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We catch up with Simon for a follow-up interview on his long term ownership of the Kia EV6 here in Australia. We first met Simon, a Hunter Valley coal miner, farmer, candle maker and Farmstay B&B Host in 2023 when the EV6 was 1 year old. Lots has happened since then including a hail storm, a decent tangle with a kangaroo and a couple warranty claims but he says he still loves the Kia and has no plans to replace it.
We cover Kia EV6 Service costs and customer experience, insurance, tyres, battery degradation and range, smash repairs and spare parts availability and more. I hope you enjoy the video and a big thank you to Simon for sharing his experience…for the second time.
PS: we have another video to come with Simon sharing his solar and battery storage journey over the last few years and how it powers the farm, B7B and small industrial workshop – click that Bell icon so you don’t miss it!
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VIDEO NOTES/LINKS:
Previous 2023 Kia EV6 Interview
KEVOCA (The Kia Electric Vehicle Owners Club)
https://kevoca.com.au/
KIA EV Enthusiasts Australia / NZ
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Donegal Farm stay
https://donegalfarmstay.com/
EV LIBRARY – includes detailed Specifications of ever EV available in Australia
https://electriccaradviceaustralia.com.au/ev-library/
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Here is the Hot Water I bought: Run on Sun – Split System Solar Hot Water (Electric Boosted) SPLIT315-30EL – Ask Andrew for a Deal – Mention you seen the Video on Electric Car Australia.
https://www.runonsun.com.au/uploads/1/5/1/9/151994034/split_system_january_2025_rf.pdf
This is the kit I used to make my own Home Battery –
Gobel Power DIY Kit 48 Volt 314Ah Home Battery Kit including BMS and Circuit Breaker: https://www.gobelpower.com/ev-grade-a-eve-32v-314ah-mb31-rechargeable-lifepo4-battery-cell_p142.html?ref=eca
Here’s the Lithium Battery Cells I used to build my own Off-grid Home Solar System
– EVE LiFePO4 (Cobalt Free) Battery Cell – EV Grade A+ 3.2V 314Ah MB31
https://www.gobelpower.com/ev-grade-a-eve-32v-314ah-mb31-rechargeable-lifepo4-battery-cell_p142.html?ref=ElectricCarAustralia
Here’s a see-through battery DIY Kit for GIANT MB56 Cells – Looks great!
– Gobel Power Project X DIY 48 volt Battery Kit: https://www.gobelpower.com/gobel-power-project-x-lifepo4-battery-diy-kit-for-eve-mb56-628ah-lifepo4-cells_p261.html?ref=eca
Lithium Cells to suit above see-through kit
– EVE LiFePO4 Battery Cell MB56 3.2V 628Ah: https://www.gobelpower.com/eve-mb56-32v-628ah-lifepo4-battery-cell-8000-cycles_p242.html?ref=eca
