Kia EV6 versus nid-de-poule = désastre

From EV-olution. Special episode in French! Cet Ă©pisode est en français! Le 15 fĂ©vrier, sur l’autoroute 10 est Ă  Brossard, ma Kia EV6 Ă©tait parmi les 27 voitures endommagĂ©es par un nid-de-poule. De plus, ce nid-de-poule a endommagĂ© environ le mĂȘme nombre de voitures le 14 fĂ©vrier et le MTQ avait Ă©tĂ© avisĂ©, sans en…

Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Ioniq 7 Preview

From EV-olution. Hyundai brought their preproduction Ioniq 6 electric sedan, as well as the Ioniq SEVEN concept electric SUV to the MontrĂ©al Car Show. Hyundai Canada gave me access to both vehicles before the show opening to make a video about them. This video is an up close tour of the outside of both vehicles,…

EQ 009 – Snow & Ice in EV6 charge port

From EV-olution. If you charge your EV outside in the winter, how do you prevent ice and snow from getting in your charge port? Is there a solution to prevent water, snow and ice from getting in your charge port when you charge your car? The answer is yes, and you can learn all about…

Kia EV6 Iced over door handles

From EV-olution. What happens when the Kia EV6 door handles get covered in ice? Do they still pop open? Will they close if they open? How thick is the ice that the pop out door handles can break? The Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Genesis GV60 flush door handles have an auto pop out…

Wheels for EVs and Winter Tires

From EV-olution. Can you use any winter tire on an EV? Is there an advantage to getting a wheel designed for EVs? Are some wheels made for winter use? Fast Wheels is a Canadian company!?! Yes, it is! I bought new Fast EV wheels for my Kia EV6 for winter use, and I bought winter…

Can you rustproof an electric car?

From EV-olution. Is it safe to rustproof an EV? Will rustproofing void the warranty of an EV? Can an EV antirust treatment be done at any shop? If you have an electric vehicle and have been wondering about rustproofing it, this video shows and explains the details about having your EV protected the right way.…

EQ How-To 000 – How to what? Kia EV6 and more

From EV-olution. Do you want to know how to configure a specific menu in your electric vehicle? Do you want to know what button to press for a specific feature? EQ How-To videos answer viewer questions, as well as from Facebook and Instagram. I have been making very short tutorial videos since 2019 but had…

Kia EV6 Dashcam Installation

From EV-olution. A dual dashcam is great but how do you install it and what is required? In this video I install the Viofo T130, with all the available accessories, in my Kia EV6. I made mistakes, I learnt, and in the end it all works exactly as it should. If you want to find…

Viofo T130 Triple Dashcam for my Kia EV6

From EV-olution. Unlike a Tesla the Kia EV6 cannot use the cameras like a dashcam so I got a triple camera set up from Viofo with all the available accessories to solve the problem. In my Niro EV I had bought and installed the A129 Duo from Viofo, but in my EV6 I am using…

Kia EV6 Armrest/Console Tray Review

From EV-olution. Not all Kia EV6 accessory trays are made equal! The EV6 armrest storage is deep so a tray is convenient for small items and easy access, but one version causes a problem and should be avoided. In this video I show you the correct version to buy so you can avoid spending money…

Kia EV6 Vehicle to Load Tested & Explained

From EV-olution. I Tested the Kia EV6 Vehicle-to-Load (aka V2L) with several appliances and electronic devices. What happens if you exceed the power limit? How do you reset the V2L and AC outlet? Can you use the V2L port at the same time as the interior 110V AC outlet? All of these things and more…

EQ Episode 007 – MontrĂ©al EV Show Hummer EV!

