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 | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$47,495 |
| Fees | CA$2,050 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$894/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Electric |
| Power | 168 hp (125 kW) |
| Torque | 258 lb·ft (350 N·m) |
| Transmission | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion polymer (Li-Po) |
| Energy | 58.0 kWh |
| Voltage | 523 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 | 373 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | not available |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | not available |
| 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 |
| 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 | not available |
| 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 | 1,822 kg (4,017 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 690 l and 1,422 l |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.5 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | 7.0 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 | N/A |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 9/10 |
| Average | 83%(view ratings) |