Kia EV6
| 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 | |
| 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 or 84.0 kWh battery nickel-cobalt-manganese lithium[4] [5] |
| 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 is a electric compact Crossover SUV made by Kia since 2021.
History and Features
[change | change source]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
[change | change source]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]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Kia EV6 CV". car.info. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
- ↑ "DM/217 879". WIPO. Retrieved 2022-04-21.
- ↑ "DM/216 822". WIPO. Retrieved 2022-04-21.
- ↑ "2022 Kia EV6 US Specs Compared: Battery, Range, Price And More". InsideEVs. Retrieved 2022-06-27.
- ↑ "2025 Kia EV6 refresh teased". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ↑ "KIA EV6 Specifications". Battery Charge. KIA. Archived from the original on 2022-10-17. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ↑ "Kia EV6 brochure" (PDF). Retrieved 21 April 2022.
- ↑ Weintraub, Seth (2022-02-04). "Kia EV6 first drive: 10 things I didn't know about the big 310-mile every-person sportwagon". Electrek. Retrieved 2022-04-21.
- ↑ "Kia EV6 teaser gives us our first look at the E-GMP-based electric car". Autoblog. Retrieved 2021-03-09.
- ↑ "Kia starts selling the EV6, an all-electric SUV". 《koreajoongangdaily》. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ↑ Hoffman, Connor (2021-03-09). "2022 Kia EV6 Will Be First of 11 Promised Electric Cars". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2021-07-02.
- ↑ "Kia launches high-performance electric model EV6 GT". yonhap news agency. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- ↑ Padeanu, Adrian. "The New Kia EV6 Gets a Bigger Battery". Motor1. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ↑ Kane, Mark (2021-05-04). "Kia Reports 33,000 EV6 'Prospects' In Europe And Opens Orders". InsideEVs.com. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ↑ "Kia America announces 2022 EV6 pricing". kiamedia.com. 2022-01-25. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ↑ "2022 Kia EV6 price and specs". CarExpert.com.au. 2022-02-25. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ↑ Alvrez, Fred (2022-03-30). "2022 Kia EV6 launched in NZ from $72,990". DriveLife. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ↑ Robles, Marcos (2023-11-23). "Kia EV6 2024 arrives in Mexico: launch, prices and specifications for our market". Autocosmos.com.mx.
- ↑ "2022 Kia EV6 Wins Car Of The Year Award In Europe". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2022-04-21.