot monitoring. The charging speed isn’t as fast as the EV6, though.

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I switched from a 22 Niro to a LYRIQ with Google infotainment, and I kind of miss Kia’s system.

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Parly said:
I switched from a 22 Niro to a LYRIQ with Google infotainment, and I kind of miss Kia’s system.

Really? I have Google in my XC90, and I think it’s way better than Kia’s software.

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I’m in a similar spot. My 22 Niro lease ends next month, and I’m eyeing a 24 EV6. I got the Niro from Dulles Kia, but I’m shopping from Richmond to the DMV for the EV6. Where did you get yours? Would you recommend the dealer?

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@Landry
Message me directly, and I’ll give you all the details.

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I just got a new Niro EV last month. Ours has blind spot monitors with symbols in the side mirrors and heads-up display. Also, the door handle button unlocks all doors if the key is close enough. I always use Android Auto for navigation, so I’m not sure about the built-in system.

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@Zion
The EV6 blind spot monitor shows a camera feed of the lane, not just symbols. As for the keyless entry, in my Niro, the driver’s side needed two presses to unlock all doors, but the passenger side only needed one. Maybe it’s configurable?