Kia Motors Unveils EV6; To Offer 510 Km Range On Single Charge

Kia Motors has shared more details on its upcoming Kia EV6. The EV6 is Kia’s first car based on a dedicated new platform for battery electric vehicles (BEVs). It claims to be a long-range, distinctively styled crossover SUV with zero-emission, 800V ultra-fast charging and much more.

The 800V charging capability means EV6 can go from 10 to 80 percent 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.

Kia plans to strengthen its EV lineup with 11 new BEV models by 2026 – seven built on E-GMP architecture, and four derivative EVs based on the existing models.

“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 in a statement from Seoul.

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. With EV6, we aim 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.”

“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.”

The EV6 will be produced in South Korea and go on sale in select global markets in the second half of 2021, with online reservations beginning from March 30 in some markets.