Trying to decide....

[ranjeet51]

Hello, I just joined this group as a current 2020 Telluride owner. Now deciding between last of the KIA Stingers, K5 GT or EV6 GT...

 

[Landshark]

ask yourself if you want a unique-looking GT cruiser, Fail Wheel Drive, or an electric CUV?

 

[Kia Stinger]

Hello, I just joined this group as a current 2020 Telluride owner. Now deciding between last of the KIA Stingers, K5 GT or EV6 GT...

Welcome aboard! And thank you for signing up. I'm glad you found us! You've come to the right place to research the Kia Stinger.

 

[RedCal]

Welcome... lots of great info here

 

[JSolo]

I almost bought a k5 gt.. Glad I didn't. This was 18 months ago. Car was over priced, unavailable, etc etc. Got the stinger below msrp. More useful space. Can you fit a 65" tv box into a k5?

Not a fan of EV's so that's out of the question entirely.

 

[AdrianG]

The Stinger is probably the best way to go.
The EV6 GT has a few potential advantages (being able to charge it at your house, probably usually quicker, more interior room as it appears) over the Stinger, but the Stinger probably has more definite advantages (better range, able to refuel way faster than you can charge an EV, not reliant on the grid per se, looks much better, lighter weight, etc.)
EV technology just isn't quite there, in my opinion. The only way I really can see EV as an advantage is if the grid went down or you were potentially stranded due to a lack of charge, you have the ability to charge an EV with a portable solar setup, provided you have an appropriate system with you.

 

[JohnH]

Hello, I just joined this group as a current 2020 Telluride owner. Now deciding between last of the KIA Stingers, K5 GT or EV6 GT...

Welcome. Three different experiences. The Stinger is a sleeper car that never was appreciated like it should. Bad for Kia, better for me. I absolutely love the look of the Stinger. You will not find similar beauty K5 or EV6. The EV6 is the most different of these vehicles. You will have less maintenance, but could have electric-mile anxiety. That was the case in my short-lived foray into an EV. The EV6 looks very modern and will be fun technologically -- especially no oil changes or other stuff. Torque is incredible. But, you will not feel the change of the gears like in an ordinary transmission. The K5 was designed to replace the Optima. It is more fancy and spruced up than the Optima, but it is still a normal but good looking sedan. The Stinger: Wow, you will have a unique car that is part sports car, part cruising, part performance, and plenty of rear trunk space. It is foolhardy to think the Stinger has good rear leg room, though. Of the three vehicles, the Stinger is the most unique and will be missed dearly after discontinuation.

 

[JohnH]

One more thing.... Coming to a Stinger forum you will get very biased answers. LOL!!!! Welcome again.

 

[JSolo]

^^My 5'1" passenger has not complained about rear leg room. This individual refuses to sit in the front. Probably a good thing. Last I need a back seat driver in front.

Agree, most standard height non midget persons will complain about rear leg room.

 

[stoopid]

The only way I really can see EV as an advantage is if the grid went down or you were potentially stranded due to a lack of charge, you have the ability to charge an EV with a portable solar setup, provided you have an appropriate system with you.

There's no portable solar panel I'm aware of that can charge an EV in less than a few weeks. The batteries in those cars is huge, and even just a little range requires hours of standard 120V power.

This site says you need 9 panels just to make headway on a Tesla. So unless carrying a solar farm in the trunk, along with an inverter so the car can use the dc power created by the panels, there's not much peace of mind to be found.

 

[stoopid]

ask yourself if you want a unique-looking GT cruiser, Fail Wheel Drive, or an electric CUV?

^^^

 

[AdrianG]

There's no portable solar panel I'm aware of that can charge an EV in less than a few weeks. The batteries in those cars is huge, and even just a little range requires hours of standard 120V power.

This site says you need 9 panels just to make headway on a Tesla. So unless carrying a solar farm in the trunk, along with an inverter so the car can use the dc power created by the panels, there's not much peace of mind to be found.

Is it talking about charging while driving? It sure seems to indicate that. Either way, it is quite doable. Portable panels aren't particularly heavy, don't take up much space while folded and those Bluetti panels aren't the greatest, there are certainly better panels on the market.

 

[stoopid]

Is it talking about charging while driving? It sure seems to indicate that. Either way, it is quite doable. Portable panels aren't particularly heavy, don't take up much space while folded and those Bluetti panels aren't the greatest, there are certainly better panels on the market.

No, they're referring to any charging. Portable panels, even the best ones, aren't up to the task.

Now it must be mentioned that charging your electric vehicle with a solar generator and portable PV panels is extremely inefficient and I would not recommend anyone buy portable solar panels for this very purpose.

Why don't electric vehicles have solar panels attached?​

This is an incredibly common question we see. Electric vehicles run on electricity, so why don't they just have solar panels attached to them?

It all comes down to the surface area available.

In other words, there is simply not enough space on a vehicle to facilitate a big enough solar system.

For example, the Tesla Model 3 has 90 square feet available when considering its width and length. Obviously its roof area is even less, perhaps 20 square feet of roof space is available.

9 PV350 solar panels on the other hand, take up roughly 189 square feet.

 

[AdrianG]

No, they're referring to any charging. Portable panels, even the best ones, aren't up to the task.

It is inefficient, but doable.

I'm not sure why the surface area of the vehicle is relevant, I never suggested trying to charge an EV while driving.

 

[Aarvix]

I mean, a hamster on a wheel could eventually charge it too...

 

[AdrianG]

I mean, a hamster on a wheel could eventually charge it too...

Actually not, since EV vehicles do use some power even while turned off. I don't think a hamster on a wheel generates enough power LoL. But I understand your point.

 

[Peter@K8StingerStore]

Hey ranjeet51, the k5 gt will be front wheel drive, alot different to a Stinger thats either RWD or AWD. So ask yourself what are your wants and needs in that department. An EV6 GT is about $10k more than a Stinger GT2 2023 once tax and title are done with. And the EV6 GT is an SUV compared to the Stinger being a bigger mid size luxury hatchback. If it were me, i'd pick the Stinger because of versatility and what you get for the price. Especially when were talking Performance!

 

[PaFromFL]

EVs and their batteries will continue to improve over time, so there is no hurry to buy early. The K5 is very nice, but is nothing special and will probably be around for many years. The Stinger will probably soon disappear and represents the peak of KIAs RWD sport luxury ICE offerings, and may be the end of an era. The G70 will be around longer and is slightly more luxurious, but is has a tiny trunk, very little rear legroom, and lacks the classic style of the Stinger.

 

[Mo-mo]

ask yourself if you want a unique-looking GT cruiser, Fail Wheel Drive, or an electric CUV?

What he said. I came from a k5 gt line hoping for a gt. Then I found out they are FWD only, and pricey. One I wanted was gonna run about...42 I think brand new off the boat. Got the Stinger for 36 and some change. Best car I've ever owned by far. Performance is there when you need it. It's pretty easy to get over 500 horsies without re engineering anything. It's a full sized sedan. And I see a lot of Kia cars everywhere, but I've only seen one other stinger, and I think it's a gt-line.

That and I don't like EV, for reasons that would put me on a soap box, and I'm far too lazy to do that right now.

 

[Mo-mo]

Actually not, since EV vehicles do use some power even while turned off. I don't think a hamster on a wheel generates enough power LoL. But I understand your point.

Perhaps a capybara would work, I'd pay to see that