Hi everyone, I’m considering the EV6 as a family car. We’re in Southern California and thinking about AWD since we love going to the mountains. Planning to replace my Veloster Turbo.
Any regrets or issues I should watch out for?
What deals or incentives should I be looking into? Anything unexpected I might not know about?
For home charging, how’s the rebate process? Is a level 2 charger really enough?
Appreciate any advice!
I have the EV6 GT and still own my Veloster Turbo (though it’s now more of a summer car). After getting the GT last March, my VT barely gets driven anymore. The EV6 is bigger, more comfortable, and feels like a grown-up upgrade.
The GT is awesome for road trips, super comfy, and handles great for its size. Build quality is excellent too.
But the VT? It’s still my emotional go-to. Nothing beats that analog driving feel—it’s just fun!
@Thomas
I shelved my Genesis Coupe after getting my GT. 
It’s true, the Genesis hugs corners better, but the EV6’s instant power makes daily driving a blast.
Kenneth said:
@Thomas
I shelved my Genesis Coupe after getting my GT.
Agreed! Plus, charging at home saves so much compared to gas. Even when I use GT mode a lot, it’s still cheaper.
When I had to move for work, I lost access to home charging. But it’s not too bad since there’s a Level 3 DC fast charger nearby—$5 for a 15-minute top-up. I spend maybe $5-$15 a week now.
@Thomas
That’s awesome! I’m spoiled because I charge at work for a flat $40/month, no matter how much I use it. So GT mode only hits me in tire costs. 
Kenneth said:
@Thomas
That’s awesome! I’m spoiled because I charge at work for a flat $40/month, no matter how much I use it. So GT mode only hits me in tire costs.
I wish I had that! My office doesn’t even have wall outlets for Level 1. Totally miss home charging.
Still on the stock summer tires but need to swap to my winter set soon.
@Thomas
Don’t wait too long! The stock Eagle F1s are terrible in snow. I thought I could manage but ended up sliding sideways on an off-ramp during light snow. Ordered new wheels and tires that same night. If you’re considering it, smaller wheels with winter tires are often the same price as 21" winter tires alone.
@Kenneth
Luckily, no snow in the forecast for a while here. I’ve got 20” wheels with X-ICE tires ready to go, though.
Kenneth said:
@Thomas
I shelved my Genesis Coupe after getting my GT.
Same here! I traded in my Genesis Coupe (track model, manual) after over a decade of fun driving. I do miss the 6-speed, but the EV6 is such a great car.
@chozen
I’ll sell you mine, haha. It might need a motor, but the chassis is in good shape. 
Kenneth said:
@chozen
I’ll sell you mine, haha. It might need a motor, but the chassis is in good shape.
Funny enough, the motor on mine died in the first two years but got replaced. After that, it survived over 10 years of hard driving through mountain roads. Build quality wasn’t great, but it was a blast to drive!
Level 2 charging is ideal for home use. I have a 40-amp charger running on a 50-amp circuit, and my car is always full by morning no matter how low it was the night before.
I’m in Texas, so rebates vary, but I didn’t get any local incentives. The federal rebate (30% tax credit) depends on your area. I installed mine myself—be sure to follow the National Electrical Code exactly if you do this.
Level 2 is fine. If you’ve got a 220V outlet in your garage, check the breaker’s amperage (30-50 amps). Install the highest amperage your panel supports.
My house wiring is capped at 40 amps, but my breaker’s only 30, so I’ll need to upgrade that. Even so, charging at 26 amps works fine for overnight charging.
As a backup, consider keeping a spare charger. My Level 2 charger died recently, and while the company sent a replacement quickly, it still took five days. My Level 1 backup took over 48 hours to charge the car from 10% to 100%, but it saved me.
I’ve had my GT-Line for six months, and I love it! Just make sure any recalls are addressed, and have the dealership test the 12V battery to ensure it’s in good shape before you commit.
Howard said:
I’ve had my GT-Line for six months, and I love it! Just make sure any recalls are addressed, and have the dealership test the 12V battery to ensure it’s in good shape before you commit.
Do the recalls actually fix the issues, or should I be concerned?
@kwame
The recalls should resolve the problems. Still, it’s an easy precaution to double-check everything for peace of mind.
Keep a portable jump starter handy. With the 12V issues these cars can have, it’s better to be prepared.
Rebates depend on your state. In Illinois, for example, home charger rebates are now limited to low-income households only.