Kia EV6

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Kia EV6
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Kia EV6 GT-Line
Overview
Manufacturer Kia
Model code CV [1]
Production2021–present
Model years 2022–present (North America)
AssemblySouth Korea: Hwasung (Hwasung Plant)
Designer
  • Lee Hyo-Sung and Choi Hong-Seok [2] [3]
Body and chassis
Class Compact crossover SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout
Platform Hyundai E-GMP
Related
Powertrain
Electric motor Permanent magnet synchronous motor
Power output125–430 kW (170–585 PS; 168–577 hp)
Transmission Single-speed reduction gear
Battery 58  kWh or 77.4 kWh nickel-cobalt-manganese lithium [4]
Electric range Up to 510 km (317 mi)
Plug-in charging
  • AC:
    11 kW
  • DC:
    180 kW (58 kWh battery)
    240 kW (77.4 kWh battery) [5]
  • Vehicle-to-load (V2L):
    1.9 kW (international)
    3.6 kW (Europe) [6] [7]
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,900 mm (114.2 in)
Length4,680–4,695 mm (184.3–184.8 in)
Width1,880–1,890 mm (74.0–74.4 in)
Height1,550 mm (61.0 in)
1,545 mm (60.8 in) (GT)
Curb weight 1,825–2,090 kg (4,023–4,608 lb)

The Kia EV6 is a battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by Kia. [8] [9] Introduced in March 2021, it is the first Kia dedicated electric vehicle, and the first model developed on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) similar to the Hyundai Ioniq 5. [10] [11] It is also the first model to be named under the new nomenclature designated for a line of Kia electric cars, which will range from EV1 to EV9. [12] The EV6 is the 2022 European Car of the Year.

Contents

Overview

The EV6 was released on 2 August 2021 after a set of pictures were revealed on 15 March 2021. [13] [14] [15] Developed under the codename CV, [16] it is the first Kia model based on the E-GMP electric car platform.

The GT model is claimed to have a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) time in 3.5 seconds, with dual electric motors producing 430kW of power (576hp) and 740Nm of torque combined, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres, a rear electronic limited-slip differential, electronically controlled suspension, and minor exterior and interior changes. [17]

It features a panoramic curved display panel inside, which opens up more space while a controller for transition between infotainment and HVAC below the navigation screen and touch buttons for using heated seat as well as steering wheel further enhance driver usability. The EV6's boot space is 520 L (18.4 cu ft) (VDA standard) and it can be increased up to 1,300 L (45.9 cu ft) when the rear seats are folded. The crossover is claimed to be furnished with eco-friendly materials across the interior, fabric or artificial suede/leatherette seats, and ambient lighting. It's also availbale with an augmented reality head-up display, 360° camera option, remote controlled parking, along with safety technologies including Lane Follow Assist, Highway Driving Assist 2 (semi-autonomous adaptive cruise control) including auto lane changing, AEB collision avoidance, remote smart parking assist and Safe Exit Assist. [18]

GT-Line

EV6 GT

The EV6 GT was released on 4 October 2022; it is a high-performance version of the EV6, supposed to go from zero to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds. [19] The EV6 GT features four-piston calipers with a monoblock front wheel that improves size/performance over the base model, and a body strengthened with front strut ring and rear luggage floor reinforcement bars. There's also Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres, a rear electronic limited-slip differential, and electronically controlled suspension.

In addition, rack-driven power steering and variable gear ratio technology optimises steering response to speed, and GT Mode with RBM function that maximizes the use of regenerative braking and Kia's first Drift Mode are applied.

As for the design, it features GT-specific 21-inch wheels with contrasting neon green coloured brake calipers, vertical elements across the front Digital Tiger Nose Grille, front and rear bumpers, and a rear diffuser. The interior is equipped with unique sports bucket seats with neon green piping and stitching, artificial suede door cards, and a GT Mode button on the steering wheel.

However, compared to regular EV6 models, the EV6 GT does not come with ventilated seat functionality, electric seat adjustment, auto dip-down wing mirrors when reversing, and has less claimed driving range with higher energy consumption. [20]

Facelift

The facelifted EV6 was revealed on 14 May 2024. Changes include new angular-designed LED headlights and daytime running lights, a redesigned front fascia, new alloy wheel designs, a revamped interior with a revised curved panoramic screen, a new steering wheel, a new fingerprint authentication system that allows registered drivers to power the electrics without the key, updated technological features and a new battery pack at 84 kWh replaced the 77.4 kWh. [21] [22]

Specifications

TrimBatteryLayoutPowerTorque0–100 km/h
(0-62 mph)
(Official)
Top speedCharging time [23]
AC 230V/10A
(2.3 KW)
(0–100%)
AC 230V/16A 3P
(11 KW)
(0–100%)
DC Fast Charging
(50 KW)
(0–80%)
DC Fast Charging
(180 KW)
(0–80%)
Standard Range58 kWh2WD125 kW (170 PS; 168 hp)350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft)8.5s185 km/h (115 mph)24 hr 40 min6 hr1 hr 3 min18 min
4WD173 kW (235 PS; 232 hp)605 N⋅m (446 lb⋅ft)
Long Range77.4 kWh2WD168 kW (228 PS; 225 hp) at 4,600–9,200 rpm350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 0–2,600 rpm7.3s32 hr 45 min7 hr 20 min1 hr 13 min
4WD239 kW (325 PS; 321 hp) at 6,800–9,200 rpm605 N⋅m (446 lb⋅ft) at 0–4,400 rpm5.2s
GT430 kW (585 PS; 577 hp) at 6,800–9,000 rpm740 N⋅m (546 lb⋅ft) at 0–4,200 rpm3.5s260 km/h (162 mph)

Awards

EV6 GT

Safety

The EV6 received a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating. [37]

Euro NCAP scores
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Adult Occupant90%
Child Occupant86%
Vulnerable Road Users64%
Safety Assist87%

Sales

YearUnited States [38] South Korea [39] Europe [40] Global [40]
202111,0538,02629,512
202220,49824,85226,65883,411
202318,87917,22736,08796,092

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