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Thank you very much. It was way more work than I had initially anticipated, but was fun to do.

No, not at all, but my company has been so busy that I have not had the time to make a video for the last year. I actually recorded an entire Kia EV9 video a couple of weeks ago, but I have to find the time to edit the many hours of video from 4 cameras. I really wish I could work on my channel at least 50% of the time, but I have to pay the bills and UA-cam is nowhere near there... yet 😎

Yes. There is a lock that your can insert the key that can be ejected from the key fob.

Excellent information, thank you. I ended up configuring the sound settings to maximize bass, increase mids, decreased the highs, shifted the sound 1 position backwards, and tuned the Meridian junk that is in there to what my ears liked. It isn't the best, but much better than the stock settings and avoided me spending more money on "accessories" ;-) Thanks again.

It is my pleasure. I am not sure about the rear heated seats because some areas of the US did not get heated seats, but I am fairly confident that the wireless charger is included in the upper trim. Your best bet would be to get a Canadian one because our SX Touring had all options available whereas the US version has some stuff missing.

Wow thanks for the quick reply! Will take your advice and search for a canadian sx touring model thanks

My pleasure. Glad I can help.

Congratulations. It is a great car and I enjoyed my time with it.

That is great to hear! I am glad my older video is still helpful. The e-Niro is an excellent choice, regardless of the year you choose, but be aware that the first model year in Europe saw some countries get the e-Niro with no Kia Connect (UVO) app connectivity, so you may want to look at the 2020 depending on the country you are in.

@@EV-olution Yes, I'm aware of this and looking at MY20/MY21. The number of imported cars with all kinds of different configurations from several countries make it a nightmare to compare, though 🤪

In my experience the car tracks pretty straight but is no perfect. There is some movement, but in my experience there is nothing that causes an issue for daily use.

It is an interesting vehicle, but my channel is about 100% electric vehicles. I don't review hybrids or plug-in hybrids. Sorry.

I am glad it is helpful. Thanks for taking the time to watch, I really appreciate it.

Hi there. The navigation can only be on the center touchscreen, not the driver instrument screen. It is a shame that Kia did not do like Polestar, where you can have Google maps navigation in the driver screen if you want it.

Hi Bob. You are right with your list of improvements for the facelift EV6, but I won't be changing cars for now even though the improvements are very attractive. Being in Canada the availability will be poor due to high demand, and due to high demand the interest rates will be very high compared to what I got in March 2022. I still love my EV6 and I am in no rush to change, not until an EV hits me like the EV6 did in 2021.

I believe we will make the move to a 2025 GT-line pack 2 even though my wife’s 2023 GT-line pack 1 only has 25,000 kms on the Odo. I mostly do not care for the headlights at night on the EV6 compared to my daughter’s 2019 Niro SX Touring which is still a great car. I am also concerned that if we see a change in Government both federal and provincial here in BC we could lose our rebates which could make future upgrades more costly. Currently the demand for EV6’s appears to be dropping off as the EV9 appears to have taken over that coveted position in the market. The EV3 may be the next hot Kia EV!

@@bobstevenson4396 Hmm I can't see how the EV9 will replace the EV6. I mean it's COMPLETELY different car and isn't very comparable. To me it was way too bulky, massive, ugly, boxy and even pricier. I tested the Niro 2024 then the EV6 GT Line 2, two weeks ago and couldn't fall back to the Niro. I went out with the EV6 GT2 and couldn't be happier! Got in Quebec the 12,000$ Tax-in discount too, now I just need to get my Level 2 charger installed somehow by a qualified person.

Since the Niro EV is fully electric, and the electric motor does not get as hot as a gas engine, the cooling system does not come on until the components heat up enough to require it. This includes the motor, inverter, reduction gear, battery. In the winter you may never hear the cooling system come on, but you will hear the heat pump. In the summer, even when it is hot and the cooling system kicks in with the fans, it is still relatively quiet, especially as compared to a gas car. I hope this helps and sorry for the late reply.

😂 not a problem, you can laugh at my pain because once it was done I had a good laugh as well 😎. I am glad my video was helpful and that you liked how it presents the information; I try to say it like it is. I also appreciate your comment and compliment. Thank you for taking the time to watch my video.

