The Kia EV6 is the brand's 800-volt electric crossover, and the current car carries the larger 84 kWh battery that replaced the old 77.4 kWh pack when the facelift arrived. Kia's Korean site now labels the car the 2027 EV6, with seven rear-wheel-drive trims from KRW 45,870,000 (about $34,300 at today's rate) and a separate EV6 GT at KRW 73,210,000. In Europe and Australia the 84 kWh EV6 is rated at up to 582 km WLTP, and Kia states 10-80% on a 350 kW charger in 18 minutes. Power runs from 168 kW (229 PS, about 225 hp) for the rear-wheel-drive car to 320 hp with all-wheel drive and 448 kW (609 PS) as standard for the GT, which peaks at 478 kW (650 PS, about 641 hp) with launch control. In the US, where Kia sells the 2026 model year, prices start at $37,900 before destination, and the GT is not on offer.
Performance & Specs
The rear-wheel-drive EV6 uses one rear motor rated at 168 kW (229 PS, about 225 hp) and 350 Nm of torque. Kia UK quotes 0-62 mph in 7.7 seconds and a top speed of 115 mph (about 185 km/h) for it, and Kia Germany gives the same 7.7 seconds for 0-100 km/h and 185 km/h. A note on units: kW is the metric power rating, PS is the metric horsepower and is about 1.4 percent smaller than the imperial hp, and the 225 hp figure used here is simply 168 kW multiplied by 1.341, which matches the 225 bhp printed by Kia UK.
The dual-motor all-wheel-drive GT-Line raises that to 239 kW (325 PS, about 320 hp) and 605 Nm, with 0-62 mph in 5.3 seconds and a top speed of 116 mph (about 187 km/h) according to Kia UK; Kia Germany gives 5.3 seconds to 100 km/h, 188 km/h and up to 546 km WLTP on 19-inch wheels. At the top of the range, the EV6 GT has a dual-motor setup that Kia Europe rates at 478 kW (650 PS, about 641 hp) and 770 Nm with launch control, with 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds in that mode and a top speed of 260 km/h. Without launch control Kia Germany lists 448 kW (609 PS) and 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds. That peak figure applies in the GT's launch-control mode, and Kia Korea's own GT page lists the motors at 166 kW at the front and 282 kW at the rear, a total of 448 kW (about 609 PS), which is the standard output rather than the launch-control peak. The facelift GT also adopts the Virtual Gear Shift system from the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, which simulates gear changes with matching sound.
Kia's batteries come in two sizes in the markets that publish both. Kia UK lists the 84.0 kWh pack as built from 384 cells at a nominal 697 volts and weighing 476 kg; the pages we checked do not label it gross or net, and independent databases list about 80 kWh usable. Korea and Europe also list a smaller 63 kWh pack on the entry trims (Kia Germany quotes up to 428 km WLTP for it) and the US sells a smaller base battery too, so the range figures in this article all refer to the 84 kWh car.
| Powertrain | Dual-motor AWD BEV, 800 V (EV6 GT) |
|---|---|
| Power | 478 kW (650 PS / 641 hp) peak with launch control; 448 kW (609 PS) standard |
| Torque | 770 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.5 s with launch control (3.7 s without) |
| Battery | 84.0 kWh (about 80 kWh usable) |
| Range | 450 km WLTP |
| POWERTRAIN TYPE | BEV, 800 V E-GMP platform |
|---|---|
| HORSEPOWER | RWD 168 kW (229 PS / 225 hp); AWD 239 kW (325 PS / 320 hp); GT 478 kW (650 PS / 641 hp) peak with launch control, 448 kW standard (Kia Korea) |
| TORQUE | 350 Nm (RWD); 605 Nm (AWD); 770 Nm (GT) |
| ACCELERATION | 7.7 s (RWD) and 5.3 s (AWD), 0-62 mph (Kia UK) or 0-100 km/h (Kia Germany); 3.5 s (GT, with launch control; 3.7 s without), 0-100 km/h |
| TOP SPEED | 185 km/h (RWD); 187 km/h (AWD); 260 km/h (GT) |
| DRIVETRAIN | RWD; dual-motor AWD (GT-Line AWD, GT) |
| BATTERY | 84.0 kWh (about 80 kWh usable, independent databases); 63.0 kWh on entry trims in Korea |
| ELECTRIC RANGE | Up to 582 km WLTP (Air RWD); 560 km (GT-Line RWD); 522 km (GT-Line AWD); 450 km (GT) |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 4,695 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,880 mm (GT-Line 1,890 mm) |
| Height | 1,550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm |
| Luggage | 480-490 L plus 20-52 L front |
The EV6 is 4,695 mm long, 1,880 mm wide (1,890 mm for the GT-Line) and 1,550 mm tall on a 2,900 mm wheelbase, according to Kia Germany. Kia UK lists a luggage compartment of 490 litres in the rear-wheel-drive car and 480 litres in the all-wheel-drive version with the rear seats up, and an Australian database lists 1,290 litres with the seats folded for the rear-wheel-drive car and 1,260 litres for the GT.
