Picking up New EV6 Tomorrow

General
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Tomorrow morning, I’m driving 6.5 hours to trade in my '23 GTI and pick up a new Yacht Blue GT-Line with the Suede package. Any suggestions before driving away (besides Kia Access and Electrify America credits)? Or must-have accessories?

I’ve already ordered:

  • All-weather mats and trunk liner from bestevevmod
  • Upper and lower console trays
  • 12v jump pack
  • OBD reader for ABRP
  • Electrician coming in late October for charging setup and generator input for V2L

Excited to join the community!

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Check the tire pressure. I’ve leased 2 EV6s this year, and they both came with 50 psi, which is way too high.

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Christopher said:
Check the tire pressure. I’ve leased 2 EV6s this year, and they both came with 50 psi, which is way too high.

Will do!

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Christopher said:
Check the tire pressure. I’ve leased 2 EV6s this year, and they both came with 50 psi, which is way too high.

It’s for shipping purposes so the tires don’t get flat spots. Dealerships rarely adjust it before handover.

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My friend’s EV6 had multiple AC issues, so it’s worth checking it before driving home.

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Nathan said:
My friend’s EV6 had multiple AC issues, so it’s worth checking it before driving home.

I haven’t seen many people with AC issues. Don’t worry too much about it.

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The V2L output is not huge (around 2kW in the US, 3.5kW on 240V), so it’s better suited for small loads like a fridge, router, and lights rather than running a whole house.

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Maria said:
The V2L output is not huge (around 2kW in the US, 3.5kW on 240V), so it’s better suited for small loads like a fridge, router, and lights rather than running a whole house.

Exactly what I’m using it for.

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I have the same car (Yacht Blue GT-Line AWD with the faux suede interior), and it’s been flawless after 3600 miles. I had the front end, mirrors, and A-pillars PPF’d. Added a rear mat and cargo cover from Amazon and still need to get all-weather mats.

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If you don’t already have a dash cam, I recommend the FitCamX for a factory look. Or if you’re reusing an older cam, get an adapter for power from the rearview mirror instead of the cigarette lighter.

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Kenneth said:
If you don’t already have a dash cam, I recommend the FitCamX for a factory look. Or if you’re reusing an older cam, get an adapter for power from the rearview mirror instead of the cigarette lighter.

I plan to grab front and rear cams in a couple of months.

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I’d wait for the 2025 version with the Tesla port. I have a '22 and look forward to the new port.

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jeff said:
I’d wait for the 2025 version with the Tesla port. I have a '22 and look forward to the new port.

NACS isn’t a top reason to wait. There are still plenty of J1772 and CCS1 chargers around, and the key changes in 2025 will be wireless Android Auto/CarPlay and a more responsive infotainment system.

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@Kenneth
All new Kia EVs after September 5th should get a free Tesla adapter, and in my area, there are about equal numbers of Electrify America and Tesla chargers.

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I recommend getting a privacy trunk visor to hide items in the back. Congrats!

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Gabriel said:
I recommend getting a privacy trunk visor to hide items in the back. Congrats!

Thanks! Mine comes with the OEM one.