[BanditTA]

Dealer confirmed the ICCU was fried and stated that they’ve had several come in with similar issues even after 3 recalls.

The ICCU part is on major back order and they don’t expect the part for likely at least 2 months though they’ve stated some have taken 4 plus months. Dealing with Kia customer care now to get my remaining 4 months of payments back as I have a very large paper weight.

 

[BanditTA]

So far we continue to love the I4. I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the range. The eco mode has a lot more power than the GT’s eco mode so I don’t mind using it more often. My wife pretty much only is using that mode.

The EV6 GT has made itself very comfortable at the dealer now. Still no word on the ICCU replacement part. Waiting on Kia Customer Care to advise on next steps after they finally assigned me a case manager after 2+ weeks. I’ll file an arbitration case once I hit the 30 day mark if nothing has been done. Been there done that on a lemon law case and had the attorney basically take all of my $s I won back so I’m going it alone this time around.

 

[GrayA73]

There hasn’t really been many changes to the i4 in the 3 years since they first came out, 24 model year, change of gear selecta, 25 model year, different lights and some colours, other minor changes. There has been no changes to batteries, motors or anything to do with main running of the car. As far as I can see the i4 appears to be one of the most reliable EVs and general ownership experience is really positive, like any car there can be some problems, after all it’s a car, most of us on here are very happy.

Isn't there a certain model year that has iDrive 8.5, while the older ones have iDrive 8.0?

 

[ashley1960]

Isn't there a certain model year that has iDrive 8.5, while the older ones have iDrive 8.0?

I have a 23 model and it has 8.0 so it must be the 24 model that got 8.5. The 26 model has been announced as it doesn’t sound that there is any radical changes again, other than 50 hp extra on the M50 and small changes, certainly not like the IX which had massive changes to the base model.

 

[Fdtoader]

I had a 2022 KIA EV6 AWD GT-Line for almost three years (Sep 2022 - May 2025) and kept up with all the recalls and software updates. The ICCU never failed on mine but I was always nervous if and when was going to happen. I used Chat-GPT and Gemini (both AI apps) to figure out how many of the EV6 ICCU have failed so far, and they could approximate that about 25% due to the number of ICCU parts being ordered by various dealers across the word compared with the EV6 sold.

In any case, I've been keeping an eye on all the other EV's out there since I usually change cars every three years or so, and Consumers Report has the BMW i4 as the best EV on the market currently. The EV6 used to be their best pick back in 2022 - 2023, but due to the ICCU failures and drop in reliability, it is not even recommended currently, sits somewhere middle of the pack of the EV's.

I've checked out the local and regional BMW dealers and took advantage of the current discounts and rebates and found the i4 xDrive40 with M sport package at a local dealer. Honestly the final price has been a little lower than what I paid on the EV6 three years ago. But for the first time ever I am leasing the BMW and not purchase it. I did trade in my EV6, the value has dropped wayyyyyy low, and my monthly lease on the i4 is very low as well.

Overall the i4 is definitely a much better product from any point of view. There are pluses and minuses when comparing the i4 to EV6 but when I draw the line I am happier with the BMW. Not to say that I did not enjoy the EV6 for almost three years. But for about two years I've driven the EV6 crossing my fingers that it would not break (ICCU) suddenly like it happened to so many others. Also to keep in mind, the BMW treats its customers much better than KIA and the service level is superior. My new BMW comes with complimentary service for three years, Electrify America 1,000 KW credit, Level 2 charger, awesome screen display and map, and a nice MyBMW app.

 

[i42025]

I had a 2022 KIA EV6 AWD GT-Line for almost three years (Sep 2022 - May 2025) and kept up with all the recalls and software updates. The ICCU never failed on mine but I was always nervous if and when was going to happen. I used Chat-GPT and Gemini (both AI apps) to figure out how many of the EV6 ICCU have failed so far, and they could approximate that about 25% due to the number of ICCU parts being ordered by various dealers across the word compared with the EV6 sold.

In any case, I've been keeping an eye on all the other EV's out there since I usually change cars every three years or so, and Consumers Report has the BMW i4 as the best EV on the market currently. The EV6 used to be their best pick back in 2022 - 2023, but due to the ICCU failures and drop in reliability, it is not even recommended currently, sits somewhere middle of the pack of the EV's.

I've checked out the local and regional BMW dealers and took advantage of the current discounts and rebates and found the i4 xDrive40 with M sport package at a local dealer. Honestly the final price has been a little lower than what I paid on the EV6 three years ago. But for the first time ever I am leasing the BMW and not purchase it. I did trade in my EV6, the value has dropped wayyyyyy low, and my monthly lease on the i4 is very low as well.

