Kia EV6

Overview

The EV6 is Kia's 800V electric crossover. The UK page lists three trims, Air, GT-Line and GT-Line S, and three powertrains: Standard Range rear-wheel drive, Long Range rear-wheel drive and Long Range all-wheel drive. Battery capacity is given as 63.0 kWh for the Standard Range and 84.0 kWh for the Long Range, although another line on the page shows a range of 77.4 to 84.0 kWh.

Range and charging

Kia quotes up to 361 miles on the WLTP cycle for the Long Range rear-wheel-drive car on 19 inch wheels, up to 339 miles for the Long Range all-wheel-drive version, and up to 265 miles for the Standard Range. On selected public stations the page gives a 10 to 80 percent charge in 18 minutes, and it says full speed requires an 800V charger delivering at least 260 kW. It mentions Plug&Charge capable stations but does not name the connector.

Driver assistance and software

The assistance list includes Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 1.5 for junction turning. Highway Driving Assist 2.0, Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist and Remote Smart Parking Assist 2.0 are limited to GT-Line S.

Two free over-the-air updates of maps and head unit software are included for eligible new vehicles, with later updates available from Kia's update web page. The Kia App offers remote battery and climate control, Last Mile Navigation, real-time traffic, nearby charging stations, and parking and weather information. Kia Connect services are free for seven years.

Price and cover

Prices start at 45,635 pounds for the Air. The manufacturer warranty is seven years or 100,000 miles, with battery cover of eight years or 100,000 miles for cars registered from 1 January 2024 and a 70 percent capacity guarantee.

Key facts

• Trims: Air, GT-Line, GT-Line S
• WLTP range: up to 361 miles
• 10 to 80 percent charge: 18 minutes
• UK price from: 45,635 pounds (Air)