Kia EV6 GT
Battery Electric Vehicle
£58,295Price from
77.4 kWh *Useable Battery
245 mi *Real Range
315 Wh/mi *Efficiency
This electric vehicle is not available yet
The EV6 will be Kia's first vehicle to be built on the E-GMP platform. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 will also be using this platform. Kia has released some specifications, but most details are still unavailable. The GT version shown here will be top of the line-up. More affordable versions will also be available, including versions with a smaller battery and 2-wheel drive.All specifications with * are estimates.
Price from £58,295
| Availability | Pre-order |
| Expected from * | October 2022 |
| Available until | - |
Lease (BCH) from £700 pcm
| Annual VED | £0 |
| Congestion Charge | £0 |
| Insurance Group | N/A |
Real Range Estimation between 180 - 355 mi
| City - Cold Weather * | 240 mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather * | 180 mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather * | 210 mi |
| City - Mild Weather * | 355 mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather * | 225 mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather * | 280 mi |
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Performance
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 3.5 sec |
| Top Speed | 162 mph |
| Electric Range * | 245 mi |
| Total Power | 430 kW (577 hp) |
| Total Torque | 546 lb-ft |
| Drive | AWD |
Battery and Charging
| Battery Capacity * | 77.4 kWh |
| Charge Port | Type 2 |
| Port Location | Rear Side - Right |
| Charge Power † * | 11 kW AC |
| Charge Time (0->245 mi) † * | 8h30m |
| Charge Speed † * | 30 mph |
| Battery Useable* | 77.4 kWh |
| Fastcharge Port | CCS |
| FC Port Location | Rear Side - Right |
| Fastcharge Power (max) * | 250 kW DC |
| Fastcharge Time (25->196 mi) * | 18 min |
| Fastcharge Speed * | 570 mph |
Energy Consumption
EVDB Real Range
| Range * | 245 mi |
| Vehicle Consumption * | 315 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent * | 128 mpg |
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.
NOTE: The fuel equivalency figures are shown in IMPERIAL MPG. Figures in US MPG will differ significantly.
Real Energy Consumption Estimation between 215 - 430 Wh/mi
| City - Cold Weather * | 320 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather * | 430 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather * | 365 Wh/mi |
| City - Mild Weather * | 215 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather * | 340 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather * | 275 Wh/mi |
Dimensions and Weight
| Length | 4695 mm |
| Width | 1890 mm |
| Width with mirrors | No Data |
| Height | 1545 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2900 mm |
| Weight Unladen (EU) * | 2200 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) | No Data |
| Max. Payload | No Data |
| Cargo Volume | 520 L |
| Cargo Volume Max | No Data |
| Cargo Volume Frunk | 20 L |
| Roof Load | No Data |
| Tow Hitch Possible | Yes |
| Towing Weight Unbraked | No Data |
| Towing Weight Braked | 1600 kg |
| Vertical Load Max | No Data |
Miscellaneous
| Seats | 5 people |
| Isofix | No Data |
| Turning Circle | No Data |
| Platform | HMG E-GMP |
| Car Body | SUV |
| Segment | Small Family Car |
| Roof Rails | No |
| EV Dedicated Platform | Yes |
Company Car Tax Indication
Financial Year 2022-23
| BIK Tax Rate | 2% |
| P11D Value from | £58,240 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £1,165 |
| BIK @ 20% | £19 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £39 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £44 pcm |
Financial Year 2023-24
| BIK Tax Rate | 2% |
| P11D Value from | £58,240 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £1,165 |
| BIK @ 20% | £19 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £39 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £44 pcm |
Financial Year 2024-25
| BIK Tax Rate | 2% |
| P11D Value from | £58,240 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £1,165 |
| BIK @ 20% | £19 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £39 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £44 pcm |
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Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV. The table below shows all possible options for charging the Kia EV6 GT. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.
NOTE: Kia has not released details about the on-board charger of the EV6. The information below is based on estimatation of the most likely on-board charger.
| Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Power | Time | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wall Plug (2.3 kW) | 230V / 1x10A | 2.3 kW | 39h45m | 6 mph |
| 1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) | 230V / 1x16A | 3.7 kW | 24h45m | 10 mph |
| 1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) | 230V / 1x32A | 7.4 kW | 12h30m | 20 mph |
| 3-phase 16A (11 kW) | 400V / 3x16A | 11 kW | 8h30m | 29 mph |
| 3-phase 32A (22 kW) | 400V / 3x16A | 11 kW † | 8h30m | 29 mph |
† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.
Rapid Charging (10 -> 80%)
Rapid charging enables longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. Charging power will decrease significantly after 80% state-of-charge has been reached. A typical rapid charge therefore rarely exceeds 80% SoC. The rapid charge rate of an EV depends on the charger used and the maximum charging power the EV can handle. The table below shows all details for rapid charging the Kia EV6 GT.
Kia has not released details about rapid charging the EV6. The information below is based on estimated values of the most likely rapid charging capabilities.
- Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
- Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
- Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80%
- Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%
| Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Avg. Power | Time | Rate |
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| CCS (50 kW DC) | 50 kW | 50 kW | 68 min | 150 mph |
| CCS (100 kW DC) | 100 kW | 90 kW † | 38 min | 270 mph |
| CCS (150 kW DC) | 150 kW | 125 kW † | 27 min | 380 mph |
| CCS (175 kW DC) | 175 kW | 140 kW † | 24 min | 420 mph |
| CCS (350 kW DC) | 250 kW † | 185 kW † | 18 min | 570 mph |
† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle
Actual charging rates may differ from data shown due to factors like outside temperature, state of the battery and driving style.
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All about the Kia EV6 GT
Pricing
The Kia EV6 GT has an On The Road Price (OTR) of £58,295. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.
Drivetrain and Performance
The Kia EV6 GT is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the Kia EV6 GT is 430 kW (577 hp). The maximum torque is 546 lb-ft. The Kia EV6 GT is all wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 3.5 seconds. The top speed is 162 mph.
Battery and Charging
The battery of the Kia EV6 GT has an estimated total capacity of 77.4 kWh. The usable capacity is 77.4 kWh (estimate). An estimated range of about 245 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery. The actual range will however depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style.
For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in a range of around 180 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 355 mi.
Charging is done using a Type 2 connector and the on-board charger has a maximum power of 11 kW. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 8 hours 30 minutes. However, a 3-phase grid connection is needed to achieve this. The majority of homes and charge points currently do not have this connection. In most cases the maximum charging power will be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 12 hours 30 minutes and a charge rate of 20 mph. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 39 hours 45 minutes.
Rapid charging is possible through a CCS connection (expected). The maximum rapid charge power is 250 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 185 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 20 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 170 miles of range.
Energy Consumption
The estimated combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the Kia EV6 GT is about 315 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 128 mpg in a traditional petrol car.
The actual energy consumption will depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style. For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in an energy use of around 430 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 215 Wh per mile.
CO2 Emission
The Kia EV6 GT emits no CO2 during driving. This only includes direct emissions from the vehicle itself. The energy needed to charge the battery might have been (partly) generated by the use of fossil fuels. Vehicles with an internal combustion engine will always emit CO2 during driving. Additionally, CO2 is emitted during the production and transport of fossil fuels.
More information from Kia
The link below will open the page of the EV6 on the official Kia site.