Kia EV6 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Kia |
Model code | CV [1] |
Production | 2021–present |
Model years | 2022–present (North America) |
Assembly | South Korea: Hwasung ( Hwasung Plant) |
Designer | |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact crossover SUV |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout |
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Platform | Hyundai E-GMP |
Related | |
Powertrain | |
Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous motor |
Power output | 125–430 kW (170–585 PS; 168–577 hp) |
Transmission | Single-speed reduction gear |
Battery | 58 kWh or 77.4 kWh nickel-cobalt-manganese lithium [4] |
Electric range | Up to 510 km (317 mi) |
Plug-in charging | |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,900 mm (114.2 in) |
Length | 4,680–4,695 mm (184.3–184.8 in) |
Width | 1,880–1,890 mm (74.0–74.4 in) |
Height | 1,550 mm (61.0 in) 1,545 mm (60.8 in) (GT) |
Curb weight | 1,825–2,090 kg (4,023–4,608 lb) |
The Kia EV6 ( Korean: 기아 이브이식스) is a battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by Kia. [8] [9] Introduced in March 2021, it is the first Kia dedicated electric vehicle, and the first model developed on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) similar to the Hyundai Ioniq 5. [10] [11] It is also the first model to be named under the new nomenclature designated for a line of Kia electric cars, which will range from EV1 to EV9. [12] The EV6 is the 2022 European Car of the Year.
The EV6 was released on 2 August 2021 after a set of pictures were revealed on 15 March 2021. [13] [14] [15] Developed under the codename CV, [16] it is the first Kia model based on the E-GMP electric car platform.
The GT model is claimed to have a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) time in 3.5 seconds, with dual electric motors producing 430kW of power (576hp) and 740Nm of torque combined, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres, a rear electronic limited-slip differential, electronically controlled suspension, and minor exterior and interior changes. [17]
It features a panoramic curved display panel inside, which opens up more space while a controller for transition between infotainment and HVAC below the navigation screen and touch buttons for using heated seat as well as steering wheel further enhance driver usability. The EV6's boot space is 520 L (18.4 cu ft) (VDA standard) and it can be increased up to 1,300 L (45.9 cu ft) when the rear seats are folded. The crossover is claimed to be furnished with eco-friendly materials across the interior, fabric or artificial suede/leatherette seats, and ambient lighting. It's also availbale with an augmented reality head-up display, 360° camera option, remote controlled parking, along with safety technologies including Lane Follow Assist, Highway Driving Assist 2 ( semi-autonomous adaptive cruise control) including auto lane changing, AEB collision avoidance, remote smart parking assist and Safe Exit Assist. [18]
The EV6 GT was released on October 4, 2022; it is a high-performance version of the EV6, supposed to go from zero to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds. [19] The EV6 GT features four-piston calipers with a monoblock front wheel that improves size/performance over the base model, and a body strengthened with front strut ring and rear luggage floor reinforcement bars. There's also Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres, a rear electronic limited-slip differential, and electronically controlled suspension.
In addition, rack-driven power steering and variable gear ratio technology optimises steering response to speed, and GT Mode with RBM function that maximizes the use of regenerative braking and Kia's first Drift Mode are applied.
As for the design, it features GT-specific 21-inch wheels with contrasting neon green coloured brake calipers, vertical elements across the front Digital Tiger Nose Grille, front and rear bumpers, and a rear diffuser. The interior is equipped with unique sports bucket seats with neon green piping and stitching, artificial suede door cards, and a GT Mode button on the steering wheel.
However, compared to regular EV6 models, the EV6 GT does not come with ventilated seat functionality, electric seat adjustment, auto dip-down wing mirrors when reversing, and has less claimed driving range with higher energy consumption. [20]
Trim | Battery | Layout | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) (Official) |
Top speed | Charging time [21] | |||
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AC 230V/10A (2.3 KW) (0–100%) |
AC 230V/16A 3P (11 KW) (0–100%) |
DC Fast Charging (50 KW) (0–80%) |
DC Fast Charging (180 KW) (0–80%) | |||||||
Standard Range | 58 kWh | 2WD | 125 kW (170 PS; 168 hp) | 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) | 8.5s | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 24 hr 40 min | 6 hr | 1 hr 3 min | 18 min |
4WD | 173 kW (235 PS; 232 hp) | 605 N⋅m (446 lb⋅ft) | ||||||||
Long Range | 77.4 kWh | 2WD | 168 kW (228 PS; 225 hp) at 4,600–9,200 rpm | 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 0–2,600 rpm | 7.3s | 32 hr 45 min | 7 hr 20 min | 1 hr 13 min | ||
4WD | 239 kW (325 PS; 321 hp) at 6,800–9,200 rpm | 605 N⋅m (446 lb⋅ft) at 0–4,400 rpm | 5.2s | |||||||
GT | 430 kW (585 PS; 577 hp) at 6,800–9,000 rpm | 740 N⋅m (546 lb⋅ft) at 0–4,200 rpm | 3.5s | 260 km/h (162 mph) |
The EV6 received a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating. [35]
Euro NCAP scores | |
Overall rating | |
Adult Occupant | 90% |
Child Occupant | 86% |
Vulnerable Road Users | 64% |
Safety Assist | 87% |
Year | United States [36] | South Korea [37] | Europe [38] | Global [38] |
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2021 | 11,053 | 8,026 | 29,512 | |
2022 | 20,498 | 24,852 | 26,658 | 83,411 |
2023 | 18,879 | 17,227 | 36,087 | 96,092 |