Overall the i4 is definitely a much better product from any point of view. There are pluses and minuses when comparing the i4 to EV6 but when I draw the line I am happier with the BMW. Not to say that I did not enjoy the EV6 for almost three years. But for about two years I've driven the EV6 crossing my fingers that it would not break (ICCU) suddenly like it happened to so many others. Also to keep in mind, the BMW treats its customers much better than KIA and the service level is superior. My new BMW comes with complimentary service for three years, Electrify America 1,000 KW credit, Level 2 charger, awesome screen display and map, and a nice MyBMW app.

Similar experience and opinion. Except my EV6 GT Line’s 12 volt crapped out multiple times and I was stranded several hours from home once. I had zero confidence by the end of the 3 year lease….would only drive it around town. Thought about the Genesis or Hyundai versions…but in reading the owner forums, they’re no better. The 3 are either too cheap to fix what’s wrong or they actually don’t know. Not sure which is worse. Whatever, my i4 X Drive 40 is a dramatically better car…and at an amazing lease price when I got it at the end of April. To the person with a EV 6 lease up in September….try to escape now….the BMW dealer covered the last two payments on the Kia as part of the deal.

 

[GrayA73]

Similar experience and opinion. Except my EV6 GT Line’s 12 volt crapped out multiple times and I was stranded several hours from home once. I had zero confidence by the end of the 3 year lease….would only drive it around town. Thought about the Genesis or Hyundai versions…but in reading the owner forums, they’re no better. The 3 are either too cheap to fix what’s wrong or they actually don’t know. Not sure which is worse. Whatever, my i4 X Drive 40 is a dramatically better car…and at an amazing lease price when I got it at the end of April. To the person with a EV 6 lease up in September….try to escape now….the BMW dealer covered the last two payments on the Kia as part of the deal.

I bought a GV60 in July 2023 and haven't had any issues with my 12V. I haven't seen many people on the GV60 forum report 12V issues. That being said, I'm considering switching to an i4 because I prefer the driving dynamics of a sedan.

 

[A_Camera]

I have a 23 model and it has 8.0 so it must be the 24 model that got 8.5. The 26 model has been announced as it doesn’t sound that there is any radical changes again, other than 50 hp extra on the M50 and small changes, certainly not like the IX which had massive changes to the base model.

Not all of the MY24 has 8.5. I think only those which were built in July or later. Mine is a MY24 but was built in June 23 and it has 8.0.

 

[A_Camera]

Similar experience and opinion. Except my EV6 GT Line’s 12 volt crapped out multiple times and I was stranded several hours from home once. I had zero confidence by the end of the 3 year lease….would only drive it around town. Thought about the Genesis or Hyundai versions…but in reading the owner forums, they’re no better. The 3 are either too cheap to fix what’s wrong or they actually don’t know. Not sure which is worse. Whatever, my i4 X Drive 40 is a dramatically better car…and at an amazing lease price when I got it at the end of April. To the person with a EV 6 lease up in September….try to escape now….the BMW dealer covered the last two payments on the Kia as part of the deal.

You guys must have had rotten luck. We have had our EV6 for almost 2 years now and never had problems with the 12V battery or anything else. The car had a recall for a control of the charger and it was fine.

 

[ashley1960]

Not all of the MY24 has 8.5. I think only those which were built in July or later. Mine is a MY24 but was built in June 23 and it has 8.0.

I thought MY24 models started build in July, June would be a MY23, I may be wrong about that, does it have the short gear selector, I think that’s was on the 24 models too, again I may be wrong about that too!

 

[A_Camera]

I thought MY24 models started build in July, June would be a MY23, I may be wrong about that, does it have the short gear selector, I think that’s was on the 24 models too, again I may be wrong about that too!

Well, my papers definitely say that my car is MY24.

 

[Fdtoader]

Isn't there a certain model year that has iDrive 8.5, while the older ones have iDrive 8.0?

I have a 2025 i4 xDrive40 and came with iDrive 8.5, manufactured in Feb 2025 in Munich.

 

[cjbeckmann]

and Consumers Report has the BMW i4 as the best EV on the market currently. The EV6 used to be their best pick back in 2022 - 2023, but due to the ICCU failures and drop in reliability, it is not even recommended currently, sits somewhere middle of the pack of the EV's.

I wouldn't argue with Consumer Reports

I have to admit to a bit of "Schadenfreude" regarding the EV6. When I was shopping for my car, I was told at the EV6 dealership I would have to wait something like 5 months to even TEST DRIVE an EV6, let alone find anything in the trim and color I wanted. The Hyundai dealership was no better, they wanted $5k over MSRP "market adjustment". Well SUCK IT Kia/Hyundai group! At only $5k more for the base i4, it was obviously the better car and value

So yeah, I say: go for the i4, OP!