Updated Kia EV6. Source: Kia Australia
Kia has revealed a minimal price increase of just $70 across its updated EV6 lineup, which features a larger battery, several design enhancements and improved connectivity and infotainment systems.
All variants of the updated EV6 now come with a larger 84 kWh battery, up from 77.4 kWh, that boosts WLTP driving range by up to 54 km in the entry level EV6 Air RWD and 26 km for the top-spec GT AWD.
| Variant | Powertrain | WLTP range | Range increase | RRP |
| Air RWD | Single Motor RWD | 582 km | 54 km | $72,660 |
| GT-Line RWD | Single Motor RWD | 560 km | 52 km | $79,660 |
| GT-Line AWD | Dual Motor AWD | 522 km | 38 km | $87,660 |
| GT AWD | Dual Motor AWD | 450 km | 26 km | $99,660 |
The updated EV6 also receives a number of subtle yet impactful design changes to bring it up to date with the rest of Kia’s EV lineup, while maintaining the sporty character the EV6 is well known for.
New headlights and DRLs up front along with three-dimensional taillights at the rear utilise Kia’s signature Star Map design language, with wing-like elements that help to give the car a wider and more dynamic appearance.
Sharper lines on the front bumper as well as new wheel designs, varying from 19-inch to 21-inch depending on the trim level, give the updated EV6 a fresh look compared to the outgoing EV6 model.
Moving inside, the EV6 features a new 3-spoke steering wheel inspired by the larger award-winning EV9. An updated centre console incorporates a sleek new finish and Kia’s fingerprint recognition technology on GT-Line and GT variants.
A horizontal design theme inside the EV6 maintains the same driver oriented layout with dual 12.3-inch screens handling driver’s display and central infotainment functions as before, but with a significant boost to the underlying technology.
The Infotainment system has been upgraded with Kia’s ccNC (Connected Car Navigation Cockpit) software, which provides enhanced graphics and addresses several shortcomings over the previous system found in the EV6.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now standard across the lineup, as opposed to wired versions previously. Connectivity updates also include Kia Connect which enables remote vehicle functions such as climate control, vehicle status and the ability to locate the car when parked.
Updated connectivity also adds over the air (OTA) software updates to enhance convenience, enabling new features and upgrades over time and ensuring the vehicle is always running the latest software.
Suspension and handling on the EV6 GT has been tweaked with stiffer rear sway bars and softer front springs. With this new hardware Kia Australia have retuned suspension and steering to improve ride and handling in all drive modes, offering more natural feel and better grip levels.
These improvements bring the EV6 up to date with the range of newer EVs in Kia’s lineup, offering improved driving range, design and connectivity for essentially the same price. The updated EV6 will be arriving in Kia dealerships across Australia shortly.
Tim has 20 years experience in the IT industry including 14 years as a network engineer and site reliability engineer at Google Australia. He is an EV and renewable energy enthusiast who is most passionate about helping people understand and adopt these technologies.
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I was looking at an EV6, but the indicator stalk is on the other side of the steering wheel.
That's too much change for anybody to adjust to!
No one will buy this car with such incredibly insurmountable differences like this!
All VW and the Zeekr7x have left hand indicators. I'm sure there are other models too.
You will get used to it very quickly. What you won't get used to here is the pricing being so high in comparison to Zeekr 7X for example. Even Polestar 4 are doing discounts right now for in stock cars, at about the price of the base model Air here.
I love the EV6, but 80-90s is too much for my wallet, knowing it'll depreciate in a couple years by easily half the starting price.
For about 20 years I have only owned cars (including my EV) with left-hand indicator stalks - yet all my work cars over these years had right-hand indicator stalks. It was never a problem.
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The base model is $240 less than the Zeekr 7X performance model. That says it all when it comes to the ridiculous pricing you see with Kia and Hyundai EVs.
Great line up for the 2026 EV6.