The front trunk is the clearest practical difference between versions. Kia UK lists a 52-litre frunk for the rear-wheel-drive EV6 and only 20 litres once the front motor of the all-wheel-drive car takes up the space. Kia UK gives the kerb weight as 2,050 to 2,060 kg for the rear-wheel-drive car and 2,150 to 2,160 kg for the all-wheel-drive car, a braked towing rating of up to 1,800 kg with a 100 kg tow-ball load, and a turning circle of 11.62 metres. Kia America's US page lists towing of up to 2,700 lb (about 1,225 kg) for the 2026 model.
| LENGTH | 4,695 mm |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 1,880 mm (GT-Line 1,890 mm) |
| HEIGHT | 1,550 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 2,900 mm |
| CARGO VOLUME | 490 L (RWD) or 480 L (AWD, GT) seats up; about 1,260-1,290 L seats folded |
| FRUNK | 52 L (RWD); 20 L (AWD, GT) |
| KERB WEIGHT | 2,050-2,060 kg (RWD); 2,150-2,160 kg (AWD), Kia UK |
| TOWING | Up to 1,800 kg braked (Kia UK); up to 2,700 lb in the US |
Charging & Battery
The 800-volt architecture is the EV6's main advantage over cheaper 400-volt rivals. Kia UK states 10-80% in 18 minutes on a 350 kW charger, 1 hour 16 minutes on a 50 kW charger, and 10-100% in 7 hours 35 minutes on an 11 kW three-phase AC wall box. Kia Germany's press kit gives the car's own peak DC charging rate as 258 kW for the 84 kWh pack (195 kW for the 63 kWh pack), up from 240 kW on the previous 77.4 kWh car, and Electrive reports the same 258 kW for the facelifted GT. The charger would need to be rated well above that for the car to reach its peak; a 350 kW charging station is not the car's own rating.
Efficiency is solid for the size. Kia UK quotes a combined consumption of 15.9 to 17.7 kWh/100 km (159-177 Wh/km) for the EV6, and an independent database lists 20.9 kWh/100 km for the GT, all WLTP figures measured at the socket. Multiplying the Air's 582 km by 15.9 kWh/100 km gives about 93 kWh from the grid, which is about 81 kWh after typical charging losses and is consistent with a usable pack of about 80 kWh. Kia America lists a 10-year or 100,000-mile battery warranty for the US car.
| BATTERY | 84.0 kWh (about 80 kWh usable), 697 V nominal, 384 cells |
|---|---|
| AC CHARGING | 11 kW three-phase; 10-100% in 7 h 35 min (Kia UK) |
| DC FAST CHARGING | Up to 258 kW (Kia Germany, 84 kWh pack) |
| DC 10-80% TIME | 18 min on a 350 kW charger; 1 h 16 min on 50 kW |
| WLTP CONSUMPTION | 15.9-17.7 kWh/100 km (Kia UK); 20.9 kWh/100 km (GT, independent database) |
Design & Interior
The facelift keeps the EV6's low, wide crossover shape and adds a new front end. Kia's Korean release describes a Modern Contrast design with Star Map signature daytime running lights, revised wheel designs, extended rear light units and a reshaped bumper. The GT-Line has its own front and rear bumpers and 20-inch wheels, and the GT adds a wing-shaped bumper with a revised diffuser, 21-inch wheels and neon-yellow brake calipers and interior accents, according to Kia's European GT release. Kia Korea limits the GT-Line to five exterior colours, against eight on the standard trims.
