Kia EV6
The great thing about EVs is that the same modular platform can produce completely different models in terms of performance and character. The Kia EV6 is a prime example. The base Wind RWD model (499 km) generates a decent 225 horsepower and sprints from 0-100 km/h in 7.3 seconds. Meanwhile, the AWD-equipped EV6 GT (332 km) packs 576 horsepower and reaches triple-digit speeds in 4.2 seconds. Between them is a pair of models enabling between 406 and 454 km of range, depending on wheel size.
Kia EV6
Pricing | |
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MSRP | CA$55,995 |
Fees | CA$2,150 |
Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
Monthly payments | CA$1,054/month |
Powertrain | |
Engine | Electric |
Power | 225 hp @ 4,600 rpm (168 kW) |
Torque | 258 lb·ft @ 0 – 2,600 rpm (350 N·m) |
Transmission | Single-speed |
Drivetrain | RWD |
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 | 15.5 kWh/100km |
Highway | 20.5 kWh/100km |
Combined | 18.0 kWh/100km |
Electric autonomy | 499 km |
CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
Equipment | |
Sunroof | not available |
Heated front seats | standard |
Heated rear seats | not available |
Heated steering wheel | standard |
Ventilated front seats | not available |
Head-up display | not available |
Surround-view camera | not available |
Smart key | standard |
Blindspot detection | not available |
Forward collision warning | standard |
Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
Lane departure warning | standard |
Adaptive cruise control | standard |
Remote engine start | not available |
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 | P235/55R19 |
Rear tires | P235/55R19 |
Safety | |
Seat belts | 5 |
Dimensions / Weight | |
Length | 4,680 mm (184″) |
Width | 1,880 mm (74″) |
Height | 1,545 mm (61″) |
Wheelbase | 2,900 mm (114″) |
Weight | 1,955 kg (4,310 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 | 7.3 s (manufacturer) |
80-120 km/h | 5.6 s (estimated) |
Top speed | 185 km/h (115 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 | 8/10 |
Infotainment | 8/10 |
Driving | 7/10 |
Overall | 9/10 |
Average | 85%(view ratings) |