Kia EV6
A pioneer in Kia's electric lineup, the EV6 continues to showcase the Korean brand's engineering expertise in the EV class. Thanks to an 800-volt electrical architecture, its 84-kWh battery has a maximum charging power of up to 240 kW. Its long-range (rear-wheel drive) model offers 225 horsepower, and a range of 513 kilometres. For performance enthusiasts, the dual-motor version develops 320 horsepower and 446 lb-ft of torque.
Kia EV6
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$58,495 (2025) |
| Fees | CA$2,150 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,101/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Combined power | 320 hp @ 4,600 rpm |
| Combined torque | 446 lb·ft @ 4,400 rpm |
| Engine | Electric (front, center) |
| Power | 99 hp (74 kW) |
| Torque | 188 lb·ft (255 N·m) |
| Engine | Electric (rear, center) |
| Power | 221 hp (165 kW) |
| Torque | 258 lb·ft (350 N·m) |
| Transmission | Single-speed |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Hybrid / Electric | |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion polymer (Li-Po) |
| Energy | 84.0 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 | West Point, GA, US |
| Generation | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 18.0 kWh/100km |
| Highway | 22.0 kWh/100km |
| Combined | 19.9 kWh/100km |
| Electric autonomy | 475 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 |
| 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 | 4,695 mm (185″) |
| Width | 1,880 mm (74″) |
| Height | 1,545 mm (61″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm (114″) |
| Weight | 2,100 kg (4,630 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 690 l and 1,322 l |
| Towing capacity | 1,225 kg (2,701 lb, with trailer with brakes) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.1 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 3.6 s |
| Top speed | 188 km/h (117 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 40 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 | 8/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 7/10 |
| Overall | 9/10 |
| Average | 85%(view ratings) |