Inside, the facelift moves to a curved panoramic display that combines the driver cluster and the infotainment screen, with a new steering wheel. Kia's press images show a combined climate and media control panel under the display and a rotary gear selector on the console, and the GT keeps its neon-yellow interior accents.
Technology & Features
The facelift moves the EV6 to Kia's ccNC infotainment platform, which adds wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Higher trims add Digital Key 2 and a fingerprint sensor that recalls driver profiles. The 2026 US EV6 includes Kia Plug & Charge as standard, and Kia America lists a heat pump on the all-wheel-drive versions. Kia UK lists vehicle-to-load (with an adapter) on the GT-Line S only, while Kia Australia lists V2L across its grades. Kia America lists a dual-voltage charging cable on all US trims, and adds a DC fast-charger adapter for customers in states that follow California's zero-emission-vehicle rules.
Safety & ADAS
Kia America lists a five-star NHTSA overall safety rating for the EV6 and the standard Kia driver-assistance suite on the 2026 model, with the exact content depending on trim and market. Kia's Korean launch release says the facelift improves its autonomous driving features, without giving a full equipment list in the sources we checked. Because equipment differs by country, check the local specification sheet for adaptive cruise control, highway assist and parking functions before you order.
| ADAS LEVEL | Level 2 driver assistance (driver must supervise) |
|---|---|
| CRASH RATING | NHTSA five stars overall (Kia America, US model) |
Available Versions
| VERSION | POWER | TORQUE | 0-100 | TOP SPEED | DRIVETRAIN | BATTERY | EV RANGE | COMBINED RANGE | PRICE | KEY DIFFERENCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV6 Air Long Range RWD | 225 hp | 350 Nm | 7.7s | 185 km/h | RWD | 84.0 kWh | 582 km | — | KRW 55,330,000 | Highest WLTP figure; 52 L frunk; Korean list price before tax reduction (KRW 52,600,000 after); range from Kia Australia and Germany, 0-100 km/h from Kia Germany, frunk from Kia UK |
| EV6 GT-Line Long Range RWD | 225 hp | 350 Nm | 7.7s | 185 km/h | RWD | 84.0 kWh | 560 km | — | KRW 60,170,000 | GT-Line bumpers and 20-inch wheels; KRW 57,200,000 after tax reduction |
| EV6 GT-Line AWD | 320 hp | 605 Nm | 5.3s | 187 km/h | AWD | 84.0 kWh | 522 km | — | KRW 62,640,000 | Dual motor; Korean dual-motor option adds KRW 2,470,000 (GT-Line price plus option); 20 L frunk |
| EV6 GT | 641 hp (launch control) | 770 Nm | 3.5s (launch control) | 260 km/h | AWD | 84.0 kWh | 450 km | — | KRW 73,210,000 | 478 kW (650 PS) peak with launch control, 448 kW standard (Kia Korea); Virtual Gear Shift; not sold in the US |
Pricing & Availability
In South Korea, which is the EV6's home market, Kia's price page labelled 2027 lists seven trims before the consumer-tax reduction: Light Standard at KRW 45,870,000, Light Long Range at KRW 50,080,000, Air Standard at KRW 51,130,000, Air Long Range and Earth Standard at KRW 55,330,000, Earth Long Range at KRW 59,540,000 and GT-Line Long Range at KRW 60,170,000. After the reduction the same trims cost KRW 43,600,000 to KRW 57,200,000, and a dual-motor all-wheel-drive option adds KRW 2,470,000. The EV6 GT is a separate page at KRW 73,210,000, up KRW 200,000 on the 2026 car according to a Korean price tracker. At the exchange rate of 6 October 2026 (about KRW 1,339 per US dollar) the Light Standard works out to about $34,300 and the GT to about $54,700.
