Kia EV6

The Kia EV6 is a electric compact Crossover SUV made by Kia since 2021.

Kia EV6
Kia EV6 GT-Line
Overview
Manufacturer	Kia
Model code	CV[1]
Production	2021–present
Model years	2022–present (North America)
Assembly	South Korea: Hwaseong (Autoland Hwasung)
Designer	Lee Hyo-Sung and Choi Hong-Seok[2][3]
Body and chassis
Class	Compact crossover SUV
Body style	5-door SUV
Layout	Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive
Platform	Hyundai E-GMP
Related	Hyundai Ioniq 5 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Kia EV9 Genesis GV60
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 or 84.0 kWh battery nickel-cobalt-manganese lithium[4] [5]
Electric range	Up to 510 km (317 mi)
Plug-in charging	AC: 11 kW DC: 180 kW (58 kWh battery) 240 kW (77.4 kWh battery) [6] Vehicle-to-load (V2L): 1.9 kW (international) 3.6 kW (Europe)[7][8]
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)

History and Features

The Kia EV6 had its photos revealed in March 2021.^[9] later it was launched in August.^[10] its the first dedicated electric vehicle from Kia and the first car developed on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) simillar to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the first car to be named under a new nomenclature designated for a line of electric cars from Kia.^[11]

It has a electric motor with 125-430 kW (168-577 hp depending on the version) a single-speed reduction gear transmission and a range of up to 510 km (317 mi) the car has a high-performance version launched in 2022 called EV6 GT that probably go to zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.5 seconds.^[12] the EV6 was later improved in 2024.^[13] some of the improvements include a new battery pack.

Markets

The Kia EV6 is currently sold in Europe.^[14] North America.^[15] South Korea Australia.^[16] New Zealand.^[17] Southeast Asian countries.^[18] India and Mexico the car won several rewards which include the 2022 European Car of the Year.^[19]