Kia EV6: The EV6, which made its debut on the local market around the middle of this year, is currently Kia India’s flagship model within the country. Many awards have been given to the electric crossover, including the 2022 European Car of the Year award, which it won over the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Skoda Enyaq iV, Renault Megane E-Tech, and Peugeot 308.
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Kia EV6 details
According to the WLTP (Worldwide harmonised Light Vehicles Test Procedure), the Kia EV6 has a claimed driving range of 528 km on a single charge. Though, The EV6 has a greater range, under ARAI test conditions for India. The electric vehicle’s GT Line version has two electric motors, one for each axle, and is capable of producing 321 horsepower and 605 Nm.
Regarding features, it has a ducktail-style spoiler, a full-width LED tail lamp, 19-inch two-tone alloy wheels, a curved dual-screen layout, a floating centre console and two-spoke steering wheel, the use of sustainable materials, an augmented reality HUD, a 14-speaker Meridian audio system, 10-way power and ventilation for the front seats, a powered tailgate, a 360-degree camera, ADAS technology, etc.
Price and Range
According to ARAI certification, this specific all-wheel drive model’s 77.4 kWh Li-ion battery pack enables a claimed driving range of 708 km on a single charge. The RWD form of the EV6 now costs around Rs. 60 lakh (ex-showroom) and is imported into the nation via the CBU channel. The price of the AWD trim is 64.95 lakh (ex-showroom).
However, Customers in India have praised the electric crossover. In India, the South Korean car giant has so far shipped about 200 EV6 units, although more than 150 have not yet been delivered. The five-seater is said to be able to recharge from 10% to 80% using a 350 kW DC fast charger in just 18 minutes.
According to the brand, a 50 kW can reach the same charge in 73 minutes. The BMW i4 electric sedan, with a stated range of 590 km, is up there as a direct competitor to the Kia EV6 in the domestic market. The Ioniq 5, its sibling, will debut at the 2023 Auto Expo in Greater Noida the following month. The AWD model is advertised as having a 5.2-second zero to 100 kmph time.
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