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 | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$69,995 |
| Fees | CA$2,150 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,317/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 576 hp |
| Combined torque | 545 lb·ft |
| Engine | Electric (rear, center) |
| Power | 362 hp @ 6,800 rpm (270 kW) |
| Torque | N/A (N/A) |
| Engine | Electric (front, center) |
| Power | 214 hp @ 4,400 rpm (160 kW) |
| Torque | N/A (N/A) |
| 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 | 23.6 kWh/100km |
| Highway | 27.3 kWh/100km |
| Combined | 25.5 kWh/100km |
| Electric autonomy | 351 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | not available |
| 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 |
| Remote engine start | 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 | P255/40R21 |
| Rear tires | P255/40R21 |
| 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 | 2,175 kg (4,795 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 | 3.7 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 2.2 s |
| Top speed | 260 km/h (162 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 37 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) |