From EV-olution. What was at the 2022 MontrĂ©al Electric Vehicle show? The Hummer EV, Cadillac Lyric, Ford F150 Lightning, BMW iX, Subaru Solterra, and much more. You could even test drive many electric vehicles, including the BMW iX, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Polestar 2, Jaguar iPace, Audi eTron, and more. If you want a…

Kia EV6 Hidden Features

From EV-olution. See Kia EV6 hidden features and how to access them. The Kia EV6 is loaded with technology, but some things are difficult to find, and some are almost impossible to know about unless you read the giant manual. In this video I show you how to access some of these features. Since the…

Free Car Software Update – Kia Hyundai Genesis

From EV-olution. If you own a Kia, Hyundai, or Genesis vehicle, you may be able to update your car’s touchscreen software for free! The year and model of your vehicle will be the deciding factor that determines if it can be updated, but you can find out by installing the update software and looking at…

EQ 005 – Guinness World Record EV Parade

From EV-olution. The previous world record for the largest parade of electric cars was 402. On October 24th, 2021 we set a new world record in St-Hyacinthe, in the province of QuĂ©bec, and blew away the original number with a grand total of 733 pure electric cars! I was not supposed to make a video…

Polestar 2 Android Automotive

From EV-olution. The Polestar 2 uses Android Automotive as an operating system. This video shows you the menus as well as some of the functionality… and a bonus that was not in my part one video, the Polestar 2 In Depth Review. If you have any questions, or if you have any tips or tricks…

Polestar 2 In-Depth Review

From EV-olution. Everything you want to know about the Polestar 2 electric car in one video; from features, details, specs, options, and prices, to how it drives and handles. If you are considering the Polestar 2 then this video is for you. I was fortunate to have Polestar Canada lend me this car for one…

Add a Frunk to a Kia Niro EV!

From EV-olution. Did you know that you can add a front trunk (frunk) to the Kia Niro EV, Kia Soul EV (2020+), or Hyundai Kona Electric? Watch this to see the Frunk.at kit unboxing, review, and installation in a Kia Niro EV. The product is much better than I thought it would be! ===== EV-olution…

EQ 003 – Niro EV hood struts 8 months later

From EV-olution. EV-olution Quickies Episode 003 shows you how the AliExpress Niro gas hood struts have held up after 8 months of use, including a winter. They are good, but not perfect, and I corrected the issues in less than 30 minutes. Watch this video to find out the good and the bad about the…

EQ 002 – Camwipe new version

From EV-olution. In this episode of EV-olution Quickies I show you the latest version of the Camwipe for the Kia Niro (EV, hybrid, and gas), which is based on a 3D scan of the original Kia wiper bolt cap. New and improved, with a new brush type, the latest Camwipe is quite nice. Please feel…

EQ 001 – Tuxmats after 2 years, trash or good?

From EV-olution. EV-olution Quickies is a new series that answers viewer questions, gives updates on previous videos and product reviews, and more. In this video I answer a viewer question about what the Tuxmat car mats look like after two years of use and two QuĂ©bec winters; I show you how I clean them and…

Tires for Electric Vehicles

From EV-olution. If your electric vehicle is a couple of years old, you may need new tires. What tires should you put on your EV? Are there tires made for EVs? How will it affect the range of your EV? In this video I give you the information that I found, let you know which…

Tesla Model Y vs Kia Niro EV

From EV-olution. How does the Telsa Model Y compare to the Kia Niro EV now that I have driven my Niro for over 2 years? In this video I show you a side-by-side comparison as well as my impressions on acceleration, handling, and road noise, among other things. The Tesla Model Y was on my…

Kia Niro EV Roof Rack & Cargo Box

From EV-olution. If you own an electric vehicle that is not rated to tow* a trailer (see list below), but want to bring some extra stuff on a trip, what can you do? You can add a roof rack and cargo box, but it is a bit more complicated that just sticking it on the…

Hyundai Ioniq Electric vs Kia Niro EV

From EV-olution. The Hyundai Kona Electric shares a lot of technology with the Kia Niro EV, but it is not exactly the direct cousin. The Hyundai Ioniq Electric is similar to the Niro EV in an important aspect, more than the Kona Electric is. If you want to find out why, as well as find…