2024 Kia EV6 GT AWD: The Brand's 576-Horsepower Electric Vehicle

Highlight: The hatchback-like compact EV6 GT rivals many gasoline sports cars, spewing out 576-horsepower.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $64,090 (with options)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; a tire mobility kit; a tire pressure monitoring system; ABS; an electronic stability control system; a hill-start assist control system; an electronic parking brake; a parking distance warning system; low anchors and tethers for children; a blind spot collision avoidance system; rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist; a lane keeping assist system; a lane following assist system; a driver attention warning system; a smart cruise control system; a rear view camera; a highway driving assist system; a forward collision assist system; and a rear occupant alert system

Its Shop Time Mondays: Genesis, Hyundai And Kia Are Recalling Over 200,000 All-Electric Vehicles

Loss of Drive Power from Damaged Charging Unit

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V868000

Manufacturer Hyundai Motor America

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected: 208,000

Its Shop Time Mondays: Hyundai, Genesis, Kia And Mercedes-Benz Are Recalling Over 263,000 Vehicles Due To Electrical And EV Charging Concerns

1. Improperly Secured 48-Volt Ground Connection

An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V207000

Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 116,020

2023 Kia EV6 Wind Long Range RWD: The Brand’s Sporty Compact EV Hatchback

 

Highlight: The EV6 provides a mechanism which allows the driver to charge up everything from electric household items to an electric bike.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $52,290 (Base Model: $50,025)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a forward collision braking system; a blind spot collision avoidance assistance; a rear cross traffic collision avoidance assistance; a lane keep assist system; a lane forward assist system; a parking distance warning system; a tire pressure monitoring system; a hill start assist and a tire mobility kit

2023 Kia EV6 GT AWD: The 576-Horsepower Compact EV

Highlight: The compact EV6 GT rivals many gasoline sports cars, spewing out 576-horsepower.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $62,865 (Base Wind Model: $50,025)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; a tire mobility kit; a tire pressure monitoring system; ABS; an electronic stability control system; a hill-start assist control system; an electronic parking brake; a parking distance warning system; low anchors and tethers for children; a blind spot collision avoidance system; rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist; a lane keeping assist system; a lane following assist system; a driver attention warning system; a smart cruise control system; a rear view camera; a highway driving assist system; a forward collision assist system; and a rear occupant alert system

2022 Ioniq 5 Limited AWD: Hyundai’s All-New All Electric Hatchback

 

Highlight: The Ioniq 5 provides a mechanism to allow charging power outside of the vehicle to items such as electric bikes, Tvs and a host of household appliances. This optional feature is known as vehicle-to-load.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $56,920 (Base SE): $40,925   

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: air bags; ABS; forward collision-avoidance assist with pedestrian detection; automatic high beam assist; an electronic blind-spot collision avoidance assist with a rear cross-traffic; traction control system; a hill start assist system; a lane keep assist system; a radar activated stop-and-go system; a lane following assist system; a stability system; tire pressure monitoring system; a parking distance warning system; and a tire mobility kit