Kia EV6

Starts at: $A72590+
Available: Now
The first of 11 new all-electric vehicle models planned by the company that will have a global presence by 2026, the EV6 is built on the dedicated e-GMP platform also used by fellow carmaker Hyundai in its Ioniq 5. The dynamic crossover will first be available in in five variants, all with a 77.4kWh battery in either a single (rear axle) or dual motor drivetrain and the ability to charge at a blistering rate means it can be topped up from 10-80% in just 18 minutes.
BEV Range (km) | 528 | Charging Plugs (AC) | Type 2 |
Real World Range (km) | Charging Plugs (DC) | CCS2 | |
Battery Size (kWh) | 77.4 | Max Charge Rate (kW, AC/DC) | 7/230 |
Max. Power (kW) | 150 | Tow Rating (kg) Unbraked/Braked |
1600 |
Max. Torque (Nm) | 395 | Max. Acceleration (seconds, 0-100km/hr) |
Technology and safety features:
- Twin 12.3-inch touchscreens with curved panoramic display standard on all EV6 models
- ‘Connected car’ Kia Connect functionality fitted to all versions
- Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® smartphone compatibility as standard
- Augmented Reality Head-Up Display as standard on ‘GT-Line S’
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) now includes sensors for city, pedestrian, cyclists, junction turning on all models, with junction crossing on ‘GT-Line S’
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA), Lane Follow Assist (LFA), Lane Keep Assist (LKA) and Driver Attention Warning (DAW) fitted as standard on all versions
- Rear parking sensors and reversing camera system with dynamic guidelines fitted to every EV6 model, with front parking sensors on ‘GT-Line’ models and above
- Blind-spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA) with Rear-Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) and Safe Exit Assist (SEA) standard on ‘GT-Line’ models and above
- Remote Smart Park Assist (RSPA) for autonomous parking in tight spaces standard on ‘GT-Line S’
- Meridian premium sound system with 14 speakers and active sound design (ASD) fitted to ‘GT-Line S’
- Enhanced Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA2) and Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA) comes fitted to ‘GT-Line S’
- Wireless smartphone charging on ‘GT-Line’ models and above
Model | Price | Power bhp |
Torque Nm |
0–60 sec |
Max speed mph (km/hr) |
Range – city miles (km) |
Range – combined
miles (km) |
‘Air’ 77.4kWh lithium-ion RWD 1-speed auto |
$72,590 | $226 | 350 | 7.3 | 114 (183) | 459 (738) | 328 (528) |
‘GT-Line’ 77.4kWh lithium-ion RWD 1-speed auto |
$79,590 | $226 | 350 | 7.3 | 114 (183) | 459 (738) | 328 (528) |
‘GT-Line’ 77.4kWh lithium-ion AWD 1-speed auto |
$87,590 | $321 | 605 | 5.2 | 114 (183) | 416 (669) | 314 (505) |
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