Hardwiring the dashcam does not protect your car's 12V battery, it only allows for parking mode to work, but lets the dashcam pull power until the 12V battery is dead. This battery pack is a buffer between the dashcam and your car's 12V battery. If the battery pack empties, your 12V battery is untouched since the Powercell8 battery pack only charges when the car is powered on.

@@EV-olution Well I've been hardwired and now using an OBD connection for at least 2 years. Still on the same 12v battery. Yes, you're correct that the power bank is a better option but the price is very steep to justify that. The power bank still needs to be hardwired to your car for a faster charging option because the cigarette plug is not fast enough to charge the power bank if you're only relying on that as the charging option. Either drive long distant commute each way or hardwire.

That is how you know if the software can update your car. Install it and search for your year and model. If you can't find it, them there is no update via the software. It's a shame older models are not supported by the software because they are still excellent vehicles. Have you asked your local dealership of they have an update for it?

Not at all. After almost 3 years of use there was no damage to the lens when I sold the car.

Does your e-Niro have memory buttons for the seats?

@@EV-olution Yes, on the drivers side.

@@donaldespeut2042 that is strange. With memory buttons for the seat, you should have the dipping mirrors when putting the car in reverse if you select left or right on the mirror adjustment button.

If you watched the entire segment about buttons you would know that I like buttons and do not like touchscreen only. I even say that I don't like the approach Tesla has and prefer buttons for things that are needed on a daily basis. What I say in the video is that the Kia Niro EV is the opposite of Tesla and has too many buttons; there are certain things that are not daily use items and could have been put in the screen. I also say that I prefer a middle ground between Tesla and the Niro EV, with just the right amount of buttons for important things. My Kia EV6 is exactly that, it has less buttons than in the Niro EV, but has everything that is used regularly on buttons, which is perfect.

You are very welcome. I am glad I could help.

The ridges are to help prevent any water from moving quickly when accelerating and decelerating. Without them water would puddle together and fly out of the mat on harder acceleration/deceleration.

That is a great idea and is in my list. The issue is that I have been so busy with my company that I have not had the time to make a video in almost a year. I have a product to review, sitting on my desk since early last year, and several press cars available, I just need to figure out the time issue. Thanks for watching and commenting. The Niro EV is a great car and I loved my 2019.

Thanks for the 1 year update! Not many people take the time to come back that much later to let me know about their long term experience. I actually have a 1 year later video that may be of interest to others who have no bought them yet. Regarding the TD-4 Super Trunk, I had no idea they had a new product so I will check it out. Thank you very much for letting me know.

Thank you, I am glad you liked my video. The parking mode and Powecell8 battery pack both require the hardwire kit. You cannot have parking mode without the hardwire kit. FYI, you don't have to wire it to the car's 12V like I did, you can simply connect it to the fuse box in the car, with fuse taps. You can see how the camera is installed with the hardwire kit in my video about the Viofo T130.

@@EV-olution Dear sir, thx for a speedy response. I was talking about the Powercell 8, not Neo. Powercell offers two methods of charging - cigarette port of hard wired. That’s the basis of my question.

Sorry about that, I made a mistake in my response. If I recall correctly, the Powecell8 switches the output to the parking mode output when it detects there is no power coming into it, but since I don't use the 12V input for it I am not 100% sure.

Wow! That is pretty fast service. I still love mine and they are holding up very well after 2 winters. They still look like new. Thanks for the comment and for watching my video.

I don't think you can make the region change yourself. I believe you may have to ask your Kia dealer to do it, but I cannot confirm. Have you tried to use the update for your region?

I am glad I could make you laugh. You may be interested to know that I have bloopers at the end of all my videos. If I can't laugh at myself, who can I laugh at 😎

I am glad you liked it. Thanks for taking the time to watch.

Thanks for the suggestions, and for watching my video. Regarding your question about solar panels, this has been gone over at length and with the panels we have today, it makes no sense to use portable panels because you would need far too many to be of any real use in the real world. There are tons of articles and videos about the subject, but here is a reference that goes over the math (see link below). If you scroll half the way down the article, you get to the section called "How many solar panels will I need to charge just my EV?" and the example math they show that you would need 5.85 solar panels that generate 410W of power each to be of any real use. www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/heres-how-many-solar-panels-youll-need-to-charge-your-ev/

The OBD2 port on the EV6 points downwards, and is not in the fuse box, but below it. Nothing needed, I just plugged in my adapter.

