The Kia EV6 is an electric compact crossover SUV produced by Kia. Introduced in March 2021, it is the first Kia dedicated electric vehicle, and the first model developed on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) similar to the Hyundai Ioniq 5. After a set of pictures were revealed on March 15 2021, the EV6 was finally released on August 2, 2021. Developed under the codename CV, it is the first Kia model based on the E-GMP electric car platform. It is also the first model to named under the new nomenclature designated for a line of Kia electric cars, which will range from EV1 to EV9. Unlike the Ioniq 5, the EV6 offers a supercar-rivaling high-performance spec, the EV6 GT. With all-wheel drive, 577 horsepower and 546 lb-ft of torque on tap, a 0-62 mph time of around 3.5 seconds, and a top speed of 162 mph, the EV6 GT will set you back just under $60,000. GT model include quick acceleration with the time for getting from zero to hundred km/h taking 3.5 seconds, rapid 800V charging capability and vehicle-to-load function.
It features a panoramic curved display panel inside, which opens up more space while a controller for transition between infotainment and HVAC below the navigation screen and touch buttons for using heated seat as well as steering wheel further enhance driver usability. The EV6’s boot space is 520 L (VDA standard) and it can be increased up to 1,300 L when the rear seats are folded. The crossover is claimed to be furnished with sustainable materials for its door pocket, crash pad, mood lighting, garnish and Nappa leather seats. It also has augmented reality head-up display, 360 camera option, remote controlled parking, along with safety technologies including Lane Follow Assist, Highway Driving Assist 2 (semi-autonomous adaptive cruise control) including auto lane changing, AEB collision avoidance, remote smart parking assist and Safe Exit Assist. As well as Smart Cruise Control with Machine Learning (SSC-ML), 360 camera eyc. For the first time in the automotive industry in Korea, it obtained the Product Carbon Footprint certificate from United Kingdom’s The Carbon Trust.
