My Tesla was in an accident today and might be written off. Things are different now compared to 2016 when I got it, and I’m not sure I’d get another Tesla.
I’ve been looking at the EV6 and Ioniq 5 as alternatives if this happened. Since the Ioniq doesn’t qualify for the tax credit (edit but the 2025 EV6 does), the choice seems clearer. Some info is tough to find online, so I’m hoping for fresh answers from this forum. Feel free to chime in:
NACS charging is supposed to come in early 2025. Will EV6s be able to charge at all Tesla superchargers by then, or just the newer ones?
What’s the deal with the Magic Dock on Tesla chargers? Would a 2024 EV6 need it later this year?
I know you have to go through a dealer. Any tips? Like, are certain models always out of stock? Does haggling still work? Anything about the buying process?
What exactly is EasyBuy? Seems like a regular dealership to me.
edit: Bonus question… the 2025 EV6 is coming out in 2025, right?
NACS charging works now if you set your car as Ioniq 5 instead of Kia EV6 in the Tesla app.
If the supercharger has a Magic Dock, you can plug in directly. If not, you’ll need a NACS to CCS adapter. Kia is expected to release one soon for free if you got the car after September 2024, but you can also buy a third-party one for about $200 if you don’t want to wait.
Dealers are hit-or-miss. It’s mostly luck.
Not sure what EasyBuy is. Probably just a dealership program.
Only V3 and newer Tesla superchargers will support non-Tesla cars, even if they have native NACS ports.
If you get a 2024 or earlier model, you’ll need an adapter unless the supercharger has a Magic Dock. If it does, you won’t need anything extra.
Buying from a traditional dealer can be a headache compared to Tesla’s process. I bought mine used from a non-Kia dealer, and it wasn’t too bad. They just wanted to sell it fast and didn’t push extra accessories or plans since it wasn’t their brand.
No clue about EasyBuy, might be a US-only thing. Haven’t seen it in Canada.
If you plan to use Tesla superchargers a lot, the 2025 model might be worth waiting for since the charge port has been moved to the driver’s side (except for the GT model built in Korea). That’ll keep you from taking up two stalls at V3 chargers.
Honestly, I trust chargers outside of Tesla’s network more because they deliver proper power. Even with NACS, Tesla superchargers weren’t designed for cars with battery packs over 500V, so their performance can be underwhelming. That said, my charging experience has been great for over two years, except for a few times I tested Magic Dock.
@Han
On a V3 supercharger, the 2025 eGMP platform seems to keep up with Tesla due to its flat charge curve almost to 80%. I’m excited to see the EV6 match that since it’s a similar platform.
Linden said: @Han
On a V3 supercharger, the 2025 eGMP platform seems to keep up with Tesla due to its flat charge curve almost to 80%. I’m excited to see the EV6 match that since it’s a similar platform.
Matching Tesla isn’t saying much compared to the EV6’s full potential.
@Han
Thanks! Over on Tesla forums, it’s always the same story about how bad other chargers are. I’d guess the charging infrastructure and apps have improved by now. The 1,000 kWh for EA is a nice bonus.