Would buying a 1-year-old Kia GT with just 10 miles be a problem?

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I’m searching for a nearly new EV6 GT.

There’s one I found with just 10 miles on it, but it was built a year ago. Do you think it’s a problem if it’s been sitting still for 12 months, likely at a dealership? The battery hasn’t been through any charge cycles, and I wonder if parts might stiffen up from not being used. What’s your opinion?

It’s far from me, so I’d prefer to hear your thoughts before taking a trip to test drive it.

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No problem at all. If it’s a good deal, go for it. It’ll be fine.

Dealers usually don’t let cars sit at 100% or below 20%, so the battery should be okay.

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I bought a 2023 GT three months ago. It was a demo with 1,100 miles and had been sitting for six months. The battery was stored at about 70%. I checked it with an OBD2 dongle, and everything was fine. The only thing they had to replace was the 12V battery.

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@Roux
The dashboard says it has 217 miles left on the charge. Are OBD2 dongles pretty much the same, or should I look for a specific one?

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Jai said:
@Roux
The dashboard says it has 217 miles left on the charge. Are OBD2 dongles pretty much the same, or should I look for a specific one?

Most are similar. I got one recommended for the Ioniq 5 on this forum.

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Jai said:
@Roux
The dashboard says it has 217 miles left on the charge. Are OBD2 dongles pretty much the same, or should I look for a specific one?

217 miles? That’s way better than what I get on a full charge. The Kia dealer said my low range was due to my driving style, but I don’t take their advice seriously after what they said about my tire wear.

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@Roux
Driving style isn’t the best term. It’s more about your trip profile. Lots of motorway driving or stop-start short trips will reduce range. Some owners have managed up to 270 miles in Eco mode.

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Max said:
@Roux
Driving style isn’t the best term. It’s more about your trip profile. Lots of motorway driving or stop-start short trips will reduce range. Some owners have managed up to 270 miles in Eco mode.

Maybe it’s because I use drift mode every time I leave work.

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@Roux
Well, they aren’t entirely wrong.

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@Roux
Keep in mind that the EV6’s “State of Health” readout can hide small amounts of degradation. The key number to check is the “Energy Remaining,” and you can calculate the battery’s condition from that.

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Do you know the percentage the battery was stored at? Long periods above 85% or below 20% aren’t great for it.

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Brady said:
Do you know the percentage the battery was stored at? Long periods above 85% or below 20% aren’t great for it.

The dashboard photo shows 217 miles left. What percentage do you think that is?

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@Jai
If a GT has a range of around 205 miles, 217 would probably mean it’s at 100%.

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Orion said:
@Jai
If a GT has a range of around 205 miles, 217 would probably mean it’s at 100%.

That makes sense. It’s probably not calibrated properly since it hasn’t gone through a full cycle.

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@Jai
You’ll need an OBD2 tool to check the actual details of the battery.

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@Jai
It’s likely above 90% if it’s a GT. This battery type handles high charges better than others, but I’m not sure to what extent.

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I’ve had my 2023 GT for a year now. It sat at a dealership for 10 months before I bought it. No issues so far.

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No problem at all. How about we trade cars? Then we’ll both be happy.