Kia EV6
Sharing its platform with the Hyundai IONIQ 5, the EV6 is an electric crossover with sporty looks. New for 2023, the top-line GT model is Kia’s most powerful and fastest production vehicle ever with a dual-motor setup that delivers a combined 576 horsepower and 545 lb-ft. of torque. Maximum range is 332 km according to Natural Resources Canada, which is much shorter than other EV6 models equipped with the larger 77.4kWh battery (up to 499 km).
Kia EV6
Pricing | |
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MSRP | CA$64,995 |
Fees | CA$2,050 |
Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
Monthly payments | CA$1,223/month |
Powertrain | |
Combined power | 320 hp @ 6,800 rpm |
Combined torque | 446 lb·ft @ 4,400 rpm |
Engine | Electric (front, center) |
Power | 99 hp (74 kW) |
Torque | 188 lb·ft (255 N·m) |
Engine | Electric (rear, center) |
Power | 221 hp (165 kW) |
Torque | 258 lb·ft (350 N·m) |
Transmission | Single-speed |
Drivetrain | AWD |
Hybrid / Electric | |
Battery type | Lithium-ion polymer (Li-Po) |
Energy | 77.4 kWh |
Voltage | 697 V |
Charging times |
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Cooling | N/A |
Drivetrain structure | N/A |
Vehicle type / Category | |
Vehicle type | SUV |
Category | Compact SUV, Electric SUV |
Assembly | Hwaseong, KR |
Generation | 1 |
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
City | N/A |
Highway | N/A |
Combined | N/A |
Electric autonomy | 406 km |
CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
Equipment | |
Sunroof | standard |
Heated front seats | standard |
Heated rear seats | standard |
Heated steering wheel | standard |
Ventilated front seats | standard |
Head-up display | standard |
Surround-view camera | standard |
Smart key | standard |
Blindspot detection | standard |
Forward collision warning | standard |
Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
Lane departure warning | standard |
Adaptive cruise control | standard |
GPS | standard |
Infotainment | |
Front USB ports | standard |
Rear USB ports | standard |
Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
Android Auto compatible | standard |
Sirius XM | standard |
Bluetooth audio | standard |
Wi-Fi hotspot | not available |
Wireless phone charging | standard |
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Front tires | P255/45R20 |
Rear tires | P255/45R20 |
Safety | |
Seat belts | 5 |
Dimensions / Weight | |
Length | 4,695 mm (185″) |
Width | 1,890 mm (74″) |
Height | 1,545 mm (61″) |
Wheelbase | 2,900 mm (114″) |
Weight | 2,107 kg (4,645 lb) |
Capacities | |
Passengers | 5 |
Trunk | between 690 l and 1,422 l |
Towing capacity | 1,043 kg (2,299 lb, with trailer with brakes) |
Performance | |
0-100 km/h | 4.9 s |
80-120 km/h | 3.6 s |
Top speed | 188 km/h (117 mph) (manufacturer) |
Braking distance | 38 m |
Warranty | |
Base warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
The Car Guide rating | |
Fuel economy | 8/10 |
Reliability | N/A |
Safety | N/A |
Infotainment | 7/10 |
Driving | 7/10 |
Overall | 9/10 |
Average | 83%(view ratings) |