Products I use - Kia EV6
The products listed below are things that I use with my Kia EV6. Some items are only available in North America, please make sure to verify if the item you are interested in is available in your region.
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AGM 12V Replacement Battery
The 12V battery in the Kia EV6, Niro EV, Soul EV, Kona Electric, Ioniq 5 and 6, is a small capacity and low power lead acid battery. Many people have reported it not lasting and I am part of that crowd.
Link to the battery I bought:
Video where I show the battery:
Kia EV6 the THINGS I HATE!: https://youtu.be/ysWPnxbrAfY?si=1zYpphL-yzRV16bS
Fast Wheels EV05
Back in 2019 I had bought Fast Wheels for my Niro EV and loved them. This time I opted for a new Fast EV wheel from Fastco, the EV05, for my winter use.
Fast Wheels website: https://fastco.ca/Fast-Wheels/Alloy-Wheels?wheelCategory=17
See the EV05 in this video:
Continental VikingContact 7 winter tire
Since I got the new Fast EV05 wheels from Fastco for my winter use I needed winter tires to go with them. I had looked into 3 brands of tire and ended up settling on the Continental VikingContact 7. If you would like to know why I chose this tire, check out the video below.
VikingContact 7 Web page: https://www.continental-tires.com/car/tires/contivikingcontact-7
See the Continental VikingContact 7 in this video:
https://youtu.be/w24RlwXv6As
Tuxmat car mats
I bought Tuxmat car mats in 2019, for both my Niro EV and my wife's Soul EV and made a video that they were the best car mats I had ever owned. I bought the new version of the Tuxmats for my new Kia EV6 and love them.
Amazon link to the Tuxmat store: https://amzn.to/3glbHSX
Tuxmat website: https://www.tuxmat.ca
See the product review in this video:
Tuxmat Trunk Liner
The tuxmat trunk liner is the Kia EV6 accessory I did not know I needed until I got it. If you don't want to worry about having a hard time vacuuming wood splinters, or other junk, out of the trunk, or if you want to protect the plastic in the trunk, then I strongly suggest getting the Tuxmat trunk liner.
Amazon link to the Tuxmat store: https://amzn.to/3glbHSX
Tuxmat website: https://www.tuxmat.ca
See the product review in this video:
MaCapuche Charge Port Protection - For EV6 and much more
When charging your car during winter, snow & ice can fill the charge port. There are 2 excellent solutions made in Québec that solve this problem. MaCapuche.com has a great port cover for the EV6 and many other models of cars. The video below is about the Niro EV cover.
MaCapuche Website: All products (macapuche.com)
See how useful this product is in this video:
Viofo T130 - 3 Channel Dashcam
The Viofo T130 3 channel dashcam offers a 2K front camera plus a 1080 rear camera as well as a 1080 inside camera that can pivot to one side. It offers audio recording as well as WiFi connectivity to allow you to configure the settings, view live video, or view recorded videos that are stored on the microSD card.
Amazon link to the product: https://amzn.to/3dn0YWY
Viofo direct website: https://viofo.com/
See the product review in this video:
Viofo HK4 Hardwire Kit for T130
The HK4 hardwire kit allows the T130 dashcam to have parking mode which will record video and audio even when the car is powered off. When used with a fuse tap kit the installation is 100% reversible and no cutting of the car wires is required.
Link to the product at Viofo: https://viofo.com/accessories/254-732-type-c-hk4-hardwire-kit-cable-for-t130-dash-camera.html#/38-fuse_type-not_included
See the product review in this video:
Micro2 Fuse Tap Kit
The Kia EV6 and Kia Niro EV use Micro2 type fuses. The fuse tap kit allows for a non-invasive installation of the dashcam, making the installation fully reversible while keeping the protection of the car equipment and adding power and a fuse for the dashcam.