In the UK, Kia lists the Air from GBP 45,635, the GT-Line from GBP 48,635 and the GT-Line S from GBP 53,735. In the US, Kia sells the 2026 model year at $37,900 for the Light Standard Range RWD, $41,200 for the Light Long Range RWD, $44,800 for the Wind RWD, $48,700 for the GT-Line RWD and up to $53,000 for the GT-Line AWD, all before a $1,545 destination fee. Electrive reports price cuts of $5,000 on the entry car and $5,900 on the GT-Line AWD for 2026, and Kia America lists EPA ranges of 237 miles for the Light Standard Range and 319 miles for the long-range rear-wheel-drive cars. A US trade outlet reports that the GT has been indefinitely delayed. In Australia, Kia lists a 2027 model with ranges of 582, 560, 522 and 450 km, and independent price lists show about AUD 72,600 for the Air and AUD 99,600 for the GT before on-road costs (the lists differ by AUD 70). In Germany, Kia lists the Air with the 84 kWh battery and rear-wheel drive at EUR 49,990, the GT-Line RWD at EUR 57,890, the GT-Line AWD at EUR 61,890 and the facelifted GT at EUR 69,990 (the GT launched in January 2025 at that price, EUR 3,000 less than its predecessor).
The EV6 is also sold in Israel through the Kia importer Telcar. Independent price sites list the 2026 Premium Top at NIS 253,900 and the GT-Line 4x4 at NIS 309,900, but they show the older 77.4 kWh battery, 229 hp for the Premium Top and 325 hp for the GT-Line, and WLTP ranges of 528 km and 484 km, which are not the 84 kWh figures quoted above. Kia Israel's own website does not currently carry an EV6 page, and iCar lists the EV6 as no longer marketed as a new car in Israel (model years 2023-2024, NIS 253,900, 77.4 kWh), so whether new cars are still sold there is unconfirmed. Israeli buyers should confirm the battery and specification with the importer before ordering.
How It Compares
The Audi Q4 e-tron is the closer match on range. Its best figure is up to 585 km WLTP for the SUV (592 km for the Sportback), against 582 km for the EV6 Air, and its peak DC charging rate is 160-185 kW depending on variant, against the Kia's 258 kW and its stated 18 minutes for 10-80% on a 350 kW charger. Power is similar at the low end, with the Audi's base 150 kW (201 hp) against the EV6's 225 hp, but the EV6 climbs to 609 PS as standard and 641 hp with launch control in the GT, while the Audi tops out at 250 kW (335 hp). In Germany the Audi starts at EUR 47,500 for the 63 kWh SUV, against EUR 49,990 for the EV6 Air with the 84 kWh battery, so the figures show positioning rather than a like-for-like price gap.
The Chevrolet Equinox EV is a US-basis comparison. Its front-wheel-drive LT 1 costs $34,995 before destination and is rated at up to 319 miles (513 km) EPA from an 85 kWh battery with 220 hp, while the dual-motor version makes 300 hp and is rated at 307 miles (494 km). The US EV6 starts at $37,900 for the Light Standard Range (237 miles EPA) and $41,200 for the Light Long Range (319 miles EPA), so the Chevrolet is $2,905 cheaper at the entry and $6,205 cheaper than the Kia that matches its 319-mile rating. The Chevrolet charges at up to 150 kW, against the EV6's 258 kW (Kia Germany figure for the 84 kWh pack), and it has no GT-style top model. Note that EPA and WLTP ranges are not interchangeable: the EV6's EPA figures in the US are 237 miles and 319 miles, and Kia's WLTP figures should not be read against the Chevrolet's EPA numbers.
- 84 kWh battery with up to 582 km WLTP, and 10-80% in 18 minutes on a 350 kW charger
- Wide power range from 225 hp rear-wheel drive to 320 hp AWD and a GT with 641 hp and a 3.5 s 0-100 km/h time with launch control (448 kW / 609 PS standard)
- Entry pricing of KRW 45.87M in Korea (about $34,300) and $37,900 in the US after the 2026 price cuts
- All-wheel drive costs range (522 km against 582 km WLTP) and shrinks the frunk from 52 L to 20 L
- The EV6 GT is not sold in the US, and the Israeli price lists show the older 77.4 kWh battery
The 2027 EV6 is an older design that has aged well: the 84 kWh pack gives it up to 582 km WLTP, the 800-volt system charges 10-80% in 18 minutes, and US price cuts make the entry cars far more competitive than before. The sweet spot is the long-range rear-wheel-drive Air, which has the most range and the largest frunk. Buy the GT only if you want 641 hp (with launch control; 609 PS as standard) and can accept 450 km of range, and check the battery size before you order in markets such as Israel, where price lists still show the older pack. For buyers who want a quick-charging electric crossover with a proper driver focus, it is an easy recommendation.
