Kia EV6 GT Drive Mode Concerns :)

[JadeInDenver]

I've recently joined the Kia EV6 GT family and am really enjoying it! Especially enjoying the thrill of Sport mode - this car is extremely fast! However, I've noticed an issue with the Drive Mode selection. When I switch modes to experiment with the car's different personalities, it appears to default back to Normal mode. Is this normal behavior, or is there a way to make the selected mode permanent?

 

[_TheHeadlightHunter]

Dude, my motor settings have returned to normal twice now!The last time I switched it I swear I didn't touch anything and it switched back. What's going on!

 

[JadeInDenver]

Dude, my motor settings have returned to normal twice now!The last time I switched it I swear I didn't touch anything and it switched back. What's going on!

There could be a reason for this, but it makes you wonder why it is set up this way. It's a good car. I like how it handles corners

 

[Mjay]

I think that is one of the additional safety features of Kia EV6 GT, it should return back to normal drive once

you restart the engine. I understand that it is such a hassle if this happens while you are driving.

 

[basrodti]

I played with my settings last weekend, and I'm worried about the same thing.

 

[Jamie]

I've recently joined the Kia EV6 GT family and am really enjoying it! Especially enjoying the thrill of Sport mode - this car is extremely fast! However, I've noticed an issue with the Drive Mode selection. When I switch modes to experiment with the car's different personalities, it appears to default back to Normal mode. Is this normal behavior, or is there a way to make the selected mode permanent?

Mine did this, too. I messed around with it until I got it set the way I wanted, and now it seems "stuck" there. I think it’s just a quirky interface. Just pay attention when you set it up, and you should be good to go.

 

[JadeInDenver]

Sooo I asked my dealer about it, and they said it was normal. Now I understand how it works. In AWD vehicles, Sport mode, like I-pedal, keeps the front motor running continuously. This consumes more energy and most likely made the range tests worse. So Hyundai/Kia designed it so that you can't use sport or I-pedal all the time, just like level 0 regen