Amazon link to the product: https://amzn.to/3qFMfJA
See the product review in this video:
Viofo CPL for T130
With the CPL reflections in the windshield of the car are eliminated from recordings of the T130 dashcam. In my opinion this should be included with every dashcam and not an option.
Link to the product at Viofo: https://viofo.com/accessories/244-viofo-cpl-filter-anti-glare-circular-polarizing-lens-for-a229a139t130.html
See the product review in this video:
Viofo Bluetooth Remote for T130
The Bluetooth remote makes saving T130 recordings easy. No need to stretch to press the button on the dashcam, simply place this remote close to your hand and saving a recording is a snap. Very convenient and discrete.
Amazon link to the product: https://viofo.com/accessories/90-viofo-bluetooth-remote-control-for-a129-duoa129-pro-duoa129-plus-duoa129-plus-duo-ira139t130a119-minia229-dashcam.html
See the product review in this video:
Lexar 128GB microSDxc
You don't need to spend a ton of money on a memory card, just buy a good brand that is UHS1/Class10. I bought this Lexar 128GB 633x microSD and it works perfectly with the T130. You can also buy the Viofo branded memory cards, but they are more expensive.
Amazon link to the product: https://amzn.to/3Lkxju7
See the product review in this video:
Center console organizer tray
The armrest of the EV6 is very deep, which is useful, but if you want to keep smaller items close for easy access the storage is not very convenient. Ian Talbot from an EV6 Facebook group bought this item and suggested that I try it. Ordered, it arrived in 24 hours, and it is now being used in my EV6. I will make a review video about it because there are some things I like and there is one thing I don't like.
Amazon link to the product: https://amzn.to/3Cu2LDt
See the product review in this video:
Flo X5 Smart Charging Station - Web Connected
I have a small business and it was important that I continue to deduct "fuel" expenses for business use. I chose the Québec made Flo X5 smart station. It has a Web page with an abundance of information and settings, as well as e-mailing me a detailed report of each charging session, to the 1000th of a kW, with the time and date.
On Amazon: Flo X5 charging station
See this product in the video below:
vLinker MC+ Bluetooth OBD2 Adapter for Android and iOS
This OBD2 adapter works with both Android and iOS devices. I bought this in 2022 because it has a Bluetooth pairing button, meaning it is not constantly available for someone to link to it and give access to my car. It's expensive, but one of the best readers available. It works with Car Scanner as well as A Better Route Planner premium version.
On Amazon: https://amzn.to/3SVGsOP
Veepeak Bluetooth OBD2 Adapter for Android
This OBD2 device is what I was using with my Niro EV and is the Android only version. Since making the video below, I have switched to using the excellent EVOBDII adapter from Jean-Pierre Lavoie and this is the OBDII adapter I use with it.
On Amazon: https://amzn.to/3CVnhLT
To learn more about this device watch this video:
Kia Niro EV Secret Tech Information
Windshield Snow and Ice Cover
Something you take for granted in a gas car in the winter, is the heat created by the motor. The heat melts snow and ice that accumulates at the bottom of the windshield where the wipers are. In an electric car you don't have a giant heater under the hood so snow and ice accumulate where the wipers are and it can be pretty difficult to clean out. I bought 5 covers to test and this is the one I chose to use. To find out why I chose this one you can watch the review video we made using the link below.
Amazon link to the product:
To learn more about this device watch this video:
La Station Verte GDC-LS30 - Not Web connected
I wanted to try another Québec made brand charging station for my wife's Soul EV. The GDC-LS30 is a smart station, but not Web connected. All details of charging sessions are on the screen, it offers PINs to lock it from public use, and is made with outstanding quality.
La Station Verte Website: GDC-LS30
See this product in the video below:
Biodegradable Cleaner - Hertel Plus
I use a Québec made cleaning product for my car mats, tires, and other automotive needs. Hertel plus comes in smaller and larger bottles and is biodegradable.
Canadian Tire Website: Hertel Plus
See this product in the video below: