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Kia EV6

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)

EV6 GT-line. Source: Kia
EV6 GT-line. Source: Kia
EV6 GT-line. Source: Kia
EV6 GT-line. Source: Kia
EV6 GT-line. Source: Kia
EV6 GT-line. Source: Kia
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EV6. Source: Kia
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EV6. Source: Kia
EV6 GT. Source: Kia
EV6 GT. Source: Kia
EV6 GT. Source: Kia
EV6 GT. Source: Kia
EV6 GT. Source: Kia
EV6 GT. Source: Kia
EV6 GT. Source: Kia
EV6 GT. Source: Kia
EV6 GT. Source: Kia
EV6 GT. Source: Kia
EV6 GT-line. Source: Kia
EV6 GT-line. Source: Kia
EV6 GT. Source: Kia
EV6 GT. Source: Kia

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 Autoâ„¢ 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)

  • Kia EV6. Image: Bridie Schmidt Kia EV6 RWD GT-Line review: Smooth electric ride, retro vibe and V2L - There's a lot about the Kia EV6 electric SUV which is very good, with the possible exception of the bulky steering wheel.
  • The EV6 is available in two trims and two drivetrains. Source: Kia Kia EV6 test drive: Sleek electric SUV with superb handling, and can power your home - Kia's EV6, the first product from its new EV platform is sleek, has great handling, and can even power your home appliances, although they make it hard in the base variant.
  • Kia EV 6. Source: Kia Charging, range, power and space: All-electric SUVs under $90,000 compared - We break down some important deciding factors when choosing an electric SUV priced from under $90,000.

News

  • kia ev6 Kia confirms more EV6 crossovers for Australia, but long waits for delivery - Kia confirms that Australia will receive slightly larger allocation of the 2022 EV6 crossover than expected, but warns new orders face long waits for delivery.
  • Kia EV6 GT being tuned outside Canberra. Source: Kia Kia puts halo electric EV6 GT through local rough road paces - Highly anticipated Kia EV6 GT lands in Australia to be put through paces for final local tuning.
  • Kia EV6 Kia EV6 used car prices surge after latest new car price increase - Used EV6 now listed for almost $11,000 than new price, even with latest price increase taken into account.

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