I just picked up my demo 2023 EV6 Air from the dealer today, and I’m loving it so far—how quick it is, the smart features, all of it. However, there’s a bit of a learning curve: like getting used to it guiding me back from the white lines (didn’t realize I habitually ride the left white line), the regenerative braking when I take my foot off the pedal, or trying to find the button to open the boot (kept pressing on the camera by accident). Any tips to help me get adjusted quicker and take full advantage of all the features I might not know about yet? Thanks in advance!
The ‘braking when you lift your foot’ is regenerative braking. You can adjust it by using the paddles behind the steering wheel. The left paddle increases regen, and the right one decreases it. There are 5 levels, and you’ll see an icon on the dash indicating which level you’re on.
@Maria
In addition to that, there’s an auto regen mode. Hold down the right paddle, and it’ll switch to auto. The car will then adjust the regen braking based on traffic, similar to adaptive cruise control. You can even set it to Auto 0 for coasting, and it’ll increase regen as you approach other cars.
@zendaya
That sounds perfect, thanks!
Michael said:
@zendaya
That sounds perfect, thanks!
If you use auto regen, go to Setup → EV → Smart Regeneration System and set it to ‘Slower/Smooth Deceleration’ for a smoother ride.
@abidemi
Thanks so much!
After six months, I still find the liftgate button tricky to locate. I usually use the one inside the car or the remote. Also, I deactivated the lane keep assist early on—it felt more annoying than helpful. You can turn it off in the settings. Enjoy your new ride!
@Jason
Thanks! I’m using the Air trim, so the remote doesn’t fully open the tailgate, just unlocks it. It feels odd not to have power liftgate or turn cameras, especially coming from a more affordable car that had those features.
@Michael
That is surprising! My EV6 has turn cameras in the instrument cluster, which I love. I guess the feature sets are different across trims and regions.
Jason said:
@Michael
That is surprising! My EV6 has turn cameras in the instrument cluster, which I love. I guess the feature sets are different across trims and regions.
Yeah, I’m in Australia and driving the Air trim. I love the car but the missing features still catch me off guard.
@Jason
For the liftgate button, think of it as being right below the ‘A’ in the KIA logo on the back.
For a smoother ride, try regen braking at Level 1 with Eco mode—it’ll feel more like a gas car, which is helpful if your passengers get queasy. Sport mode with iPedal is fun but can wear out your tires quickly. For charging, make sure to get at least a Level 1/Level 2 charger at home. If possible, install a 48-amp Level 2 charger—it’ll charge the car fully overnight. Also, use the V2X adapter during power outages to keep your appliances running. I powered my fridge for three days with hardly a dent in my EV6’s range.
@Thomas
Thanks! I got lucky with my purchase and it came with two chargers, including a wall unit I’ll have installed soon.
You can turn off Lane Keep Assist with a long press on the button on the steering wheel. Most EV6 owners do this to avoid the constant nudging.
Gabriel said:
You can turn off Lane Keep Assist with a long press on the button on the steering wheel. Most EV6 owners do this to avoid the constant nudging.
Not sure about ‘most’—I leave mine on all the time!
@Amelia
Same here, I always keep it on.
Gabriel said:
You can turn off Lane Keep Assist with a long press on the button on the steering wheel. Most EV6 owners do this to avoid the constant nudging.
Thanks! I’ll give that a try.
So, where exactly is the button for the trunk?
Nathan said:
So, where exactly is the button for the trunk?
It’s to the right of the rear camera, positioned a bit higher than you might expect.
For the regen braking, think of it like engine braking in a manual car but without gears. Just lift your foot a little for light regen, or all the way for maximum regen. Once you get used to it, it’ll feel as natural as feathering the accelerator.