Kia raises the bar in electric crossover SUV segment with all-new EV6
The new Kia EV6 brings long-range, zero-emissions power, 800V ultrafast charging and distinctive styling to the crossover SUV market
MUSCAT: With its eyes firmly set on an exciting future, Kia has gone the distance to offer enthusiasts experiences that they never imagined. With the introduction of the new EV6, Kia has showcased to the world, the first dedicated BEV produced by Kia using the all-new Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), which forms the first part of Kia’s transition to the new era of electrification under the new brand slogan, ‘Movement that inspires’.
The new Kia EV6 brings longrange, zero-emissions power, 800V ultra-fast charging and distinctive styling to the crossover SUV market. This pioneering crossover – the first dedicated BEV launched under the new Kia design philosophy ‘Opposites United’ – displays a future-oriented EV design characterized by high-tech details. It is powered exclusively by electric energy, with a choice of multiple long-range, zero-emissions powertrain configurations. The 800V charging capability means EV6 can go from 10 to 80 per cent battery charge in just 18 minutes, while the GT version, engineered to inspire consumers with exciting driving performance, can accelerate from 0-to-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds with a top speed of 260 km/h.
“EV6 is the embodiment of the new Kia. It is born to inspire every journey, through bold design, progressive engineering, innovative technologies, and exciting electric performance,” Ho Sung Song, Kia’s President & CEO said. “EV6 also represents the beginning of Kia’s long-term commitment to sustainable mobility, accelerating the transition not only to clean transportation but also products, materials and manufacturing.”
One of the most striking elements in the interior is a seamless high-tech curved infotainment screen. Relaxation seats are slim, lightweight and contemporary, and clad in modern, visually interesting and robust fabrics created using recycled plastics – equivalent to 111 plastic water bottles.
Karim Habib, Senior Vice President and Head of Kia Global Design Center, elaborated: “EV6, as the first dedicated Kia EV, is a showcase of human-centred, progressive design and electrified power. We strongly believe EV6 is a compelling and relevant model for the new EV era. With EV6 we aimed to create a distinctive, impactful design by using a combination of sophisticated, high-tech features on pure and rich volumes while providing a dedicated EV aiming to define our future.”
The EV6 offers a choice of multiple fully electric, zero-emission powertrain configurations, including long-range (77.4 kWh) and standard-range (58.0 kWh) highvoltage battery packs. EV6 GT-line has both long-range and standardrange battery packs, while EV6 GT features the long-range battery pack only.
This is Kia’s first electric vehicle to be available with two-wheel (2WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) options – the latter offering enhanced dynamic capability in even the most challenging conditions. The 2WD 77.4 kWh EV6 can travel over 510 kilometres (316 miles) on a single charge on the WLTP combined cycle.
With a maximum 605 Nm torque available on the AWD version, the EV6 can accelerate from 0-to-100 km/h in just 5.2 seconds.
The 77.4 kWh battery pack is paired with a 168 kW (229ps) electric motor powering the rear wheels and for AWD models a 239 kW (325 ps) electric motor powers the front and rear wheels. The 58.0 kWh EV6 can accelerate from 0-to-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds, with a maximum 605 Nm torque available on the AWD version. The 58.0 kWh battery pack is paired with a 125 kW electric motor powering the rear wheels and for AWD models a 173 kW electric motor powers the front and rear wheels.