@@EV-olution Thanks for your reply! So your EV6 US version is different from the European version. By default, the OBD port in my EV6 GT-line is just below the fuse box, but behind the fuse box lid where the rectangular cutout is. I'll have to check if mine also has a cutout where your OBD port is - would be logical in terms of manufacturing economy.

I am actually Canadian, so it is a Canadian EV6, but the OBD2 port should be the same in all of North America. Although historically there are differences between Canadian and US Kia versions. Let me know what you find in yours, I am curious.

As an FYI, if you install the hardwire kit it directly in the fuse box as the Viofo instructions indicate, instead of doing what I did, it is the same thing as plugging a wire into the OBD2 port. The OBD2 port is an interesting idea and will work well, but you still have to run the wire to the camera, which is the same amount of work as running a wire to the fuse box that is 2 inches away from the OBD2 port of the EV6. Also related to this, I use an OBD2 dongle to read car data with an app on my cell phone, and with a dedicated device called the EVOBD2, so using the OBD2 port to power the dashcam is not an option for me. Another thing I can see as a possible negative of the OBD power wire would be if you bring the car to the dealer for an update and the technician does not plug the OBD power wire back in when done; you may not notice that the camera is not working and be without it until you notice it. Still, it is an interesting option, but it would have to be seen if it is compatible with Viofo dachcams.

@@EV-olution Thank you, for taking your time & effort to create such a detailed comment.

It is my pleasure :-)

@@EV-olution I thought about & seriously considered the Viofo 229 Pro - 3 Channel, however, I decided to stay with my Garmin 57 for all of the following. #1 - I don't like the Viofo adhesive mounting system & much prefer the Garmin Magnetic mounting system. I learned years ago the problems with suction cut mounts with my Garmin Nuvi 2597 GPS. #2. I can't call & talk to a Viofo tech support person, only email. With Garmin, I can call & talk to a real live person #3. I seriously object to being coerced into buying a Viofo SDHC card. There should be no problems with using Transcend, SanDisk, or any other brand of SDHC card. #4. I've come to the conclusion any & all dashcams are incapable of capturing licnese plate #'s at night unless the license plate is in a proximity, is directly in front of the dashcam & not moving in the opposite direction. The notion of capturing license plate #'s at night is a lot of marketing BS, in my opinion.

They are excellent after almost 2 years. I actually have a 1 year later video. Here it is in case you are interested: ua-cam.com/video/9beHzmBxlCo/v-deo.html

They are a bit of a tight fit, but well worth the effort to install them as they offer the best protection of any mat I have owned since 1987. I leave my Tuxmats in all year round and only take them out 2 to 4 times per year for a full mat wash. Regarding the Weathertech mats, I had the same issue with the hard plastic edge curling in on the sides of all of the mats. That issue coupled with the lack of full coverage of the Weathertech made me very happy to switch to Tuxmat.

I am glad my video was helpful and that your installation went well. Next time I install one I will probably start from the front as well. Thanks for watching.

I hope your installation went well.

Sorry, but that is not correct. There is no slide to unlock feature on the EV6. It has the capacitive buttons on the door handles, as well as the auto unlock feature (depending on the trim level).

The link is in the description of the video.

Thanks for the comment, but I have since found out that the color change of the video is due to the way the hardware of the camera processes the light. It is possible to have hardware that corrects for the issue, but it is quite a bit more expensive, and the reason most dashcams with IR and night vision don't have that hardware. The camera placement does not make a difference because my last car and previous dashcam did the same thing, and the camera was far from any other object.

I did this last year, so I don't recall the exact parts I bought, but I am 99% certain that I bought the same guage relay and fuse wire size.

I forgot to say thank you! Thanks 😎

@@EV-olution appreciate the help!

I saw some videos where people removed the items below the boot floor, but I need the flat floor when the rear seats are folded down, which I why I never considered doing it.

Thank you very much!